episode_0183

The perimeter of Hoover’s territory is very strict… … I didn’t do it.

In the first place, it was a territory that was able to prosper because it was near the royal capital. And in general, the military power of territories located far from the border was often not that great.

Of course, in these days, you can’t arbitrarily expand your military just because it’s a ‘border area’. Isn’t this a peaceful era? It’s a time when everyone is disarmament and investing in other places, but if you prepare an army alone, it is obvious that you will be on guard both at home and abroad.

If there had been no such trend in the first place, there would have been no reason for the Carlins family to be driven to the brink of collapse.

“… … That’s a ‘not very strict’ border?”

However, Adele had a completely different reaction to my evaluation.

“There are armed troops roaming around the territory?”

It seems that my opinion was something that could not be understood from the perspective of a peace-oriented Southerner.

“There are armed troops, but most of them are made of leather and cloth armor, not plate or chain. The only iron armor is a helmet. It is funny to think that people who have to fight with swords and spears can protect themselves with only iron helmets.◦# ◦

As I kindly explained this to Adele, who had never experienced war, her eyes wavered a little.

“Also, it is sloppy to have two people in one group. If a larger number of people attack, it is obvious that it will be a big problem. Even the Lord’s Castle is clearly visible like this.”

Count Hoover’s permanent castle was on a very high hill. And there was another outbuilding on a hill so high that it could be clearly seen from here.

However, the castle wall was much lower than that, and the lord’s castle was clearly visible beyond the wall.

If you build it like that, you can clearly see Yeongju Castle by just climbing up a nearby tree. This means that there will be no need for separate reconnaissance troops.

It almost seemed like the barbarians were much smarter by spreading out and building various facilities rather than sticking close together.

After all, I am a Southerner who has never fought a proper war.

“No, the lord’s castle is on a hill like that, so of course the soldiers would climb over the castle wall and get cut off… … It’s not like you can definitely reach there if you shoot an arrow… … .”

Adele muttered softly, but soon her voice quieted when she saw me tilting my head.

“Well, it might be a bit excessive to use a troop force to monitor one girl our age.”

Originally, security was strengthened before a big event. The problem was that the military was only ‘reinforced’.

“… … Adele, I’m sorry. I guess it’s because I’m Elsie who has lived a life of the northern way of life… … .”

“No, it’s okay. Rather, I feel reassured thanks to you. Ahaha… … .”

Amelia gave an incomprehensible excuse, and Adele somehow accepted it, but it didn’t seem like it was a very important conversation, so she decided not to react.

“Ah, over there.”

I narrowed my eyes and looked into the distance, then pointed with my finger toward the main gate of Yeongju Castle.

The night was slowly getting dark, but thanks to this, I could see the people approaching towards Yeongju Castle more clearly.

The long procession of torches was clearly a procession of troops guarding the crown prince.

The crown prince accepted our request.

He was probably planning to become acquainted with Count Hoover on behalf of the royal family today, and then meet Diane sometime tomorrow morning and go to the royal road together.

Well, even the crown prince probably doesn’t think it will be easy.

We had no intention of getting Diane out ‘quietly’.

The plan was to cause a huge uproar, so that the troops guarding the Crown Prince and Count Huber’s troops would be thrown into chaos.

When I put on my mask, Adele and Amelia also put on their masks.

Amelia, on her own initiative, had already prepared a black outfit long before the event.

Although it wasn’t an overt ninja outfit like the information guild.

“The troops are really moving.”

Since Count Hoover also invested heavily in other sectors after disarmament, the number of ‘troops capable of showing prestige’ is not that large.

It seems like she thinks she doesn’t have to be nervous anymore. Well, it’s normal for Diane to think she’s given up by now.

It seems like they literally have ‘no idea’ that there will be an attack from outside.

Most of the troops behind Yeongju Castle, excluding those manning the entrance, headed toward the main gate.

It seems like it’s trying to show the royal family’s prestige, but—

It’s just an opportunity for us.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes!”

As I spoke softly, Adele also answered in a small but powerful voice. Amelia nodded as if she had made up her mind.

We went down and got on the wolf.

In many ways, they were wolves dressed up as horses.

*

“Tomorrow I will have to call you craftsman.”

“There is still some time left until the wedding, but if you are in a hurry, you can call me that.”

Count Huber responded jokingly to the crown prince’s words.

The crown prince responded by shrugging his shoulders and slowly looked up at the castle.

“I heard that it was recently renovated, but I never thought it would be this splendid when I saw it in person. Even compared to the old royal palace, it can be said to be splendid.”

