The Marquis’ Eldest Son’s Lascivious Story

"I will make arrangements as soon as I return to Nambonan City."

Room-on is very enthusiastic that you can take care of the sunflower fields.I may be trying to rescue my sister as my brother, but I want you to leave when you're done with New Nelly.

Are you going back now?

“I'm thinking of going home temporarily.I won't be leaving right away, so I'll send you a letter summarizing the main points in advance... but I'm sure you'll want to tell me about this verbally. ”

Why build a huge sunflower field, why the aristocrats go out of their way to invest in the renovation of the harbor, why do they urge the Orville family to return the money they have left behind... He says it's not very clear, but I don't think the text alone conveys the intention.

Considering that the room-on is the one who best understands what I want to do, I can see that it's definitely better if you go back to Nambonan City once.

And then, when I get some eye contact, I'll go back to New Nelly.

It didn't seem like they were going to throw out a tour.In that case, do as you please. It is my frank intention to treat you as you would like to be treated.

"Okay, I'll leave that to you."... well, it's my request, so I'll tell Knight Belmacan to arrange a round trip. "

With a small, thank-you room-on on the side, I look out for the civil servant.This will give us a way to get around from the Belmacan family.

"I will report to you when I am ready to leave New Nelly....... I'm an unusual sister, but how can I help you..... "

Judging by the conversation, it seems that Kohali will leave it in New Nelly City.

If my brother is absent, that lonely sister will naturally come to my side.As soon as I was ready, I would follow up in advance, but I thought about the future of Koharie and decided that I needed a little rough treatment.

If there's anything else I can help you with, please let me know.

When I'm told that, I want to make a lot of orders.Even if you give the city of Nambonan an order, it will be like a message game, so my intentions can sometimes be misinterpreted in bad faith.If you can ask the room-on directly here, that's the best way to do it.

"...... I want to know the latest situation of Spiazek Territory.This is not a rush. "

Various reports on the recent situation of the Spiazek family are published on a daily basis.This area is the specialty of those who serve Qualdentze, and there are no guards around it.

They are important and reliable information, but I wanted to know the current situation of the inhabitants of the Spiazek territory.

"I am afraid. I will gather the merchants and pedestrians who are familiar with the Voistra side and confirm it."

We have tried to explore the geopolitical strength of our territory from the commercial point of view.The room-on seemed to have immediately figured out what I was looking for, and when he nodded lightly to show his understanding, he continued to say more words.

"... I will investigate this as soon as I get home."Sometimes I'm a little curious. ”

Something bothering you?

“Yes, the other day, a wagon delivered more than Nambonan.There is also a letter addressed to me inside.... "

The sender is said to be a commercial union in Nambonan City.

"Is something wrong?"

"No, it's just a recent update."

According to Roomon, the trade unions are voluntarily gathering information about the Spiazek territory.And you regularly provide information to officials of civilian origin who work at Nambonan City Hall.

Originally, the room on heard various requests from the merchants in response to my request, but while repeating them, it seemed that the mayor wanted private information, and sometime the union began to compile them.

"That's a good thing to be diligent."

I think you'll work better if you praise me like this.Considering why they're doing such a hassle, it's probably to make my memory better.This evaluation should be communicated via room-on.

So, what's the report about?

"Osuji was not much different than he was in Nambonan City."

It is said that the current situation in which the Spiazek Territory is becoming less attractive to merchants and the life of the residents is becoming more painful, but that is what has become a classic after the fall of Rishleaf Castle.

"I'm glad we're going downhill."... so? "

Tell me what bothered you, and the room-on quietly opens his mouth after my gaze.

"It was written as a confession to the report.... it looks like there's been an increase in gold payments in Spiazek territory these days. ”

If you're going to make a big deal, even civilians will spend gold.There are many large merchants in the territory of Špiazek, and even when the countryside does business as a village, the gold coins should move.

Is it gold, not silver?

Yes.

Silver is mainly used in the western part of the continent, in short, in the Zinker-En Empire.The Spiazeke family was originally the Duke of Spiazeke, an imperial nobleman, so it is only a little strange that there should be more gold settlement in the territory.But I wasn't particularly concerned.

