"So, what about fundraising?

I asked Ildo, recovering from the shock that he had become a lord who would rule three villages before he knew it.

This is the end of his and Sedham's four concerns.

"Previously on the funds, it was covered by Mr. Margils' personal property, but that's not always the case."

"Well, yeah"

"It's insignificant to collect taxes from caravans who use villages and streets in the territory, and we need to create some sort of financial resources"

Considering the contents of the backpack (infinity bag), I have enough money for everyone in the castle to afford it for another decade or twenty, but I know what Ildo is trying to say.

We can't call ourselves a healthy organization if we can't pay for our own activities.

"Fortunately, I am close to the Dwarves of War Axe Township. We will develop a trade route that will connect the land to the Castle of Zitheas and the city of Lellis."

"I see. You're making this castle a relay point for the war axe town and the city of Lellis"

Sure, the village of Yule should be in that role now.

I nod thinking of the diagram of "Central Sedia Continent" affixed to the study wall.

"That way, at least five or six caravans a month will pass through the castle, so you can earn quite a bit of transit tax and accommodation."

"If that's what you say, I'm pretty sure. Shall we move in that direction?"

"Thank you. So, actually, I'd like to talk to Mr. Margils."

"Hmm, what?

What Ildo had heard was if he had any idea of the magic that would help him with the trade road construction work.

"Hmm, there's no such convenient spell..."

"Really? I'm sorry I said something I couldn't do. If you do that, you will still rely on Master Margils in terms of funding... because you will need a large amount of workers and materials..."

"I don't mind that.... No, not really."

Worker, I'm pinned down.

"I'm fine. There was just a good spell. Don't worry only about labor costs.... No, I need people to do detailed work and design."

"Really! That's Master Margils. I'll ask Dwarf for designs, etc., so no problem."

And because of this interaction, Ill headed to Battle Axe Township to negotiate with Dwarf quickly. Of course, not only about the trading route, but also to get cooperation on the restoration of the crashed mountain path.

He would do well, and I put less than sedam adventurers on the escort, so I have no problem with safety.

I can't make fine adjustments if I go to the village without Ill.

So, while he was back, he decided to leave the boys, former candidates for sorcery, with White Sword Castle, the stronghold of the Calvinella Knights.

Maura will do the Jeetaias Castle thing, and you can rest assured that we have all the dark elves below Laiha.

Three logs, Daya and Ter, who planned to leave on hand to instruct in golem-making techniques and seven who wished to go to the Knights of Calvinella, were in the courtyard hugging each other and crying out loud and sparing their goodbyes.

I was worried I'd be crying all the time on the road, but those are the boys who've survived in that shitty environment. By the time I could see the beauty of Whitesword Castle, I was perfectly well.

The boys' reception was smooth because they were passing on errands via people on the road to move out of Lellis City.

It means that they will be trained while doing the Knights chores for the next five years or so, and if they have the qualities, they will be welcomed as Knights Apprenticeships.

"Thank you very much for your cooperation. If anything goes wrong, just say it right away."

"It's been a long time since you've welcomed a young man. I appreciate this. The Knights of Calvinella are responsible for taking care of them."

I don't think I've seen him in a long time. The Knights chief looked at the boys who got nervous and hardened with a good grin. But you look pale.

"Anyway, that sounds a lot ill..."

"Hehe. You have the power to heal the disease."

Looks like you already know the story that detoxified the chancellor. Poison and disease are different...... well illness can be cured as well.

"Unfortunately, this is old. Like a year."

"Don't talk about being the hindsight of Lord Arnoggia"

I'm sorry to hear that.

and so on.

"Lord Wizard!!"

"Long time no see!

"Good luck"

Gillion, the brothers and sisters of Rio and Arnoggia came.

"Lord Wizard! Come and do me a favor!

"Please!

"Huh, even if we both say it so suddenly..."

You're getting to know each other better than before these guys... The Knights captain also has warmer eyes than before, staring at three, including Gillion.

Those three wishes were about creating Ogle for training by way of example.

It is true that the Knights of Calvinella must also be given more strength to fight the Dark One.

