Price of Management

We approach King Erik and greet him with respect.

“Welcome, Chancellor. Everyone has been waiting for you. ”

“Thank you for your attention. ”

“Haha, soulless answer. You don't think they're bothering you? Anyway, now that you're here, enjoy yourself. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

After all the greetings, King Erik leaves the banquet hall. He left to have a pleasant time.

“The queen comes in slowly. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

Queen Siena began to bloom with my two wives. Prince Giren, who was with Queen Siena, looked closely at Jis in Sis' arms and looked at me poop. All right, all right, boys.

I summoned Sylph.

Prince Giren smiles, and Jis shines his eyes and tries to get out of his arms. After Sis dropped him off, the two kids started playing with the silk.

Julia and Sis are chatting with Queen Siena, and the other wives start to pry one by one. Even Queen Siena, who has few words, hangs out with other wives because of Julia and Sis.

Needless to say, the two kids laugh and play with Silf.

There's no room for me anywhere. Now who do I hang out with?

Although there aren't many lords trying to talk to me, hanging out with those guys is just a tiring conversation that needs to be formalized. The soulless virtue of smiling and sharing.

I quickly examined the ballroom with the senses shared with the spirit.

Spotted prey.

I found Lou and Jeron, and I walked straight to them before the other lords could speak.

“Hey, you two are getting along so well. What were you guys doing? ”

“We were discussing the strategy of the Horn Empire's headquarters, led by Emperor Kars. ”

Even in places like this, Louie spoke in an office tone. Jeron was also rarely serious unless he had a bottle of red wine in one hand.

“What's the matter? The plan of the Horn Empire is to end up here in a big fight with us. ”

“I'm a little curious about that. ”

It was Jeron who opened his mouth.

“What?”

“We are in full swing here at the House of Houdini. The lords gathered with an army. If we fight to defend this place against the Emperor Kars, we will be able to endure whatever means the Emperor has taken. ”

Jeron said with conviction.

In his past life, Jeron fought Emperor Kars and defended the Orient Kingdom.

As long as Jeron is firmly seated and vigilant, it is clear that even if Duke Bezalius survives, he will not be impenetrable. Well, Duke Bezalius won most of his victories in the field, not in the Siege.

If there were no loopholes, strong defenses, and enough food, the battle for castles was an absolute advantage. That's why our Kingdom of Leaden chose this place as the final battlefield.

“The rising Grand Duke of Rompel is blocking the territory of the Chancellor. Even if your defenses are breached and Grand Duke Romfel joins the Emperor, we have members of the Orient Royal Army. Holding back will eventually prevent the Horn Empire from being able to afford the consumption of munitions. ”

“Yes. That was our conclusion. But in what way are you questioning that? ”

“Emperor Kars will also guess how we made the plates. ”

“…… Well, I guess so. ”

“We can't just fight the way we want. Duke Bezalius of the underworld avoided the stronghold of the enemy, without attacking it. Why would the Emperor come to fight against us? ”

“But is there any way we can end this war in the short term other than coming here and hitting us? ”

“That's exactly what I was discussing. ”

“Hmm, I'm sure I'll think about it. The emperor has just attacked King Leaden by poking at our vanity. ”

I sat down with the two of you to discuss it.

In a way that assumes various situations and discusses whether they are feasible, Louie was the one who gave the most plausible opinion.

“It's the emperor's turn. ”

“The Emperor of Namhae? ”

“Yes. It will appear here in the order of Houdini. But if we know that we're doing very well, and we feel that the attack is a bit far-fetched, we turn our horses around and march south. ”

“Correct the Baden River Basin as a priority target? That sounds reasonable.”

I agreed and left.

The current supply of the Horn Empire was the Baden River. Earl Kaison's forces on the waterfront have been tasked with rear supply support in the face of four families after the siege.

At least in terms of supplies, if the emperor drags all his troops down to attack the Baden River basin.

However, Jeron objected to the comment.

