episode_0032

“Invasion of the North… … What do you mean?”

For the first time, Farfalle was unable to hide her embarrassed expression.

As if I heard something unexpected.

“Yes.”

The subjects who were listening to the discussion with bated breath began to murmur at my words.

Irene was also looking at me in surprise.

It seemed like he didn’t expect to talk like this.

It has to be that way. Because I never thought I would say something like this.

“No… … Mr. Swen. Do you know what you are talking about?”

Cold sweat was seen flowing from Farfalle’s forehead.

I couldn’t see any signs of her overpowering me or anything like that.

All I could do was get caught up in the ridiculous topic I had brought up and was in a hurry.

at that time.

‘Oh, maybe I can use this?’

I asked vaguely, choosing words that were as natural as possible and would not be strange.

“What are you talking about… … What exactly are you talking about?”

“Do you think the best way is to send troops to the north and attack Serpina’s territory? ”

How can you give such a good model answer?

I quickly typed in the question Farfalle had asked me.

‘Is sending troops to the north to attack the Serpina army’s territory the most efficient method at this point?’

A question has been entered.

If so, the conclusion is only output.

[Yes.]

‘also.’

I thought it would be like that, as it was inferred by cutting out, cutting out, cutting out things that weren’t there in the first place, but since it was just a guess based on my personal experience without using predictions, my confidence was a bit low.

Now that you have a certificate of brain power with 100 points of intelligence, there is no need to hesitate anymore.

The best move the Brans army could make this month was to attack Serpina’s territory in the north.

Of course I don’t know why.

Farfalle may or may not have known that I was thinking this, but she spoke sharply in a slightly faster voice than before.

“With our current national power, we cannot invade any castle in the north. In proportion to the vast territory of the Serpina army, the total number of soldiers is significantly lower, and the soldiers are even experienced soldiers of the Serpina army who have gained experience by quickly conquering the north and suppressing sporadic rebellions in the north. It is said that our soldiers also gained experience through many battles… … As she has repeatedly carried out conquest activities in a much more aggressive manner, it would be correct to say that she is one step above her in terms of soldier skill.”

Moreover, there was a high probability that they would have captured all of the mercenary groups based in the northern continent.

It seemed like he didn’t know that yet.

“Moreover, let’s say we somehow made a sortie from Kelstein Castle. The closest place that can be attacked would be Cherien Castle in the northeast. There are currently about 40,000 troops stationed there, so considering that it is a siege, we would need to prepare at least 70,000 to 80,000 troops, right? If we gather more troops and then add all the troops from small castles close to the northern front, it wouldn’t be an impossible number. If you do that, there is no way you can sit back and watch from Chorel Castle and its lintel fortresses to the northwest of Kelstein Castle, which inevitably becomes an empty house.”

After saying that, she took a deep breath.

It looks like you were quite embarrassed by my opinion.

“To prevent that, well, you could just remove soldiers from other borders. There are still armistice agreements remaining with other countries along the border, but that will all come to an end soon. And an invasion of the northern castle could never be accomplished in such a short period of time, whether in terms of distance or number of troops. Serpina County is not a weak country.”

After saying that, she looked straight into my eyes and said.

“So, I don’t understand at all why Swen made that opinion. If you have any evidence, I’d like to hear it. Why did you make that judgment?”

It’s the basis.

There is no basis.

Just because my predictions said so.

But- Luna is not here.

Lynn Brans wouldn’t trust me so blindly.

No, if you think about it calmly – it would be correct to say that, except for Luna, there is no one who would blindly believe my absurd story.

If so, we need to say something.

I don’t know if there was time to slowly think about the confirmed prediction and come up with a plausible story – but right now, there was too little information about why that was the case.

So what should I say?

That moment when I was thinking so much and looking into her eyes without avoiding them.

“Up to there.”

Lin’s voice came from behind.

When I came to my senses, I saw that she was walking closer to us.

Neither I nor Farfalle seemed to notice because we were concentrating on talking to each other.

“The story is getting too long, so I’ll end it here for now. Are you both okay?”

Ending the discussion here?

I could easily read Rin’s thoughts.

‘It looks like you don’t want to be persuaded by my story.’

Because the new topic was so unconventional, there was a high possibility that future discussions would revolve around me.

Since she didn’t seem to think highly of me, she probably thought she would come up with some persuasive plan.

Then the subjects would have had no choice but to be persuaded.

So, are you trying to prevent my story – that is, Irene’s story – from becoming a monthly policy?

It was a truly unsophisticated act for a monarch, but considering Rin’s attitude toward Irene so far, it was quite likely.

but.

First of all, the idea that I was going to come up with a persuasive plan was a huge misunderstanding on her part.

I’ve only just gained confidence, and I haven’t even thought about why it happens.

However, that illusion – I have no choice but to take advantage of it.

“I… … .”

“If that’s what my lord says, I’m fine.”

I answered by hitting the player first.

Farfalle looked at me hesitantly, but then nodded and said.

“… … I’m fine too.”

“Yes. That’s how it should be.”

Rin was a monarch with a certain arrogance.

A monarch who does not tolerate anything that goes against his wishes.

It wasn’t difficult to notice this when I saw how he treated Irene just because he didn’t like him.

Farfalle, who assists her closely, probably knows better than me.

“Now. So let me ask you all. I think Farfalle’s opinion is better, raise your hand.”

At her words, the crowd raised their hands in unison.

It wasn’t much different from before.

“Next. I think it would be better to change it according to Iren’s opinion, raise your hand.”

And this time, no one raised their hand.

Since the discussion ended at this point, this was a fully expected result.

Well, it didn’t matter. Wouldn’t my life change just because Brands doesn’t make the best choice?

It was them who were disappointed, not me.

