Price of Management

Chapter 2. Into the Horn Empire

Soon after, the advance of the Horn Empire ceases. Earl McDell's report has been sent to the Horn Empire.

The Horn Empire was stationed near the border, and I was certain it was planned from the beginning. Incidentally, the positioning was too subtle. We could cross the border in less than a day.

Emperor Kars' invasion plan was not put on hold for a short time, but it meant that it was progressing gradually.

Our Kingdom of Leaden has been thoroughly prepared for the invasion with this in mind. It was no exaggeration if all the lords had already entered the exhibition system.

In the meantime, Earl McDell has given me an answer from the Horn Empire.

“His Majesty wishes to speak with the late Ligand. I think you should come with me when I get back. ”

“Very well. Let's leave in two days, then. ”

“That would be nice. ”

My journey to the Horn Empire has been decided.

Now that you have King Erik and Emperor Kars' permission, you need more permission from one person.

He is…….

“Are you crazy?! ”

Julia's voice echoes throughout the house.

Sitting next to him, Sis sits on his knees, with his ears blocked.

Julia is furious as if her heartache had burst.

“Why did you go to that dangerous neighborhood? There's nothing to eat in a filthy country where only robbers and thieves live! ”

There's a lot of discrimination against the Horn Empire.

I made a gracious smile.

“This is all about world peace. ”

“Stop eating grass! ”

“Dog, grass.... ”

“If people are so smart, where does the confidence come from that you can stop war with just one mouth? The Mad Emperor of Robbery will say," Welcome home! "”

“Dengue……. ”

Sis inadvertently repeats it.

Oh my, it gives me the creeps to imagine Emperor Kars welcoming me.

I strangled her without even knowing it.

“I'm not being confident, I really have no choice for the future of this country……. ”

“I can't help it! You insisted on taking down the king and the concorn and the Deckard and the Duron? ”

“Where did you hear that? ”

“I have a lot of friends! ”

This scary kid. There's nothing you don't know about the royal affairs. Do you want to reimagine it?

“I'll never die, so don't worry about it. You know who I am. ”

“Do you know how many stories you say, 'I'm sorry, honey,' and then you go to a bad place and die? Divorce! Divorce! Divorce! ”

“Divorce? ”

My heart sank.

“I'll spend the night packing up all my belongings. I'll take Sis and Jis with me to the Eastern Continent across the Orient Kingdom, so don't you ever look at me again! ”

I could feel the blood coming out of my face.

“Hey, hey, hey. Let's not do this. Let's talk calmly. I get dizzy when I talk about scary things like that. ”

“Hmph!”

“As much as you care about me, as I love you, there are many people in this country who care about you like life. If I can negotiate with Emperor Kars to end the war early, shouldn't I be willing to take any risks? Unless you retired early, I'm a national treasurer now. ”

“Then send someone else! ”

Julia wets her eyes red. I laughed because he looked cute.

“No. I have to go. You know that.”

“Hehe! Why is my husband a Caroc ligand?" ”

“... I'm sorry I'm Caroc. ”

Julia grabbed me in her arms. I hugged her. The fragrance of her hair warmly wrapped around my heart. What a lovely thing to worry about with a wife like this. I'm sorry.

Then I approached Sis and kissed her.

“Sis, I'm sorry to bother you. Don't worry, I'll never come back. Wait for me. ”

“Don't die. ”

“Fool, even if he falls into the flames of hell, he comes back to life like a villain. I'm gonna wriggle and die of old age. ”

“Yes.”

Seeking understanding of my family, I finished the fare for my trip. I was able to fly by myself, but I needed a lot of things because I had to slow down with Earl McDell.

Two mornings.

Earl McDell rides his chariot and I set out for the Horn Empire.

“I'd like to stop by Duke Meutt on my way. Is that okay? ”

“No problem.”

Earl McDell happily agreed.

* * *

Despite the confusion surrounding the entire Kingdom of Leaden, Duke Meutt was no different.

Temple of Knights.

The sanctuary of these knights with high walls was always strongly fortified against war. It was a belief that Duke Meutt would stop any enemy.

Duke Meutt welcomes me and Count McDell's group.

After a background check and a search, a strong old knight came running from the training ground.

“I see you, Chancellor. This is Robert Campbell, chief engineer. ”

“Duke Meutt's son. Nice to meet you.”

Among Duke Meutt's more than a hundred disciples, he was unmanned, first in rank, and also chief knight to Duke Meutt, Andrew Campbell.

“I heard you've been here a few times, but I've finally met you. I was very curious about Rick's brother. ”

“You must have suffered a lot because of Rick. ”

Campbell laughed at me.

“Don't talk. I was always tempted by how badly he pretended to be a troublemaker, and I always wanted to beat him. even though it's beyond me now and it's impossible. ”

He had a tremendous amount of error as Duke Meutt's disciple. I was at the top of my class at Expert to see Chuck. You seem to be stagnating because you didn't make it past the final gate to the Master.

“The day will come when you break the wall and slap Rick in the face. ”

“Haha, of course. I will try to live and die. ”

In my past life, I didn't hear much of the name of the late Andrew Campbell. Duke Meutt was Duke Meutt's apprentice, and he fought the Horn Empire and died with Duke Meutt and his brother Rick. It disappeared into the dew of the battlefield without ever crossing the wall.

But now, a lot has changed from before. Perhaps Duke Meutt or even the Duke of Campbell can survive.

You have to make it so.

That's why I came here.

Baron Campbell greeted Earl McDell and escorted us to the reception. I have consulted Earl McDell to stay here today and cross the border of the Horn Empire tomorrow.

Duke Meutt said he was in charge of nighttime military exercises, so he could only see it late at night.

Instead, Bird Campbell welcomed me.

After a brief dinner, I had a chance to speak with the Earl Campbell alone.

“How does Duke Meutt feel? ”

“The schedule hasn't changed much since we were already well prepared for the invasion, but the atmosphere has changed. ”

“Do you know how Duke Meutt fights against the Horn? ”

“It's also a defensive battle. Our final goal is to give the lords time to form an alliance around the royal court. Even if 400,000 troops come through here, rest assured, they won't get through here easily. ”

“Actually, I was worried about that, so I came here. ”

“Worried?”

I asked the question of the songwriter Campbell.