The Grand Prince Has Run Away

I, along with the Medicine Army, absorbed the Marquis of Champilly and now have 55,000 troops. Together with the army of the Jaject Bird, a force of more than 60,000 will move under my command.

I was reborn as one of the two mountain ranges of the Rebellion as an independent force shoulder to shoulder, not a nominal ally of the Grand Duke of Rupert.

But it didn't stop. I unleashed enormous sums of money to recruit mercenaries and raise more troops.

In the meantime, a large-scale battle between Earl Holland's 30,000 troops and Earl Higgs' 50,000 troops was held near Fort Jodam downstream of the Lumenox River.

Fort Jodam is fortified on the west coast of the Empire, along the river that defends the Lumenox River downstream, and has a large port facility built up to defend it. It is because if the Grand Air Force takes this place, it opens a path to the Empire capital, Yosrahim Palace.

Of course, this does not mean that Yosrahim Hwang Sung will fall directly, but it was fatal that the ship supply corridor would open. A bilateral amphibious strategy was designed to allow the Air Force to move steadily into the Imperial capital.

“Grand Duke, there's been a constant day of fierce workshops in Jodam Fortress. ”

In the report of the Jack, I quietly held my head back.

“Really? That's a lot of work. And how many days has it been? ”

“The full moon is running out. ”

“We'll have to fight for a long time in a full day. ”

Jodam Fortress is a fortress that is guarded at the entrance of the river to the Imperial Capital, making it very strong. The wall height was well over 30 meters, as well as other military facilities and fortifications.

Moreover, it was located across the Lumenos River, so the Royal Air Force was on its way to landing operations. Even with the bombing support of the nonengineering forces, it could not be captured easily. Bombardments can do damage to the Emperor's army, but they can't take the fort.

“So, Grand Duke Rupert has requested reinforcements. ”

“Send our troops? ”

“Yes.”

I waved my hands, a sheep of ten million words.

“No. If we fall, who will stop Kern? The goal of our army is to contain Kern Kingdom. ”

“I'm not asking you all to come, I'm asking you to send me some. ”

“Some, who? Once the Medicine Army is still not properly trained, the Chamberlain has pledged to mobilize troops only to stop Kern Kingdom, so I can't do it again, and once the Jade Prince's troops are gone, there will be no army I can trust. There are only so many of us. Where to apply and sleep

I can't tell you. ”

Jack says with an embarrassed face.

“Then why not send a mercenary? ”

I've gathered 6,000 mercenaries at my side. They were mercenaries for the majority of Duchess Rupert, and I kept them under my command while I gave them laughter.

“Sending them on a march is a lot of money for battles. The belly button is bigger than the belly button. It's not falling from the sky. How am I supposed to afford that? ”

“Then why don't you ask His Majesty for funding? ”

“Grand Duke Rufet doesn't have any money. I'm sure you've spent all your wealth preparing for war. What kind of money do you have? ”

The Grand Duke had 90,000 troops in the nearest four years. He was under a lot of pressure, and this time he was going into civil war. Even though the vault was empty sooner or later, it was not strange at all.

Of course, Duke Rufet had Chronos' support in many ways. But there were parts of them that never received support. It was money.

There is no money in the heavenly city of Kronos. If only Armida and the Savannahs would spend more money on me. Since there is no place for money to be traded in Kronos, the vast majority of Valkyries are out-of-the-box about money.

“I would, but · · · · · · · · ·. ”

I pretended to be seriously concerned and came up with an idea soon.

“It's not like there's no way to get money. ”

“Where?”

“There are three groups of people who live in this world, aren't there? ”

He points out his hand to see if he is familiar with it.

“Yes. The Central Church, the Magic Society, the Kingdom of Kara. ”

“But the Central Church denies the war itself, so it will be difficult to get funding. ”

“Yes, there are religious doctrines. ”

“And because the Magic Society is also politically neutral, it will not fund the Yoshram Empire and the Grand Duke at war. ”

“But not Kara Kingdom? Their kingdom is intimate with the Yosrahim Empire. It's almost like a religious comrade, especially a traditional Yosrahim. I'm sure he'll say no. ”

I shake my head.

“No. The kingdom of Kara is governed by a very rational political philosophy. No matter how close you are to the Empire, if we offer you that price, you will surely accept the offer. ”

“I don't know, but I think it's going to be hard. ”

“No, why? ”

“My Grand Duke once offered an alliance to carry Kara's funding straps on his back. ”

“They must have been rejected underground. ”

“Yes, it is. According to His Holiness, you were greatly humiliated. ”

I rolled my eyes and thought about what happened back then. He refused to offer the alliance of Duke Rupert at the time, but I didn't think he'd given him counsel.

At the time, Armida just said no to the alliance because she hated it.

“But politics is politics, economics is economics. Alliances are visible political acts, so you have to pay attention to foreign countries, but the economy is different. If there are no formal trades, there are ways of trading underwater, right? Smuggling or something. ”

“Of course, but will they accept it in Kara? ”

“Yes, I will gladly accept your terms. Honestly, Kara doesn't sell well. ”

The jack flickers his eyes.

“Do you mean there's a way? ”

“Yes, the Kara Kingdom is currently growing in large amounts of money within its borders due to serious trade imbalances. Especially recently, after all the railway construction in the mainland was done, there was very little money to spend. This condition can cause severe water pressure increases. We need to get the funds out somehow. ”

“But you're not going to fund it for free, are you? Our ruffian territory has no goods worth selling to Kara. ”

I raise one lip tail.