"The Empire originally pays more silver than gold."Because silver can be extracted in the big field of Alpeo. "

There is a dream field in the Alpeo region, which is also the Emperor of the Zinker-En Empire.For this reason, the Empire also issues gold coins, but the number, type, and circulation of silver coins are overwhelmingly higher.Silver coins were also issued to commemorate the founding of the country.

When it comes to the story of Emperor Zinker-En, there are gorgeous tales of martial arts, but I personally believe that the ability to secure this solid financial foundation led to the control of the western part of the continent.

"I'm talking about a pedestrian who visited Nambonan City..."

The pedestrian stopped in the countryside of Špiazek while transporting goods purchased in other territories.He decided to do some light business there and sold some of his loads to the village, where he received the money in gold.

On the day of leaving the village, the pedestrian asks if the village chief will buy the village's products for him.Thinking it would be a good product, he accepted it and offered gold as a price.The village chief then showed difficulty and demanded that the money be settled in silver.

"... the pedestrians warned that they might have been grabbed by fake gold coins in the village."

Indeed, considering the course of the transaction, the pedestrian enters the gold coin, and the silver coin enters the village.It's no surprise to think that it's a scam of a village swapping gold and real silver coins.

"Was it a real gold coin?"

“Yes, that's why you decided that you just wanted to change the two of them.”

The pedestrian said he had such a near-hat episode when he visited Nambonan City.

“But it was the second time that a commercial union heard this story.”

It seems that there were other pedestrians who had similar experiences in other towns.And it was both in the realm of Spiazek.

"So when we gathered the peddlers and traders who recently visited the territory of Špiazek and checked them out, it seems that there is a tendency to release gold and secure silver in some areas..."

However, since fewer people are passing through Spiazek territory than before, it seems that we have not been able to obtain enough data to be able to say for sure.The room-on said that it was a conclusion that included many of the judgments made by the Nambonan merchants over the years.

Is it the same for the lords that the settlement of gold coins has increased?

It's just a story about the territory.

It is not the will of the Spiazek family.Besides, if you're moving, my people will notice something.

I thought it over lightly, but the answer doesn't immediately come to mind.When I turn my attention, he starts talking about the rest.

“This is a famous story in some parts of the world, especially among pedestrians traveling through free cities and independent aristocrats in the south.”

So the room-on took a breath and made a puddle before coming to a conclusion.

“It is said that we should withdraw from the land where the gold settlement of the people has soared.”

It's the first time I've heard of it. I've checked it with the clerks in the room, but they don't know it.

Why?

“It is highly likely that the lords who rule the land are in a situation of extreme disadvantage in foreign wars.The residents are afraid to confiscate the gold, so they are said to act sensitively to the air in the territory. "

When we finally see destruction, the nobles desperately ignore the reputation of the common people and squeeze it out at once.

"... I don't know. The gold and silver coins will be no different if you consider the risk of having your fortune confiscated under the lord's authority.Besides, the gold is not just discarded, it is a consideration in kind, and the silver is supposed to remain in hand, or it will be taken instead.There is no reason to dispose of gold coins first. "

"That's right, but... um..."

The room-on is very difficult to talk about.He responded with a heavy tone as I urged him to keep talking.

"...... I will be involved in procuring forbidden weapons"

Forbidden Weapon. This is a generic term for the tools used in the war against the Lord's ancestors.Weapons used in the crushing formation are typical examples of forbidden weapons.

He may have decided that it should not be spoken lightly, because it is a tool intended to harm the nobility.

“If you're worried about your number of holdings, you'll be undervalued by your neighbors.Thinking of the former Galiana territory..... "

Securing forbidden weapons is of paramount importance to the nobility.If it is known that you do not own anything at all, it may be taken lightly.

The former Galiana family is a good example of this.It is said that the owner of the Galiana family at the time gasped for the financial difficulties of the territory and secretly sold some forbidden weapons.The Quoldenze family may have switched from the Empire to the kingdom, and they may have come to the conclusion that they would no longer be involved in the war.But the informant, the great merchant Milord, secretly spread the rumors."The Galianas sold out all their forbidden weapons."

The Galiana family was very anxious about this.Originally, there were not many servants in Galiana territory, and they were quite licked by the nobility of the surrounding kingdoms.This is a major issue concerning the noblemen.

