Marquis' Express Butler

“Do you have any objection to bragging about the fountain pen? You guys made this. I'm not in a position to deny any of you. ”

When the fountain pen was first sold for a cheap price, I was a little upset. But in the long run, I realized that it was not only bad for the first Confucius to use the fountain pen.

I later found out that his actions increase the value of our brand, Mathis. Like now.

“If you refuse in the first place, it's like lying on your back and spitting. Who's been bragging about your good stuff? Isn't that right?”

In a word, the first one is appendicitis. You must have lost your hair while you were thinking.

Confucius Hamel seriously changed his face.

“Anyway, the Mathis Chamber has signed an exclusive contract to provide our family with all kinds of food, materials, furniture, and essentials. I'm on my way to the royal highway. Your company is now prominently the top merchant of Adeline territory. ”

I felt at ease. On a hike, base camp is now set up.

“Thank you for your attention. Dylan. Su-hyun. ”

“Do one thing. Just one!”

“By the way, I don't think you came here to tell me this in person. Why did you go to the royal court? ”

“More things to worry about. Those bastards, Astria, they crashed. A local war broke out just moments ago. ”

“Local wars……. ”

My expression changed severely like a Confederate. Local warfare means a war in a confined region. It is said that there was a force conflict under a clear operation.

“Did they attack first? ”

“Well, it's a little vague. Local warfare is a term we use, and you call it a coincidence. ”

“You're taking responsibility and stepping down. ”

“The leeches are doing fine. ”

In fact, the scale varies greatly depending on how it is set up throughout the local war. But considering it's an accidental accident, it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal.

“How many casualties? ”

“Not much. Two dead, about ten wounded. ”

“It didn't seem like much of a battle. ”

“It was a platoon sized battle. ”

At that rate, it's more like a local war.

However, the narrative is different if the proximity is tense.

Above all, there was a loss of troops. Even if it is invisible, it is symbolic that someone died. It's not good for soldiers.

That's why I think Confucius Hamel's expression is unusual.

“Can you describe the situation in detail before and after? ”

“There seems to have been some disagreement during border patrol, but the agreement was concluded that both sides broke the rules of engagement, stepping back one by one. ”

“Luckily, it's not confirmed. ”

“I wouldn't be here if it was. ”

The first, but the third, too, handles the sword well. He also has leadership, so he is more likely to be called to the battlefield.

“It was possible because we were patient with our side and your superiors. Once the border calms down, that's not all. More troops are gathering at the border from the beginning of this incident, and trade routes have been completely cut off. ”

“Even trade routes...... Then we'll be fighting over each other's burdens. ”

“I saw it right. Just because trade routes are cut off doesn't mean that people have roadblocks between them. It's gonna be a consumption war. Neither side has secured trade routes through the sea. ”

The world has its own economic network. But that level is crude. Because transactions are made using roads or roads, if two territories block the road, the trade route is completely blocked. Both families will suffer more than a few losses.

Of course, being the two families representing the kingdom will last a few months or years. It will be an easy matter, but the loss itself will be a clear loss in the difference from other lands that are not affected by this conflict.

“Are the civilians completely blocked? ”

“Of course. Apparently Eluna Yang tried to negotiate with the Delfino Merchants Guild, but the border was blocked. Don't be so hard on yourself. I can't help it. ”

Eluna bows her head as if she were flattered. I've never seen Confucius Hamel cover for anyone before.

Do I have a crush on her? You're good at your job, you're broken, and there's a noble bloodline there, so if you're not greedy, you're not human.

In particular, the third one longs for talent to emerge. If you see any buds, you will immediately try to make them your own.

But as my sister says, Elona is my person. I have no intention of conceding to others.

“Princess Ofelia's birthday party is in a few days. You must know that because you're Ella's executive secretary, right? ”

“The lady invited the princess to dinner today. I'll see you later in the evening, so I suggest you say hello. ”

“Do I look like I came all the way here to celebrate? ”

“How can I be so sure of your deep concern? ”

“Ha, he's into sarcasm now. ”

“No way. ”

I feel like there is a lot of sighing today. He shakes his hand and turns to talk.