“If you want, I can decorate it for you.”

“That’s great.”

Of course, I never thought it would be free.

The crown prince had a habit of looking down on people he had met since he was young. Of course, he has the peculiar prudence of nobles and does not show such behavior carelessly towards those who are more powerful than him, but he strangely treats people who he thinks have come under his control. It seemed like he was looking down on me.

The crown prince was also one of the people who received such treatment.

A sense of inferiority that he had shown since childhood. That sense of inferiority was what held the crown prince back.

Although he was a bit shocked by the fact that the adult who treated him so well was actually planning to use him as a puppet, the crown prince continued to act and was by the earl’s side after that.

Even if I was ignored, it was better than having no support.

That doesn’t mean the bad feelings are getting better, though.

“There are many businesses we can do together in the future. If you want, we can have various conversations starting today.”

I guess that’s why I accepted the interview straight away from the beginning.

Starting tomorrow will be enough, but he is a greedy man.

“It seems like you have decided on a list.”

“Not really.”

There was a small laugh between the two people. It wasn’t particularly sincere.

If you think about it, it was after the crown prince’s sense of inferiority had faded that he came to know Count Huber’s true feelings in this way.

Should I say that as I was able to look at the world a little more calmly, I began to see parts of me that had been hidden by emotions.

Ironically, the starting point was Delkisiga’s youngest daughter.

Watching my young body do things that no one can do, it made me feel very insignificant that other people were conspiring to achieve something.

Wasn’t it said that the youngest daughter’s strength was the weakest among Delkish?

Well, it was a type of power that you couldn’t understand in the first place unless you saw it in person.

“Then first—”

The moment the Count was about to bring up the story that was at the top of his ‘list’, he suddenly stopped.

smart.

An urgent knock was heard from the door of the lord’s study.

The Count’s brow furrowed.

But that didn’t make him angry. It was for the aristocratic reason that he couldn’t show a bad appearance in front of guests.

“What’s going on?”

As I shouted that in a slightly louder voice, the door opened cautiously.

A servant with a blue face was there.

The count frowned after hearing a report from his servant.

It was evidence that a practical problem had arisen that could not be tolerated even for aristocratic reasons.

I’m coming.

The Crown Prince thought as he relaxedly relaxed in his chair.

“What’s happening?”

“Oh, wait, it looks like there was something that couldn’t be taken care of during the day. I know it’s against etiquette to bring a precious person with you, but could you wait a moment? I’ll take care of the business and come back soon.◦# ◦

“Let’s do that. We have a lot of time anyway.”

“Thank you so much.”

The count said that, bowed his head, and quickly turned around.

But, it probably won’t end easily.

The other party may not think that they are helping the crown prince—well, since it has come to this, it would be better to help them here as well.

The crown prince thought happily about how he would ‘help’.

*

The sound of the wind blowing in my ears was refreshing.

As expected, riding on the back of a wolf gave me a thrilling sense of liberation.

I saw a castle gate quite close by. I guess it was because it was past closing time. It was tightly closed now—

“Who, who are you!”

The soldiers were frightened when they saw the three men wearing black masks approaching on a monster that looked like a horse, but was not a horse—it was made up of a wolf.

The Count fired many of the knights. Knights cost money. Thanks to this, there were only a small number of knights in Lee Young-jian’s troops.

In fact, I don’t know if he will be my opponent or not just because he is a knight.

Did the Count really hire a knight of the level of an expensive sword master?

Of course, I did not respond to the opponent’s cry and shot an arrow.

Even from this far away, the sound of something hitting something was heard, and the two people on the castle wall fell backwards.

Those in front of the wall—

“Hee, hee… … !”

Writer Gavin Nam Even the soldiers weren’t this pathetic.

I jumped high behind the two people running toward the castle gate.

“Huh… … !”

As I fell, stepping on his back, the man slumped forward.

When I struck the back of his neck with my hand, the man lost consciousness.

“Oh, no! I don’t want to die… … !”

The person who was running ahead while shouting like that was hit by an arrow I shot after him and fainted.

hmm… … Was it too much?

With that in mind, I touched the back of the man I was sitting on in various ways, but there was no rattling or anything. It didn’t seem to be broken.

I’ll probably be able to walk properly when I wake up.

Anyway, wouldn’t it be a shame to die or suffer permanent disability because of a love game?

“I’ll open the gate and come back.”

When I spoke, the two people who arrived at the gate a little later than me nodded.

… … Amelia seemed to be preparing a spell, but I felt a little sorry for defeating her before she could.