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I head out of the Noviesk Castle with Princess Eleora, led by a werewolf squad.

On the other hand, the magic battalion is the answering machine.

Anyway, there are no plans to engage this time, and walking with too many soldiers will cause trouble. Suspected military intentions.

So the only associates are Bolsh and Natalia.

Noviesk Castle is located at the southern tip of the former eastern Lorumund region.

On the other hand, the imperial capital Schwerin is located in the center of West Lorumund. It is a historical city with the same name as the Imperial family.

It's going to be a pretty long journey.

Lolmund is governed by lords in each region, so traveling long distances will always pass through someone's territory.

Elleora is a princess, so she can't get through at this time. I will say a little greeting.

If you say hello, you will have dinner at least, and in some cases you may stay. Otherwise, the lord will have no position.

However, I need to keep an eye on myself, so I feel tired.

My first day staying with my uncle. He is Lord Kasniev.

The castle of Lord Kastniev was a flat castle with a moat, designed for wartime use. However, there are not many soldiers, and there is a relaxed atmosphere.

"His Highness, Eloora, thank you for your expedition.

Sir Kastoniev is an elderly gentleman and is very nice.

He told me he was ten years older than Eleora's father and he loved him a lot.

Obviously, the aristocracy of Rolmund also has human-like feelings ...

Eleora, on the other hand, has a hard attitude.

"This is also thanks to Sir Kastoniev for keeping me away. I am grateful."

I hope I can give my uncle a little more, but I'll keep silence for now because of the circumstances of the other house.

While having dinner with Lord Kasniev, I asked the kites to gather information.

There are many things to look for, but what you want to know as soon as possible is the lower class people who support the empire, the slaves.

There are various kinds of treatment for slaves.

What are the treatments and thinking of Rolmund's slaves?

After some time after the dinner, I received a report from the kite.

"These are all serfs, and they seem to be no different from the free people, but they have some limitations."

Serfs are required to live in designated villages and work on farms there. You can't immigrate on your own or you can't choose a job.

I hate it.

On the other hand, food, clothing and shelter are simple but guaranteed.

Even in bad crops, food is provided properly. You don't have to starve to death because you have to work again next year.

Kite mutters.

"In this treatment, it's not much different from me when I was working in the Senate ... Serpents may be better, because I do not have to do crazy work."

"Surely, if you're negotiating one-on-one with a werewolf, you'd better plow the field."

And the serf seems to have the great advantage of not being recruited. In Rolmund's tactics, using a serf as a soldier is a taboo in taboos. If this is done, even a nobleman will surely be confiscated.

When I heard this, I inadvertently smiled.

"It seems that the imperial aristocrats are afraid of serfs training and arming them."

"Oh, yeah ... I see. Indeed, if a slave used to war revolts, it would seem like a lot of suppression."

The kite convinces and nods.

It seems that slaves seem comfortable when they hear this, but is that really the case?

I looked out from the castle window and thought dimly.

In front of you are dark coniferous forests and grasslands. The mountains rise in the distance, and the scenery looks like a summer resort plateau.

"What happened, Lord Vaid?"

I replied, as Princess Eleora called out.

"I want to do some research. Sir Kastoniev seems to be loved by the lords?"

"Oh, I'm very careful to rule out the rebellion. I'm taking care of the slaves so that there's no fool to escape across the mountains."

Elora, who looked a little proud, could only read the expression of her niece, who was proud of her uncle.

Although he is never alert, he seems to have longing for his family.

Sir Kastoniev is a good noble in Rolmund.

Then it's just right.

I decided to take a walk in the suburbs until dinner. He also asks for permission from Lord Kastniev.

Lord Kastniew was willing to accept that I was a foreign noble.

"Sir Kastoniev, can I look around the territory a bit?"

"Yes, please feel free. Let's have a guide."

I was casually watched.

I accompanied my kite and decided to visit a nearby village.

Two knights serving Sir Kastoniev come from behind our horse. He was lightly dressed but armored and armed.

Rolmund's warriors are all expressionless and silent, but they are also expressionless and silent. You can see they are quite nervous because of the smell of sweat.

It's hard to do anything ...