“There is. It's one of Kara's favorite things. ”

“What stuff? ”

“Advanced technology and essence. Kara Kingdom can't use her clan if that's what it is. If you were mistaken, would you consider becoming a nobleman for someone who developed advanced technology? And that's not only for foreigners in the country. ”

“Well, then it's worth a shot. ”

“Yes, once, let's imagine the Grand Duke's intentions. If the Grand Duke wishes, I'll make a deal. And once the deal is done and funding me, let's send the mercenaries I hired to the battlefield that His Majesty wishes to wage. ”

“Very well. I'll ask His Holiness what he wants. ”

As Duke Jack left, I smiled. But it didn't mean anything. If Grand Duke Rufet wishes, the Kingdom of Kara will gladly accept the deal, and will honestly hand over the money. Of course, Kara's kingdom will never be robbed again in the middle.

I'm as honest as I've ever been in a deal.

* * *

There was a banquet in Townsend Castle. I have prepared all kinds of delicacies and precious drinks, and have invited all the nobles within my empire. During the civil war, there were many who said that many allies were dying in Jodam Fortress, but there was nothing they could do.

I used to be like this in my past life. I think I'll wake up if I don't, and I might get a suspicious look at me.

Are they coming by any chance? ’

However, there were limited people to attend the banquet. At best, only the allied nobles who participated in this civil war or the nobles who declared neutrality are interested in our power and justification.

However, the first guest who came unexpectedly was a friend who should never have come here. He swoops into the banquet hall with a rope of imperial aristocrats.

“Hey, Hubeo, what are you doing here? ”

Hubeo looks at the Imperial aristocrat and our fellow aristocrats and waves a little.

“I'm here for the Emperor's merit. ”

“Oh, is that from your uncle? ”

“Yes.”

“Nice to meet you, though. First time in four years, right? ”

Hubeo nods, smiling awkwardly. In fact, we met last spring. St. Prussia Week, to be exact. After that, of course, we often contacted them with magical communications.

“Yes, it's been a long time. How have you been? ”

“Yeah, what about you? ”

“Don't you see? I'm doing well, aren't I? ”

Hubeio has created an ambiance that conceals his face like a famous theater group performer. But Hubeio always played in front of me. It was very easy to deceive other people's eyes.

Hubeo secretly sends a magical drum.

“Jan! What the hell are you doing? Why is he here? ”

Others didn't notice our conversation at all. So I also sent a message with the ability of the mind master.

“Oh, I've got some work to do. ”

“Hey, stop joking around. Hwang Sung is in a frenzy! ”

“Why? What did your uncle say? ”

“He wants to kill you. Or fry it in oil. ”

I could hardly bear to laugh and said in a bold tone.

“Don't worry. Am I gonna get killed by my uncle? ”

“Of course not, but this is bad. What if I join forces with Duke Rufet and plot a rebellion? ”

“Is that why you came to convince me? ”

“No, that's not it. Long live the Emperor. I'm going to kill the three of you if I ever get caught. ”

I tilted my head and whistled.

“But does your uncle count as one of the Three? ”

“That's what I'm saying. Anyway, what the hell are you gonna do? ”

“I don't know. Strike the neck of the Acolyte, send him to his uncle? Your uncle's gonna be pissed. Right?"

“Hey!"

Hubeio shouts out in real voices, not in pitch, whether he was overwhelmed by emotion. Qiqsa was nothing more than Hubeio.

Hubeo regained his conscious and respectful gaze focused on him.

“The Emperor says he cherishes you, nephew. As your uncle, Jan wants to forgive you like the Hahae, but he said that the law of the empire is solemn and that it is sad and sad. ”

I scratched my nose. I didn't feel much emotion until I heard that I was going to destroy the three tribes, but now I'm a little angry.

If you think about it, you want to rush into the palace and overthrow the emperor immediately, and raise a scarecrow emperor to make fun of the government, but you decided to endure the bother.

“Then go tell your uncle, ”

“Excuse me?”

“I'll send you to the Orc Meadow as soon as I take the castle. ”

Hubeo wipes his face, and the other nobles who came with him grimace their faces. Orcs regard the Yosrahim Empire as an arch-enemy. If the Emperor goes to Orc Meadow, he will be torn to death alive.

“Hey, Grand Duke Jan! To the Emperor! What a mess! No matter how much you plot treason, don't you have the courtesy of a gentleman? ”

“What the fuck is an emperor? It's a string that's about to fall off. ”

“What!”

“You guys get in line. The world will be turned upside down in the future. If you want to save your life and save your family, play it weak. ”

An old nobleman rang his nose.

“Those stranded in Jodam Fortress, what are you threatening them with? ”

“And what are you? When will the Punitive Force get here if we are subdued? You don't know it yet, but once Fort Jodam falls, the empire is finished. ”

“What a mess! We have a million troops. ”

“That one million troops, if they meet us on the plains, they'll all die. Don't make a fuss. Go back to the temple and buy yourself a ton of parole right now. If you die, don't you have to go to heaven? ”

At that moment, applause erupted from the banquet hall door, and Duke Rupert appeared. He approached me and said, delighted.

“Grand Duke. Great banquet today. We should celebrate on a happy day like today. ”

“Yes?”

“This morning. Fort Jodam has finally fallen into our hands. Earl Higgs couldn't take it anymore, and he retreated completely. ”

Suddenly, the faces of the policemen turned rosy, and our people cheered. Fortress Jodam is impregnable. Now the Allied forces of Ruphet Carr are able to advance towards Hwang Sung without any obstacles.

‘Hey, you shouldn't be doing this.' ’

< Imperial Character who came to the Banquet Hall. > End