Price of Management

“Let's play today and gather here until noon tomorrow. Stay out of trouble! ”

“Yes!”

The members roar and scatter their horns. I'll probably go to a bar or a whorehouse.

It's been a long time since we ran into Max's Resting House.

“Oh my, come on fifty...! ”

As Max greets me, he sees Dean and Lex coming after me and sets his face steady.

“So, you're here, too? ”

“It's been a long time, Max. ”

“Don't worry about your sales today! We'll drink till dawn! Hahahaha!”

Max stutters, dumbfounded by Rex's words.

“Oh, no, but you have to think about your health. Drink moderately... ”

“What are you talking about, Lex? By dawn, did you even think about getting some sleep? ”

Rex flinches in surprise at Dean's palace.

“Oops, sorry, boss. I'll stay up all night drinking! ”

“Come on, you guys. Alcohol is only until 1 a.m.... ”

“Max, it's okay. You don't have to worry about our health. ”

I tapped Max on the shoulder and said,

Max was devastated.

We poured a beer lightly. A barrel is, of course, a barrel of oak.

Pour, drink, pour, drink, laugh and talk.... After a joyful drink, Dean asks me.

“By the way, what quest did you call us on? ”

“Actually, it's a pretty difficult quest. ”

I briefed you on the situation in the territory of Vatan. Dean and Lex's expression stiffens.

“A tribe of 1,000 Orcs...? It's definitely dangerous. ”

“Wow, an orc would be nice. ”

“Is that so hard? ”

In my question, Dean considers for a moment and opens his mouth.

“Well, I don't think you should be pessimistic at all. Some say ten Orcs are strong, but a thousand Orcs are weak. ”

“What does that mean? ”

“Orcs are skillful in group warfare, but they lack strategic judgment, making them even weaker than the same number of humans. Taking the right strategy means winning the war against the Orcs. ”

“I see. So what's the strategy? ”

“I don't know. I don't know if I can tell by the power and geography of your territory. ”

The calm explanation made me want to engage Dean even more.

“Dean, will you accept the request? I'll pay you extra if you succeed. Not without you. ”

Dean nods, contemplating.

“Very well. The baron owes me a favor. ”

“Besides, I don't think I'd die with the baron. ”

Rex says Dean and I burst into laughter.

After successfully hiring the Dean Mercenaries, I was relieved to some extent.

That day, we had been drinking all night. How many times in the middle of the night do our guests come down and say, "Are you alone in this inn? ’I was angry.

Every time I say, "Who dares complain that this Baron Kunt is going to drink? ’I confronted them, and those who complained fled to their rooms with their tails down.

Eventually, Max, the owner, started begging me, and only then did we break the bottle and go in ourselves.

In return, the next morning, a hangover swept over like a wave, giving me a nauseous, itchy head. After I summoned Woundee to heal my hangover, I was able to survive.

Sensible Julia gave me clear seafood soup for hangover for breakfast, but after eating it, my stomach became comfortable and I felt better.

“Thank you, Julia. ”

“Hehe, you think you're going to be that beautiful wife? ”

“Yeah, well, whoever it is, the guy who's gonna take you is gonna be lucky.”

She's pretty, makes a lot of money, and she cooks well.

But since you're a complainer, you might have a problem scratching your nuts every day, but don't you think you have all the pros and cons? Whatever he is, the man to take him has to be stronger than Arthur.

Well, it's none of my business anyway.

I recalled the problem between my territory and the Orc tribe.

I hired Dean Mercenaries for a while, but the number of Orc tribes is roughly 1,000.

I think I'll need more power.

Maybe we should ask Arthur to lend us his army.

Yeah, well, there's a dad who practices swordsmanship for nothing, right? If you fight, you'll wake up in the middle of the night, so I'll have to ask my father for help too.

I went straight to the family house and first asked Arthur for help. However, the response was disappointing.

“It's hard right now. ”

“Is that so?"

“All available troops are now exterminating monsters. There are 500 new recruits we've recruited, but the recruits we've trained won't help us. ”

Mmm.

After all, it's time to go from fall to winter, so there's a lot of monster subjugation.

Monster Subjugation is an annual event, but if it's a year, we have to take care of the monsters that have grown enormously in the next year.

“Then do you think I could use your help? ”

“Well, I'm sure your father is just a trainee... ”

Arthur looked a little troubled.

“Why?”

“My father has been obsessed with training since the battle with Duke Meutt. He said he sensed something... ”

“Is that true? ”

I was greatly surprised and asked.

If I sensed something, it meant that I could reach higher heights if I could.

He was still a renowned high ranking father of Expert. If you take it to the next level, at least you'll be top notch! It will be within five fingers in this country.

“Then I shouldn't interrupt my father.”

“I'm sorry I didn't help you. If you don't feel right, don't go to your territory until the monster subjugation is over. ”

“No, sir. While I'm at the aesthetic, the colonists can die, so we have to go quickly. I've hired my own mercenaries, and I can deal with dozens of Orcs with my spirituality, so I'll do what I can. ”

He recalled the memory of killing 11 Orcs in an instant the other day.

I thought if I did my best, I could hunt 100. If I can use animisty tactics and support Dean's mercenaries and the Territory Army, I might be able to do it.

“Yes. Go and hold on as long as you can. I'll dispatch an army as soon as the monster is eliminated. ”

“Yes, sir. ”

“Tell me anything else you need. ”

“Oh, can I ask you a favor? ”

“Please?”

“Yes, I would like to send a letter to the royal court. ”

“I see. I'll send a letter to someone. ”

I immediately borrowed a piece of paper and a pen and wrote a letter.

His Majesty, King Eric Ledon, who is no more noble and glorious in his name.

… (Approximately) So please allow me to appoint your competent royal steward, Jeron Deckard, to be under my command for the time being.

-The Loyal Baron Karoc Kunt "

Well, that's it.

I'm sure you'll do me a favor. How much have I done for the royal family?

I left my letter to my brother and left the mansion. There was no time to wait.

* * *

In addition to hiring the Dean Mercenaries, I borrowed dozens of wagons and loaded 3,000 Wheat Sacks. It was meant to be used as a weapon in the war against the Orcs. I thought there wouldn't be much food, since half the territory is in the forest.

As soon as everything was ready, I set out for Vatan territory.

Hans, who was tasked with guiding me, mounts his donkey.