Tadashi Tanaka (41) Birth of a Kingdom – ‘Medieval Europe Is Too Harsh!’

Trouble.

What's the trouble... I'm too popular.

No, it sounds stupid, but it's true.

Right now, I'm having too much trouble getting together to offer to be my squire.

That number is 11...... members of the Death Squad are also prominent.

All of them are black-eyed, black-haired Lioncools.

Fifteen more Lolo and Jean... That's just how I can't afford to eat this.

It also sells a little bit of sugar, but there is only a small amount of sugar that can be picked from the vegetables, and not a very large amount of sugar that can cover everyone.

I want to set up a production system soon... but I don't have a territory.

Starting a business on someone else's land is risky.

It's not rare, but it's a time when property can even be confiscated at the whim of a lord.

In the meantime, they got to be guests of the Lioncool family, but there are limits.

It's not early to have a home where 10 or more of my second son's friends eat dinner every day.

"And I'm telling you... I'm recommending that you be my father and brother's squire."

"You say you're good...... ugh"

Robert sighed at my consultation.

My brother Robert seems complicated.

A squire is a kind of popular barometer and an indicator of his master's strength.

A squire is what a civilian warrior is expected to serve "if this man" of his free will.

The reason would be personality or something, but it's mostly the strength of the fight.

A strong master is a man who gives him the honor of winning the battle and who earns it by looting guns.

There are not many squires gathered in Battle Beta, and a master who does not share loot will not have a squire one day.

Robert also has a squire, but he is an alumni or a son of a squire of his father Rudolph... not those who gather themselves together.

Robert is a young man of excellent qualities and has also a proven track record of following his father's expeditionary army.

But they were hidden in Rudolph's shadow, and my brother, me, saved my hometown with a dramatic debut.

And it looks.

Robert has brown hair and green eyes, similar to Lucienne.

I can't help but notice the popularity of the Lion Cool people on me with the Lion Cool style black eyes and dark hair.

There must be a lot of things Robert thinks, but he never talks.

I'm 19 years old and I think it's a fine attitude… what were you doing when I was 19?

Sure, with the cogal boom...... Ugh, my head......

Well, that's how Robert and I have a choppy awkward relationship.

"That said... I don't have any plans to fight..."

Robert thinks about my consultation.

But there seems to be no good idea.

… or… my consultation is impotent……

I'm saying "I don't have an income but I want to feed my men"...... normally I'm going to be pissed off when I say "go to sleep and say".

I'm really sorry.

Sorry, my brother.

That's when our butler appeared making noises with the dokadoka.

"I hear you, I'll give you a job to feed your squire… do the castle bill for the fortress city of Portu"

Albert is happy to be "fluffy," but I don't get it.

"The castle age?"

"That's right. Rule the castle instead of Rudolph. The job is easy… maintain the castle and smash it if the enemy comes"

Albert answers my question, but it doesn't seem very easy.

"But I've never done politics or anything. I can't rule Portu."

When I made a weak sound, Robert replied, "That's different."

"There are mayors and councillors in the city of Portu who are autonomous. Cities are given autonomy and pay taxes. You get your budget from that tax and you keep the castle."

"So the town's just in charge of the castle... I mean, why don't you use that budget to feed your squire?

Robert replied, "Right." His explanation is easy to understand.

By the way, they don't think very separately about the castle budget and the private possessions of the castle owners.

Budget = Not a penny, but I think I can feed my squire.

Regardless, it goes without saying that if the castle cost is too bad, it will change, or even worse.

It is forbidden to overdo anything.

"Was the treasurer concurrent now...... no, did he turn into Rodrigue in the fight the other day?

Albert said, "Hmm?" and twist his neck.

I don't think it was a mess.

Maybe it's a degree of idleness for him that I can't remember without a fight.

"Thank you, brother, Albert. I'll pay for the castle, because they're gathered around the corner."

