Price of Management

I didn't like the feeling of slowly dying.

But Earl Ranzhel knew how to deal with the fear of death.

Immerse yourself in something. I pour my whole mind into one place so that I don't remember anything.

While lying helplessly in bed taking the healing potion the maid sometimes puts in her mouth, Earl Ranzhel coldly ignored his death and thought, His mind was completely focused on inducing the independence of the nomadic people.

Emperor Kars.

A very long time ago, a young adversary raised Earl Ranzhel hot and cold.

It appears to have been taken over by Emperor Kars since the occupation of Castel Castle. I even gave the Horn Imperial Court a reason to integrate the nomads.

But it was not fitting for Earl Ranzhel to just take a bite and walk away. I will repay you. I am determined to impress deeply that this Wolfgang Lanchel was never worth it.

‘And Caroc Kunt, the same thing……. ’

I lost control of the negotiations and did not make a move until the passage of the Baden River was frozen down. From a bright and mild way of thinking, he was not as dangerous as Emperor Kars, but rather, Earl Ranzhel was more wary of Carroc Kunt.

Earl Ranzhel, who has lived a life of struggle all his life.

The user is accustomed to fighting someone with malicious intent. Nevertheless, Caroc Kunt was not physically compatible with Earl Ranzhel at all. Armed with expertise that surpasses theories and reasoning, Carroc Kunt poses a greater threat to the aftermath than Emperor Kars, who openly reveals himself to the enemy in other words.

Knock-knock.

You hear a knock outside.

“Your Excellency, Evan Taylor. ”

“Come in.”

It was almost time for my thoughts to be cleared.

Evan, his servant, enters the room after permission has been given. It was Evan who was busy walking around like Earl Ranzhel, who was now incapacitated.

“I've got a trend and I'm back. On the other side of the Horn Empire, nomads rebelling against the Palace are gathering forces around the Thalarks. The daring march of the Tallac chieftain began to make an impact. ”

Earl Ranzhel nods, as expected.

“There is one common characteristic, whether human or animal. When one group is in an anxious situation, if one of them begins to act without hesitation, the other group instinctively follows. It doesn't matter if it's the right decision or not. ”

“Yes. As you said, Chief Tallack has a short mind and a fiery temper, but that made it easy to use. Moreover, the Tallac tribe is the strongest among the nomadic tribes, although they may not be as strong as the others. No matter how brave the Imperial Regulars of the Horn Empire are, great damage will be avoided. ”

“Massive damage.... ”

In Earl Ranzhel's heavy murmur, Evan realizes he's not very satisfied.

“That alone is not enough. ”

I knew it.

“Then…? ”

Earl Ranzhel quietly asked Evan a cautious question.

“How's the royal side? ”

“Yes? Oh, yes. The Kingdom of Leaden is currently pursuing an alliance with the Orient Kingdom. We don't know why yet, but the Orient royal side first sent lions to begin alliance negotiations. The key person behind the alliance in the Kingdom of Leaden……. ”

“Caroc Kunt. ”

“Yes, I am now the birthplace of Caroc Ligand. ”

“Ligandra……. Caroc has joined the royal court. ”

Earl Ranzhel correctly deduced. Evan nods, startled.

“Yes, his position as a royal administrator is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Risk and Recognition Assistant. The high officials of the royal household are reluctant to speak to him. ”

“The position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and alliance with the Orient Royal Society has been compromised. There's someone in the House of Leaden who knows how to use his head like that. ”

“I think I'm going to give Birch Ligand all the diplomatic achievements he needs to make an excuse to be deputy director of the Ministry of Diplomacy. They're going to expel the current diplomatic bookkeeper who's relatively uneducated and sit next to King Erik. ”

“Was the current diplomatic bookkeeper the author of the visa? ”

“That's right. He's one of us. ”

Currently, the Kingdom of Leaden has a considerable number of senior officials who are approached by the breath of the aftermath. This was the effect of King Erik's civil war on the throne of Second Prince Brando many years ago. With King Erik on his side, the aftermath was largely embraced by the officials inside the palace. At that time, many of the ruling officials, who should take sides in the chaotic regime, were left to the mainland.