“… … This is it, Swen. There was no clear winner of the debate, but it seems fair to say that Farfalle had the upper hand. I guess you couldn’t convince people.”

I looked as humble as possible, lowered my head, and answered in the most polite voice I could muster.

“How dare I win a debate against Mr. Farfalle? I’m just satisfied with what I’ve learned.”

“… … .”

The look in Farfalle’s eyes when she looked at me like that was unusual… … .

Anyway, I somehow seemed to get over this situation well.

Anyway, it’s enough for me as long as I can gain Irene’s favor.

So the discussion ended.

I slowly returned to the seat behind Irene.

She was looking at me with great concern as I returned.

It’s okay if you don’t care that much.

Rin shouted loudly as if to brighten the mood.

“Our military’s code of conduct for this month is ‘Capturing Balharat Castle.’ So that each person can do their best in their respective positions.”

“”Yes! Okay!””

After the greetings of the subordinates echoed in the palace.

Lin raised his hand and said.

“Then, next is the distribution of each person’s roles. I’ve posted what needs to be done on the walls of the royal castle so you can check it. This concludes the monthly meeting. Thank you all for your hard work.”

In conclusion-

For me, the first Brans County monthly meeting has come to an end.

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The subordinates who participated in the meeting left, and the castle became a little deserted except for the guards guarding it.

There, Farfalle was wandering around with a serious expression.

‘Swen… … ‘How on earth does he know everything?’

Although he tried to be as discreet as possible during the discussion, everything he said at the beginning of the discussion was correct.

Charam’s secret contract proposal.

A grand plan was secretly told to me recently by a messenger who brought gold for the purpose of promoting friendship.

He said it would be difficult to talk in front of the monarch, so he only hinted that he would tell me first.

At that time, I also heard that the Aethus Army was planning to invade Alefel County.

And definitely.

After hearing Swen’s words, I felt somewhat persuaded.

Why has the Aishous military left such a weak country unoccupied until now?

Rather than occupying it… … It’s natural that we couldn’t occupy it.

If so, why?

okay.

Up to that point, I was definitely admiring the man named Swen.

Until then, it seemed like he could understand that his master, Rin, was not so concerned for no reason.

Until Swen said, ‘We must attack Serphina’s territory.’

‘That’s a ridiculous opinion.’

In a debate, isn’t it hard to see a way to shake the other person’s mind by coming up with outrageous opinions?

I don’t know how he realized he had received such a suggestion, but I could only think that his words bordered on bravado.

at that time.

“Farfalle.”

“Yes?”

Lin, who was sitting on the throne, opened his mouth.

“What do you think? Swen’s opinion.”

“Are you of the opinion that we should attack Serpina’s domain in the north?”

“Yes.”

Farfalle answered straight away without even thinking.

“This is a very unrealistic proposal. Didn’t your lord think so from the beginning and cut off the discussion midway?”

“… … what… … .”

The answer was somewhat awkward, but I had no intention of changing my opinion.

“You don’t have to worry about the northern part for now. In return for your trust in me, Farfalle, I will definitely place Balharat Castle in your hands.”

“… … .”

Rin was lost in thought without answering.

And then I think.

‘Why did I stop the discussion in the middle?’

Lin knew well that the man named Swen was unusual.

In the first place, he was a man who seemed to know the information that the northern Serpina army would attack the Brans army.

So maybe there is an informant in the North?

I can’t guess for sure, but wasn’t he able to find out the situation and situation in the North in some way – and was speaking based on that?

That’s right, the humiliating armistice agreement at that time would not have come to fruition unless a ‘miracle’ of that magnitude had been performed.

So, even if it’s such an absurd opinion… … Maybe this is a really possible opinion. That’s what I was thinking deep inside.

but.

Swen didn’t come up there with his own opinions.

Swen’s opinion is… … Strictly speaking, it was Irene’s opinion.

If Swen wins the debate and convinces us all, won’t Brans make Irene’s proposal his monthly platform?

I hated it.

Even though she always made calm judgments for the sake of the country, her judgment became clouded whenever a woman named Irene Juliette was involved.

Swen’s prediction turned out to be correct.

of course.

Regardless of her dislike of Irene – if Swen’s words were to be believed, she would change her opinion too.

Wasn’t it just a preposterous thing to say that ‘we can find out the circumstances or situation through some kind of method’, which we only guessed in the first place?

No matter how much he recommended Swen, he couldn’t trust him unconditionally without an accurate basis.

Swen was not the only one of her subjects, and there were quite a few agents, including Farfalle, the representative agent of Brans County.

Even so, since Swen’s words seemed to Lin to have strange insight, his opinion could not be completely ignored.

‘Considering that something might happen in the north, it would be a good idea to bring some soldiers.’

We won’t send as many troops as Irene suggested, but-

It seemed like it would be okay to send a small portion of the troops to invade the Aishous army.

Come to think of it, Swen was staying in the same house as Irene.

Since neither of you are saying anything, are you just getting along well?

When Irene came first and said she was sorry, or when Swen said it was inconvenient, I thought about giving her convenience, but-

If it doesn’t come, what can I do?

‘… … it’s okay.’

Lin was a very stubborn woman.

If the two of you are satisfied, you’re the kind of person who doesn’t think about changing it.

Her bossy personality was a factor that increased her charisma as a leader, but it also had the side effect of making difficult decisions in strange places.

And in that respect – his evaluation of Swen, who did not necessarily come to him, was becoming more and more subtle.

‘Swen. Are you the man who can be mine, or are you the man who can’t be mine… … I think I need some time to find out more.’

No matter how capable you are, if it cannot ultimately be mine, then… …

She twisted her hair as she thought so.

It was her habit to do when she had a lot to think about.

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