Milord, a big merchant with an unbearable face, appeared in the territory of Galiana in such a difficult situation and said with a full face."My financial resources are well known.The story that he bought back the forbidden weapon would also gain credibility if he was welcomed into the Galiana family as an adopted child.You can also give seeds to the daughters of the Knights who serve the Galianas.And I do not seek the wife of the Lord's grandfather.In other words, the blood of the ancestors of the Lord will vanish in my generation.The main stream of the Galiana family is no different than before, it is only an exceptional temporary adoption to surpass the rush. "... The owner of the Galiana family at that time was strongly attracted to such sweet words and decided to welcome them.It may be a disadvantage to invite suspicious people into the house, but I decided that the advantages of mass childbirth and financial assistance from my ancestors were superfluous.It is the birthplace of Galiana Milord, an aristocrat of civilian origin.

"The former Galiana family had problems not only with finances and forbidden weapons, but also with servants.It's not simply about money, as the world says... well, that's fine.I'm sure it was a factor. ”

Incidentally, it was the Kuordenze family who asked why Galiana's finances had deteriorated so much.

The Viscount Galiana of the noble kingdom, the Duke of Quordenze of the imperial nobility, was in any case terrifying.If a war is staged between the Empire and the Kingdom, it is clear that the Allies of Koldenze Špiazek will attack as the stars of the Kingdom's invasion.

I don't know what to say, but this is pretty scary.Galiana territory was about to be crushed in an instant.The Galiana family owners at the time probably thought the same thing: they imposed a heavy tax on their territory and threw most of their tax revenues into military expenses.

Then perhaps it would be better to turn back to the Empire, but then it is more obvious than looking at the fire that we will be crushed in the war against the Athelahans.Either way, the Galiana family was waiting for Hell to fall.Honestly, I'm a little sympathetic.

After all, the worst outcome was avoided when the Qordenze family became part of the kingdom, but the disturbed territory economy failed to recover.

But you can buy forbidden items with silver.

If you don't have gold, you can buy it in silver.

"There are many regions in the South that are much more volatile than the kingdoms and empires."

"I know that, but..."

Because it's a conversation with an aristocrat, Roon doesn't deny me directly from the front.However, I felt that the mayor somehow said that he did not know the actual situation in the south.

"It costs a lot of shipping costs to buy forbidden weapons in the south.If you try to avoid dangerous areas, there will be more detours, and then there will be more inevitable passage points.There are a number of regions that impose heavy taxes on the movement of prohibited items in particular.Therefore, I think it is possible to buy it with silver coins... but I think it is necessary to be prepared that the terminal price will probably be several times or tens of times more than if it were to be procured in the Kingdom of Levios. "

Then I think we can make a lot of money by buying forbidden weapons in the Kingdom and taking them to the south, but it seems that there are not many aristocrats who can afford to buy them in large quantities.And the noblemen who could afford the money had no trouble securing the forbidden weapon.

“It's cheaper to collect gold coins, cast them, and manufacture new ones.”

"... I see, you need gold, not gold."

Gold is a very magical substance.Can I describe it as magic conductivity?As far as I'm concerned, there's no material more efficient than gold.One of the tools that used this trait was the Forbidden Weapon.

For example, there is a forbidden weapon that is shaped like a long spear, but if you are struck by it, the magic power in your body will leak out of your body.It may be closest to the image of a straw sticking out of a bag of water.Since magic is expressed by imparting specific movements to the magic inherent in the body, it becomes difficult to control if extra movements against the will are added.As a result, the magic doesn't work, or it doesn't work the way it should.

In addition, no forbidden weapons are used in battles between ancestors.It was faster to settle the ancestral level magic by bumping into each other.The Forbidden Artifact was simply a tool used to sabotage the magic of the overwhelming firepower of our ancestors.

Sure, I can't replace it with silver.

Silver can't make forbidden weapons.

“It's a simple story, but I prefer silver to people living in precarious lands.”

Instead, the silver can be used to make weapons against demon beasts.

I think the principle is similar, but silver is said to be a very easy substance to pass through because of the demonic power, which is the energy of the demon beast.

So the silver weapon was very effective against demon beasts.If you can hit the silver arrow well, it will drift away demonic power and die on its own.The important thing is to release demonic power to the outside world, so if you want to use a silver sword, you need to stab it instead of slashing it.Silver arrows might be the most useful.

