The Branded Female Fencer

Thank you for the escort on the way.

"No, honestly, it's good to be close to the Duchy of Krums." Just think of it as being held by each other. "

Well then, let's keep going.

“We want to do that.”

Princess Rayfan of the Duchy of Krums and Commander-in-Chief of the Pfeiffer Expeditionary Force of Kraia headed the Expeditionary Force side by side.

Even if they are in command, they are hardly anxious on their way home to Krums. Rayfan was moving in a carriage, and Pfeiffer was slowly walking his horse next to him.

Of course, it should be a pretty hasty journey in fact. Currently, Tragaslon is progressing toward Krums, and Rayfan was raided in his absence. In the absence of the princess, and in the midst of the concording army, it raids the country without a declaration of war, which is a gross deviation from the current international sense, and it is an outrageous act that is not immune to the curse.

But all of this was Rayfan's imagination. Alpha Reese gave me some advice, but Rayfan had already grasped Tragaslon's move before that.

How did Rayfan grasp Tragaslon's move? That was quite natural for Rayfan, and it was only the result of Rayfan's focus since he inherited the princess.

I could hear a little knock from the other side of Rayfan's carriage. Rayfan turned Pfeiffer down, closed the window, and talked to the other guardsman (Bluewin).

“What can I do for you?”

"Master Rayfan, we have a report from the others."

Let's hear it.

"As Rayfan read, once the Tragaslon forces crossed the border with Krums, they realized that Fort Ganiesta would not fall easily, and they turned back across the border and only demonstrated afterwards. Krums and Tragathlon are virtually unharmed."

I see. Anything else?

"There have also been reports of the Kingdom of Drizzt marching from Grouzard." Can you hear me? "

"Put it all together in your report, and I'll read it later." They'll be paid 30% more than planned. "

Haha

When Rayfan opened the small window on the other side, he saw several shepherds standing on the high hill, paying tribute to Rayfan. Rayfan smiled at them satisfiedly, then closed the small window and smiled small.

"Fufu, looks like it's working well. Even though I had Alfilise's advice, I read it correctly.”

There are many shepherds working with Rayfan, in addition to a dedicated information-gathering unit that has gained strength from his succession to the throne. Some of them are customarily allowed to move across multiple borders in search of grazing lands, and there are unrecognized shepherd's guilds.

Rayfan had sought their help before he confronted Muster, but he managed to gain a strong tie by privileging part of the territory within Krums to them. Shepherds have a wide range of actions in the vicinity of Krums, especially in the south-western region of the country.

Why did Rayfan succeed in installing their cooperation? Shepherds are composed not only of humans, but also a mixture of humans and dwarfs and other goblins and orcs. The abominable fate of the shepherds revolves somewhat around the beastlife sphere. For one thing, Rayfan did not discriminate against them, and it was the first time in history that he gave them to the land of human society.

How irresponsible it is to acquire new land in the middle of the continent where the conquest of territory has been completed. The shepherds' gratitude and reverence for Rayfan was greater than Rayfan had ever imagined.

As far as I'm concerned, I've just cut off an untreatable piece of land.

It took a dozen years for the Krums bureaucrats to grow up and redistribute enough of the land and property confiscated from the nobility. Rayfan thought that the economy was on track earlier than expected, but that in the meantime, he would only have to let go of the remaining land and unprofitable territory.

Likewise, he brought a deal to Pfeiffer in Krums. Pfeiffer's succession to the throne was greatly elevated by giving Krum's land to Pfeiffer in the negotiations. How meaningful and meritorious will it be to acquire the territory of another country without human harm in this era?

Pfeiffer received this offer, even if the administration of his own territory would be tilted by the initial administration of the acquired land. As a result, his right to inherit the throne came second after the current prince, and he succeeded in assuming the real power of the army based on the ability he once demonstrated in the battle against Weasel and his subsequent achievements in the monster crusade. The connection between Pfeiffer and Alpha Reese is that Jaeger is paying off by sending a large number of mercenaries to Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer does not regret his current choice, even though he is already surpassing Prince Kraia, which could lead to future factional rivalry with Prince Kraia and a civil war if he fails to succeed. I was willing to bet my life or die on that mediocre crown prince.

With that movement, Rayfan opened the window on Pfeiffer's side again. Pfeiffer saw the look on Rayfan's face and knew it.

"Was it a good call?"

"Yes, as scheduled, Your Highness."

"So that's all our escorts." As planned, we will raid the capital of Tragathlon. "

“Thank you. In response, the Krums and Gruzard coalition forces will pierce behind the Tragaslon Expeditionary Force. After Tragaslon surrendered after losing his expeditionary forces, the land he took was divided into two parts as planned."

Your arms are ringing, then!

Pfeiffer runs his horse with confidence, and Krums's army turns along with him. Rayfan was relieved that Pfeiffer's abilities as commander were reflected in his leadership and that his alliance was not a mistake.

Continued