Price of Management

“Is it more valuable than fighting for His Majesty when one needs more power? ”

“Th-that……! ”

Barca suddenly became mute with honey.

However, John smiled without being pushed any further.

“I understand what you're thinking. I'm not trying to force you to make extreme claims about why you can't give up your life for your country. At least if you were born in the Kingdom of Leaden as a noble and enjoyed so much, you would do the most valuable thing we can for this country. ”

John then gestured to Lloyd Dixon, the Chief Regulator behind him. Lloyd unfolds the big map he was holding and lifts it up for everyone to see.

John continued:

“Your idea is that if we stand up now, the situation won't change, so let's wait for the future. But what if we could change that? What if there was a way to defend the Kingdom of Leaden with our power? ”

“What?"

“You can defend it? ”

“Us?”

Surprised students murmured.

John points to the map Lloyd is holding.

“Watch this. This is a military map showing Lerdon's vicinity. In my research assignment, I rode around on horseback and wrote it down in detail. As soon as 70,000 legions of the late Juden Army of the Horn Empire arrive, they will try to surround King Leaden first. All the gates will be blocked to prevent the King and his majesty from escaping. It was a strategy that was aimed at that from the start. ”

The students who had studied military science nodded their heads to the explanation.

“That's right. An Blitz War against the King. ”

“The unity won't work just by tying you to the Kingdom of Ledhan because the other lords have no concern. ”

“There will be no room for royalty to be attacked at the same time as another landscape. ”

“I'm totally bluffing. ”

“What are they going to do with the supplies? ”

John, who succeeded in drawing attention, smiled and pointed to the map and continued to explain.

The majestic voice of error was clearly embedded in the ears of the confused students to talk to each other.

“Now it's fun. Our intervention could prevent the blockade of the Ledon Castle of the Horn Empire. ”

“We can stop a blockade from being established? You want us to stick together and spread a guerrilla? ”

Barca, who was still standing in front of you, asks nonsense.

“Safer and more secure than guerrillas. All right, everybody, look here. ”

On the map, John pointed to a large building adjacent to the southern gate of Leaden Castle.

A fortress built on a small mountain.

“What is that? ”

“Idiot, that's the Marquis of Ligand's Mansion. ”

“Yes. A long time ago, it was surrounded by high walls and dug into moats. ”

The building John pointed to was the Marquis of Ligand's mansion, as the students thought.

“Yes, the Mansion of the Marquis of Ligand. As you can see, it's built on a small mountain, and its walls and facilities, such as pirates, are also well built with aesthetics, making it very easy to defend. It's not that big, so if it's properly supplied, we can hold out with fewer people. ”

“Are you suggesting that we farm in the Marquis of Ligand's Manor? ”

Barca asked.

“Yes."

John nods.

The students were surprised and you also expressed your opinions.

“Obviously, the Marquis of Ligand Manor was just hanging out in the city of Ledon a while ago, but it looked pretty sturdy. Even the Horn Empire couldn't take them easily. ”

“But we must defend King Leaden. Why do we defend that mansion? ”

“The unknown doors and their people. Look at that mansion. It's right next to Lerdon. Shoot bows and defend from up there, and the Horn Empire will be severely disrupted when they attack the Kingdom of Leaden. ”

“But the Horn Empire has 70,000 men, and we're fighting amongst ourselves over there? ”

“I see. If it's so important in a position like that, the Horn Empire has a head, so why not take over the mansion first?" ”

“No matter how easy it is to defend, it is impossible to stop that many armies. ”

“Where can I get a bow and arrow? You can't just knife a castle. ”

The students commented pessimistically. No matter how much you think about it, you can't fight the Horn Empire. They were even more so because they were not yet adults.

John convinced them.

“In order for the Horn Empire to seal off the Southern Gate of Ledon, troops must bypass the Marquis of Ligand's manor, which, while we are occupying the manor, can be a big obstacle to them. We don't have a lot of numbers to help us defend the great fortress of Kingdom Leaden, but this one mansion will change the story. Our power will change the course of this fight! ”

Then a shaman student stood up and protested.

“If it's that strategically important, you can let it be guarded in the royal family. Don't you care if it's the Chancellor's mansion? ”

John shakes his head.

“A small palace is best suited for guarding the mansion, but the entire Kingdom of Leaden does not have the capacity to put the elite elsewhere. It would be a big help if we stepped up. ”

Then another student protested again.

“When the fighting begins, you'll be stranded in a mansion. You won't be able to replenish your supplies if someone dies or gets hurt, nor will you be able to replenish your supplies and arrows. Not only that. And if they don't make it through the Horn Empire? We're all important members of the same family, so what if we're killed or captured by our enemies? ”

“Yes. It's not just fear, it's fear that it might cause more serious damage to the country. ”

The other students also cooperated.

John nods.

“Yeah, that makes sense, too. But all your worries are fine. ”

The students were puzzled by the words.

John hesitates for a moment.

The secret of the late ligand mastermind was, of course, a secret that no one should ever know. Can I divulge the great secrets of my family in public?

In addition, the students gathered here are still young. It would be a big deal if this secret were leaked carelessly to the ears of the Horn Empire soldiers, who say they have excellent surveillance.

Above all, it was a great example of the late ligand writer.

Because of that, John couldn't help but conflict. Then Mitchell in the back approaches and puts his hands on John's shoulders.

“It's okay.”

“Are you sure he's gonna be okay? ”

“The Grand Marquis of the Ligand knew this would happen and deliberately informed us. Did we ever explain to you that the Marquis of Ligand Manor's research project is going to be an important point in our defense? You heard the story and decided. ”

“Ah!”

After hearing Mitchell's story, John felt his head clear.

It seemed clear to me why I instinctively thought I should close down and disband students and not miss the opportunity to win.

It was a secret passageway.

If he didn't know the existence of the secret passageway, he would not have been so reckless as to gather the students and fight.

However, I had a feeling that it would be possible because I knew there was a secret passageway.

If you expected this to happen and taught me the secret passageway, then the Grand Marquis of Ligand, Julia, was truly a remarkable woman.

‘You are the wife of the Chancellor. ’

With the permission of the Grand Marquis of the Ligand, there was no need to hesitate anymore.

John told the students.