However, only immature demon beasts had the effect of a silver weapon.When I became a mature demonic beast, it was completely ineffective.No, it might be effective, but since the total amount of demonic power is huge, it's almost like an error.It's like draining all the water from a pond with a straw.In the end, only the magic of the Lord Ancestor could deal with mature demon beasts, which could be smashed from pond to pond.

However, the closest and most realistic threat to the commoners was the immature demon beast.It is a matter of life and death, especially in rural areas far from cities.

Whether I actually cast the silver coin and turn it into a demonic weapon or not, it seems that it would be reassuring to have the silver in hand.There must be some kind of amulet.

“Gold and silver are equally popular in Nambonan, but I have the impression that people from the south preferred silver.”

During the priesthood, coins called sacred goods were circulated on the mainland of Elio.Made from soil as well as ceramics, it is a nominal currency issued based on the dominance and credibility of the High Council of Zeus.

However, in the era when the flames of the turbulent world covered the continent, the value of the sacred goods fell as much as the earth.The people who lived on the earth, where war and devastation continued, sought nothing more than the wealth to protect their lives.

The nobility sought gold against the opposing nobility, and the civilians sought silver to defend themselves against the incoming immature demon beast.I think that history has something to do with the use of real coins such as gold and silver in the current continent.

"... I understood the reasoning that the land would be dangerous if the settlement with gold coins increased.If the lord were to force the gold of the lords to make up for the lack of forbidden weapons, that would be the last time I could pretend to be in a pressing situation.Other supplies may be stolen, but first the gold will be targeted.It would be dangerous if the locals felt the sign and started disposing of the gold. "

I'll go on after I've seen the room-on nod.

But that's the rationale of the southern continent, which is still bickering and bickering.

In today's kingdoms and empires, gold and silver are no longer perceived as mere money, and their value as materials is not so heavy.Even copper coins are in circulation.

In that sense, I can see that Roon is right. I don't really know the southern part of the continent.My idea of buying a forbidden weapon with silver is that of an aristocrat living in a stable region called the Kingdom of Levios.

"To be clear, House Spiazeke is not so down as to have to collect and cast gold coins.If that were the case, my grandfather would have already launched a victory celebration in the city of Othelloria by now.Independent aristocrats in the southern part of the continent and the Spiazeke family have completely different territorial scales, and the use of forbidden weapons is limited in the first place.Unfortunately, there will be no shortage of forbidden weapons until the day that Spiazek dies. "

Because it's a military story, the people of Qualdentze are simulating it.Although it is declining, it is not necessary to move to secure the forbidden equipment in the Spiazek territory, which has a solid financial base.

“Yes, I think if the Spiazek family were to start collecting coercive funds from the people, it would be purely for military purposes.It doesn't matter whether you pay gold or silver.Sometimes people need food and other supplies. "

Then the room-on honestly admitted my claim.

"Moreover, the idea of using gold coins first should not be seen by the Spiazek people in the first place."

That's true.In the southern part of the continent, gold coins have been confiscated many times for prohibited purposes, so local residents have gained experience.After the establishment of the Voistra Kingdom, it is difficult to imagine that a similar phenomenon will occur in the Spiazek territory, which has never been involved in war.

"... you're getting confused.So why are there more gold settlements in the Spiazek territory? "

I felt like I was interpreting it as meaningful even though it was just a coincidence.

"There is a man who has given wisdom."

The room-on affirms.

“A Shpiazek militia captured in Operation Snake Fang was held captive in Nambonan City for some time.”

That's how it happened.

"There are many merchants in the city who specialize in pedestrians in the south, and there are many mercenaries from the south."

Little by little, I was able to read the story.

It seems that not one or two of the prisoners in captivity spoke of the South.

The prisoners seemed depressed to see the vibrant city of Nambonan and its vibrant citizens.Even though the tax hike in the Spiazek Territory is painful, why can't these people have so much fun? Why are these people so blessed with the habit of losing against the Queldenze family...?

Perhaps because the depression was so terrible, there were quite a few people who could not even point their fingers at it and laugh at it, and sympathize and comfort it, saying, "Spiazeik territory will be hard, but the South is even worse."

"It's no consolation."Even if the people of the South are miserable, the people of Spiazek are miserable. "

"That's true, isn't it?"In the end, we end up praising the city of Nambonan and the mayor. "

It's a terrible bullshit. Well, because it's a negative campaign against Spiazek rule.