“It may be enough, but it feels suboptimal. After the landscaping, we were prepared for war. The walls and troops are heavily fortified, so their defenses are strong. Moreover, if the Horn Empire is gathered on the Baden River basin, it is in our favor. ”

Jeron once drank wine and said:

“The entire Kingdom of Leaden is currently under attack by the Horn Empire, and if the emperor focuses on the Baden River basin, we can restrict the front lines that way. We are based on the order of the Houdini to defend the Horn Empire from North Korea, and the Orient empire sent troops through the Baden River……. Anyway, it makes us mentally too comfortable to call it the Emperor's strategy. ”

Lui nodded his head and surrendered.

I also thought back to what Jeron said. A few strange words float through my mind.

All lands lie in the attack zone of the Horn Empire.

We are too mentally comfortable to be a strategy for the Emperor to take.

Somehow, there seems to be a clue to the Emperor's intentions, but the thought has not progressed there. Oh, I want to be a genius like these guys.

“Is there something on your mind? ”

I shake my head at Louis' question.

“No. I thought I remembered something I just heard Jeron say, but I guess I was mistaken. ”

“Is that so?”

Louie didn't think much of it.

“More than that, it seems to matter how long we can hold out against Duke Rompel in the Ligand territory. ”

Jeron talks.

“We've just received reports that the strategy is going smoothly, but the assault by the Royal Ropphel forces is faster than expected. He managed to do nearly 10,000 damage to the volcano, but he lost his first fortress instead. ”

“It's going too fast. I can't believe I've already lost my first fortress... ”

I'm cold sweating too.

From time to time, I received reports from Vale about Ligand's strategy or preparedness for war.

The first fortress was meticulously constructed, considering the entire system. In a way, it was the most powerful card in the Ligand territory, and it had already been consumed.

But I couldn't afford it either.

It's because Emperor Kars, who was staying at the Temple of Knights, has finally begun to move.

As long as a massive army is coming this way, we have to conserve as much power as possible, just in case.

I wanted to fly alone and help, but it was also hard on many things.

Once the lords are all here, I'm needed to make sure they follow King Erik's wishes.

As long as the lords were each bringing their own troops, it was clear that they would also be voicing themselves in the military.

The chief of staff who planned the war in King Erik's vicinity is clearly Lou and Jeron, but only the Lerdon kingdoms have their reputation and influence yet. The proven performance and reputation of two people was not enough for the lords who were rulers of their own territories to follow. Regardless of their abilities, they were still new in the social world. In short, I still don't have enough insight to catch the nobles.

If I fail to do so, the royal officials, Louis and Jeron, may face conflicts and get caught in the middle of a mess that King Eric doesn't know what to do with.

Of course, Duke Meutt with the highest ranks and aspirations will have to be somewhat central, but Duke Meutt only defends the neutral position and cannot represent the royal court.

In the end, the only one who can rule the lords is me, who has a position of discretion and a great reputation. I carried King Eric and Master's father and brother on my back, built many enemies as Chancellors, and only I, the Senior Spirit, can control the lords.

Besides, my father and brother Rick promised me. I confirmed the two of you 'unwavering will to defeat Duke Romfel.

“I'm not worried about you being a hero and taking care of the country. I just hope I'm doing well, but I don't think I should be running to the royal chambers to help you. Because it is your calling of your own choosing. ”

“ ……. ”

“So let this father do as he pleases. The commission of this Basque Kunt is to send Duke Romfel as an unmanned knight to the right place at his age. ”

When I think of the conversation I had with my father that day, I have no choice but to trust them. It is best to trust everyone in the ligand territory.

We must not doubt the capabilities of Baron Paoni, Dean, Lex and Patrick, who have long prepared a meticulous strategy. As an unmanned man, you must trust your father and brother Rick.

As Lou and Jeron poured out their glasses and continued their in-depth discussions, I was alone in my thoughts.

It reminds me of a lost contact with the Condol Cavalry. The enemy could not have captured you and destroyed you, perhaps you have entered the Horn Empire.

We don't know how strong a Condol Cavalry can be in a hostile area.

However, I have high hopes that the commander of the Condol Cavalry will be Patrick Condol.

Patrick Condol, who has won the title "mercenary king" in his past life and no one else. The name mercenary king is more than a coincidence. It was a status that inevitably returned to a man of that capacity.

A lot has changed in his past life since his return, but Patrick's talents have not changed.

The more extreme the moment, the brighter Patrick will shine.

Suddenly, I sighed.

Even when I became a great human being, I thought that I still depend on many people around me.