Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi

Episode 31: The Face That Meets Again

Behind the royal palace, meetings had been held where ministers and important nobles had been gathered, beginning with military officials of the kingdom in the name of King Alexandro I.

"The rest are going to accomplish this by creating a new army instead of strengthening the existing one"

"But! Then we must gather not only from soldiers, but also from ten captains and a 100 captain class of humans!

"After all, isn't it easier to add soldiers to an existing legion without any hassle to enhance them?

"I thought so because I think the rest of the time is precious. Not until I read this."

A bunch of paper is thrown at the table from the king's hand.

"Ko...... what's this?

"A plan to increase the number of troops sent out by each regiment… that is, how many soldiers are needed"

Everyone looks at the paperwork, but they don't know what the king's problem is.

Only Eirich in the last seat looked sinister.

"I don't know, I guess... thirty years of peace is a long time. Associate Baron Radhalde! Point out the problem!

Everyone's gaze gathers and Eirich rises quickly.

[Associate Baron Radhalde] That was the title given to Eirich.

"Ha! This organization is looking for enhancements in the same ratio as soldiers today. And beyond the role of the present regiment as a policing mission, we will not endure external war only if we become a huge guard force where we have increased in size"

This meant that each regiment simply did not think at all about the operation of a specific army for the sole purpose of increasing the number of soldiers.

"I said there aren't enough captains, but I don't even know how many captains there are. I don't need it for the army I'm trying to create."

"When it comes to establishing a new army, the commander becomes a problem..."

Nobles' eyes will shine, and no one will want the position of commander of a legion.

It is also the closest honor to those born into the military lineage.

But the king did not intend to make the new position a decoration for the nobles.

"Associate Baron Radhalde, you do it"

"Ha!!

The voice rises simultaneously, but the king controls it by hand.

"It's the rest of the decision. You have an objection?

Most will remain silent, but only the Marquis Gdolore-Hoover, commander-in-chief of the King's Army, objected.

"I've never heard of a commander of a soldier's regiment, such as an associate baron, at least address the Count, but customary!

"So the custom prevails over the rest of the King's judgment?

"That's not true..."

"Then give me an alternative basis."

"Radharde...... Sir has no military experience. Tactics and operations can be completely different in the mercenary corps and the regular army. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to share what you've experienced in the military."

The king snorted loudly but was not convinced.

"Marquis Hoover, no one has ever had real experience with our army. As Radharde pointed out earlier, even the commanders of each regiment are only guards. Thirty years of peace was enough to rot their fangs."

The nobles lay down their faces.

They know it themselves.

We don't know what to do when we're on the battlefield.

"The Kingsguard knights, who now boast the highest degree of skill and equipment in our country, also allowed [the gathering] to break through on their opponents, which turned out to be the decisive element in suppressing the rebellion..."

Everyone looks at each other on a delicate topic.

"The rest will make Goldonia a strong country. Sometimes it will require an external war, none of which has the experience of leading an army that can withstand it. Then I choose who I think is more capable."

"However!

The king stares at the Marquis of Hoover.

"Marquis Hoover, I know what you're saying is thinking of the country. But I've already made up my mind! That's all the king has to say."

No one will hear from the Marquis Hoover at the earliest when he is evicted.

"Radharde! I'll call you the Forces nouvelles... right. I'll call you the Central Army. Appoint him as commander of this central army. Assume 10,000 people, minus the size, but if you need more in conjunction with the soldier's department, say so."

Given that the current strength of the King Gordonian Army is about 10,000, but that it belongs and is dispersed in each city, it is quite shocking that an equal number of troops will be born in the King's Capital.

When it becomes a single legion, its power becomes extremely powerful.

There are other soldiers in each lord's possession, but they have not been mobilized for many years, so both numbers and quality are known.

There will be an increase or decrease in the number, but it will be several thousand at best.

The creation of the central army will also guarantee the king's absolute superiority over the Lords.

"Thank you. Happy! I'll risk my life to encourage you."

"Um, I hear Sir was in the Federation before. The Forces nouvelles have no tradition or format. Organize whatever you want, just be strong! That's it."

"Ha!"

It was then decided to secure the number of soldiers through the expansion of recruitment and the resumption of partial conscription, to put the property confiscated from the Duke of Arens house, which had been destroyed by the earlier revolt, on military expenditure and, furthermore, to make all its estates state-owned.

The military power of Gordonia was definitely being strengthened and the king's power in the country was also becoming absolute in a way supported by it.

But this change has not yet been accurately captured outside the country...

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"At your previous meeting, we decided to talk about strengthening armaments through the creation of a central army. You will put a face of the former [Wings of Dawn] in that spine. Especially those with experience in leading soldiers are valuable. Eigil... will naturally ask Sir Hardlett to participate in the Commander's treatment."

When he suddenly went out to call from the royal palace, Eirich explained his fury.

I had a neighborhood in my eyes and tiredness was on my face.

"Of course that's what His Majesty was telling me. There are no differences. But can you tell me what kind of troops you're leading?

"I am going to ask Sir to lead the cavalry. The number of soldiers is about 150-200... in the Federation style, it is called a cavalry squadron... Your Majesty also tells me that you can organize as you please, call it the 1st cavalry squadron"

That's quite a few when it comes to 200 people, you're not going to work just wielding your sword.

"I'd like someone to assist me when I lead this many people."

Eirich nodded loudly.

"Of course, I'll look for the most competent deputy I can, but I'm understaffed, if anyone I know is competent, tell me, I'll do something about it. Of course, the only soldiers are welcome, because I want more than one."

"Old Assault Squad faces are unlikely to serve as deputy secretaries or anything. And Celia, as a squire, please."

