episode_0122

And so, the opinion proposal meeting begins.

A light discussion began according to Serpina’s progress.

“Amin. Let me express my opinion.”

“Old.”

A male general called Amin lowered his head and spoke in a brave tone.

“All available troops must be summoned immediately.”

“Calling up troops.”

Serpina asked, touching her chin with her white hand.

“Why do you think so?”

“To prepare for the conquest of the central continent.”

“As you know, I just returned to Eingart Castle not long ago? Still, are you telling us to prepare for conquest again?”

“That’s right. First, please check the materials I have prepared.”

Amin took out a map from his pocket and unfolded it to Serpina.

“We must take Annel Castle from Brans County as quickly as possible and push them to the Midwest. If the capital, Castle Annel, is taken away, it is clear that the Brans army will collapse without any time to reorganize!”

… … huh?

For something to be explained bravely… … It seems like everything has already been decided on the field.

The reason why they did not touch the Brans army was because they confirmed that they were siphoning off the troops stationed on the front lines to Arnel Castle.

Giving up half of the territory meant that they were focused on defending the capital and showed their will to protect it, but at the same time, it meant that there was no room to recruit more soldiers for the time being.

So, it was more effective to maintain the territory here and shake up Brans’s ‘selection and concentration’.

Of course, if Brans Army wants to conscript, it can do so.

If we recruit all men, whether they are child soldiers, old soldiers, or those with mild disabilities, we can fill the military force.

Inevitably, in the process, the public sentiment of the territory’s residents toward Brans County was shattered, and conversely, there was a high possibility that a situation would arise from which it could never recover.

There was no way that the soldiers gathered so diligently could fight effectively.

In other words, by maintaining the territory without disturbing it, it induces Brans to shake hands –

It seems like he has no idea what has already been decided on the spot.

A man named Amin was speaking with strong conviction with bright eyes.

“Hmm. Got it. Well then, I’d like to ask the rest of you a question.”

Without saying anything, Serpina looked around at us and opened her mouth.

“What do you think about Amin’s opinion? So that everyone can answer freely.”

A question just came in, so let’s just type it out.

I entered Amin’s opinion as to whether ‘capturing Arnel Castle as quickly as possible’ would be most effective for us.

[Not like that.]

‘Of course not.’

The moment when I realized the absolute conclusion that now was not the time for battle.

“Master.”

A female general raised her hand.

“Tell me, Sika.”

“Amin’s opinion is at first glance valid, but now is not the time to prepare for battle.”

What followed after that was vaguely similar to the conclusion reached at the scene.

Of course, since they are roughly similar – should I say that there is some redundancy in the opinions and that they are not properly organized? In other words, it feels like listening to an amateur’s answer.

After thinking about it, I thought about the man who just spoke, Amin, and the woman in front of me named Shika.

And I could see that the rest of the civil servants were all very young.

At this point, I could sense the actual purpose of this ‘opinion meeting’.

‘Choosing a jade stone… … is it?’

So, do they gather together new civil servants who have just joined the company and constantly check whether they have the level of eloquence they have and whether they have the insight to utilize that eloquence?

Thinking about it that way, I could understand the glory on the faces of the generals who participated.

If my prediction is correct, wouldn’t this be the first time most of the people here have been called here?

For twenty-eight times, as the members continued to change, Serpina was given the opportunity to make a mark… … .

no wonder.

Even though the opinion that the man named Amin expressed was not a very good one, I thought it was a little strange that he did not answer himself and gave the other military officers a chance to share it.

When Irian expressed his opinion at Hispil Castle, he had to deal with the logic himself.

‘If you belong to Serpina Army, you can get a chance no matter how much name or reputation you have… … is it.’

Considering how Lin Brans, who once ran a fiefdom of similar size, treated insignificant military officers, her method could be said to be quite avant-garde.

It was certainly not an ordinary person’s idea for a monarch leading such a large territory to check the skills of all the generals under him.

Nevertheless, just by having Jenna nearby, it seemed like his determination not to decide everything purely based on his own opinion was evident.

Serpina von Eyngart.

The more I got to know her, the more I realized she was a truly scary woman.

‘Perhaps Serphina is Lunarien’s actual rival… … .’

“… … That’s all for my opinion.”

“I understand, Sika. Well then, Amin. I will ask you again. Have your thoughts changed? Or, if you have something to refute, anything is fine, so just bring it up.”

“… … no. Opinion… … I will withdraw.”

Amin answered with a trembling voice, as if he was a little angry.

In some cases, it could have been a big disrespect, but Serpina didn’t mind it and immediately turned her head towards Sika.

“This time I want to hear your opinion, Sika.”

“Yes, my lord.”

Shika nodded and spoke in a cautious tone.

“We value internal affairs, but we agree to gather troops.”

“Agree?”

“That’s right. However, rather than convening, it would be better to recruit new soldiers from territories that can currently conscript. I think it is right to deploy the troops gathered in that way not for invasion, but as defenders of the frontier border.”