Is it because of that exchange that the settlement of gold in the territory of Spiazek has increased?

“Yes, that's what the report concluded.When the territory is in danger, it is better to dispose of the gold quickly... I think that information left a strong impression among the prisoners.I don't understand the reason or the purpose, and I just remember the means and take it home. "

"Isn't that an impossible story..."

It seems that the members of the union were briefed by those who interacted with the prisoners.It says, "How should we stand around when a local loses a war?How was it in the south? "Since the Shpiazeik territory was not associated with the war until now, it may have been asked for the opinion of the defeated professional on such a defeat.I'm not sure if it's positive or backward.

“There have been several occasional levies in the Spiazek Territory, but I've never heard of more gold payments.”

The city of Nambonan and Nambonan merchants had been friends with the Spiazek family for many years.The past data will be reliable.

I ask the secretary who keeps it in the room.

"Have you confirmed what happened to the captive Spiazek?"

"No, especially not at night"

The civil servant replied that he was not even aware of the deployment of individual slave ancestors.

“I hear there's been a big change in the frontline.”

As you can see from the Quoldenze side, the soldiers with low morale were wiped out.The nobles and knights don't care much about the morale of the civilian soldiers, but it must have been pretty awful to have been so unmotivated that they had to be replaced all at once.It seemed that Musketeers at the front were only a little surprised by the response.

"... if that low morale soldier is identical to the captive Spiazek soldier, then the timing will match."

If you think that the former prisoners who returned home after completing their military service took action based on the knowledge they had heard, it would make sense.

“So, if the reasoning is correct, is there anything good about it?”

That's the point. It makes no sense just to repeat the reasoning.If we can't find some benefit there, it's just gymnastics in our heads.

The room-on then concluded that it was only reasoning and that there was no right assurance at all.

“We may be able to figure out which bases in the Spiazeik territory are easy to attack.”

The statement sharpened the gaze of everyone in the room.There were various reactions from those who cared, those who walked around, but everyone was waiting for the continuation of the words of the room-on.

"The increase in gold settlement means that we are pessimistic about the future of Spiazek in terms of villages and towns.And I'm searching for a way to protect my property..... "

The amount of gold was known when one of the lords disposed of it.For the first time, gold coin settlement is increased by sharing the defeat technique with many people who share the Spiazeke pessimism or the Quordenze wait-and-see theory of former prisoners.

The great defeat of the Spiazek army and the fall of the Reishleaf, the prosperity of the city of Nambonan in the territory of Qordenze, and the words of the soldiers who have experienced them in practice should be heavy.

“I've heard from Nambonan soldiers before about the Rishleaf castle.The soldier who was packed in the Ryschleaf had low morale. "

"That's right. I think the lack of nobility on the defense side was the most important factor, but the morale was low."I was shaken by the words of the Nambonan soldiers. "

It was easier to spend time in the Qordenze region than in the Spiazek region, and the tax was cheaper. It was interesting to see the Nambonan soldiers shouting at the castle.And the soldiers who seemed to be the Spiazeiks who were shaking were even more interesting.It's literally about cash, but I remember it was effective for a while.

"I can tell you this in front of the mayor... but I think the lords don't care if they can live with peace of mind."

"Well, I've heard similar stories before.He was angry that the Spiazeiks were going to lose.I remember thinking, "That's what a territory is."

The warlords and civil servants in the room were not particularly concerned about the content of the room-on remarks.Naturally, they don't expect loyalty from the landlords at all.

"The captive soldier would have thought the same thing."The current situation of heavy taxation in my hometown and the city of Nambonan ruled by the mayor will be compared. ”

In some areas, it is never easy to live in the Qordenze region, but I think the prisoners have seen the gorgeous city of Nambonan properly.Their brains may be inflated with images of lords like the saintly gentlemen who lay down good governance and bring peace to the territory.

“They should have thought a lot.I want my hometown to be ruled by the mayor, and I want to save them from this painful day. "

"Hmm, that's interesting. I am a liberator from oppressive government."

It was interpreted conveniently.Even if the Koldenze clan seized control of the Spiazek territory, there was no guarantee that they would not impose heavy taxes.Well, there's no way a weak human could ask for the help of a powerful man.

