Price of Management

It's been two days since I filled the reservoir with water from the groundwater.

Once, my body became cold and I couldn't do anything.

So I had to lie down for two days.

Liing down has restored some Spirit Affinity, and I think I need to start preparing to leave.

Where are you going?

Brother Arthur's request (?).

We must go through all 15 villages of Lord Kunt and save the suffering of the drought.

Using my animosity.

Yes. Another town had to find a drain like this and pump up the water.

It's only been two days since I fainted trying to pull up groundwater, but the crops are still dying from the drought at this moment.

Thinking about it, I had no time to rest for a while.

“This bread is delicious because it's freshly baked. ”

With grilled wheat bread and beef potato stew, I prepared a car fare to leave after breakfast.

He wore dark brown trousers made of deer leather on a white dress shirt and black long boots.

After wrapping the Troll Leather jacket over, the long hair under the shoulders was tied with a strap.

I was ready when I salted the beef and shoved dried jerky and water-filled cans, short sod, extra underwear and socks, pots, spoons, and forks into my travel bag.

A perfect mercenary.

All right, let's go!

In the inn's first-floor restaurant, Hansen was on his way out.

As expected, Hansen is loyal.

You'll have to do better later. Later, of course.

Hansen glanced at my dress and asked with a bored face.

“Aren't you hot? ”

“We have to endure the heat. A man's life is cool. ”

Yeah, a man's life is cool. Otherwise, you may not be able to marry well later.

Of course, I didn't look this good to get married. This is all for a reason.

“Yes?”

Hansen asks, "What nonsense are you talking?"

“Hansen, Hansen. What do you think I'm going to do? ”

“Then let's go around the territory and rescue the people from the drought. ”

In Hansen's face, he replied with a glimpse of the respect of his words.

“Yes, a spirit who saves people from the drought! Isn't that just a folklore or an epic tale? My heroic tales will be left among the people of the realms. Then you'll have to make me look good and show up to say that I was a great spirit in the future. ”

This is my prey.

“ ……. ”

The respect disappeared from Hansen's face. Huh, cocky bastard. People are still praising me here!

Anyway, he doesn't know anything.

You shake your head and step outside.

I climbed up to the inn with the white horse in its stable.

This white and strong horse is beloved by my father.

During the spring civil war, my father rode this horse.

Since you gave me such a fine horse, I told you to hurry up and save the territory.

Oh, my father.I don't know if I can handle it.

“Keep an eye on things while I'm gone. Check how well you are farming herbs everyday. ”

“Yes, rest assured. ”

“Would you be comfortable leaving the Chamber of Commerce up to you? ”

In fact, I am relieved. I've only tried it once.

“ ……. ”

After a centimeter of chewing the shit off my face, I jumped to the horse.

* * *

About a week after Caroc left, a big incident occurred in the writer Kunt.

“Here's your report. A 15th patrol picked up 21 heavily armed troops approaching at 11: 00 a.m. today, confirming that King Leaden's crest is on his armor. ”

“Your Royal Highness? So did you check your specific identity? ”

The soldier asked Arthur a question.

“Yes! It turned out to be His Majesty and the Royal Knights. You should be here shortly. ”

The soldier calmly reported. However, from what I heard, this was not a calmly audible report.

“What?! ”

Arthur was so surprised that he woke up.

The King is coming here himself with only 20 Royal Knights?

In this tiny territory!

Of course, since the Spring Civil War, ranks have risen and territories have increased, but the title of small cornered territory has not been stripped off. It was not a place for the king to visit in person.

But why is the king coming himself?

What the hell is going on? ’

Arthur hurriedly sent his servant to the private training ground and summoned his father, who was refining his sword.

When I heard the news, my father Basque came running.

Suddenly, Father Basque was sweating a lot.

He asked in an urgent tone.

“The king is coming? ”

“They should be here soon. It looked like he rode in himself, so he prepared a bath, a meal, and a place to stay. ”

“Excellent. Let's get you out of here. ”

“Yes. I've arranged for 50 cavalry and knights to go out and meet them. ”

“Well done.”

