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“Now! Please feel free to take it. Don’t worry!”

“Take the bread! There are still many!”

All the money in the box was used to rebuild the village destroyed by the typhoon.

About half of that amount was used to buy food.

Under Kane’s leadership, all the soldiers doing chores came forward to distribute food to the villagers.

Although Luna gave the instructions, it was Kane and I who took the lead in providing relief work.

Among them, Kane was on the front line helping people.

Like it or not, Kane was taking this opportunity to impress the villagers.

“Thank you so much… … .”

“Thank you, old man.”

“I will not forget the elder’s grace.”

Kane responded with a kind smile to the woman who said he would not forget her favor.

“All of this is given by Lunarien. I hope you remember that fact.”

“Ah… … Four! I will never forget the kindness that Lunarien-kun gave me.”

Well, first of all, since they distributed food, the city’s public sentiment toward the Lunarien army will likely increase, but-

‘Is this really true?’

My honest feeling was that I was wondering if it was really okay to do this.

It’s a castle that’s going to be thrown away anyway, so why use it to raise public sentiment?

With that money, I could have hired a mercenary group right away. Even if there were only about 10,000 soldiers in total, it would be possible to defend it if you put on a shit show. Then, you might actually be able to use this city as a base instead of abandoning it.

Yes, as public sentiment improves, public order will naturally be restored, and with the restoration of public order, commerce and agriculture will develop at the same time. As development progresses, the population will increase proportionally, increasing the number of soldiers who can be drafted – but for that to happen, too much time was needed. .

And, no matter how much I thought about it, it seemed unlikely that a weak country like the Lunarien army would enjoy such a long period of peace in the midst of this turbulent times.

Well, since I, who have 100% intelligence, have concluded that ‘this is right,’ this must be right.

“Look here. A man of wisdom.”

“What’s going on?”

Kane, who was doing relief work with the soldiers, took advantage of the time to come up to me and ask.

“Did you say that it was your master’s will that you decided to share all this money?”

“Yes, that’s right. Since I found it in this village anyway, I meant to return it to the village.”

“I see. Hmm.”

Kane cleared his throat a few times for no reason, then looked straight at my face and asked.

“Now that I think about it, the constable didn’t object? What I’m saying is that my lord will give away all the money. Well, honestly, I like it, but as you know, our military doesn’t have money. I think most people would be against doing something like this when they don’t have any money to spend right now.”

I felt the look in Kane’s eyes as he asked that question very clearly.

It’s not a dull look that doesn’t seem very motivated, but a look like that of a lion in full swing.

I answered with a faint smile.

“Do you think I am a person without blood or tears in Lord Kane’s eyes?”

“Well, it’s not like that. I think he must be a great person as he is a tactician brought by our master, but honestly… … That’s because I’m curious as to why you pushed ahead without stopping.”

The way you keep turning your words around in a strange way makes me think there’s something else you really want to ask me.

I couldn’t shake the feeling that they were testing something.

Kane… … Not a villain.

The reason he, a member of the royal family in the first place, was under Runarien and not other weak monarchs was also because she possessed a purity that could not be found in other leaders.

Am I now testing people’s humanity?

I spoke in as sly a tone as possible.

“To be honest, I thought about stopping him, but it seemed like my master’s will was firmer than ever. A strategist must be someone who expresses opinions at times, but shouldn’t he also be someone who supports the lord’s will when necessary?”

The reason I didn’t stop him was because I concluded that it would be a good idea to spend money when I thought my intelligence was 100.

But it is difficult to say it as it is.

So, let’s add a good reason.

I can’t help it because I don’t know the real reason yet.

In the future, I will continue to live by giving plausible reasons.

“That’s right.”

Kane nodded.

“Well, I’m going to follow what Mr. Swen says. Isn’t this the amount you wouldn’t have gotten if you hadn’t sent Miss Tifa to the market?”

“That’s too much praise.”

“Okay then. It seems like this side is slowly coming to an end… … I’ll report it to you, so you can get some rest.”

“Then, please ask.”

I accepted the favor.

Because I had already lost all my strength from moving the sack of flour with low force.

I leaned against the castle wall and looked at the sky.

It’s so blue that it hurts.

Because it’s so green… … I am filled with the illusion that it will continue to be peaceful like this.

‘That can’t be possible.’

I might have to prepare my mind a little bit.

I enjoyed a very brief moment of peace, looking at the flowing clouds.

*

After that, the days were spent making internal decisions without much happening.

Kane’s recommended mission is [Commercial], and Tifa’s recommended mission is [Training].

When my brain recommended these two, nothing much happened.

Kane, who had a high level of politics, did commerce, and Tifa, who had a high level of military power, did training.

Well, it would be strange if ridiculous luck continued to occur.

During this time, instead of exploring, I was following Luna and helping her rebuild the village.

Yes. Runarien Inian, the leader, was walking around doing things he personally did.

The current situation can be seen as one in which I, who cannot entrust everything to just one woman, found out about this fact and followed her personally.

“Cheer up. Our county will do our best to help the village regain its former vitality.”

“Oh my, thank you so much. Thank you so much, Nauri… … .”

Should I say this is the effect of spending money recently?

The people of Zeeland were very welcoming to Luna, who went around saying hello and helping them with all kinds of chores.

Public sentiment was like a sword.

In difficult times, the person who controls oneself is bound to change at any moment.