Starting with that, Shika developed logic based on her own thoughts.

To sum it up in one word – ‘Now is not the time for invasion, but since you never know when or what will happen, it is important to secure as many troops as possible on the border.’

This is definitely a textbook answer. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to send more troops to defend Serpina’s already widened border.

Serpina, who was listening to Sika, nodded slowly, then looked at us again and asked.

“What do you think about Shika’s opinion? Please speak freely this time too.”

I don’t know anything else, but I really appreciate it when people ask me questions every time – I want to put aside my desire to say this for a moment.

I lightly entered Shika’s opinion in my head.

[Close.]

‘oh.’

It’s been a while since I’ve seen an opinion that says it’s close.

But, it’s not the most efficient, but it’s close… … Are you saying that recruiting troops and sending them to the border is not the correct answer?

at that time.

“Master. Do you mind if I offer my opinion?”

“Tell me, Miles.”

The man named Miles answered in a stern tone.

“I agree with Shika’s opinion as far as recruiting troops, but the place where those troops should be deployed should be here at Eingart Castle.”

“Why?”

“The foundation of a country is its capital. No matter how safe the location is, unfortunately, there are many foolish people in various parts of the northern continent who are swayed by false rumors about their lord. Strongly protecting the capital city is more important than anything else, but this time, the capital defense force has been cut into 1/3 pieces for the conquest of the continent. I think it would be good to supplement this part.”

In other words, does this mean that there will still be rebellions in the northern inland regions, so sufficient troops should be deployed to the capital?

“They say so, but what do you guys think?”

This time, let’s enter the opinion of a person named Miles.

[Close.]

‘This is close too?’

So, is it correct to think that adding troops is the right answer?

but… … It’s just that it’s not deployed on the border or in the capital?

Leaving Shika and the two of them discussing Miles’s protest, I fell into deep thought.

‘After recruiting troops, if where to deploy those troops becomes an important issue that emphasizes ‘efficiency’… … .’

There’s still a piece of the puzzle missing.

I would like to come to a conclusion, but I cannot do so with the information I have now.

After that, the remaining members each expressed their opinions.

There were opinions that conscription itself was a problem, and conversely, there were opinions that suggested invading Aishus County.

Since the results for both were [not so], there was no need to listen that much.

Other than that, there was an opinion that troops should be stationed in a place like Kelstein Castle, but like the other two opinions, the only answer that came out was [close].

So, finally my turn came.

“Swen.”

“Yes.”

“I would like to hear your opinion soon. Didn’t you just listen to the conversation quietly?”

Somehow, it seemed that she had noticed that there was no chance to intervene so she just stayed quiet.

But, I don’t really have anything to say… … .

‘I think conscription is the right answer, but there is a lack of information on what to do there… … .”

uh?

wait for a sec.

Come to think of it, didn’t Shika say this just now?

“However, rather than conscription, it would be better to recruit new soldiers from territories where conscription is currently possible.”

‘Doesn’t the fact that it is currently a territory where conscription is possible mean that other than that area, the rest are territories where conscription is not feasible?’

If conscription itself was the answer, there was a possibility that leaving the conscripts alone would be an efficient method.

I wanted to think about it more, but now was the time to confront it.

“I agree with gathering troops.”

“For collecting, Ira. It’s a sentence that seems to have something to say.”

“Yes.”

Until now, when Serpina expressed her opinion, she was asked what she thought about that opinion.

So, this time, I just use 100 Intelligence to check.

“However, it would be better to deploy the conscripted troops to the territory where they were conscripted. That seems to be the most efficient method.”

“Hoo. Is that what you think?”

Serpina asked, her eyes shining.

At the same time, I typed my opinions into my head.

[Yes.]

‘Is this really the right answer?’

It seemed like it would be right to just conscript and leave the troops as is.

It seems like moving somewhere was a problem.

“Yes.”

“Really? That’s a really interesting opinion.”

however.

There was something subtle about Serpina’s expression when she heard what I said.

Not only she, but the other members, including Shika, were also looking at me with puzzled expressions.

… … Now that I think about it, which territory currently has the capacity to carry out conscription?

“… … Hey, Swen.”

Sika asked me a question.

“Yes, please say so.”

“Are you arguing that the most efficient decision is to conscript troops and then station them there?”

“Yes.”

There is no doubt about this now. Because that’s what my head said.

“… … I’m sorry, but there is currently only one territory that has the capacity to conscript soldiers.”

“Where is that place?”

“This is Myr Castle.”

Myr Castle.

This is a place I know well.

It was a territory of little importance, located at the eastern end of the northern part of the continent.

‘… … huh?’

Is stationing troops in such a remote place the right answer?

“Are you saying that stationing troops in such a remote place is an efficient method?”

‘… … .’

Although I was speechless for a moment.

Anyway, shouldn’t we go where the compass points?

“Yes.”

After saying that, I smiled.

As if I knew everything from the beginning.