Price of Management

The first day of the banquet was a success. The musicians, theaters, and acrobats got a lot of response from performing, and they were judged to be delicious in cooking and wine.

By the way, Rick fought with his father three times and recorded three consecutive defeats.

The father breaks his son and bursts his elongated smile of goodness, and Rick starts practicing his sword with his teeth.

“You can't stand losing to a criminal like your father! ”

“You've been a genius, a genius, ever since you were a kid, and you really think you're a genius. I'm so sorry this father had me mistaken. ”

“Khh! Wait and see! ”

“Yes, work hard. Originally, training Pina who sharpens the blade of revenge is the privilege of the weak. I have to go see Elena. ”

Rick drew his sword and began his training as he turned toward the back of his father who was whistling to the ballroom.

I don't think training for a few days will suddenly make me jump into the ranks of Excellence at Expert, but I was already furious. It seemed like a bad brother, not a rich one.

Meanwhile, while I was watching the duel, I asked Raell who was watching with me.

“What do you think? Your father and Rick's battle. ”

“Excellent. In particular, the strength of Lord Kunt was more than rumored. I didn't know you were that strong. I wanted to fight you because I thought it would be a good match with Basque Kunt, but I was almost humiliated. ”

“Even the words of humility. You weren't any better than Baron Raell at that age. ”

Rael shakes his head.

“That's not all. That Rick Kunt, who is your brother, is also a member of the Eastern Era, but he seems to be one step ahead of me. Since I was a kid, I grew up praised for being a genius, and now I feel like a frog in a well. When I get back, I'll leave the rest to fencing for a while. ”

No, you don't have to rush it.

You'll be a master by the '60s! You're handsome and talented in many ways, and you're very strict!

“And Caroc Kunt, to you. ”

Rael stares at me with sharp eyes.

“Now it turns out this is gallbladder blood. In fact, you are the scariest person in the Kunt family. ”

“ ……. ”

“With that superiority, that sense of politics, and even the animosity that stood against my father. I've always thought of your perfect father as a god, but not you. Who the hell are you? ”

“Haha, you can ask me that.... ”

He's a dead and coming back to life.

Or should I say?

“By the way, I think Jason Lanchel invited you. What's your special intention? ”

I was surprised by the flaw.

To the best of your knowledge, how far is the Duke of Britain's network?

“Don't look so surprised. I just planted a mole in Earl Ranzhel. ”

Later, someone called Duke Britain the Eye and Ear of the Orient Kingdom, and he was absolutely right. It's a terrifying ability to gather information.

“There are many reasons. I also wanted to see someone who would soon become a member of the school, and I wanted to make a rope to connect the relationship between the school and the Kingdom of Leaden. By the way... ”

I smiled and said to Raell,

I can't be the only one surprised. You should be surprised.

“I see you have an heir to the Duke of Britain to see that. Or do you have something more important in mind? ”

What do you mean, "heir"? ”

This time, I was shocked at Raell's face.

I laughed and said,

“Don't you know? I knew it at first sight. ”

“On what basis did you make me your heir? ”

“You seem to be in charge of collecting information for Duke Britain, but your eyes and ears are open to the world's most important virtues for your next leader. And I think I can tell by pretending to be. He looks just like Duke Joel Briton. Duke Britain, the perfectionist, will make a son who resembles him the most. ”

Bullshit.

I only know because I know the future.

However, Rael looks at me in a genuine shock, sweating coldly.

“You are a scary man, you are. ”

“You're welcome.”

I became a scary person. I hear a lot of this nowadays.

It was around evening that the banquet on the first day was ripe.

A knight came to my house.

The knight was armed with armor engraved with the crest of Earl Ranzhel.

The knight who came to the banquet hall went towards his father and Arthur and bowed his head.

“I am Baron Jack Belon, Earl Ranzhel's knight. ”

“What's going on? ”

My father asked.

