Price of Management

“Greetings, my lord! ”

The colonists have greeted us everywhere.

I waved my hand to make things right.

My recognition was quite high here in Vatan territory, as the territory became more prosperous after eliminating the Orcs.

I walked into the castle with a greeting from the soldiers, and I was able to meet Jeron directly.

“Welcome, my lord. If not, I would like to discuss the management issues of the Leather Mill... ”

“That's not the problem right now. ”

“Yes?”

“Jeron, you're coming with me to the royal chambers. ”

“…… What do you mean? ”

Jeron frowns. He had a hunch that something was bothering him.

“This is the time when we need the power of our own, Jeron! ”

“I don't know what's going on, but I, as you can see, have a lot to do with the territory and running the Caroc Leather Mill that the Lord left behind. I believe that if you are a great lord, you will do well without me. ”

It's very subtractive.

“Aigoo, what a gesture. I know our man, Jeron Deckard, is not a rotten man in this countryside. ”

Jeron was embarrassed by my compliments.

“You've got me all wrong. I'm the only one who deserves to rot in this part of town. ”

“My dear Jeron Deckard, what a humble gesture. Everyone who used to be a big bowl was humble. ”

“You still don't know how to see people. It's always nice to have people with little distribution in small neighborhoods. ”

I had a snowfight with Jeron.

Well, that's the end of the joke.

“I'm sorry, is that a nickname? ”

“No matter how you say it... Yes? ”

I took Louis' secret letter and showed it to him. Jeron struggled to read the letter with a trembling hand.

“This is not a letter from His Majesty's cell. ”

“Of course I have to take care of a secret matter. ”

“And 100,000? What the hell are you getting me into? No! Now leave me alone! ”

“It's too late. The king's name.”

“Grrrgh!"

Jeron stares at me with a grudge.

“You're the lord? Did the lord recommend me?! ”

“Heh heh, that sounds natural. ”

“Hnng! Explain yourself before and after." ”

Jeron said with a resigned face.

I explained everything that had happened in detail in regards to the Baden River.

The more I listened to the story, Jeron's face became stiff.

Jeron stood up and shouted, saying that he had raised 100,000 troops.

“Are you out of your mind? You would do such a dangerous thing! ”

“Well, I have nothing to say. ”

Because it's true that I played.

“It's true...... The Lord dares to stick his tongue in his gut. A huge negotiation with three nations! How are you going to cope with the afterstorm? ”

“Hahaha, is it serious? ”

I grabbed his head and asked him out of nowhere.

Jeron sighs, shaking his head and answering.

“To be honest, I'm in favor of the Lord's strategy. In order for the royal family to dominate the landscape and take control of the regime, I think this risk had to be taken. We can't face the Horn Empire without a doubt. ”

“Isn't that right?"

“But if the Baden River negotiations are successful and the toll is lower, the trade capacity of the three countries will increase. You know what this means. ”

At that, I nodded.

“Preparing the Horn Empire for war is just as fast. ”

Through active trade, the Horn Empire could acquire munitions faster.

But it's worth the risk.

“If this negotiation continues to involve the Orient Kingdom in diplomatic cooperation and leads to alliances, the risk is worth it. ”

“I agree with the alliance with the Orient Kingdom. ”

“Isn't that right?"

“But I'm worried about one thing. ”

“What?”

“Can't Emperor Kars do the same for you? ”

“ ……! ”

I was flawed.

Is Emperor Kars thinking what I'm thinking?

Jeron said.

“Hand in hand with the Horn Empire, conquer the Kingdom of Leaden and divide it in half. It's a much more realistic and sweet offer, isn't it? ”

Suddenly, I felt afraid.

“But you don't want to face the aggressive Horn Empire as well, do you? ”

In fact, in his past life, the Horn Empire had eaten up more than half of the territory of the Orient Kingdom.

I would not have known the risks.

“Of course it is. But don't forget that the Orient Kingdom was once a great empire that once ruled the continent. ”

“That's right.... ”

“If there's one person in the Orient Royal Court who hasn't forgotten that long ago, Emperor Kars will surely dig into that and make a sweet offer. ”

“Then... there will be a real war. ”

My face was stiff as well. I couldn't take it anymore.

As expected, Jeron was well placed in the royal court. Don't you see the threat I didn't expect?

“Then I don't have time for this. We need to subdue the landfall and settle negotiations, and keep the Orient Kingdom from going over to the Horn Empire in both directions. ”

“Yes, I'll have it ready for you to leave tomorrow. But, my lord. Who will you leave this territory to when I go up to the royal chambers? ”

“Well, I haven't thought about that yet. ”

Jeron stared at me like I was too much.

“No matter how successful you are in your business, you still care about your territory in this part of town. ”

“Haha, sorry. Do you have someone you can trust? ”

“Yes.”

“Who is it?”

“I'm sure he's something else. I'll call you right now.”

Jeron got up from his seat and went out.

Who was the talent that Jeron was talking about?

As long as I can trust anyone and leave the territory to them, I'm okay.

Honestly, it's the territory of Vatan because it doesn't pay much attention to the tax revenues it collects and the population is small.

I just want to let go and let go if I have someone to rule for me.

The two of them that Jeron brought were truly surprising.

“Welcome, Baron. ”

“You've come a long way. Have another drink, won't you? ”

It was Dean and Rex, deputy commanders and commanders of the Dean Mercenaries.

“So it was Dean you were talking about? ”

Jeron nods.

“Yes, I had too much work, and I needed someone to help me, and it was helpful to have Master Dean leading the mercenaries. ”

Dean, a calm and cold-hearted person, should be able to put in charge of the territory. Territory work must have been learned while helping Jeron.

Jeron kept saying,

“The problem is that you can't leave the territory because you are mercenaries, but if you are no longer mercenaries, that's fine. ”

“That means……. ”

Surprised at me, Dean and Lex kneel.

“Today is the day you asked us to become a knight. Please accept us as your knights, Lord. ”

“I've decided to take care of all our mercenaries. ”

The two of them said I was happy to run.

I was excited to wake them up.

“Thank you for deciding to follow me. Don't worry about the drinks in the future! ”

I said Dean and Lex burst into laughter.

That's how they became my knights. The 50 mercenaries they ruled have also joined our army on our territory.

I have ordered Dean to rule the territory while I am gone.

Dean is surprised and gladly accepts.

The next day, I left with Jeron.

I told him to come to the palace within a month, and now that a week has passed, there was no time to delay.

“Will you be departing immediately for the Kingdom of Leaden? ”

“No. I'm going to stop by the Kunt Palace for a while. I have someone to take. ”

“It doesn't matter to me. I've been hit by work for a while, but I think I'm out on a cruise. For the record, I have very little experience travelling long distances, so I only trust you with all your problems, such as camping and dining. ”

“You think I'm unofficial? You want me to do your dirty work? ”

“What bird runs a long way alone with no servant or escort? ”

“Jeron, about you. You've been coming at me this whole time? ”

“Remember who put me through this. As planned, I would have enjoyed life as a new identity in the Kingdom of Orion. ”

If it had been your life, you would have worked there to defend the Orient Kingdom.

We fought along the way.

Regardless, the wagon that Noum is driving is hurtling north at a rapid rate.

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