Price of Management

“ ……. ”

“That's a natural choice. You have to be on the side of a stronger country. With all due respect, the powerful military forces of the Horn Empire are clearly dominating the Orion Empire. Alliances with the Orion Kingdom do not guarantee defeat the Horn Empire, but alliances with the Horn Empire can certainly defeat the Orion Kingdom. ”

“There is an error in what you say. Even if we defeat our Orion Kingdom like that, there is no guarantee that the Horn Empire will leave the Ledon Kingdom behind. ”

Earl Raymond appeals.

I answered.

“The Horn Empire will ensure the survival of the Ledon Empire. ”

I doubted the faces of the two of them again.

“On the whole continent, the territory of the Kingdom of Leaden, which lies beyond the Baden River, is worthless to Emperor Kars. So it's better to make a commitment to mutual insolence in unison. What right do you have to the Baden River Basin to make sure you're on the same side? That's what I would do. ”

“Mmmm!”

The face of the Orient King became quite uncomfortable. Marquis Raymond accepted it as well.

I kept saying.

“The Kingdom of Orion will eventually become a very disadvantaged country, one against four. ”

“Four? Where did the other two come from? ”

The Orient King was furious and asked.

I laughed.

“Of course, the nomadic people within the Horn and the royal opposition within the Orient Kingdom. Will some impure forces holding a grudge against you miss the urgency of the country? ”

“In that sense, the nomads are also opposed to the Horn Empire. ”

“It's in the habit of nomadic people that they don't follow the law very well. But what happens if you make a treaty to conquer the Orient Kingdom and then hand over their territories separately? They will gladly wear the uniform of the Horn Empire. ”

“ ……. ”

Neither the Orient King nor the Marquis of Raymond remained silent.

It is too real and feasible a strategy to ignore as mere delusions.

Isn't that obvious?

The strategy I just spoke of is a variation of the great continental dominance policy that Duke Bezalius has shown us long ago!

“In doing so, the Horn Empire, which destroyed the Orient Empire, will swiftly conquer the eastern parts of the continent. So, what do you think? The Horn Empire conquered the continent. Do you still think this is impossible? Has no one shown you this strategy in the past? ”

Then the Orient King realized something big. He grips and sharpens his teeth. Then I gave out the name of a man like a groan.

“Crocente Bezalius……. ”

Correct!

I nodded.

“You saw it right away. ”

“Are you referring to the child of the Horn Empire as the emperor of Crost-Bezalius? ”

“I don't really know what he's capable of. But I can assure you that Emperor Kars is not a child, and that he considers himself the rebirth of Duke Bezalius. ”

“Well, is that true? ”

“Which safety would you lie about? It's a fact that there's no pretense. I recently met with Emperor Kars in person to confirm this. ”

“Mmmm... ”

I was worried about the face of the Orient King.

Because if what I'm saying is true, working with the Horn Empire to hit the Baden River is the beginning of the crisis. This led to his anxious personality who was sensitive to threats.

Right now.

I said the last thing I was prepared to say to the Orient King.

“Your Majesty, I have one last question for you. ”

“Tell me.”

“What's the worst way to defeat 3 enemies with an ally of 1? ”

“Of course, as an ally of one, you fight against three enemies! That's natural……. ”

Speaking of which, the Orient King was flawed. You know what I mean.

I wanted to, I said.

“Exactly. Your Majesty, we should be three. One is two, so no matter how many numbers you say, the military power of the Horn Empire is actually not that low. Only when we're three will the continent's peace be sustained. ”

“…… for three, the Kingdom of Leaden, the Kingdom of Orien, and the Second, Jehovah. ”

“Yes.”

“Hahahaha!”

The Orient King soon burst into laughter.

“I listened to you very well. It was also a very useful story as a burden to be able to come up with such a strategy based on a policy that was once presented by Crocent Bezalius. ”

“A compliment, Your Majesty. ”

“Jim has not yet decided to accept the offer of the Horn Empire, and he will consult with the new recruits about your story. Go home and get some rest today. ”

“Yes.”

I bowed my head to the Orient King and left with Patrick.

As you try to step outside, you hear the voice of the Orient King behind you.

“Baron Caroc Kunt. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

When I turned around, the Orient King asked.

“Whose head is that strategy coming from? ”

I smiled instead of answering and pointed at my head. The Orient King smiles in disgust.

So I went back to my accommodation after finishing my discovery.

The Orient King will probably consult with his attendants for a while, and when he comes to the conclusion, he will give me an answer again. I think it will take a few days, so I need to rest well until then.

I changed my clothes and lay comfortably in the assigned room.

“Baron! You were amazing today! ”

Patrick said to me with an excited face.

“What?”

“Both the King and the Marquis of Raymond are obsessed with your story. Both of you have outstandingly dominated! ”

“I'm just telling you the truth. ”

“But is that continental conquest strategy really coming from the baron's head? ”

“So you think I was bluffing? ”

“You're amazing. ”

However, Patrick seemed to have lost his breath while saying that.

“What's the matter? ”

“No. But..., compared to the baron, I can't help thinking that I'm just a single father who can wield a sword. I'm worried about how much help I can be as the Baron's knight. ”

“What, that's all you were worried about? ”

I jumped up and slapped Patrick on the shoulder.

“Don't worry about it, Patrick. You only have to know how to do one thing. You probably don't know how limitless and dazzling your ability to wield a sword is. ”

“Do I really have that much talent? ”

“Of course. You'll be a master by then. Because you have the most brilliant swordsmanship I've ever seen. You're the card, the secret weapon, of my spleen for later days! ”

“Baron!"