“Earl Ranzhel's Grand Duke Jason will be arriving here tomorrow morning. In the meantime, we'd like to give you advance notice. ”

The guests murmured. Guests who are mostly royal aristocrats were surprised when Jason, a key figure of the static cult, came along.

My father looked at Arthur next to me.

Arthur asked.

“Obviously, we invited Mr Jason Randhel. Is there a reason why I should be allowed to do this separately? ”

“I was accompanied by 10 knights and 300 soldiers, including myself, to protect the identity of Grand Duke Jason Randall. We would like to allow this group to enter and enter Kunt Castle ( ). ”

“300?”

Arthur was flawed.

There were too many attendees at the banquet. It wasn't a threat, of course, but it was enough to put them all inside the castle. And 10 knights. If only a few of those knights were involved in the attack, they would have surpassed the power of one territory.

“With your permission. If you are concerned, we will have our troops stationed near the castle. ”

The knight once again said:

Arthur's eyebrows twitched.

If we were afraid, we wouldn't have to allow ourselves to enter.

Arthur stared at me.

I whispered as I approached Arthur.

“I think Jason Randall is testing us. ”

“I think so. ”

“Then we must show them that our bowl is large. ”

“I agree. I don't want you to look down on me. There's nothing to be afraid of, including you and your father and Rick. ”

“That's it. ”

Soon, Arthur replied to the knight.

“What are you looking out for……. I wonder if you've brought too many troops, but what's there to be reluctant about the company of the guests we invited? ”

This time, the knight looks uncomfortable to plant. What are you afraid of, Arthur? Why did you bring so many troops?

“Permission to enter. But, inevitably, the garrison must be outside the castle. We have so many guests at Kunt Castle that we can't use more than 300 troops. If you stay outside the castle, we'll provide you with food and allow you to enter the castle at any time if you need to. ”

It's true, Arthur. It is an appropriate response.

“…… Grand Duke Jason will be pleased. Well, that's what I know. ”

After the knight left, I told Arthur.

“Sir, I'm going to meet Jason Ranzhel's group. ”

“Yourself? ”

“Yes, since Jason tested us, we should test him for who he is. ”

Arthur tilted his head as if he didn't know.

“Anyway, don't exacerbate the relationship with the provocation. ”

“Don't worry. I'll see you then.”

* * *

The time of sunset.

About three kilometers west of Kunt Castle, there were three hundred horsemen riding in the wilderness.

They were escorting one of the wagons, but everyone was tired because they moved in the snowy weather.

Fortunately, when I got close to Kunt Castle, it was cleaned up without a single eye.

“All troops, halt! ”

The knight leading the cavalry shouts.

About a kilometer to Kunt Castle. The cavalry stops at the point where the snow clears from Kunt Castle.

Jason, the Duke of Earl Ranzhel, walks out of the wagon.

The knight approaches Jason and steps off the horse.

“I'll have my troops stationed here. ”

“It's going to take some time to build a camp. ”

Jason mutters, watching the snowy wilderness.

It took me half a day to clear my eyes and build a barracks. I'm already tired of the faces of the cavalry soldiers. Who knew we'd be camping in winter?

“From now on, I will begin preparing for my post. ”

“Be that way. ”

Later, following the knight's instructions, the soldiers begin preparing to get off their horses. The soldiers used their shovels to clear their eyes and clear a space for the barracks.

While watching it quietly, Jason looks at Kunt Castle and thinks:

“Pleased to come in? Then at least it's not a tribute. ”

Politically opposed to leading the troops and demanding permission to enter, you're happy to. If it were the Lord of a common royal family, he would have refused at once.

No, you didn't even think about inviting static to the banquet in the first place.

Anyway, Jason thought it was a good decision to attend the banquet of writer Kunt.

It was a great opportunity to see the royal family in person. Especially at the heart of Caroc Kunt. There, I heard that I attended the banquet to a figure from the Orient Kingdom. Meeting them in person and talking to them would help develop a political sense.

Not only that, but it was also a great opportunity to announce the name Jason Ranzhel on the political stage, even though he was a hostile.