Isaac

“Oh! It's better than what I used to use. ”

Inspired by the comforts of the couch, Isaac looked at those sitting in front of his eyes, embracing his body and firmly supporting what was needed.

“When did you guys run off? ”

Only Libria, Ranton and Codnell were present in the conference room, and the practitioners who attended the meeting through multiple telecommunications networks at their respective locations avoided Isaac's gaze while coughing. I was sent to take over the work of the Earl and the Marquis, but I did not have to attend the merger ceremony.

Like the guards, Isaac's adopted daughter was to put an eye on Laira, who was certain to succeed in the ducal palace, and she fled without looking back, not even after Isaac's attempted assassination, the city riots, and the death of Calden.

Codnel, who couldn't escape because he was in charge of the city's funds, gave a sharp look at the traitors, but now everyone's eyes are piled up and ignored.

“Then report it to each other. ”

Isaac's instructions lead the way.

- The erl continues to ask questions about Leira's safety.

“How far is it known? ”

- Rumor has it there was an assassination attempt on Isaac and that he was safe and sound.

In practice, Isaac turns to Random.

“What about Rizzley?”

- The conjugation procedure has been completed successfully. Currently being treated at the hospital and remaining Magi in the body is undergoing purification.

“What about the kid?”

- In the case of Miss Lyra, Magi has infiltrated the body weakened by the fever and needs a long respite.

“Take care of the money, no matter how much it costs. If that kid dies here, it's gonna be a real pain in the ass. ”

If Lyra dies, Isaac will have no choice but to live with the suspicion of an autobiography. If Anton was really trying to screw himself, killing Lyra would have been a divine move, even though he was contaminated with Margie, he was reluctant to kill a child.

“You hear me? Tell him not to worry, he's alive." ”

One practical person in charge of the Earl in Isaac's direction carefully said.

- And this has not yet been confirmed, but a part of the Earl's family has relocated a new recruit.

“Travel? Destination? ”

- Well, it's moving in secret, but if you predict the route, it looks like you're going to the Elven Nation.

Isaac chuckles.

“Are you after the little boy? Leave it alone."

But if they take Miss Julia, they will claim her succession.

“It doesn't matter. It's a big kid I adopted, not a little kid. And there's no way the Elves are handing over a little kid. What else? ”

- There was a bloodbath between the Earl and the Marquis, when it was known that the incident was attempted to retaliate against the remnants of the Marquis.

“I can't afford to worry about you right now. I authorize the suppression of rigors. In the event of a collision, take them all down and put them in jail. If my head gets cold, I'll be quiet. ”

Despite Isaac's instruction, Isaac hesitates and looks embarrassed, and Isaac takes a sip of alcohol and says.

“What is it?”

Despite Isaac's questions, when he was unable to speak, he narrowed his eyes, and Libya received an urgent request for rescue.

“Practical power alone overwhelms administrative power. The noble families have withdrawn, but we can't silence the complaints of the rooted middle class. ”

“You mean gardening? ”

“As a local retainer, there may be aspects that seek to enhance your right to speak. ”

“Fools.”

Isaac gives a brief impression of what Liberia has to say. It's not that I don't understand. Because practically, it's a sudden fall.

No matter how much I talk above, if the middle executives ignore me, I'll have to bark into the air. Not only will the gatekeepers who manage the administration there, but also the ranks of the guards and officers in command of the territorial army reject them, so they are all cut off, as in the case of Isaac in the early days.

Of course, they would not ignore the commands of the officials appointed by the Territory Act, but there were many ways to water them as long as the middle class tightened.

Isaac picks up a cigarette and lights it. He thinks for a moment and smokes a cigarette. He waits silently for orders, even killing his breath.

When I heard from the friendly Elves and Northbears how Isaac managed to rescue Laira and Rizzley, and how he burned people alive, my idea was that Isaac was so angry that he was unstoppable.

At this time, the shortcut to the River Manchu is to just lie on the ground and work hard. As she was strangely calm in practice, Isaac said as Libya tilted her head, wondering if she hadn't heard the rumors yet.

“Establish a territorial army. ”

“…… the Territory? ”

In Isaac's declaration, Codnell's complexion became pale, and practically questioned the sudden creation of a territorial army. Establishing an army larger than peacekeeping territory is natural, but now is not a good time.

“All armed forces on my territory are converging into territorial forces. Therefore, the Territorial Army also carries out the duties of the security forces. ”

- Well, that would be a big rebuttal!