The first thing I noticed when approaching the village was the lack of fences and towers.

"Unlike Milaldia, who can't live without being surrounded by walls, monsters and bandits seem not to be so afraid."

"If it weren't for defense, if a serf revolted, he could quickly crush it."

"So that's it"

I and the kite have such a conversation so that the knights cannot hear me.

When I entered the village, I could not see any villagers.

I can hear breathing from all over the room. With the hearing of a werewolf

The sense of smell is not disturbed.

"You've been wary of us,"

"Naturally."

Naturally, foreign aristocrats seem quite scary.

Lots of serfs live in the rural village of Rolmund. In addition, some 10% of freeman peasants are mixed, and the priests control them.

As soon as I entered the village, the townspeople appeared. Two middle-aged uncles.

The townspeople are allowed swords, but they only wear leather bands that hang swords. Hanging tufts instead of swords. Thanks to them, they quickly knew they were villagers.

When the accompanying knights advance, they hear the goshi.

"That one is a nobleman of Milardia, a guest general of Her Highness Eleanor. I ask you not to be rude. Show me nothing extra."

"understood"

I'm hearing a werewolf.

Well, they would want to say that as well.

I wanted to have a little conversation with the lords, but they are all indoors.

In the case of movies and novels, even a little special skill is shown here and the friendliness is appealing. Then, it is a scene where the children may come close to each other.

But in this situation, where the knights and townspeople are stuck out on guard, what a miracle would happen if I did anything.

In the first place, I have nothing special.

I can't help but talk a little with the villagers.

"A man from Vital from Milardia. We don't have any slaves in our country, so we're looking into introducing it. Would you tell us a little bit about treatment and precautions?"

Of course, we don't employ slavery, but if you don't say this, it will be stale.

Somehow, eye contact began between the knights behind and the lords in front of them.

I lightly cough to check.

"I thought it was a good village for the visit and went to visit it. I would like to make this visit fruitful for Her Majesty's Highness Elleora."

Intimidate threats.

They quickly softened their attitudes, probably because of their status as guests of the Crown Princess.

"Yes, all the serfs are obedient. There has never been a revolt in this village."

The knight supplements the words of the goshi.

"Not only in this village, but in your territory, there has been no revolt for more than fifty years.

What information I bring back is directly related to their future.

Let me reassure you a little more.

"Indeed, Lord Kastoniev, great reign. Of course there is also the work of you knights and magistrates?"

Then, the townspeople are slightly relieved or slightly relieve their expressions.

"Yes! Even though the serfs live in the same village and eat the same barley, harshness alone makes them rebellious and does not help farming."

Indeed, I know exactly how much spoon is there.

Kite was saying the same thing, but this serf might be better than me in the past.

I want to record it and let me listen to it.

I smiled and cheated while their attitude softened.

"I heard from Lord Herrera that Lord Kastoniev was a great name. His vassals seem to be just good people. I was very impressed."

Everyone is glad to be praised by great people from foreign countries.

The townspeople were quite talkative from the beginning and talked a lot.

I can hear the knights sigh gently behind me, but I do not know.

Severe punishment awaits rebellion and flight, so the serfs often obey otherwise.

However, their position is weak, so their security depends on how seriously they work. According to rumors, bad places are really bad.

"Of course we are protecting them well."

"This is a very safe place, so it's usually like this. It's a sign of trust with the serf, hahaha."

There was little evidence of swords hanging on their leather belts.

Certainly, if the relationship is good, it is easier to get closer without swords. The sword of a villager would be scary for a serf.

I wanted to talk to the serfs, but they would be annoying if they stayed too long.

I promised I would come back again tomorrow at sunrise, so I decided to return to the castle of Lord Kasniev.

"It was very meaningful to be able to talk to the lords. I'd like to tell you about the work of Lord Kastoniev and His Highness Elleora."

The assessment will surely be better. Please be relieved.

Sure enough, the townspeople bow to me with a full smile.

"Thank you. Please stop by tomorrow."

A little further away, the knights whisper.

"I saw or now. Are you applying lubricating oil to your tongue?"

"It's true that there is nothing just to get into that Highness ..."

That's why I can hear you.