Iron Blood Earl Riccianne

The late Valsen watches over Baron Nend, but there is nothing unusual about him. However, due to what the cautious Dogel said, I decided to keep an eye on Baron Ned.

Then one night, Baron Nend finds himself secretly approaching the gates with his henchmen. It was the night the Delos imperial army attacked.

Baron Ned was determined to open his gates to the Delos imperial army.

Fortunately, we were able to prevent such attempts in advance, and the Delos imperial forces were also able to prevent such attacks with ease.

But now that I think about it, it was strange. Earl Balsen didn't feel anything strange about Baron Nend at the time. If the cautious Dogel had not spoken, nothing would have kept an eye on him.

At that time, I thought it was because of the meticulous nature of the Dogel, but after hearing the story of the king, I thought it might not be.

“Did Dogel know about this, too? ”

Thanks to his discreet nature, he was not aware of Baron Ned's betrayal, but he thought he might have been aware of it through the king.

Earl Adele smiles meaningfully at the question of the late Valsen.

“I don't know about that... Why would you think that? ”

“Isn't it strange that you didn't pay attention to the fortress of Ser Onen, a stronghold, despite your prior knowledge of the provocation of the Kingdom of Delos? If we hadn't killed Baron Nend beforehand, this fortress would be under enemy hands by now. ”

“Well, if you think so... I don't know. ”

The late Adele duchess blurs her words and avoids direct reference. However, in the opinion of the late Valsen, it was already acknowledged.

"Hmm, Dogel… You! ’

The Dogel writer and Prince Valsen have been protecting this place for a long time. The relationship between the two families was also quite close.

It was quite unpleasant that no matter how close the king was, he did not give himself anything.

Looking at the slightly stiffening look on his face, the late Adele clears her throat and turns to talk.

“Testimony, I've heard reports that the Central Army will arrive tomorrow. ”

“Tomorrow?! ”

The invasion of the Kingdom of Delos has only just begun, but the Central Army has already arrived. The late Valsen realized that the king was secretly preparing for this war.

The late Adele nods casually, as if enjoying the reaction of the late Valsen.

“You already know that the Second and Third Legions are coming. And the general commander of this war is Duke Kailen. ”

“Hmm!"

The Marquis of Balsen has opened his eyes to the surprising news. I knew there were two Confederates coming, but I hadn't heard Duke Kailen come with me as commander.

There were a total of three enemies, ranked after the chief of the enemy's cavalry, Duke Kailen.

He was one of the most brutal fighting styles in Bren Kingdom. Particularly enjoyable were well known for never capturing prisoners during an extinction.

It was also famous for encouraging his soldiers to pillage.

The late Valsen asked me a deep sigh without my knowledge.

‘It won't end with a simple conquest. ’

I thought you might see the fact that corpses often form mountains and blood forms rivers.

The late Adele continues to speak.

“Lord Valsen is the only one who knows. Our intentions must not be made known to the outside. ”

“I see.”

“Once Commander Kailen arrives, I will immediately acquire command. And before the western territories gather, they will push everyone who is encamping at the gates of the city. I think Lord Valsen should prepare himself for it. ”

As soon as you get here, you'll wipe out the invaders. Definitely Duke Kailen.

“We'll have to wait another month for the western Territories to gather. ”

The defense forces guarding the border with the Imperial Army stockpiled supplies for the exhibition at all times. In the event of a force collision, it had to be reacted first.

On the other hand, the Territorial Army receives a summoning order after things happen. And while the imperial and defense forces are putting out the fire, war preparations are being made. Of course, stockpiles of supplies for the exhibition could not have been in good condition.

Of course, there were some lords who thought and prepared that they didn't know when things were going to happen. But there are very few of them. As it turns out, it took some time for the Territorial Army to fully assemble.

The late Adele nods.

“Commander Kailen said he was going to push them all away before. ”

“I see.”

A sudden hand stops in front of you.

Palms facing the sky with their palms straight.

It was a hand that demanded something.

“Give me the money. ”

“Not right now. ”

“What's missing? I even checked for myself. ”

“What are you checking for? ”

“Hmph! You think I'm an idiot? Did you really think I wouldn't find a secret inner wagon every night? ”

“You don't know what's going on in the territory? ”

“What's the situation in the area? ”

“It's almost time for the journey. I'm going to war. And you have no idea how much it costs to start a war? ”

“Oh, you think there's no money in our work? ”

Lycaen sees Priella's hand still frozen in front of him, and realizes he made a grave mistake.

"Why did I forget her personality? ’

Lycaen brought Priella to his territory because he was asked by Tehaz.

It was to protect Priella, the last of the blood of the Byron dynasty, from the dangers that might arise in rebuilding the Byron Kingdom.

But that's not why Friella came here, as she knows. That's all I know because Tehaz asked me to get the funds.

And Lycaen's mistake was to forget about Priella's personality and do Tehaz a favor.

If he had something to do, he would never look back, but rather rush forward and forget his colorful personality.

After returning to the territory, I managed to avoid it, but I ended up getting caught today.

“Haaa! ”

Lycaen sighs a long time and gently pushes Priella's hand away. And he said in a loud voice.

“Hey, think about yourself. ”

“What?”

“I just told you, how much do you think it will cost in a war? ”

“Of course it costs a lot. ”

“It's not just a little bit much. ”

“So?”

“So let me write it first. Grandma Tehaz doesn't need that much money just yet. ”

But Priella doesn't back down.

“I've got to get back to the desert as soon as possible. ”

Lycaen's expression stiffens invisibly. It should never have been done.

I just wanted to tell him the truth because I was angry, but I couldn't. If I did, I would have run to the desert by now. Then you will break your promise to Tehaz.

At that moment, you hear a great sound of joy outside the door.

“Earl, this is Rear Admiral Raul. ”

Raul returned with the Land Commissioner to check on the situation on the settlement after it was cleared out. Lycaen hurriedly said with a smile of contrition.

“Come in.”

Raul's expression suddenly solidifies as the door opens and enters.

It was Raul who had been bullied by Friella instead of Lycaen.

Liquenne gestures at Raul as he looks inside while glancing at Priella.

“So, how did it go? ”

“Yes, it is. I wanted to finish as soon as I heard you were back, but I couldn't cut back on my schedule because I had so much to check on. ”

Perhaps it's because of Friella next to him, Raul said in a stiff tone, unlike usual.

“So, how'd it go? ”

“I was going to report this otherwise, but I think I have a guest... …. ”

Raul's gaze suddenly turned pale as he turned his eyes to pay attention to Priella. Even before I saw Priella, I saw Ricaien's equally lively face.

That lifeless face said, "If you don't see it now, you'll die!" It seemed to be saying. ’

But if I report it now, I'm sure Friella will harass me.

Raul asked with a voice that crawls into a neutral situation that neither this nor that can happen.

“Ze, shall we report now? ”

Immediately, Friella's cold eyes spill out toward Raul's face. Then Lycaen shrugged his shoulders.

“If it's hard to do it now, it doesn't matter later. ”

However, the look in Raul's eyes was becoming even more frightening. The words of the mouth and the words of the heart were the exact opposite.

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