“Shit. Now call me Lord! ”

“Yes, Lord! ”

Patrick shouts with an impressive face. Well, it's not like you're trying to calm down a kid.

Patrick, you have no idea how much I'm looking forward to you. Welcome to becoming a master.

* * *

The Orient King summoned two of his closest friends.

One of them is Lord Raymond, the Grand Palace Mage. And the other was Duke Joel Britain.

Duke Joel Britain.

Only two people in the Orient Kingdom are working for the master of Orion.

Moreover, he was the head of the Duke of Britain, the most prestigious nobleman in the Orient Kingdom.

Not only martial arts, but also political knowledge and judgement were recognized, and they were also respected by the nobles of Gul 'ji.

“Your Majesty.”

“Hello, Duke Britain. Come, sit here. ”

“Yes.”

The Duke of Britain sits across from him in the hospitality of the king.

Duke Joel Briton was also a close friend of mine who used to play together when he was a child, with the same association as King of Orion.

However, he was still in his mid-30s because he had become a master, which is why he looked like a father and son.

Plus, a handsome man with dark brown hair and distinct features without white hair.

Thanks to him, he was still enviable as a man who received the attention of many women.

In short, he was a perfect figure from head to toe.

So King Orion admired him deeply and trusted him most.

“I spoke with someone from the Kingdom of Leaden yesterday. Have you ever heard of Baron Caroc Kunt? ”

“The Masters of the Merchant Guild, the Grade Spirit, all I know is this essence. ”

“I don't think that's all. ”

Duke Brighton gives you a curious look at what he has to say.

King Orient looks to Earl Raymond. Earl Raymond nods and explains everything he heard from Caroc yesterday.

As the story goes on, Duke Britain closes his eyes and listens to what he thinks.

“… That's how I summoned the Duke to hear his opinion. ”

The story of Earl Raymond is finished, but Duke Brighton does not open his eyes.

It was a notion that I kept thinking.

Duke Brighton's lack of words and careful consideration of a word made known to all who knew he had a long mind.

After a moment of thought, Duke Britain opens his eyes.

“Fair enough.”

“Do you think so? ”

“Yes.”

“I'd like to hear more from you. Keep talking. ”

Duke Britain nods slowly.

“We have raised an army of 100,000 to shock the king, and we are offering the king an alliance of soldiers to attack the Baden River. Recent walks suggest that the young Emperor of the Horn Empire is ambitious and extraordinary. ”

“Well, yes. ”

“Given the ambition of conquering the continent, Baron Carroc Kunt's strategy is so legitimate and sophisticated that it cannot be ignored. ”

“That's what Jim thinks. ”

“The terror of the strategy is that once it begins, it is impossible to grasp it, and it is only when it is handed over to the Horn Empire to share the Baden River. ”

“Well……. ”

The duck king had no choice but to consider.

The Baden River Basin is the center of logistics by trade routes in three countries.

The evidence is that the six earls who occupied the Baden River basin have grown into a great force and are being called after the land.

If we took it, we would have a tremendous advantage.

But if the Horn Empire also gains half of the Baden River basin, it is beyond its great advantage to spread its wings to Ogres.

Weaknesses are the only weaknesses that military forces have to secure.

Without the wind shield of the Kingdom of Leaden, there can be no greater national risk for the Kingdom of Orion than that.

“I see. Too great a risk to take. I refuse to accept the offer of a military alliance of the Horn Empire. ”

“Yes.”

“Wise decision. ”

Duke Britain and Earl Raymond agree.

Then Duke Britain said again:

“More importantly, we need to pay attention to the character of Baron Karoc Kunt. ”

“Well, he certainly was a remarkable friend. ”

Earl Raymond nods.

Political manipulation, superiority, and spirituality. It was never easy to have that kind of ability at that age.

Duke Brighton has spoken.

“King Erik of the Kingdom of Leaden looks like a monarch, but there is nothing unusual about him, and the Grand Duron of the Noble Prize has an admirable character and ability, but he is too old. ”

“Well, yes. ”

The Orient King nods.

Though Marquis Duron was 20 years younger, the future of the Kingdom of Lerdon would have been brighter.

“But a young man who is only twenty years old has sustained injuries in many ways, and even comes here as a representative of the royal family and meets the king and discusses political affairs. I'm guessing that King Erik and Marquis Duron consider Caroc Kunt to be the wood of the next reign. ”

The Orion King's eyes flashed.

“I see. Was he 21? You're too young for that. I'm afraid of the future. ”

“It's too much to just give to the Kingdom of Leaden……. ”

“Too bad!”

The Orient King took Duke Britain's word with a fierce fist.

Earl Raymond said:

“But I have already received title and territory from the House of Leaden, Your Grace. Will you now renounce your oath of allegiance to the House of Leaden that we recruit you? ”

That's what Duke Britain said.

“My daughters are all married, and my grandchildren are so young. But……. ”

Blurred at the end of the horse, he glances at the Orient King.

Like a good friend, the King of Orion laughs and connects his words.

“My youngest daughter is the best-looking girl I've ever had. If I make it my son-in-law, I'll have enough reason to bring it back to Orion Kingdom. ”

Earl Raymond shakes his head, stroking his white beard.

“I'm not sure. I appreciate your outstanding talent, but I don't know if you're worthy of being a boomerang. ”

At that point, the Orient King stared at the Duke of Britain with a rebellious face.

Duke Brighton has spoken.

“I'll see you tomorrow. ”

“Do it. But this is conflicting. Actually, I left my daughter buried away for when your grandson grows up. ”

“…… the princess is not a wine, and she is too old for my granddaughter. ”

The king's words made Duke Britain's face tremble.

Duke Britain's grandson was only five years old.