Price of Management

“I don't know. I think I've lost something really big, like you said. I don't know what that is. ”

Watching the conversation between the two of you, the Grand Duke of Halstein was confounded.

If there was a chance to kill Caroc Ligand, would he be able to kill himself?

Caroc Ligand is pulling out what Emperor Kars has not shown to anyone. Only to the author was the emperor opening the door of his heart slightly.

“Kill him.”

On the day Caroc first found out about the Emperor, Earl Halstein felt the danger and suggested it. But Emperor Kars refused. And he said,

“I like him. ”

No one received that expression from Emperor Kars.

“Your Majesty……. You are too generous to him. ”

“I liked it. ”

Perhaps Caroc Ligand will help me reclaim the lost feelings of Emperor Kars.

The author may not have been able to walk the path of bloodshed and conquer the continent.

Hence, the late Halstein decided to keep an eye on him. I've sent a call to wait for the others who are hiding.

Only the two of them continued to talk during nervous hours.

* * *

The Horn Empire is ready to invade the Kingdom of Leaden at any time.

The Horn was reorganized into five groups led by the Duke Rompel, the Duke Kaison, the Duke of Halstein, the Duke of Great Gen and the Duke of Jurden.

Among them, four were stationed near the border, with the exception of Marquis of Halstein's forces who were with King Kars.

Duke Romfeld and Earl Caisson's forces assigned to attack the route along the Baden River were stationed at Earl Lindell. There has never been a better base for an attack on the Baden River than in the territory of Earl Lindell, a family member of the Baden River.

The Marquis of Jurden and Marquis of Rängen's forces are stationed near the border to the north. They were responsible for attacking the route to the north where Duke Meutt was holding out.

Deployment to tread on Ledon within two days of starting a march. In fact, even if the war started immediately, it was not a strange outburst.

Under such circumstances, word has come that Count Carrock Ligand of the Kingdom of Leaden has entered the Horn with Earl McDell's party.

It was the Marquis of Juden who responded to the news.

‘Finally. It is time for His Majesty to speak. ’

The Marquis of Juden, who proved his worth during the nomadic uprising. Thanks to you, I have embraced the glory of leading the invasion war in the Kingdom of Leaden.

He had been instructed in advance by Emperor Kars.

When the Marquis of Caroc Ligand enters the Mainland Country and reaches the Meadow Zone, commence his march.

The late Jurden frees his scouts to check on the location of Earl Caroc and his group every day.

At last, Caroc reaches the meadow, and the Marquis of Jurden decides to make his move.

‘It is the beginning of war. ’

Earl Jurden was responsible for opening the dawn of the Great War.

The legion of the Marquis of Juden marches on.

We have 70,000 men in total.

70,000 troops crossed the border in the blink of an eye. Their march route leads to the Duke of Meutt, Temple of the Night.

Of course, it wasn't just the Horn Empire that was prepared. There have been those who have been preparing for war much longer than that.

As soon as the Marquis of Juden's forces crossed the border, Duke Meutt's thorough surveillance grid sensed this.

It took less than four hours to get this information to Duke Meutt through the emergency report system.

“Master, they've crossed the border. ”

Duke Meutt's chief and chief engineer, Prince Campbell, reported.

“An army led by the Marquis of Juden, with an army of more than 70,000 men. ”

“Perhaps the Marquis of Jurden. ”

Duke Meutt was silently thinking.

Marquis of Juden.

He had never been so famous before. However, he stood out in a civil war with the nomadic rebels.

During an operation to lure rebels around the Tallack tribe, they deliberately lost the battle as bait.

It was not an easy task to control the level of damage and manage troops without being spotted by the enemy. It meant that the Marquis of Juden's mercenary technique was unusual.

However…….

"I'm not afraid! ’

One of the most respected unmanned men on the continent.

Defender of the Kingdom of Leaden.

Duke Meutt of the underworld had nothing to fear from the Marquis of Juden.

On second thought, Duke Meutt opens his mouth.

“At 70,000, the Temple of Knights won't budge. ”

“Of course, Master. ”

The Chamberlain agreed as if it were legitimate. The Duke of Meutt was prepared to stop the entire Horn Empire army.

“By the way, you don't need to be passive in the first battle to announce the beginning of war. ”

“Yes? Then……. ”

“We have a customer coming and we need to meet them. ”

“The troop cars are too large to be safe, Master. ”

Duke Meutt said without a word.

“I'm not saying I want to settle this face-to-face. Take it easy on them as a greeting and see how good they are. ”

At this point, Chamberlain was relieved. There's no danger of that.

“Then I'll be ready to go. ”

“Tomorrow, when it is light, I will go. ”

“Old!”

‘Of course, if I see a loophole in front of me, I won't stand for it. ’

Duke Meutt's eyes gleam fiercely.

If the enemy had been the Marquis of Great Gen., he would have met the enemy with an asteroid instead of a march. We don't need to see blood against the Dark Crusader's Grand Marquis, who has a fierce temper.

However, Duke Meutt thinks that if the opponent is the Marquis of Juden, he is worthy to meet him in the field.

He was also told that he was not a normal person, but he didn't know it unless he saw it with his own eyes.

I was fortunate enough to think I met him and trample him down when I met him in person. You don't have to give up winning on purpose.

So the next day, at sunrise, only 20 million of Duke Meutt's entire forces left Temple of Night.

“Let's go!”

Duke Meutt rode the lead with a hundred disciples.

I was on my way to fight an enemy three times over, but I didn't feel afraid of anyone. It was always because I trained for this day.

The spy that Duke Meutt has gone into the ears of the Marquis of Juden.

‘You're responsive. ’

Within a day of entering the Kingdom of Leaden across the border, Duke Meutt fled with his entire army.

A decision without hesitation.

You are not afraid of the opponent, even though it has a tremendous numerical advantage.

However, he didn't seem to be arrogant enough to believe in his guilt.

‘Just a welcome home. Not only that, I'll stab you if I see one. ’

Earl Juden knows exactly what Duke Meutt is up to.

The Duke of Meutt, who fled from Temple of Knight, a fortress of iron, was clearly a coveted prey. This war will be much easier if we can defeat Duke Meutt in the field. There can be no greater specialty.

However, the Marquis of Juden has decided not to overdo it.

If you open too many mercenaries to catch Duke Meutt outside, you will be attacked. Duke Meutt's most wanted development.

‘It is best not to leave any gap. ’

Duke Meutt, the Order Master of the Kingdom of Leaden, and a hundred disciples who followed him. A force as formidable as the Black Cross Knights, the most powerful force in the Horn Empire. A slight crevice squeezes in like an awl.

Earl Jurden devised a tactic to greet Duke Meutt.