“As the mayor mentioned earlier, they may have wanted to defeat House Spiazek as well.So, even if they were placed on the front line, their morale didn't go up. "

At least the emotions of avoiding war should have grown stronger as a result of the big defeat, Roon says.

“When the Mayor shows up with his army, will they try to fight to their satisfaction?It's easy for me to imagine a soldier with less morale than a soldier at Ryshleaf Castle. ”

In some cases, I even felt like I could give up the battle itself.

"... if I had gone to the front, the enemy might have been upset."

If there were as many ex-prisoners as I suspected, there might have been a turbulence.My grandfather wouldn't have had a hard time planning an ambush without missing it.Thinking like that, one of the officers asked for permission to speak.

“We've heard that less than half of the soldiers with low morale have been replaced.Even if young people get upset by going to the front, it won't be a breakthrough.The number of Spiazek commanders we can build up. ”

Is that it?

"Huh. I wish the villains would stay on the front lines and lower the morale of the others, but they've been replaced."

If the percentage of bad soldiers were higher, the Spiazek army would have struggled with leadership, warlords say.Then the room-on reacted to the answer.

"Is it easy to attack areas with a high percentage of bad soldiers?"

"Because territorial defense requires the rapid deployment of troops, conscripts are often recruited from nearby areas.Defense operations in areas with lots of lazy citizens will struggle to command. ”

I see. I know what the room-on is for.The Musketeer continues to speak while looking at the room on.

"However, it is a waste of time and there is no way to investigate such areas, such as things that are easy to move, such as the feelings of the ordinary people.The first thing we need to face is the commander, the knight, and the servant warlord who can be the captain of the unit.You shouldn't expect civilians to do or don't do anything. "

I think the nobility is right as a knight's thought.Ancestors of slaves are too vulnerable in this world.

"I know what you're talking about.Expecting too much from civilians is a failure. ”

In the meantime, I'll put up the faces of the warlords.

After breaking through the front line, I think it will be one of the judgment materials when the attacking area is troubled.

"But, young man, the survey is far too barren.If you want to know the morale of the people, you need to infiltrate into Spiazek territory, but I don't think you will tell the truth to anyone else.A bad move would have attracted vigilance from the Spiazek family.This could also have a negative impact on the original intelligence.If so, we should focus only on the Spiazeik military intelligence. "

That's right. If we keep doing impression surveys on lords in enemy territory, we'll be ridiculous.

"There is no need for a person from Koldenze to enter Spiazek in terms of investigation.No, there is no disadvantage in failing.... is that right? "

Looking at the room-on, he nodded with self-interest.

"Just look at the areas where there are a lot of gold coins to settle, that's all."

It is good to think that those areas are, in a sense, undercutting the Spiazek family.Although they are unrequited loyalties, they still hesitate to dye their hands on explicit treachery against their lords.Nonetheless, the fact that we are beginning to prepare for a loss should not only be pessimistic about the future of the Spiazek family, but also cause considerable dissatisfaction.

There is a difference between what you are dissatisfied with and what you actually do.The villages and towns that moved to settle gold have gone beyond the lines in their hearts.The coming of the Quoldenze army will not boost morale.

"I will rush the interview in Nambonan City.In some cases, I would consider asking pedestrians to buy or sell in a specific area… ”

To find out where the information is scarce, send a pedestrian.Just ask them to do business purely, and just ask about the type of coins used for the settlement, so there is no need to be alarmed by Spiazek.

"Do what you want around there."And again, it's no good.There is also a good chance that the guesswork of gold settlement is wrong in the first place.If I fail, no one will blame me. "

That's what I told the room-on, but my consciousness was directed at the warlords and civil servants.I don't want to create excessive expectations just about the Spiazek invasion.

But if we hit it right, we'll be able to invade efficiently after breaking through the front line.

My goal now is to destroy Spiazek as soon as possible.I don't have a problem with a lot of judgment information.

If we concentrate our efforts on weakened areas, other areas will lose their morale.It would be best if we could break in and crush them all at once.

I'll do my best.

I felt a strong intention in the reply.Even as a room-on, the decline of House Spiazeke is something to be hoped for.You don't want to be attacked by Nambonan City again.At least the northern half of the Voistra Plain must want to become Koldenze territory.

Even after the room-on left, I was thinking about the Spiazek invasion for a while.