"Leave that girl to me, and every guy who hasn't even been discharged from the survival of the Assault Squad is in your squad. The AK is too strong for the rest of the squad in the first place."

If you survive the assault squad, there shouldn't be twenty.

Will most soldiers start with training?

"It will be about two weeks in a hurry for Sir's squad to take shape. If you find a good person, it will help if you report it by then."

"I understand. So until then, you don't have anything in particular to do?

"Abominable, but you're right. This is the job of a commander and a bureaucrat... when the Central Army finishes up safely, you'll be discreetly defeated as a commander, so don't forget your respect."

The light-hearted look is bright.

No one has difficulty but is not happy to be entrusted with the command of the army.

All the more so if you're an ascendant-oriented man like Eirich.

I have to be born too...

Maybe my goal should be many times bigger than Eirich's.

The ultimate goal is a woman, but I also really miss that.

It's been over a year since I left the woods, but I can vividly recall Lucy's overwhelming beauty and limbs.

I suspect you when they say you've been cursed by vampires, and just remembering those sensual days makes you less likely to hold back like a virgin boy.

Returning to me, I was on my way back to the inn after my conversation with Eirich.

As it is, the groin is to be distorted by the road to and from one another.

Do you want to go into the right tavern and get your mind back together?

"Agil! You, Agil!

As soon as I opened the door to the tavern, a man shouted.

There's not supposed to be that many people in this city who know my name.

It would be a shame if it were a man.

"It's you, Christoph! When did you get to Gordonia?

I was there when I visited the Federation on a journey, a man of my own accord.

The strength of the knockout and the two-second KO at the sword tournament are still to be forgotten.

"Ugh, that's enough."

Looks like he was in his voice.

"So what brings you to Goldonia?

"Well, the longer you talk... you can't help it if I do. If we wait a little longer, the guy we need to talk to will be back."

Another showed his face before the end of the tone of toast to celebrating the reunion.

"Hey! I don't have any money but I'll take my own liquor...... you were coming to Goldonia too!

It was Agor I knew at the Federal Sword Games as well who showed up...... this one should have been really strong.

But he should have been an infantry captain in the Federation, but this would be the reason.

"Well, maybe this is on the edge too."

We exchanged glasses with Agor.

Here's the situation.

The defeat at the martial arts tournament was taken lightly by other captains of noble origin.

The angry one tried to beat Agor up in the name of training, but returned the favor.

Anyone who can't fit in raids with his buddies to kill Agor on the night lane, but on the other hand, kills them all.

Agor, who murdered the nobleman by turning, fled as he was.

"The difference between civilians and nobles is absolute in the Federation. Class takes precedence in military assignments, but once it's private, there won't be a decent ruling."

Is it possible to establish self-defense or something?

"We made it to Goldonia while fleeing to the hard-to-reach east of the central government."

"I stumbled upon an agor to escape, and I didn't want to be dull in the White Capital, so I followed you! Take the journey with you."

"Honestly, I was on foot...... rumor has it that there is a massive recruitment of mercenary troops in Gordonia, but as soon as we follow it, it looks like it ended in chaos after the King's collapse"

Apparently it was only recently that we arrived.

Because of this, I talk about how I've been while recommending booze.

"That's... Eigil..." I feel good as ever. "Eigil is noble... that's a lot different in a year."

"Wow! So what do you say? Recommend me to the commander."

I will stop because the soldiers that Christoph can lead are not pathetic.

But I definitely want Agor's experience in directing the squadron.

Christophe could be a soldier or so.

"Actually, I'm forming a new army in the kingdom right now, and I'm set on that commander. But you're short on talent, and now you can go through with my deputy, okay? But it means you'll be my man."

"It's too much for me to have trouble eating. Nice to meet you." "As far as I'm concerned, it feels like reciprocity."

I was able to add a promising deputy named Agor and a mediocre soldier named Christoph to the squad.

The two were in trouble for their accommodation that day as well, so we decided to talk to Guru Pavilion.

Luckily, the nostalgia is warm, so I don't care about the rent until the team is formed.

"By the way, we're supposed to be doing quite a lot of recruiting for the National Army, but you didn't think to join us?

"The National Army is disciplined and paid cheaply, so I hope you can make more money anyway."

"Because I had a companion who told me all these jokes. If I had to, I'd have dragged him, but I was gonna take him."

Christophe seems to be a nature that doesn't involve contents on entering from the look of it.

I got a good lieutenant, so I'm glad it turned out.

"Looks like the troops will be in shape in about two weeks. Until then, slow down. I'm in the same inn, but if the house we're repairing is finished, we'll move over there."

"That's how easy it is for nobles to build houses."

"I appreciate it"

Five women welcome us back to the inn.

"Welcome back.... YOU HA!?

"Federation sketchy man!

Nonna staggeringly hides the valley of her breasts, Celia's eyes sharpening.

"Hey! There are more women! Five of you..."

"This is all I used to collect."

Maria is polite and Carla returns with a mild greeting.

But Christophe's gaze is drawn to Melissa with her breasts wide open.

You know what, Melissa also deliberately gives in to show off, she takes my hand, holds it to her chest and licks her ear.

Carla confronted him and rolled up a piece of clothing to her navel, then slipped into a banquet dominated by alcohol.

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Name Agil-Hardlet, 19, Spring.

Status Ser Knight of the Kingdom of Goldonia 1st Cavalry Squadron Commander of the Central Army

80 Yearly Salary Coins

250 property gold coins (discount below silver coins)

Weapon Dual Crater (Great Sword) Large Valdish (Spear)

Plate Armor Black Cloak (Curse) in Upper Steel on Equipment

Fellow Celia Nonna-Electra Melissa Maria Carla

Subordinate Agor Christoph Schwartz (Horse)

28 Experienced