“Anyway, I intend to lobby the high lords of the kingdom. We have to stop this war. They started picking up on Ella leaving the Kingdom without a consultation. ”

“You have too little reason. ”

“There's a lot more to it than meets the eye. ”

“Even so, shouldn't Robbie be the first official? ”

Hamel gives me a blatantly unpleasant look. But I didn't shrink. Because it was a fact, and it was my charm.

“He led the Golden Lion to the border. They won't be returning to Headquarters for a while. The second brother is lying on the bed, so I have to move. ”

Confucius Hamel will think of this moment as an opportunity from heaven. The first and second are inevitable to be excluded from this.

Gold medals if you can build strong relationships with various nobles while lobbying and then receive support fire in the royal city when fighting the first Confederate and the pair. Everything goes according to plan.

I asked.

“How likely are you to have an all-out war with Astria? ”

“Who knows? Either way, the Count has to choose between the two. You can make enemies everywhere to fight an unexplained war, or you can keep your troops at bay. ”

It is natural to raise soldiers for training.

But creating tension on the front is another problem. There, the poor cause of the Astrians rebelled against my will.

The situation is not an independent decision of the Astrians.

Because there's a Delfino family behind it. I have heard all my secrets from the mystery merchant.

Wait, maybe....

You guys are deliberately fooling around, aren't you? Trying to distract us from each other?

“What's that look on your face? ”

“I had an idea, just in case, to see if this was right. ”

“Think about it a lot. I'm gonna get a cup of tea. ”

Eluna makes swift moves before orders are given. Soon the maids prepared the car. I was strangled, too, but I thought it was good.

I calmed down with a cup of tea. It was time to think colder and colder than ice.

As the maids retreated, the story began again.

“You said the Astrians made excuses for you to leave for the Royal Road without consultation? There are other reasons, but in the end, that's the point. ”

“So?”

“No matter how stupid you are, everyone knows that's no excuse. ”

“So, they did it on purpose? ”

“Yes.”

Confucius Hamel twists his chin. You hear a voice, "Are you trying to hide something from him naturally?" I had to check a few things for Eluvial first.

“About the plan we were going to make. Going to Astria to form a commercial empire with our capital to make an impact. ”

“Yes, Master. ”

“How far along are we? ”

Eluna opens her little notebook, checks her notes, and then answers.

“We were actually driving a merger and acquisition of five Astria-based merchants. There were rumors about fountains of pen and pen in Astria that attracted a lot of interest from the top. It was another car that was working on an investment agreement with 10 other places. ”

“But this time, the trade route was blocked, so it didn't happen?" ”

“That's right. I turned to some of the merchants and lost contact with the other merchants. ”

I'm finally convinced.

In the first place, the Astrians wanted to create conflict by catching such nonsense.

Of course, based on historical facts, it doesn't make any sense at all. There have been a few cases where a soul has fallen and a territorial war has occurred.

But this isn't it.

I summarized the situation and then explained it in a controlled manner.

“Duke, this conflict is exactly the same as when Mathis took command of the Adeline and wants to expand to Astria. Mathis gained an exclusive contract with the Adeline family and advanced its groundbreaking inventions in exchange for negotiations with the Duke of Bahamut, raising power dramatically. In the meantime, I was attacked here. However, in such an elaborate time, the fact that the local war cut off trade routes.... ”

“You're telling me you've uncovered Mathis' plans for entry? From the Delfino Merchants Guild?”

“I don't think there's much else to explain. ”

Boom!

After being angry, Confucius Hammer slapped the table.

“You bastards! You took the first punch! ”

I can't help but admit it.

They read our numbers and prepared for the next move. If the trade route is blocked, Mathis can do nothing. It wasn't a military organization.

But it's okay.

If you take one shot, return it to two rooms.

They've crossed Mathis' limits, but they haven't crossed mine.

As long as they don't know it's me who was hit by a truck and brought back from the dead, they won't be able to outrun me.

The Confessor asked me if his confidence was on his face.

“You look like you have a good plan. ”

“I think I need to tell you about an incident that happened 500 years ago. ”

“500 years ago? ”

Confucius Hamel frowned and looked at me with arrogance as if to what it meant.