Price of Management

I flew straight to Bernard.

“It's been a while.”

“My Lord...! ”

Bernard wept, unable to join the horses, because he was moved. Well, a man's tears aren't so good.

“I'd like to hear what happened. No, first of all, where's cis, Julia, and gis? ”

“You and the young master were evacuating the royal palace before the battle began. ”

“Good. Give me a brief explanation, then. ”

“Count, I think you should listen to Captain John Spay better than I do. ”

What? What?

What the hell is that?

“John Spay? The vice president of the royal school? ”

“John Spain vs. the Duke, he commanded all of us to defend this place. You must be Confucius John Spay. ”

Bernard's expression revealed an infinite amount of respect for John. It was clear that John was very active. I knew you were a genius long ago, but who knew you'd drop your skills so quickly?

Anyway, I thought I'd listen to the details. That way, when you get to know King Erik, you'll be able to say a few words to make him pay tribute. It was so thankful that I volunteered to protect my family's home.

When I went to the mansion building, I saw John and Mitchell resting in their baskets.

“Your Excellency! ”

“I look forward to seeing you again! ”

John and Mitchell bowed in homage and said, "Yes, the other students also had the same look."

“Yes. Get up and get some rest. You must be exhausted. ”

Then the students spread out again.

I asked John and Mitchell.

“I heard from Bernard that you protected my mansion from the Horn Empire. ”

Then Mitchell replied.

“Yes, the entire Royal School was united and protected, judging by its strategic location. General command of the battle is John here, who has shredded the enemy's intentions with very good action. ”

“Oh, no. I just did my best. ”

John blushes.

I was delighted to see John. Talent recognizes bread leaves first.Who knew flowers would bloom so quickly?

I asked for details, and John sincerely explained everything that had happened so far. It was peculiar to try to explain the achievements objectively without exaggerating.

The more I heard, the more amazing the workshop. The work of the son of the late Juden named Nigel was outstanding, and John's judgment matched that of a young boy. The duel between the two was dramatic enough that this was what rivals looked like.

Oh, my gosh!

This should be enough to put you on the battlefield as a military commander right now. He actually defended this mansion from the elite of the Horn Empire.

Mitchell's work behind it was impeccable as well. I could have put him in the royal custody right away. Well, you'll do better than me.

I was very happy to discover these talents in times of difficulty in this country.

I told two people.

“First of all, I want to thank everyone again. Our ligand family owes you both a great debt, and I will make sure you pay it back. ”

“It's an honor.”

“Your compliments. ”

The two boys once again set an example for me. I gestured to the two boys.

“Now, come with me. ”

“Yes?”

I told two confused boys.

“I'm going to get to know the king. You should come, too. ”

“Your Majesty, are you talking about you? ”

“Is it okay for us to accompany you to such a place... …. ”

Mitchell blinks, and John is deeply embarrassed. It showed the personality of the two boys.

“It's okay, it's okay. Don't be silly. Follow me. ”

I led two young men to King Erik. I decided to walk slowly because I was running low on spiritual affinity. King Erik will be waiting for me. Ah-ha-ha.

* * *

“Father!"

“You're all right.”

Far west of the Kingdom of Leaden, Nigel joined the main base led by the Marquis of Juden.

“I heard the Caroc ligand showed up. Are you hurt? ”

The Marquis of Juden said,

“I'm fine. I feel responsible for the loss of so many of your soldiers. ”

“I'm sorry. It's all my fault. If you had just retreated like your father thought, none of this would have happened.... ”

Nigel bows and apologizes.

The Marquis of Jurden shakes his head.

“You've just opened your mind, and it's up to me to accept it and make a decision. Also, in that situation, you were right. You fought well. ”

“Father... ”

Nigel's eyes turned red.

Of the 70,000 troops that were prestigious, there were only about 40,000. Nearly half died or the horns were scattered.

The late Father Juden was a better commander than anyone. It was unfair and angry for such a father to be put through this suffering.

“If only I had been a little better...! ”

The Marquis of Juden patted his son on the shoulder.

“You've done well enough, but you can't ask for more than that. Just think of it as bad luck. Didn't this father tell you? No matter how well you prepare, no matter how well you fight, when you go to war, you get unexpected variables. Who knew a caroc ligand would show up at that time? ”

“ ……. ”

“That's the way the world works. ”

“Yes…. ”

Nigel accepted with a powerless voice. You think the goddess of war is funny.

Earl Juden said to Nigel,

“The war is not over yet. From now on, lead a scout to search this area and recover the scattered allies. I will repair as much power damage as possible and return to Duke Meutt. I will join the Marquis of the Great Gentiles there and wait for His Majesty's name while I watch the Temple of Knights attack. ”

“I understand!”

Nigel leaves with a scout without a moment's rest.

Literally.

The war is not over yet. It had just begun.

* * *

King Erik is busy keeping an eye on the situation before and after. The three of us went to King Erik on a short walk with his sidekick, Louie and Jeron.

“Chancellor!”

King Erik's busy complexion brightens. Hmm. You look like you've been dying to see me.

“To see you, Your Majesty. ”

Me, John and Mitchell prostrated as one.

King Erik raised me by the hand.

“I'm glad you're okay. I was afraid I might be harmed by the trick of the emperor Kars. ”

“I was able to escape safely because I was prepared enough. However, I can only tell you that since you suffered while I was away, you ended up under the spell of Emperor Kars. No hard feelings.”

If I had been in Kingdom Leaden, the Marquis of Juden, no matter how powerful I was, wouldn't have been able to attack. It's my responsibility.

King Erik smiles and says:

“No. Today's victory is yours. If you hadn't gone to the Horn Empire, the Marquis of Jurden would not have attacked, and nothing would have defeated him like this today. We started the war with a big victory, so as a result we have a favorable position. ”

“Ah……. ”

“Isn't that what the world is all about? ”

Indeed.

I didn't think of it that way.

Just as King Erik said.

It was a great achievement to defeat the famous Marquis of Juden. Moreover, King Erik evacuated his people first, and he stayed behind to fight back and win. It was clear that it would have a big impact on the morale of the allies.