Basque tapped Arthur on the shoulder.

I can't believe you're so good at dealing with a sudden burst of horseback riding by the king.

I thought it was a wise decision to entrust the estate to my oldest son.

‘Now I can retire. ’

* * *

Soon, Basque and Arthur left with an army. It was natural for the king of this country to visit us.

It is normal to be informed in advance of the original visit.

That way you can be prepared to welcome and serve.

For example, there are banquets. It is a great insult not to hold a banquet when someone visits from a noble family.

However, there is also a preparation period for the banquet.

If it suddenly appeared like this, the banquet would not be possible.

It was natural that the sudden king who appeared without saying anything was embarrassing.

It was only a matter of time before I saw a crowd rushing at a rapid pace.

He was wearing shining golden armor reflected in the sunlight, so he could easily find it from afar.

King!

Soon, King Eric and his group of Royal Knights stop in front of the Basque party.

The Basque party step down from the horse in unison.

It was an extreme technique.

“I would like to meet His Majesty John. ”

Basque's solemn attitude clearly demonstrated that he truly devotes his allegiance to the king.

“It's been three months, Bird of Coon. And Arthur the Grand Duke. ”

The king also took Basque's attitude very seriously.

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

Basque and Arthur look down.

“Sorry to barge in unannounced. It was urgent, so I had no choice. ”

The king may be arrogant, but he also shows himself to lower himself.

“No, Your Majesty. We are prepared to receive His Majesty as soon as possible, so if you will excuse us, we dare to take him with us. ”

“Thank you.”

The Basque party is back on the horse.

Then I headed to the mansion.

* * *

As soon as we get to the mansion, Eric's group takes a bath first.

It was because the barrel came running restlessly and it didn't fit the king's body.

After finishing his bath in the company of the maids, Eric trims the doctor and attends dinner.

There were all kinds of food in the hall on the first floor.

Although it was difficult for the king to attend, the family style itself was very modest, for the writer Kunt.

In fact, King Erik didn't notice such trivial things.

Eric opens his mouth as he eats.

“You're probably wondering why Jim rushed all the way here himself. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

Basque replied.

“Bird of Coon. How's your territory? Aren't you affected by the drought? ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Drought leaves water in the reservoir, and we don't have enough to drink. ”

Drought.

The whole country was in chaos because of that.

Such damage could not have been avoided only by the Kunt Dynasty. The writer Kunt is still looking at the effects of the drought.

The three men, Caroc, were wandering around to pump water, but the effects were still marginal.

“It's not just your territory. The entire kingdom is suffering from droughts. I'll ask you.What should I do if there's a drought? ”

Basque looked at Arthur next door. This was Arthur's specialty.

It was obvious that Arthur was already running the territory.

Arthur opens his mouth.

“First, we try to secure water to prevent drought damage to crops, and in the autumn harvest season, we import a shortage of grains from other countries. ”

Eric smiles.

“That's right. That's right. Not all countries have famine because our kingdom is famine, so we can import it from countries with high grain production. ”

Eric speaks with an aggressive face.

“By the way, What if grain is not available in other countries during the fall harvest? ”

Eric's words contain serious information.

“Old?”

“What if the entire continent suffered a terrible drought, not just in our Kingdom of Leaden, but in the Horn, the Kingdom of Orion, and many other eastern continents beyond? ”

Arthur's face changed.

“No way…. ”

“Yes, it is now. The famine isn't just about our Lehden. I can't get grain anywhere in the autumn harvest season. ”

It wasn't until Basque and Arthur realized that things were far worse than they thought.

If there is a drought throughout the continent, there is nowhere to get grain.

It means that people who starve to death will come out in bulk.

It also meant that something could shake the country's existence.

With more Asaza, it could have led to chaos. Most of those known as evil lords could not have died, and the lack of such power would have caused a big problem.

“Jim is the king, so I need to see the world with a wider perspective, so I figured this out early. That's why I'm sending people around the world right now to buy grain. This fall will soon bring food to power. ”

That was definitely true. The time has come for food to become a weapon.

“Ah! Then you came here in a hurry...! ”