As I thanked them, they snorted.

"Oh, later...... the village of Yannick is so close to Portu. Pull him over."

That's all I said, Albert left.

"Albert and Yannick are in a scattered relationship... it's Grandpa's time."

Robert groaned in a potpourri.

A rival…… Albert lost his understanding in a way.

I missed the blur and Albert's hindsight.

………………

"Hey, guys! Gather around!"

When I spoke, the squire of the mansion gathered those who wished.

... Is that it? Isn't that a lot... 10, 11, 12, 13... more?

I whine "okay" and take them to the fortress city of Portu.

Naturally, Lolo and the others are the same.

When I arrived at the fort in Portu, my uncle Rodrigue greeted me.

I am happy to give him the letter from Albert and say "ho ho".

"…… at the age of 14, castle bills are a big deal. So, who are these people?

My uncle looked at the squire lined up behind me.

"I'm a squire."

"Oh my... you are amazing. Take good care of him till the end."

No, no, no. 'Take good care of him' is not a dog, so I go inside, but maybe it's close in nature.

My uncle handed me over the job in disdain.

The fortress is inhabited by a variety of people.

First the treasurer… this keeps the budget and manages the servants. Sometimes it's called a family order.

Next up, the guards… even if they are soldiers, they will not go to war unless they are attacked by a fort. Gatekeepers and outposts are the task.

Craftsmen... there are carpenters, blacksmiths, masons. It has an important role in maintaining the fortress and producing weapons.

Stables number... a servant who takes care of horses. The stables manager is authoritative and may also be entrusted with the purchase of horses.

Monk...... he's a boy. Visit us in the chapel or provide for the dead of war. I often write official documents because of my upbringing... I have a lot of work to do because the castle bill could be illiterate.

Servant...... a help managed by a treasurer, with many slaves. It is indispensable for cooking, cleaning and everyday life.

It is my job to command them to maintain the fortress and deal with any anomalies.

The urban areas of Porto are smaller than 900 autonomous cities.

It's about 5,000 to 7,000 people.

I don't know the exact population, etc. by counting slaves or not.

It would feel "small" when it comes to towns with thousands of people, but it is actually a fine thing.

Most of the things that live in this world can be bribed here.

The city of Portu is made up of those who have fled the scourge of war and gathered in fortifications in search of safety.

Therefore, there was no great product, and commerce flourished.

It is also a commercial city as a gateway to Lioncool.

"Well, you have to be like this...... do you have anything?

"Yes, Albert told me to visit Mr. Yannick's village."

My uncle told me, "Oh, then," a simple place.

"I'm still a few days away, so I hope we get to the village today. You don't have to panic."

My uncle dropped me off and headed to Yannick's village.

There's no reason to take the squire to Zorozolo, and I left the confession to Lolo alone.

Jean and Andre seemed a little dissapointed, but Lolo is familiar with Zillow, and Lolo, who is good with swords and shields, is a good guard.

Lolo is number one among us if it's just pure sword spear technique. Equestrian skills are better than mine.

I can't help but feel overwhelmed by my physique and judo when it comes to mock warfare, but Lolo's height is still growing and I look forward to the way ahead.

Yannick's village was close by, and if we ran the horse, we could see it.

They can be seen using hills and streams and terrain that is difficult to attack.

I thought it sounded kind of Yannick, and it filled me with niggles and laughter.

Papwowowow.

Approaching the village, the horn sounds.

"Dear Barrian, is this……?

"It's some kind of signal, probably for defense... don't be alarmed"

As we approached, we were able to confirm the shadow of the man asking this way from the top of the hill.

Looks like a lookout.

The hills will be strewn with fences and it will be difficult to climb from here.

... even during wartime...

I was a little uncomfortable. Too well guarded.

On the front of the village is a dirt base and the gate is closed.

It is also dangerous to stand wooden and be sniped with a bow.

The defenses are stronger than Kojo's.

