episode_0019

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The Brans army defeated the army at a rapid pace.

As promised, our army did not pursue the Brans army.

To be honest, there was no way to break the agreement here and just chase them down and hit them in the back, but it was obvious that if they did that, the Lunarien military would not be able to carry out normal diplomacy with any other country in the future, so they didn’t go that far.

Other than interfering with Brans’ army, there was nothing we could gain by pursuing it.

More than half of the walls of Zeeland Castle collapsed, and more than 8,000 soldiers were unable to fight –

In conclusion, we succeeded in protecting this castle.

Brans will be busy taking care of Serpina for the time being, so we have a golden opportunity to strengthen our capabilities in the meantime.

And this place – inside the royal castle of Zeeland Castle.

It was quite shabby compared to the royal castle of Annell that I visited, but it didn’t seem that bad, perhaps because I felt like I had really arrived at my home.

Here, Luna, the monarch, Gustav, Aaron, and Kane, who were defending different places, were all gathered in one place.

From what I heard, Tifa suffered a serious injury during the war and is currently receiving treatment.

I said as I placed the bag full of gold on the table.

“Three thousand gold.”

After checking Gold, Kane looked at Gold and my face several times with an expression of disbelief and said.

“So… … Swen, you went to sign an armistice on the condition of 1,300 gold, made the agreement, and ended up receiving 3,000 gold?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“How on earth… … ?”

I spoke calmly to Kane, who was shocked and unable to continue speaking.

“I did some bargaining.”

“No, just bargain and sleep… … her… … True.”

Kane wiped his cold sweat and looked at me.

When he first looked at me, there was no emotion whatsoever.

Is it just a new person? That’s the kind of impression I can give.

However, as time passed, he became wary of me and began to react as if he was a little surprised by my abilities –

Now, he was looking at me with eyes full of awe.

“Swen. You are truly amazing. What on earth has an outstanding person like you been doing all this time?”

“I just spent my time doing some pastime.”

“Hehe, is that so? I never thought that in this era, there would still be talented people left buried without being able to stand out… … Life really is something to live for and see. You are amazing, Swen. There will be no doubting your decision in the future.”

“We were also surprised. You go to sign an agreement with unfavorable terms, but instead receive money… … It’s really amazing.”

“Swen is a very talented person.”

Gustav and Aaron were also supporting me.

I wasn’t the type of person who enjoyed giving plane rides, but as long as I worked in the Lunarien military, this kind of reaction was good, and not bad.

In the future, a brain with 100% intelligence will make various predictions that are accurate in the end, although the process is unknown, and it was clear that it would be easier to proceed with the work if you completely trusted me rather than persuading me each time.

“I thought it would be like this.”

Luna chimed in from next to me.

“him… … Because I believed it. Thank you so much, Swen.”

It was not difficult to read the deep trust in her ruby eyes as she looked at me.

okay.

More than anything, I was reassured by the overwhelming support from Monarch Luna.

What I say is absolutely correct, but if the monarch did not listen to my opinion, there was a possibility that a frustrating situation could be created –

I thought that at least I wouldn’t have to think about that while working under Luna.

To that extent, she trusted what I said.

He’ll probably continue to push me in the future.

Just in case, I typed the question Lunarien first asked me into my head again.

‘Can Runarien Inien become the monarch who will unify the continent?’

The conclusion was the same as before.

The main character of unification was not someone else, but the woman in front of me.

To be honest, even now, I still don’t know how she will become the monarch who will unify this continent-

My predictions are never wrong. She will definitely become a unified monarch.

Until then, stick with her closest associates and return to your original world in a stable manner.

In my opinion, it couldn’t have been a very stable other world plan.

‘Is it too easy?’

Oops.

No, no, no.

You should never let down your guard just because things are going well.

No matter how determined the future exists, there is no change in the fact that the current Lunarien army is a weak and insignificant country.

Even if I had managed to survive so far, I didn’t know what trials would remain in the future.

Thus, 4,300 gold came into the hands of our military.

Luna did not use the entire amount to help Youngjimin this time.

It seemed like they were trying to give priority to consolidating internal affairs by conscripting soldiers, developing commerce, and providing funds for mercenary corps to operate.

In any case, it was a very valuable activity fund for the development of our Zeeland Castle.

At first, I thought that I would quickly abandon my last name.

At this point, Zeeland Castle and other nearby castles were all occupied by separate leaders.

While they were unable to expand in the early days when they had no soldiers or capital, other feudal lords took over many empty castles.

The location of this place, which was too close to Brans County, was not that good, but it was a bit disappointing that there was no other way than to grow this place.

‘are you okay. Everything will be fine.’

As long as I’m here, we’ll be able to resolve it somehow.

With that in mind, I stood next to Luna and assisted her.

* * *

Arriving at Annell Castle, Irene divided the wounded soldiers, ordered supplies for the remaining soldiers, and quickly headed to the royal castle.

Not long after, she was able to arrive at the royal castle where her lord, Lin Brans, was located.

“Master. Irene Juliette, just arrived.”

“… … .”

Lin approached Iren, who was reporting to him.

One step, two steps.

When the distance between two people becomes so close that their noses touch when they fall –

slap!

“… … !!”

Lin suddenly slapped Iren hard on the cheek.

Irene’s cheeks became noticeably red from that single blow.

Her body also stumbled slightly in an unexpected situation, but-

He quickly regained his balance and straightened up.

