Price of Management

“The blockade of Ledon Castle is the first thing the Horn Empire has to do since it's here. The king, the royal factors, the people are tied up here. Once the royal and other lords are disconnected, the Kingdom of Ledon becomes more difficult to fight against the Horn Empire. ”

“I understand that. ”

“The Horn Empire will immediately block all the gates of Ledon. But there's a problem. Look at the location of the Ligand Marquis Manor. ”

That said, Mitchell takes a close look at the Marquis of Ligand's mansion. And when Mitchell saw King Leaden, he finally realized something.

“Near the south gate of Leaden Castle. ”

“Yes. What if we had soldiers stationed in the Marquis of Ligand's Manor to shoot bows and magic?" The Horn Empire approaching to block the Southern Gate of Ledon will suffer heavy casualties. ”

In other words, if we defend the Marquis of Ligand's mansion, it means that Kingdom of Leaden will not be sealed.

A ligand writer who happens to be at the heart of the Battle of Ledon.

More unfortunately, the manor has been fortified by the late Ligand. It was only I who knew whether it was simply overprotective of the comfort of the family or visionary designation with this in mind.

“If you built a mansion here with that in mind, you are truly a great man. ”

John's face was filled with infinite respect.

Mitchell tilts his head, "It's just a coincidence," but he doesn't put up with anything else. It was undeniable that the Marquis of Ligand was an admirable man.

But it was then.

A wagon slowly approaches you from a distance. Seeing the magnificent wagon led by six horses, it was expected that someone high up would be riding.

“Who is it?”

“There's only one person on that fancy wagon headed for the Reaper. ”

The Marquis of Ligand is famous for flying around.

The Marquis of the Cis Ligand rarely goes out. Rumor has it she is as beautiful as a doll, but since not many people have seen her, her beauty was imprinted as a more mysterious image.

So there was only one person riding that wagon.

Earl Julia Ligand.

Leaden Castle's famous backyard for throwing all kinds of parties!

There was no one here in Leaden City who didn't know her, and no one she didn't know. It was a social commendation that she was good at doing business and being close to her and not losing anything. First and foremost, the real wife of this country.

John claps his hands and nods.

“Oh, I see. Well, was it two years ago? I had only seen him at the party once, but he seemed to really like hanging out with people. He speaks very well. ”

At that time, the wagon heading towards the mansion slows down, stopping in front of John and Mitchell.

The wagon's door is open. The most breathtaking woman in the country appeared as expected. It was Julia, the Marquis of Ligands.

When a beautiful woman with red hair came down, the two boys were stunned.

Julia speaks with great pleasure.

“Aren't you John Spey and Mitchell Roddock? ”

“ ……?! ”

The two of them were surprised.

She recognized them at a glance. It was strange to recognize two people who were not yet young and did not eat well.

“What are you so surprised about? ”

“Oh, I'm surprised you recognize us. ”

John stammers.

Julia replies with an energetic voice.

“What are you talking about? John, you met once at a party two years ago. I'll never forget someone I met. ”

John was baffled.

Two years ago, I met him for less than a minute. I ended up being dragged into my father's hands just to say hello and introduce myself. It was an amazing memory to remember it without forgetting it.

Mitchell steps forward and greets you with a respectful greeting.

“Nice to meet you. Marquis Julia Ligand. I was surprised that you recognized me as a novice. ”

“You said you were close. I was stuck with John, so I was wondering if it was Mitchell Roddock, the student council president. ”

“You're right. You are wise.”

Julia grins.

“Aigoo, what wisdom. I don't suppose you two are very popular? They're the best members of the Royal Academy. Do you know how much our women care about child education? I wish our Jis were as big as you guys. ”

Since then, John and Mitchell have stood there for 20 minutes and suffered from Julia's bullying. Julia, who was excited, kept talking and talking.

The two people who were distracted by Julia realized that the sun was setting later.

Julia stops chatting and asks.

“What time do you have to be back at school? ”

Mitchell answered.

“The dormitory should be back by 8 p.m., but the gate closes at 6 p.m. If you are late or fall behind without permission, you will be severely punished. ”

“Really? That's strict. ”

“Because the poor merchants luring students in front of the school are camping, they are making sure to return to school before nightfall. ”

“I see.”

Julia considers for a moment, then opens her mouth again.

“Why don't you stay for dinner at my place? ”

“I appreciate the offer, but, you know, we have to get back to school by 6: 00 p.m.... ”

Julia shakes her hand.

“It's okay, it's okay. You just have to get back to the dorm by 8: 00. I'll take you. Leave it to me. ”

John and Mitchell had a tremendous conversation, looking at each other.

“What do I do?”

“Let's face it. There won't be a chance to speak to him again. ”

In fact, I didn't want to miss out on this opportunity as Mitchell had to be on his own.

“But the principle is……. ”

“The Countess says it's fine. And if you get punished for something wrong, that's it. ”

“And then you get reinstated as student council president? ”

“I won't get hurt. ”

Mitchell insisted.

“The Grand Marquis of Julia Ligand and the Principal are close friends. There's no way the principal is kicking me out because I was late for dinner at the Countess' invitation. ”

“Oh, I see. ”

“Trust me. ”

John agreed to follow Mitchell's opinion. This is because Mitchell's head worked wonderfully.

So the two were invited to write the book of ligands.

* * *

When I entered the mansion, I got out of the wagon and walked up a noisy mountain pass.

The first thing that caught my eye when I reached the garden in front of the mansion's main house was the little boy.

I think I'm only a year old now. The child found three people and walked away. He reaches out for Julia with a clear smile.

“Huge! Huge! ”

She probably wanted to say she was the eldest mother.

“Oh my God, Prince Jis, how are you? ”

Julia runs coldly, hugging the child and flashing. The child smiled and laughed, swaying his arms. It was the only son of the late Ligand, Jis.

“Jis, where's your mom? Mom."

“Oh, my God! ”

Jis points to the woman sitting on the chair reading a book. She was like a doll with blue hair who could never measure her age.

The two boys who saw her to be unrealistically beautiful were surprised again. I saw the Grand Chamberlain, the Countess of Sis Ligand, another wife of all people's curiosity.

Julia holding Jis said to Sis,

“Sis, have you eaten? ”

The sheath nods quietly.

“Do you want some more? ”

She nods again.

Seeing this, Mitchell and John thought that she was better fed than she looked.