Price of Management

Earl Ranzhel was different, though everyone had forgotten the dangers of the Horn Empire because they had remained silent so far. And neither King Erik nor Marquis Duron of the Kingdom of Ledon would be so foolish.

But dragging that hunchback into the Horn Empire is dangerous.

That kind of adventure.

“We can't turn the tables without an adventure. The young king has a bold schemer. This was never part of King Erik or Earl Duron's head. ”

“That schemer... ”

“Found it.”

“I'm not sure yet, but there is someone suspicious. ”

“Who are you?”

Earl Ranzhel's eyes gleam with intense radiance.

“Do you remember Baron Caroc Kunt? ”

“The three sons of the Kunt family. 40,000 sacks of wheat. Maltese writer, negotiated a territorial war with Petram writer. ”

“That's right. He's been in and out of the palace several times recently. Nomenclature has been advised by the royal court during the last blackout that he was called here to serve, but he is almost the only new person who comes in contact with the royal family frequently. ”

“In the event of the Black Death, the Kingdom of Leaden held a large amount of Saxocells. That was Caroc Kunt's advice. ”

“Yes, as a merchant, he is a resourceful man. ”

“Caroc Kuntra……. ”

Earl Ranzhel is still thinking.

House Kunt.

It bothers me these days.

I left it as a weaker family, but the rise is too high.

Basque Kunt was already named a valiant knight, and his first son Arthur carried the writer, Hudini, on his back. Second, Rick is Duke Meutt's beloved swordsman genius, and his youngest son, Caroc, has made a fortune with his superior superior superiority and judgment.

If it was Carroc Kunt who did this to the Baden River....

Evan quickly asked.

“Do you want to remove it?”

“It's time for House Kunt to have a taste of bitterness. ”

“I'll be back.”

As soon as Earl Ranzhel's approval falls, Evan steps out of his cold face.

* * *

“Go back and get some rest. I'll call you back before the fall, so you better recharge well in the meantime. ”

“Yes, my lord. ”

I bid farewell to Earl Duron and leave the palace.

Louie comes to see you.

“Are you here alone? ”

“Yes.”

I decided to speak comfortably to Louis. It's because of the growing identity gap between Louis and his son. Louie also said it was more comfortable for me to treat her.

“A wagon can be driven by spirits. I don't need a bodyguard. ”

“Still, why don't you hire some mercenaries when you die? ”

“Why?”

“Senior officials are noticing you very quickly. They may think of you as a potential participant after the onslaught with the onslaught. ”

“Hmm…… that's right. ”

When I thought about it, there was a reason for that.

Louie also guessed that I was deeply involved in the Baden River problem.

Earl Ranzhel and his accomplice, Baron Evan Taylor, might have also guessed that he would be frightened of being smart.

Then you might want to get rid of me. You might think it's a good opportunity to walk around without a bodyguard.

Come to think of it, there's nothing wrong with being careful.

“I think he's right. ”

“Then be careful. ”

After saying goodbye to Louie, I climbed into the wagon and left the palace. The wagon begins to be driven by gnomes.

I have to go to the Mercenary Guild and see what mercenaries I can hire first.

Yeah, it is.

As we found Louie, if we look through all the mercenaries, maybe we'll find some newborns who'll make a name for themselves someday.

When you're a low-priced rookie, you get a lifetime contract!

Catching future talent in advance.

Isn't this the best business you can do because you know the future?

When I arrived at the mercenary guild, there were countless mercenaries waiting in front of me like beggars.

The mercenary industry is facing the worst recession.

There was less work due to the lack of war, but the economy got worse due to the famine and black blood disease.

All it takes is a little monster hunting and killing mercenaries who have turned the business into bandits.

Many mercenaries have turned into bandits with no way to live. I mean, don't you have a lot of work to do?

You're welcome.

Due to the difficulty of the economy, the number of upstream merchants decreased dramatically. So mercenaries have no way to live.

So when I found my wagon, mercenaries swarmed like beggars.

“Hire me! ”

“I'll take you to a special low price! ”

“Hire me! ”

“We'll only pay for one of you! ”

I sighed and spoke to Noam, who was driving the wagon from the carriage seat.