That kind of sincere gratitude would have been a reaction you wouldn’t have seen if you had just been saying ‘I’ll try my best’.

“Master. Let’s do this.”

After seeing that it was getting dark, I walked closer to Luna and said.

“But… … I haven’t been able to turn that alley yet.”

“This is enough. Aren’t you going to be going around the territory and helping people tomorrow anyway? It is recommended that you get a good rest at night.”

“… … That makes sense. I will follow.”

Luna was not stubborn.

For the most part, he was listening to everything I said.

Perhaps, the opinion that he wanted to give all of the money in the box to the villagers – there was a high possibility that he wouldn’t have done it if I, a bookkeeper, had told him not to.

From the beginning, the condition she set for scouting me was that she strictly follow my words… … After all, she was the master, and no matter how tactful I was, I was just one of her subjects, so honestly, if she continued to be stubborn, I wouldn’t be able to push my opinion.

Thinking about it that way, it was safe to say that this was her vessel.

her bowl.

Thinking of that word, a curiosity suddenly occurred to me and I asked her a question.

“Master. I have a question I would like to ask.”

“What is it?”

“I know the basics, but… … Still, I would like to hear more details about how you came here. How on earth did my lord come to raise an army?”

“… … .”

Luna listened to me and thought for a moment.

He immediately raised his head and looked at the darkening sky.

“I… … I lost my older sister, my only family member, in the war.”

The story of her, Runarien Inian.

The reason why the monarch of a weak country raised an army is based on the king’s spirit concept, which is not properly explained in-game.

She, who exists in this world not as a game but as reality, began to tell her story.

“Five years ago, the emperor died without being able to choose a successor, and as the declining empire collapsed, many feudal lords took up arms. The nobles who managed their fiefdoms also became independent, and in the process, they really… … So many people died. My sister was one of them.”

“What was your sister doing?”

“… … .”

Luna looked at the sky in silence for a while and then-

Soon, he looked at me with a slightly sad smile.

“Ahaha. I usually don’t say this to anyone, but… … I think it would be okay to talk to Swen. It’s fascinating.”

I didn’t respond in particular and just focused on her voice.

“Sister… … She was the unofficial concubine of Argot von Eyngart, the eldest son of the imperial family.”

“If it were the eldest son, Argot von Eingart, then no way… … ?”

She nodded slowly.

“Serpina von Eingart’s… … He was a brother. Due to his lowly status, he was not incorporated into the royal family, and was simply favored by Emperor Algot. Even when I was young, the two of them were truly in love with each other.”

A common romance story.

However, the setting that ‘the older sister is related to the royal family’ adds more absurdity to the setting that ‘Why did Kane, a member of the royal family, come to Lunarien while hiding his identity?’

The only information that could be obtained in-game was ‘I trusted Lunarien’s purity and trusted myself.’

I feel once again that this world actually exists.

“And… … .”

“No need to say more.”

Serpina von Eyngart.

How was it that she, who was not the first child among numerous members of the royal family and was female, became the most influential group of warlords and exerted great influence on the continent?

That’s because she purged all of her older brothers and sisters.

Blood lord, tyrant.

It was a widely known fact that Eingart’s blood remaining on the continent could only flow from her.

In reality, that wasn’t the case.

“Then… … Isn’t it a desire for revenge after all? About your sister?”

“I see. Maybe it’s revenge.”

She smiled bitterly and seemed to admit it coolly, but-

He immediately raised his head, looked into my eyes, and said.

“But, I want to end this war with my own hands. By building my ideal country… … I would like to establish a system to prevent such bloody secret struggles from occurring within the same family. I want to bring peace to the continent and honor my sister’s spirit. If it’s just for revenge, it would be quicker to just go under someone else… … But I don’t want to take the easy route.”

‘This young lady is also a person with a lot of circumstances.’

I nodded and said.

“Okay. Thank you for your comment.”

“No. It’s not anyone else, it’s Swen.”

“What are you saying that I am so great?”

Luna said with a smile at my blunt words.

“Well, as I said, he was the first person to join our military. Not a single person accepted my offer.”

‘… … .’

I said, looking away from her.

“You will be able to become a unified monarch.”

“… … is that so? Can I become a unified monarch?”

As the question came up again, I entered it in my head one more time.

The result was the same.

that’s right.

It’s called you. The person who will unify this continent.

I don’t believe it either.

No matter how many times I think about it, the conclusion that comes out remains the same.

She, Runarien Inian, was the one who would unify this continent.

I spoke in a confident tone.

“Who am I? Isn’t this the Lunarien army’s trickster? Take my word for it.”

“Foot.”

It’s been about a month and a half since we met.

It hasn’t been that long – maybe it’s because they are like founding members of a weak country.

After hanging out with her all day, I felt strangely attached to her.

He was also similar in age to me.

“The wind is getting colder. Shall we go in?”

“Good.”

That moment when I was about to go home without even thinking about it.

“Master!!!”

From beyond, toward us-

No, to be precise, a soldier was running towards Luna, panting.

“… … What’s going on?”

Luna quickly went into leader mode and answered.

I looked at the soldier’s attire.

The plain silver armor is similar to other soldiers, but… … A red belt tied on the right arm is an outfit I have seen many times.

This man… … A messenger, I guess?

‘this.’

In this game, there was only one moment when the messenger appeared.

That’s right-

“There is news that the Brans army has marched towards Zeeland with about 8,000 soldiers!”

It’s when someone made an attempt.