"Who are you people!?

Who heard what from the top of the hill?

"I'm Balian! That's the Earl's son! I'm here for Mr. Yannick's grave ginseng!

When I answer aloud, I see a shadow move.

After a while, a familiar man came out of the gate.

It's Zillow. He's got a fine mustache from his square jaw, but no doubt about it.

"Zillow! Long time no see!

Me and Rollo go down from the horse and call out to Zillow.

"Mmm...... no way, oh my god! You're not young."

"That's true, Zillow"

Me and Zillow hugged each other.

"Lolo too! You're gonna be big!

"It's been a while, Mr. Zillow."

Lolo also held Zillow tightly.

Zillow is not very tall and Rollo is taller.

But the successful Zillow's thick arm seems to be tightening up Lolo.

"The young lady couldn't be too big, she couldn't notice at all!

Zillow laughed gah-hah and invited him to the village. Everything says the Zillow family has been the famous owner of this village for generations.

Although the village is likely to be poor, there are training targets everywhere, with a mountain plug-like atmosphere.

In contrast to the pastoral village of Smina.

"It's amazing."

"Looks like a fort."

I hear Lolo had the same sentiment.

"This place was a rebel stronghold until my father's generation."

"I see, so... what is that?

When I showed the dirt base on the hill, Zillow said, "Oh, at the shelter."

"If the village gets attacked, the girl and the kid run off on the hill, usually eating emergency food in that warehouse over there."

"I see... women and children are safe so men can fight safely,"

Lolo seems convinced "I see" too.

Zillow doesn't care about us, he moves on to the church grounds in the back.

Cemetery.

"With this."

What Zillow showed us was a brand new wooden pile.

As the tomb of a famous lord, it is only a prime.

"We're not proud of thin burials."

Zillow groaned.

Me and Rollo pray to the grave and groan Yannick.

"Mr. Yannick... Albert said," Thank you, it was fun. "

When I squirmed at the grave, Zillow turned to him.

You must be crying, your shoulders are shaking.

How long would it have been, me and Rollo stood up and thanked each other, "Thank you, Zillow".

After that, I was introduced to Zillow's wife and children, and it was a wrestling tournament with the villagers.

I killed all the villagers and Lolo had a good fight with Zillow.

"Huh! Strong!"

Every time I threw the villagers away, Zillow laughed happily, and the villagers, who were reluctant at first, also smiled.

The Lioncools like strong people.

This is how we can get along if we show strength.

After this, the meal was behaved, but it was really elegant.

Barley, bitter leaf porridge and salted meat.

This leaf looks like a dried strawberry leaf.

I never thought it was that kind of food.

It is not comparable to the village of Smina, which crushes the goats.

"Aren't you poor?

Zillow's wife bowed embarrassingly.

He is not beautiful, but he is a simple and seemingly kind person.

"No...... it's better to see your wife than that. I always boast that Zillow is' the best wife I've ever seen, 'so... Rollo and I were rumouring. He wants to see me once."

"Well, you're good."

Zillow's wife laughed modestly, hiding her licence.

"Hey, hey, young lady, please don't say anything weird, I'll put it up"

Zillow rushes to stop me.

Everyone laughed.

... ok, it may be poor but it's a good village...

I think I look smudged and yanked.

"My father... I told him before he died. Master Barrian said he was a liberator from Amoros."

Zillow shrugged.

"No… I am also the Count's son."

"No, that's not what I said."

Zillow meditated his eyes and left for a little while...... I guess he remembers Yannick's words.

"I don't know what to say... the young man is a Lioncooler. Yes, I'm a Lioncooler."

Zillow's words echoed his chest.

So is Zillow, and so is his squire. He admires me for being a 'lioncooler'.

But that is…………….

I decided not to think about it.

There's no way I'm arguing with Robert.

If we do that, no one in the family will be happy.

I pushed my nasty imagination out of my head desperately.