“Noum, let's clean it up with Earth's Hand. ”

-Yeah.

Norm summons ten Earth Hands and pushes them to the left and to the right.

The hands of the giant dirt protrude from the ground, and the mercenaries retreat in horror.

“No, is that magic? ”

“No! That's animisty. Look, it's that little spirit sitting in the carriage seat! ”

“Why did a spirit come to the mercenary guild? ”

The mercenaries retreated in shock, giving the wagon access to the mercenary guild building.

I got out of the wagon. However, one of the mercenaries came at me with courage.

“Hire me, spirit! I give you my life! ”

“Me, too! ”

Another mercenary comes forward screaming if he's been stimulated.

That was the signal.

“Hire me, spirit! ”

“With kindness and loyalty! ”

“Calling is worth it! ”

The mercenaries have started coming at me again. Stop it! You're going to get yourselves squeezed to death!

I can't do it.

I didn't want to do this.

“Salamander.”

- Heheh heh heh! Summoned! I summoned you!

The salamander appeared in the air with the sound of a blaze of fire and the hut trembled as it burst open the lighthouse.

Salamander grunts and shouts at the mercenaries.

Beggars, beggars on fire! I want to burn it all! Khehehe!

“Ahhhh!”

“Well, is that a spirit? ”

“The Devil?! ”

I was terrified of the faces of beggars.

“Huh, it was the Black Wizard! It's not a spirit!”

“Fooled you! Run! The Black Wizard has raided the Mercenary Guild! ”

“Report to the Monastery Guard...! ”

Mercenaries disappearing like sledges in no time.

Well, the Devil wasn't wrong at all. He's the evil one who burned my eyelashes.

I relaxed into the mercenary guild building.

There were three male employees at the Information Desk who were all looking at me with anxious eyes.

“Are you a Spirit or a Dark Mage? ”

If you were a black wizard, you wouldn't be wandering around like this.

“I am Baron Caroc Kunt. I'll cut the crap and get to the point. ”

I said, the staff flinched.

“I'd like to get a list of all the mercenaries currently stationed here at Ledon Castle. ”

“You mean the list of all mercenaries? That takes a long time.... ”

I threw three gold coins out of my pocket.

Then the employees with brighter faces said.

“You'll have to wait an hour. ”

“I'll give you that much when you're done in 30 minutes. ”

And I sat in a chair nearby and waited.

The three employees began to move busily. Check the names of all mercenaries registered and keep a separate list of those residing in the Kingdom of Leaden.

Meanwhile, I watched Norm, Woundee and Salamander play. These cuties were now making tea cups.

After completing the small teapot and three teacups, the spirits follow the water and play small games. The Salamander drinks water on the subject of the Spirit of Fire and makes a profit! and the water vapor was gushed.

Kiheehee!

Woundee gives me her cup of tea.

- You want a drink?

“Of course. Thank you. ”

When I stroked her head, she liked it with a bashful smile. When I drank water, I felt refreshed and refreshed. It seemed to contain the energy of recovery.

“It's so good. ”

- Is it good?

“Yes.”

- Then……

Woundee was flying around my head.

“Yes, it is.”

I caught Woundee and kissed her.

- Me, too!

“Yes, we should do the gnome, too. ”

I kissed Norm.

And finally, I met the Salamander's eyes.

“...... Will you do it for me? ”

- Boom!

Bloop!

“ ……. ”

I silently stomped the flames spit out by the salamanders.

After 30 minutes, exhausted staff called me.

“Here's the list. It lists the statues of all the mercenaries who are staying in Kingdom Leaden. ”

“Thank you.”

I threw out six gold coins. The staff's faces brightened. It's a good thing we made three Redinas each. Well, it's just money for me now.

I scoured through the list in the wagon. I didn't know any of these names.

I was also a merchant in my past life.

After 72 years as a merchant, I naturally met more people and became more connected.

The mercenary industry was an indispensable presence for the traveling merchants.

Of course, there were some mercenaries in my network I used to know, and I've heard a lot of great mercenaries say you have to pay a thousand dollars to hire them once. Many mercenaries were flying mercenaries and eventually were scouted as the chief knights of the Grand Gate.