“Navigators disengage from power position. ”

Isaac's words darken his practical complexion. Crime happens no matter how secure the place is. Rejection doesn't mean that the leverage doesn't go away once you've relieved everyone of their position. Rather, the security force itself was likely to be compromised.

“Rather, practical impact may be reduced. ”

Livilla nods as if she can empathize with what she says, but Isaac's decision remains the same.

“I run the guards' children under surveillance in the Territory. ”

“The entire territory cannot be covered by the guards alone. ”

Isaac nods at Liberia's advice.

“As long as you send the kids. I'll hire a mercenary commander. Tell him to move with the kids. ”

On Isaac's instructions, Libya looks worried.

“But now I'm disguised as a security guard in Newport City, and moving in with mercenaries will restrict my activities. ”

“Oh, about that. I'm going to hire some mercenaries as guards. ”

Livilla shakes her head as if she could never do so in Isaac's Declaration.

“This is ridiculous! You're not hiring in secret, you're dragging me into Central! If we don't have enough men, we should call Central for reinforcements. ”

“I don't know. How can you trust someone who's been trained to beat you in the back with their faith? Where else could the traitor be? ”

“Thorough verification……. ”

“I would have done it before, but I don't have time for this anymore. Those who are hired to pay the price are more reliable than those who are beaten with conviction. Proceed with contracting the mercenaries with Central. Mercenaries can't betray Central, so the most reliable in my situation are mercenaries. ”

“ ……. ”

Isaak's words silence Libria. The betrayal of the Secret Service agents was shocking to Libria. Especially Agent Pendleton. Betrayed. I still couldn't get over the idea that there was something else going on.

Thus, it is reasonable for Isaac to believe that mercenaries without the concern of betrayal are the most reliable. But a mercenary...... If Central finds out about this, they'll be humiliated.

“Agent complaints will erupt. ”

Ranburton says something to worry about, and Isaac laughs back.

“Tell him to do it. This is my message that I don't trust the Central guys. If a traitor shows up, he's gonna die in the inner circle, shut up, you noble Central agents. What am I supposed to believe and use those nasty mercenaries to get involved in what they do? ”

At that point, Liberia and Ranburton bowed their heads, making an impression.

“I'll make a selection, but it won't be easy to get local officials to cooperate. What do you do? ”

“Co-operation? You sound funny. There is no dialogue. The Inquisitor gives the authority to interpret the law voluntarily with permanent authority. If it comes out uncooperatively, do it all. ”

All of Isaac's orders are filled with horror, wide open. Making the majority of the Lord's authority be done on his behalf means he will tolerate the modification of the law to his own taste.

The practitioner in charge of the law wrapped his head around what was to come. The more probation runs wild, the more likely the legal team is to settle it, and all sorts of lawsuits seem to be dropped.

“But the Central called for a subpoena for an interrogation with a security guard. ”

“Negative.”

“Yes? There may be a group of conspirators still hiding. ”

“Better. I've given you the power of lordship, so if you're a member of the Mission, something will happen. It's better to betray him. ”

The words gave everyone a chilly feeling.

“And the mercenaries can stick together and have them babysit. Again, the Earl and the Earl have no time to care about what happens in their territory. Press it to hate it. ”

“What are you going to do with all that grumbling? ”

“I'll take it all. The more you do, the easier it will be for the child to take over the territory if the sanctions are mitigated. ”

- By the way, there could be a war of independence before the succession of territory.

The War of Independence is a war aimed at the independence of citizens who oppose the decision when the Attorney General finally raised their hand to gain more than a majority by voting.

The number of troops, supplies, and military funds required to wage a war is insufficient compared to the territorial militia, so few cases of actual Independence War have ever occurred in the history of the Empire.

This time, however, Isaac's stronghold is only one city, compared to that of the Earl and the Marquis. It is difficult to move alone, but if the sustainability of each region combined to uproot the forces together, it was unlikely that Isaac would be able to stop it without the ability to carry out war. And that's what most people would know if they only had a slight headache.

Isaac rubs a cigarette butt against the concern of the practitioner and says to Lan Button,

“Do any Elves have a hobby of assassinating people? ”

“The Dark Elves are the best at assault. ”

“Good. I'll take it from here if I need it later. ”

“They complained about being bored because nothing's happened to them lately. You'll like it.”

I said to the practitioner, staring blankly at the public assassin.

“You heard him? Tell him if he wants to be independent. All you have to do is fill out a list and hand it over to Ranburton. ”

- Assassination! That's...

“Don't worry. They'll all be disguised as accidents and natural causes. You're capable of that, aren't you? ”