Price of Management

The fleeing procession of the people who carried the flesh of the forest was orderly.

However, men over the age of 15 and under 40 were recruited and did not enter the refugee procession. We had to defend the castle against an enemy with overwhelming troops, so it was natural to recruit more troops.

Soldiers were stationed at the gates, overseeing the refugee procession of the people, and caught a recruit who was trying to escape the conscription.

“Conscriptees can't leave. Recruit.”

“Hehe, what about my wife and children without me?! ”

“I don't want to die, poof! ”

A group of men, caught trying to avoid the conscription, wails as they are dragged away by the soldiers.

I saw them and kicked their tongues and looked at them with compassionate eyes. I tried to run away from my duty, and I deserved it, but I didn't want to lose my mind from the terrors of war.

However, with the exception of some such disturbances, evacuations were organized and orderly. It shows the superior administrative power of the royal family under King Erik.

The wagons of the nobles leaving Kingdom of Leaden were often noticed. The nobles and family members of the royal high officials who lived in the Kingdom of Leaden fled. Unlike ordinary people, they did not have a designated refuge, so their horns were scattered into ointments.

Regardless, it was believed that King Leaden would soon be in danger.

Thus, the ligand family was also deeply submerged.

“Hah, what should I do? ”

Julia sighs deeply.

Sis hugged Jis, who was dozing off, and asked, looking at Julia.

“What?”

“We can't stay here, either. ”

The house of the Ligand family is outside of Lerdon Castle, putting it in jeopardy if attacked by the Horn Empire.

Of course, Caroc is defended by high walls and deep moats, but there is no force to stand against the hordes of the Horn Empire.

“Then where are you going? ”

Julia shrugs, asked Sis.

“That's what I'm worried about. ”

There was plenty to go around.

You can flee to Kunt territory to the south or stay in a palace protected in the deepest parts of the Kingdom of Leaden.

Julia had to decide whether to flee to Kunt territory or enter the royal palace and join her destiny in the absence of Caroc.

Escape to Kunt territory is the safest option since you can escape the Kingdom of Leaden, which will become a battlefield.

However, I did not regret running away without being with the royal family as a member of this country's Chancellor family. It was not obligatory, of course, but I have a strong friendship with Queen Siena, so the more I think about her friendship, the more I should join her.

If it was just Julia, she'd be happy to stay in the palace and do her part as a wife of fortune.

But Sis, as well as his precious son Jis, was also at ease. If King Leaden is captured by the Horn Empire army, this is a disaster. The whole family is being held hostage, putting her husband Caroc in danger.

Julia, who was worried, asked Sis to be jealous.

“Sis, why don't you take Jis down to Kunt Land? ”

“What about Julia?”

“I'm staying here. ”

“No.”

Sis didn't even think about it and refused. Julia tiled that sheath.

“Sis, I know what you're thinking, but you have to think about Jis' safety. ”

“Then Julia goes. ”

“This one, Jis, you take her. ”

“I can fight. Julia goes.”

I did.

Sis was a wizard in four circles, short but mercenary. There was much more to fighting than Julia.

“Phew, how can I just leave you here? ”

One is called the Wizard, Sis. It was unthinkable for Julia to leave little Sis alone.

Sis said.

“Then stay together. ”

“What about Jis?”

“…… Then Julia will take him. ”

“…… I'm crazy, crazy. ”

Julia clutches her head and suffers.

I felt a big empty spot for my husband. At this point, I would have made a clear decision if my husband was with Caroc. There are only women and children in times of crisis, so we don't know what to do.

But then a man came back to the mansion.

Baron Evan Taylor, the undercover member of the Ligand family.

“You're still here. ”

Evan greets Julia, Sis and Jis as he looks around.

In Evan's appearance, Julia turns blue.

“Just in time, Baron Taylor. We were discussing what to do. ”

“Are you thinking of going to Kunt Land or going to the royal court? ”

Evan quickly stabs the core. I knew it was my husband.

“Yes!”

“Go to the royal chambers. ”

Evan makes a clear decision.

“To the royal court? Is that okay? ”

“You're worried that King Leaden will be captured by the Horn Empire. ”

“That's right. If we're taken hostage, our husbands are in danger. ”

“At this point, once King Leaden is captured and His Majesty is captured, the war is over. There's no harm in being held hostage in a courtyard where the war is confirmed to be lost. ”

“Still... will it be okay? The Horn Empire is notorious for its barbarians. ”

“Then the Lord won't stand still. Even if they are concerned about the Lord's retaliation, they will be polite. And……. ”

Evan laughs and says.

“Because you seem to be keeping the defeat in mind, I think the battle with the Marquis of Juden is quite a victory. ”

“Is that true? ”

Evan's eyes gleam sharply.

“I have a rough idea of what Emperor Kars is planning. I don't intend to let King Leaden fall into the hands of the Horn Empire, so leave the matter to me and evacuate to the palace. This house is very dangerous. ”

Evan was never going to make any nonsense. He said he was confident that he could stop the Horn Empire.

Seeing Evan's confident attitude, Julia felt that the anxiety in her heart had cleared up.

‘Ah! That's why my darling is with this man. ’

Baron Evan Taylor, former janitor of Ranzhel, was under the command of Earl Wolfgang Ranzhel. I admit to being an outstanding talent, but I was reluctant to do so, but Julia was finally able to understand the value. He's such a strong man.

“Okay, I'm not nervous anymore that you say that. Then I will also rest assured that I will do everything I can as the Grand Marquis of Ligand. ”

“Very well. But first, evacuate the palace." ”

“Got it.”

“Well, I'm busy, so excuse me. ”

Evan says a quick hello and leaves. After Evan disappeared, Julia woke up.

“I can't just stand by and do nothing with my decision. Nibels!”

Julia calls in a loud voice to inspire Chamberlain Nibel.

“You wanted to see me?”

“Are you all packed? ”

“As you said, I've packed everything I need. But can we leave the food in the food warehouse? Those rations shouldn't be in the hands of the Horn Empire. ”

“Don't worry, I've got it all figured out. If you're all packed, just leave ten of your servants and go to the royal palace. ”

“To the palace? ”

“Yes. You will stay in the palace until the war is over. I'll send a letter to the royal court. ”

And Julia looks at Sis.

“Sis, go to the palace first with Old Nibel. ”

“What about Julia?”

“I have somewhere I need to be. ”

In response, Sis looks back at Julia. Julia sighs.

“I have work to do. Don't worry, I'll catch up with you later today. ”

“No dangerous business. ”

“Phew, I knew it. What am I supposed to do, fight with a spear? ”

Julia, who is the head of the family on her husband's behalf, directed the late ligand writer.

Sis and Jis, and the Chamberlain of Nibels and servants and maids left for the royal palace loaded with carriages.

After leaving Urr, the Marquis of Ligand's mansion suddenly calmed down.

There were only 200 guards, 10 servants and Julia left in the mansion.

The 10 servants left in the mansion were puzzled and asked Julia.

“What can we do? ”

“Follow me.”

Julia leads ten of her servants down to the basement of the mansion. It was a wine cellar with a secret passageway.