"So give me the land, Lord Banaj."
"... that's not a sudden suggestion, Alphonse.What kind of land do you want?We already have a house for the Barca Mercenaries. "
"I see.Actually, I'd like to make the Balkan mercenary regiment a little bigger.I can also reflect on this battle. "
"Reflection? Yes, I recognize that the reports I've heard have had great results, but has there been something I need to reflect on?
After the meeting at the Mansion, I was in a meeting with Banaj.
This was originally planned.
Reports of the results and circumstances of the battle between the Orient and the Greek states have already been completed, but the rewards have not yet been received.
I was supposed to receive a report from each of the people who took part in the fight and pay the reward, so I had a meeting before that.
For that reason, it was originally on the agenda here to pay the rewards when participating in the battle, but I blocked it and made a request.
The request was for land.
"I do think the Balkan mercenary regiment has done a great job.But it wasn't harmless at all.If we fight, some of us will get hurt. "
"That would be true.Whatever it takes, it's not impossible for everyone to win intact. "
"Isn't it? So far, the Balkan mercenary regiment consists of 100 mercenaries.I fought with all 100 of them.And then someone got hurt.Then, if the next battle occurs, we will have even fewer people available.That way, you might get more injured next time.If you do that over and over again, your power will soon be halved. "
"In other words, you want to make room as a mercenary group.By leaving reserves, you will be able to deliver as expected in the next battle, even if someone is injured.Is that why you want more people?
"That's right. That's right, Lord Banaj."
"But why would it demand land?I don't know how many more people I intend to increase, but if I can increase my reserves a little, I'll have another suitable Mansion ready for you.However, it may be closer to the outer wall than inside the inner wall. "
Banaj accepts my proposal honestly and responds.
Even over there, you don't want to throw out a mercenary regiment with a clear battle outcome.
Especially if you're holding a warrior from Atmos.
In response to the demand to increase the number of people and increase their combat power, he said he would respond as much as possible.
But that's not enough.
Indeed, the Balkan mercenary regiment wants more people.
And it's about boosting your power.
But it's not just about immediate problems like bananas.
There are plans to gather and educate unstained children so that they can be effective when viewed in the longer term.
And if you do that, it will cost you money.
Now that you've doubled the size of the Mansion that Banaj has provided you with, you can't achieve that goal.
"It's a little different, Mr. Banaj.I don't want a house to stay in.I want land.To put it more clearly, I want my own land that we can love. "
"... you mean you own the land, not the mansion?What are you going to do, Lord Alphonse?
"I was thinking of making a little money.I'm thinking of making and selling something from the Barca Mercenaries.But you see, you have to hide the technology of manufacturing properly, right?I don't have a problem staying in the Mansion I rent from Banaj, but it's not suitable for keeping information secret. "
"... manufacturing?Are you going to build your own workshop in Orient Country?But that is recklessness.I don't think this Orient can sell what amateur mercenaries make because there are a lot of great builders. "
"It's okay. If the business fails, I'll think of something else.Therefore, you can use the land as a reward for the previous battle.If possible, it would be better if it were a large land, so even outside the outer walls would be the worst. "
"Outside the outer wall?Are you serious, Alphonse?It seems that there are poor people who do not have citizenship in this city.That would certainly keep the cost of the land down, but we can't do business. "
"That's not impossible, is it?Well, let's settle this. Oh, it's outside the walls, but make sure the mercenaries have their rights as citizens.After the business went well, I don't want to be told that I can take property because I'm not a citizen. "
"... I understand.But on the contrary, you pay taxes as a citizen even outside the walls.If you cannot pay taxes, you cannot exercise your rights.I want you to remember that even the handicapped are irresistible. "
Roger that. That's what I'm saying.
The reason for seeking land is to make and sell things.
I've been thinking about it for a long time, but mercenary work doesn't make much money anyway.
Because fighting for your life is less rewarding.
If you want a higher reward, you have to be strong.
We should go to employers who are stronger and appreciate their power.
However, the Balkan mercenary regiment is unknown to this small group of nations.
You won't be able to hire anyone but a banana handler.
If you still want to earn as a mercenary, you probably have to take it away from people.
Ian said it was best to plunder where there was a fight.
But I also thought it was almost the same as a bandit.
I would think if I had to do that, but I didn't come to the east to do that.
Then I'll make my own money.
If we can earn money, we can live with mercenaries who are injured or retired at age.
That's why I wanted my own land.
When I heard that, Banaj said he didn't think business would work, but he listened to our request.
Probably cheap as a reward.
I think it's cheap to think that Atmos warriors can use just the land outside the walls where there are only poor people with no property rights.
That's how I got my own property in Orient Country.