“At this rate, the manuscript will have to retreat. ”

“That's right. Starting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the other royal divisions will also be taken over by King Erik in turn. ”

“But that's not going to happen. ”

Earl Ranzhel said decisively.

“Do you have a good plan? ”

“Rebels, including the Tallacs, must succeed at independence. ”

It was Earl Ranzhel again with a sudden answer.

Evan thought highly of what he was saying.

It wasn't Earl Ranzhel who made all that nonsense. It means that the Tallacs and the Lerdon royal affairs are connected.

‘Then……. ’

Evan tries hard to find the answer.

“Are you trying to connect the Tallacs and the Ledon royals to Birds of Visa? ”

“Yes.”

"That's right!"

Relieved, Evan did not forbid admiration for Earl Ranzhel's intentions.

At this rate, the nomads, including the Tallacs, will not be able to defeat the Horn Empire.

More than half of the nomadic tribes have turned to the imperial side, and hundreds of thousands of the Horn Empire are holding out. Though it could do great harm to the Imperial Court, it would not defeat them and succeed in independence.

But what if the Kingdom of Leaden helps?

If so, it may be possible.

If you connect closely with the rebels of the Arabs, including the Tallacs, as well as the Kingdom of Leaden, you will not be able to win easily as the Horn Empire. Moreover, the longer the war takes, the more financial trouble the Horn Empire will face.

“If the nomads succeed in independence, the Horn Empire will be devastated, and the Orient Empire will no longer feel the need to ally itself with the Ledon Empire! ”

“Yes.”

If that is the case, Caroc Ligand will fail his alliance with the Orients.

Visa, on the other hand, is a diplomatic merchant who will establish his work in cooperation with the nomadic rebels and the Kingdom of Leaden, and will continue to play an important role in communicating with the nomadic rebels to ward off the Horn Empire.

In other words, Caroc Ligand Zachary loses his power within the royal family. Of course, King Erik failed to take control of the royal administration.

‘You are truly amazing. ’

As expected, Earl Ranzhel's clan was marvelous. From the beginning, King Kars and even the Caroc Ligand have been targeted. It was a character called the brain after school.

“Do you know what to do now? ”

Earl Ranzhel asked.

Evan smiles.

“I'll contact Bird of Visa. ”

* * *

The group and Patrick of the Egyptian Merchant Guild succeed in ascending the Horn Empire, allowing them to take a short break. I was going to go to the Orient Kingdom and rest until I made my alliance and returned.

I hung around at home for a while before I left for the Orient Kingdom.

I was lying on the couch reading a book, and Sis who found me approached and lay down next to me. I held Sis in one hand and continued reading with the other.

Until we finished reading a book, we played around like that. Sis would sometimes bring food from the kitchen and then lie down and eat again. It was a strange thing that we hugged each other like this and hung around all day, but we weren't boring at all. It felt good just to feel each other's warmth.

Then, by evening, Julia went home.

“Phew, I'm tired. Sis, let's eat together... Eek?! ”

Julia finds us cuddling on the couch and screams. Tendon rises from Julia's brow.

“No, someone's been working hard and coming home, and someone's been fooling around with their eyes open? Hey, Sis, I was wondering why you didn't show up for work today. ”

Ah. That's why it's like being stressed out at work and angry at home. Ah-ha-ha.

“Honey, don't be so grumpy. Come play with me. I'll take care of Bob for you. ”

Then Julia's anger seems to have subsided a little.

“Ma'am, I need to wash up. ”

“Wounded, Noum. ”

-Yeah.

- Did you call him?

Undine and Norm are summoned.

I sent Wounded to cleanse Julia and ask Noonfrost to get something to eat.

Julia swoops onto the couch and hugs me on the other side of the sheath.