"Of course, I don't mind. No, more than that..."

My [Ghost Platoon Creation (Creerito Ogle Platoon)] allows six Ogles to exist for three days.

So about every two weeks I visited Whitesword Castle and suggested that I create an ogre for training, which was understood with great joy.

I was also worried that I could leave Jeetaias Castle that often, but when I explained in a familiar place that I could come and go instantly with a [instant travel (teleport)] spell, it was the end of what I was told to like, "It seems like nothing more than worry to the Wizard Lord," "I could have picked you up..." "Is there any magic that can make me strongest very quickly" etc.

"So hey!

"Gaw!?"

I was finally given a tour of the training, but to my surprise, Gillion and Rio Lia finally defeated Ogle normally one-on-one. Rio Rea had defeated his bare-handed Ogle before, but this time it's a weaponized Ogle. Gillion was a bare-handed ogre opponent, but he is certainly extraordinarily stronger than before.

Exactly. We were both exhausted, but at this rate, we might be able to fight two at the same time.

"First Platoon defensive retreat! Second Platoon is a detour attack from the right!

"" Whoa!

Unfortunately, Arnoggia's fighting power had barely changed, but his command capabilities have grown steadily. Two Ogles vs. 10 knights can almost fight each other, so it's a big deal compared to last time.

"Oh, brilliant."

I praise and applaud honestly.

If there's a 'next', they're going to be able to safely keep their backs.

The night I came back to Jeetaias Castle.

The castle has been completely cleaned and repaired, and the companions are resting in their respective rooms. The Ills were due back in two days.

I was illuminating my study ceiling with a [light (light)] spell.

How do you make money?

Sure, if we could establish a trading route with Battle Axe Township, as Ildo put it, it would be a lot of money.

But in the end, the profits from it are about the same as in the village of Yule. We may still be able to do something about the castle, but I don't feel comfortable if we are going to increase the number of people and increase the size of the castle.

I twist my head while scrubbing the chilled silk tea.

The quick thing would be for me to create and sell something magic item.

Healing potion, antidote potion, magic weapon armor, example golem.

I haven't seen any magic items in this world yet.... I mean, that's how rare it is. Although a small number of consumables, such as potions and scrolls, are produced in the Magician's Guild, which once used, are ineffective.

It is said that only kings, grand aristocrats, or people of a level known as great mages or heroes can create or possess magic items such as so-called magic swords and armor.

Given that, it would be quite profitable if I even created it in potion and put it up for sale.

The problem, however, is that it takes about three days to make one potion, depriving the Sorcerer's Guild of its funding.

... some hands make very small quantities of ultra-high performance magic items that magician guilds can't make and commercialize to big rich opponents.

"No, you can't do that. I'll be just a magic item maker."

The idea, which I thought was good, was just abandoned. The fact that I won't be able to move in order to earn money is also a terrible fall.

Reykha shrugs her head in whispering to herself without worries because she has her waiting in the next room (I later learned that she can hear it at her leisure as much as she separated one wall......).

Uhm.

Am I now, so to speak, like a businessman who started a venture with money on hand is good but has no prospect of making a profit at all?

"... my back hurts..."

My vision, twisting my torso while sitting in a chair, contained a map of 'Central Sedia Continent' affixed to the wall.

It also writes the name of the castle of Zitheias and the location of the village, which is the 'territory'.

If you try this, our castle is even more centrally located in the center......

"A trade route to Battle Axe Township..."

In the map, the line showing the streets stretching from the city of Lellis connected the kingdoms of the north (Schrendal) and the west (Rainddal) to the military god kingdom of the south (Lan Bart) like an aorta.

One of them has reached the village of Yule.

In my head, I wrote down a line indicating the city of Lellis ⇔ Jeetaias Castle ⇔ Battle Axe Township and the trading route to be built.

"... wouldn't this line be awesome if it stretched this far?

On the map in my head.

A line that had stopped at the Battle Axe Township stretched further east across the eastern mountains... to Phil Sandwich, a large city somehow marked by a large symbol.