Price of Management

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Baron Sam Lindell succeeded in locating the two wizards. One was in three circles and one was in four circles. Both were troubled by over-experienced magic research.

Finding the mercenaries was easier. Due to the long-term recession in the mercenary industry, half the mercenaries became bandits. Sam succeeded in hiring four mercenaries.

Three mercenaries were enough, but they were hired by Earl Lindell on his orders.

Of course, the last mercenary added was disguised as the assassin, Kronelly, and his ten men.

“I'm Captain John of the John Mercenaries. I'm in charge of this matter. ”

Kronelly introduces himself by the name of John and tells both the mercenaries and the wizard.

The mercenaries chatter.

“John?”

“I've never heard of him. Of course it's John, which is more common. ”

“Why is the leader the one you haven't heard of yet? ”

“Do I know you? ”

The mercenaries complain. It must be dealt with as discreetly as possible. As such, the role of the leader was paramount.

Kronelly looks at the reactions of such mercenaries and opens his mouth again.

“Looks like we're discussing whether I'm qualified to lead. Then I'll give you a chance. ”

Kronelly picks up a small pebble from the ground. Then I grabbed the pebble with my thumb and index finger and smashed it. He smashed the stone with the power of two fingers.

“Huff!”

“With a cow and a finger?! ”

The mercenaries were appalled.

There are, of course, many who are energetic. There are many mercenaries who boast of strong arms.

However, no one was so strong in grip.

The mercenaries who were trained in the practice of the power of that grip were well aware.

You can kill a man with your fingers. There's nothing more terrifying than killing each other in a fight. It is because the hand is a tool that humans can handle better than any other weapon.

“If you think you're more qualified to lead than I am, prove it to me. By the way, I've never heard of you. We John Mercenaries have done nothing but this. Wouldn't that be more embarrassing? ”

There were no mercenaries. Everyone was overwhelmed by Cronelly's charisma.

Kronelly nods satisfactorily.

“Then I will continue my work as a leader. First of all, our goal is just one Spirit. There are no attendants, and I've just become an Intermediate Spirit, but I'm more likely to excel at my actual skills. ”

The mercenaries nod. Everyone knew that Caroc Ligand was their target.

In the meantime, Caroc Ligand has made a name for himself by using animosity to overcome the Great Plague and to build a home for refugees. Given its reputation, it was not just any medium-intermediate spirit. He was even subordinated by the king to the castle "Ligand."

“Because it flies by the power of a Spirit, we must first shoot it down with Attack Magic and Arches (" "30690;"). After that, the two wizards and the mercenaries with the bows will continue to act to block the target from flying into the sky, and the rest will be finished with a single siege. ”

“The magic of an explosive system would be appropriate. I'll use a fire ball. ”

The 3rd Circle Wizard said:

“I tie my movements with a hold. ”

The Wizard of the Four Circles also said:

Kronelly nods.

“Very well. Let the mercenaries with the remaining bows shoot arrows to kill the target." ”

“I see.”

“Shouldn't be as hard as I thought. ”

The mercenaries agreed.

Kronelly asked them.

“The important thing is to eliminate the defenses and ambush them well. If the target feels strange and flies high, it will fail. ”

“I'll keep that in mind.”

“You need a good location for an ambush. ”

The mercenaries helped out, too.

“I've already searched the right place. All right, here we go. ”

Kronelly and ten of his men, the assassins, move ahead. The mercenaries and the two wizards begin to follow.

* * *

Julia welcomed you back to Earl Ranzhel's villa after speaking with Evan.

“Oh, my God. You're here, honey. ”

“Hmph.”

I gently snorted it. Now you want to compare me to my father and pretend to be a pussy?)? You're hopeless!

“The smell of children's alcohol. You must have eaten a lot.”

“Ah, yes. I have something really bad going on. ”

“Oh dear. Take it easy. I was joking. Do you want me to rub your shoulders? ”

Then Julia started rubbing her shoulders against my back.

You think that's gonna piss me off?

…… hmm. That's a nice touch.

I was furious with all kinds of Julia's sheep. I asked Sloane Julia.

“Then tell me who and my father are in better shape. ”

“ ……. ”

“What, this awkward silence? Why are you looking at me with that ridiculous look? Does that mean he's better than me? ”

“Oh, no. ”

“Then tell me I look better. ”

“ ……. ”

“Hmph. Forget it. Sissy, you tell me. ”

The kind sheath replied coldly.

“Honey, you look so much better. ”

“Phew, my cutie. ”

I stroked his head.

Seeing us like that, Julia exclaims as if she can't stand it.

“Aye, you cockroaches! You're better than your father? Do you have a conscience? Don't listen to your mouth! Exercise! ”

And then Julia kicked me in the shin. I had to squeeze my shin and roll over.

We went to bed together when it was late at night.

I told two people.

“I have somewhere I need to be tomorrow, so you two stay here for a while. ”

“Where are you going? We'll come with you.”

In Julia's words, I solemnly refused.

“No. Stay here. Don't go outside the mansion. ”

“…… What's going on? ”

Julia was also quick to notice.

“Don't ask. I'll tell you later.”

“ ……. ”

With a worried face, Julia clung to my arms. I stroked her head like I told you not to worry.

Actually, I wasn't afraid of assassination.

I am a Senior Spirit. Assassins are most likely unaware of this.

Moreover, I always keep the spirit summoned and share my senses with the spirits, so no matter how good the assassin is at eliminating the popularity, I can't help but notice it.

Assassins and mercenaries ambushing on their way back?

Then just fly high enough that you can't reach the magic or the arrow. But I won't.

When I can face them head-on, I intend to take them all down.

When I don't know my true power yet, I must capture every last one of them.

Knowing that it is impossible to assassinate me directly could lead to the hostages of people around me, such as Julia and Sis.

Evan gave me a good warning. I was fortunate to know in advance that there was an assassination attempt.

Earl Lindell.

Are you trying to kill me with this vile technique?

I understand that heart.

I wanted to kill Emperor Kars, too. I thought that would be a very simple solution.

But I didn't do it because I believe that unjust ways bring about the wrong future. Malice doesn't make a good world. Only good will creates a good world and a life without regret.

Now I must teach that lesson to Earl Lindell as well. I'll make you regret it so much.