Price of Management

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I've been staying in Orien all along.

The egg shipped its grain safely to the Horn Empire and should have made good deals by now. Patrick must have lost his way and picked up wandering nomads.

Neal Perry, who had recently succeeded in scouting, sent a letter of recommendation to Kunt territory with a Caroc armory. Julia will see my letter of recommendation and appoint him Vice President. He is a capable person, so I think he will be a great help to Julia.

Ha.

I miss Julia and Sis.

My lovely wives.

If I think about it, I want to put it in my pocket. Why can a spirit be summoned anytime, anywhere, and a wife is impossible!

I wanted to return to my family's arms, but now was the time to focus on the alliance with the Orient Royal Family.

So now I have frequent meetings with the king of Orien, so I've shared various discourse and eaten. The Duke of Britain was also frequently visiting and meeting with Duke Britain or Raell to make friends.

Of course, I care about the Kingdom of Leaden.

I learned from my audacity in and out of the Duke of Britain that the Kingdom of Ledon is now in a fierce conflict over whether or not to intervene in the civil war of the Horn Empire.

Earl Duron, who is particularly involved in the Code of Conduct, has placed a wager with Earl Clevius on his tenure.

I knew the old man wasn't aggressive enough to do something like that.

Moreover, the decree is my proposition, and the Grand Duke Duron has advanced to his own opinion.

Maybe if I'm wrong, I'll take the blame on my behalf.

I appreciate that, but... I didn't do it because I didn't believe 100% of what I said. The old man must have been really nervous.

Of course I'm nervous.

According to the Horn Empire, Emperor Kars' 6th Army was ambushed in the first battle and lost half of its troops. The assessment was that it was Miss Judgment of Emperor Kars.

But you know what?

I can't imagine the defeat of Emperor Kars on my knees.

Even the creature who created the situation is the monster emperor. How can he be defeated? Does anyone put their own failures into their own scenarios?

Moreover, if Emperor Kars himself goes to his own mother's side, his victory will be even more certain.

Emperor Kars in his past life has never lost a war of his own!

Of course, he had no failures as long as he was human, but the defeat of the Horn Empire when he ruled was only by the actions of his men. That's why Jeron Deckard (formerly Jeron Polman) stopped the emperor Kars.

At the time, Jeron Polman was well aware of the ability to wage war on Emperor Kars.

“Your Majesty, there is no one in this country who can defeat Emperor Kars in the field. But with a fight to defend the castle, there may be a few people who can win. ”

It was Jeron's shocking remark until later.

Jeron insisted that there was no way to win his victory in the field, and he set out on his famous all-round water-based strategy.

In summary, the operation was a way to give up one-third of the country from the beginning, and focus the troops only on the castles at key strategic points.

As a result, the Orient Kingdom avoided its downfall. Emperor Kars has managed to hold out for the rest of his life!

What's the conclusion?

That's how great Emperor Kars is.

Well, there's no good in meddling in the Horn Empire. I'm just offering it to Bill.

As he completes his script as a war, I must create mine in my own way. That's why I'm not leaving Orien, either.

It was evening.

I was working hard the whole time and returned to my lodging in the royal palace after the red dusk broke out in the sky.

But there was a guest waiting for me.

He was a wonderful guest.

“Where the hell have you been? ”

Earl Randall Spay. The Deputy Master of Royal Knights, who loves swordsmanship and drinks more than that. What brings you here to protect King Erik?

“What brings you here?"

Randall sounds stunning when he asks me.

“Of course it's to deliver the King's message. ”

“Something big has happened, right? ”

“Emperor Kars has lost again! ”

“Yes?”

Is that what Hansen's doing in his sleep?

“Did you know that the 6th Army was defeated in the first battle? ”

“Yes, I heard. ”

“After that, Emperor Kars marched himself into the army. But he was defeated and retreated for his foolish strategy to divide his troops into four. ”

“So, Emperor Kars has been defeated twice and is retreating? ”

I was amazed and asked.

Earl Randall Spay nods.

“Yes, it's not our kingdom or a commotion. The king and Chancellor have sent me in a hurry because they want your opinion. ”

This is some lightning bolt. The Orient King was just about to conclude an alliance treaty.

But Emperor Kars has been defeated twice?

To Chief Tallark?

It's so weird!

As I said, Emperor Kars had never known defeat in his past life, and was especially invincible in the field. The Orient Kingdom barely escaped its demise because it survived until Emperor Kars was crippled with disease.

I can't believe Emperor Kars has been defeated twice in the field. He suddenly smiles.

“Hahaha!”

“What's so funny? ”

Randall grimaces, and I answer with a smile.

“I feel confident hearing that. War is the victory of Emperor Kars. Tell that to His Majesty. ”

Randall looks suspicious.

“Is that what you really mean? ”

“So do I look like I'm joking? ”

“Hnng, I don't know what's going on, but I'm so sure all of a sudden... ”

“I'll put in a position for you. This must be the victory of Emperor Kars. ”

Of course, you can't put your life or your wife on the line. Am I a fortuneteller?

But I can vouch for my position.

If Emperor Kars has been defeated twice, it is clearly a trick.

“Phew, I see. I'll tell the king that. But keep in mind that your decision is governed by the politics of our kingdom. ”

“I know.”

Duke Duron has done a very clever thing.

Betting on the position of Earl Clevius.

If you win the bet, you can get rid of Earl Clevius, the typical post-school teaser. The other masters who cooperated with him were also able to put pressure on him to resign.

So let's take a look at the results.

Emperor Kars wins the civil war and puts the nomads under his complete control.

King Erik also establishes the kingdom by pruning out all the postnatal nuggets inside the palace.

And me?

I sell enormous grain to Chief Tallac to gain financial benefits and absorb wandering nomads from the aftermath of the civil war to grow the Condol Cavalry.

Win-win-win.

“Well, that's fine. Let's get down to business. ”

Randall suddenly said that to me.

What did he say?

So that wasn't the point until now?

Randall pulls out a bottle of wine prepared for me, who doesn't know the language.

“I barely got a bottle. Now, try your hand at it. ”

Ah-ha-ha.

I laughed bloody.

Queens Blood. Real love of wine, man.