“What are you doing? If you had taken over the castle sooner, there wouldn’t have been this humiliation. How many more days do you need?”

Lin said, glaring coldly at Iren.

It’s unfair.

Irene herself knew very well that this was absolutely unfair.

But even in these moments, she does not think about protest even for a single moment.

Instead, he bowed his head deeply and apologized.

“I’m sorry, my lord. I failed to capture the castle due to my shortcomings.”

Just a few more days.

No, if there had been just one more day, the castle would have been taken over.

It could have been explained, but Irene doesn’t bother to make excuses.

“I will accept any punishment.”

“Okay, just report the situation. How many troops are left?”

“Yes. Excluding wounded soldiers, there are about 18,000 people left.”

The siege was fought and even retreated, but only about 5,000 people were reduced.

Moreover, not all of the 5,000 people were killed, but the number included wounded soldiers as well.

Looking at it objectively, it was a very good result – but even so, Lin couldn’t help but disapprove of Iren.

It felt as if the reason she was actually forced into a humiliating negotiation with Swen was because she couldn’t handle things properly.

“Order the soldiers to prepare for deployment immediately. I have to send it to Kelstein Castle.”

“Then the vanguard is-”

Lin harshly interrupted Iren.

“Why? Are you asking me to let you out? Are you going to ruin my work again like this time?”

“… … no. No shame.”

Irene bowed her head slightly.

It meant that he would accept any disposition willingly.

Lin, who noticed the silent signal, sighed and spoke.

“Just in case, you are at least protecting the walls of this place. Do you understand?”

Defense of the castle walls of Annel Castle.

For your information, the area around Annell Castle was all the territory of Brans County.

This meant that there was no need to defend the walls.

The act of placing generals where they are not needed.

It was like he was outright scolding you for being useless, but Irene nodded and spoke in a serious tone.

“Yes! I will faithfully carry out your orders.”

“Okay. Let’s go.”

Irene’s figure disappears from sight.

Lin bit her nails and thought.

‘If you add 18,000… … I’ll be able to somehow defend Kelstein Castle.’

If we bring together the existing troops in Kelstein Castle, the surrounding troops, and the soldiers who have now returned, we will have nearly 40,000 soldiers.

Of course, if you combine the forces in the west and the forces in the south, the number of troops is more than twice that – but it was difficult to bring this side to this side and it took a long time to bring them in.

Considering that it was an overwhelming advantage over a siege war, it was calculated that 40,000 soldiers could sufficiently block 55,000 soldiers.

but.

What if an armistice agreement was not signed and we were chased?

If taken broadly, there was a high possibility of losing close to 8,000 additional soldiers. The soldiers in retreat inevitably lost their fighting power.

In addition, the pursuing soldiers belonged to two famous mercenary groups, the Ravens and the Chileans, and were trained special soldiers. What he meant was that, rather than taking a broad view, we might have to judge that at least 8,000 people would be lost.

therefore-

That man, Swen, was right.

This armistice agreement saved the Brans army from an extremely critical situation.

Although I don’t want to admit it.

‘… … Phew.’

Lin felt her body tremble.

I wanted to make that man my own right now, but… … First of all, the urgent priority was to stop the Serpina army’s offensive.

‘I guess I’ll have to go to this battle myself.’

The eldest brother, Chell, was in the south, and the second brother, Kalinz, was not trustworthy.

In that case, it was time for me to step forward as commander-in-chief after a long time.

‘That’s fun. Serpina. No matter what you think… … ‘I know you can’t even come down to the central part.’

With that in mind, Rin quickly began preparing for departure.

* * *

After the armistice agreement with the Brans army.

Fortunately, each day passed without any major incidents.

A day becomes a week, and a week becomes a month.

A few months of peaceful daily life that felt a little bit boring.

Leave tasks to the generals and even ‘predict’ what kind of work should be done.

Even though I lack the power to do it, it helps with the things I can do… … .

The appearance of Zeeland Castle was also very different from the first time.

New buildings were erected in the places where the typhoon had swept away, and the streets, which were not only empty but also had a gloomy and gloomy vibe, were gradually regaining vitality.

Farming, raising livestock… …

Zeeland Castle, which was apparently an abandoned land, is transformed into a place where people live.

The residents of the territory who witnessed this change with their own eyes unanimously praised Runarien’s benevolence.

When I think back now, it was ‘peace’.

Time passed, and the harvest season arrived.

Luna and I were walking around the territory to inspect the public sentiment.

Along the vast fields of the territory-

The golden wheat fields were swaying in the wind.

It was the first harvest in Zeeland Castle.

“Farming went well.”

Luna nodded and said to me.

“Young Jimin, it’s all thanks to your hard work.”

“The residents of the territory are all praising Luna’s rule. I think it will be okay to gradually realize that you are an excellent leader.”

“Swen is the only person who thinks of me that way. lol… … Still, thank you.”

at that time.

There was some commotion coming from beyond.

‘what?’

Are you having a festival or something?

Luna looked at that place and then grabbed my sleeve and asked.

“Hey, over there.”

“Please tell me.”

“Over there… … Would you like to go together?”

I looked at Luna’s face as she said that.

His face was slightly red and he was strangely hesitant, just like a small animal.

The patrol is almost over, and my lord wants to go, so what can I do as a servant?

“Is that so?”

“Ah, yes… … ! Let’s go together!”

Luna’s expression brightened after hearing what I said.

I thought that the two red eyes shining red in the sunlight were like jewels.

We walked together to a place where people were gathered.