Price of Management

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The conflict between Earl Clevius and Earl Duron remains with Earl Ranzhel.

"The masters of each department responded again to Earl Clevius. In the outcome of this civil war, if the nomadic Independents win, the late Duron will be eliminated and Earl Clevius will lead the country. and the Caroc Ligand will be out of power for a while."

Earl Ranzhel closes his eyes and thinks in Evan's report.

Earl Wolfgang Lanchel, lying on his couch awaiting death, is still as sharp as a well-forged blade.

He asked.

“How's Caroc ligand coming along? ”

"They say they are still in the palace of Orien. After the conclusion of the customs agreement, it is said to be trading with the Orien Royal Family on grain sales."

"This time of year brings about a lot of merchant activity."

And as he said that, Earl Ranzhel thought about something for a moment and said again.

"I see. The decree came from the head of Caroc Ligand."

"Old?"

Evan was flawed.

Decree.

King Erik gave them a restraining order against military action against the Horn Empire. Earl Ranzhel had to give up his plan to attack Castel undefended.

It was Marquis Duron who claimed the commandment as Evan knew it. Perhaps Duron and Earl Clevius gambled in each other's seats.

And it wasn't actually Marquis Duron's idea, was it?

Earl Ranzhel said:

"Despite this political landscape, Caroc Ligand still resides in the Kingdom of Orion. It means that you will come to terms with the alliance with the Orients, but you must be confident about the outcome of the Horn Empire civil war."

"So it was Caroc Ligand who predicted that we would attack Castel Castle."

"Of course. Duke Duron is just trying to take responsibility for things that go wrong." "

Marquis Duron is a man of stability, not a man to make bold decisions like enacting the decree.

Earl Wolfgang Ranzhel saw that only Caroc Ligand was left in the current Kingdom of Leaden.

"Chuckle, chuckle! Cough!"

Earl Ranzhel coughs while snickering. Evan is surprised and wipes the blood off his mouth with a handkerchief.

Earl Ranzhel points at the healing potion on the table with trembling hands. Evan immediately pours the healing potion into his mouth. Earl Ranzhel looked a little better then. Nevertheless, his life was a lightning bolt.

"With Count Duron dead, Caroc Ligand can survive the royal regime."

"Because of the existence of Bird of Basque Kunt."

It was a one-time event when Bird of Kunt Basque became the second error master in the Kingdom of Ledon.

It was the birth of the Duke of Meutt and an unmanned equivalent.

Caroc was the third son of that Kunt. Of course, Caroc's position made him strong.

What else did Caroc Ligand do? It is not a person who will collapse with one failure.

But joy was young in Earl Ranzhel's eyes.

“Interesting.”

Emperor Kars is convinced of his victory.

Caroc Ligand is convinced of his victory.

Two young people who are opening up a new age are thinking the same thing.

How is this not interesting?

"Whether I win, or whether those two young men win. I love the ending of my life."

Earl Ranzhel has been fighting his whole life. The end of life should also be a fight.

"How about Earl Lindell?"

Earl Ranzhel has turned to talk.

"They insist we take Castel Castle back. They insist that we ignore the rules. I barely managed to stop him from agreeing to meet you in person."

"I see."

Earl Lindell, who was the only one after the martial arts, was a particularly violent man.

Moreover, Castel Castle, which was taken by the Horn Empire, belonged to Earl Lindell. Of course, Earl Lindell insisted that this opportunity be reclaimed.

"When I die, Earl Lindell will be an unbroken calf."

Evan nods.

"There is no one who can control him but the erl."

"Well, that's fine."

It was Earl Ranzhel who thought he had nothing to worry about after he died. Worrying about a world where he doesn't exist was pointless.

What is important is the outcome of the civil war that is taking place in the Horn Empire.

Here lies the future of the continent.

And how his final work will appear.

Castel Castle was very trivial in comparison.

* * *

After the full moon.

Emperor Kars himself marched on the battlefield, and the news of his defeat and retreat hit the entire continent.

Chapter 6. Where to Win

When the 6th Company was defeated and returned, Emperor Kars made his next move. It was a plan for everyone to oppose.

"Units 1, 2, and 4 move in different directions. Units 6 and 11 move in with Jim. Pressing the rebels in the four directions will limit their rapid mobility."

Earl Kaisson, a deputy commander who heard this, protested because he was stunned.

"Your Majesty! With all due respect, that operation will put your allies at risk!" Nomads' mobility is not just limited to four directions of siege. Especially not if His Majesty wants to go himself. "

"I know."

"Old?"

"I will march on the battlefield and lose."

Earl Kaison became deaf and dumb with honey.

By the looks of it, Emperor Kars clearly said he would win three times.

However, it was very dangerous for the Emperor himself to go into battle and lose. I didn't even want to imagine losing my life.

The emperor continued to say that he had read his mind.

"Fortunately, Jim has Earl Halstein. I will die with the protection of Earl Halstein. But since Jim was defeated and escaped, the 1st, 2nd and 4th troops who marched the other way must have retreated as well. After all, the entire army retreated. Enough to make the Rebels feel triumphant."

I did.

Emperor Kars has offered himself as bait this time to draw the rebels out.

Earl Kaison is fed up with the magnificence of Emperor Kars.

'He said he would lose three times. At first, half the force in the 6th Army. Next, the king put himself in danger. So what's the next third bait?'

I was scared and didn't want to think about it.

Earl Kaisson didn't know if he really had the right to go to war like this.

Thus, the operation of Emperor Kars was undertaken by each legion. Naturally, the commanders came and raised a lot of objections.

He will, too, for the Horn Empire is a legion of elite troops chopped into numerous realms! Of course, the commanders were mostly recognized for their skills, so they knew how dangerous the operation was.

But Emperor Kars, as he always did, had a consistent, self-righteous expression.

And the rebels split into four groups and set out to march.

Among them, Emperor Kars led an army of six and eleven.

From the Rebels' point of view, it was clear that this was a whirlwind lure.

"Khhh, you've finally revealed your humble limits, emperor boy!"

Tallach the Great blew up the mineshaft.

I can't believe you're going to divide the army into four.

It was hilarious.

These nomads have been living on the edge of plunder, avoiding the control of the Horn Empire. If I had been stuck in a siege that tight, I wouldn't have been regarded as a problem by the Horn Empire for so long.

"It all worked out as I thought! A child with a large nose appeared on the battlefield to restore his pride!"

All the chieftains were summoned and the great Tallac spoke out.

"This opportunity will never come again! I'll take the Emperor's head! Then our work will be done!"

"Wooooo!"

"Long live the Kingdom of Wind!"

"Hail Tallach the Great!"

"Destroy the Horn Empire!"

The chiefs cheered and responded. They also instinctively knew this opportunity was a perfect opportunity to take the life of Emperor Kars.

Those who had already been inspired by their first victory did not doubt their victory at all.

As a result, the rebels, including Tallach the Great, marched forward.

The target was the life of Emperor Kars.