Pseudo-Villaines

Stop The Expansion

Rose and his army occupied the Silesian capital a week later. According to Natasha's estimate.

Along the way to the Silesian capital, Rose conquered several areas held by local nobles. Their territory is not well fortified. Just surrounded by logs that are very easy to tear down.

There is no meaning to the fight they do. Rose captured and executed them once they knew the nobles were using their people as a meat shield.

It may be paradoxical or contradictory, but Rose values life. Outside the war, he banned his troops from killing non-combatant locals. He also banned massive looting and robbery. If there is a shortage of supplies, Rose will buy them from local farmers.

That is why, his presence is mostly welcomed by residents in the territory that has been conquered by him. They even volunteered to join Rose's ranks.

However, that doesn't mean Rose can't be cruel. When he stopped in an area not so far from the Silesian capital, some of the fleeing nobles rebelled. Rose unhesitatingly finished them off, burned the entire region and looted all of its contents.

Once in the capital, it turned out that the ruler had fled. Rose automatically occupied the capital without getting any resistance. But before the king left, he ordered scorched earthlings all over the city and carried all his wealth away with him.

"The capital has been burned down.... Maybe we can use a little bit here. I have to tell Natasha about this."

The jewel in Rose's ring glowed red. He said something there and the message was sent to Natasha who was in the capital. Instead of being like a phone, it's like a voice recording. He believed Natasha was busy so he could not immediately get a reply from Saint Georgia City.

Amidst his solitude, one of the subordinates entered Rose's tent. He took a young woman, though a little older than Rose, and pushed her in.

"Miss Rose, this woman is one of the Vassal kings who did not run away. He asked me to bring him to you."

The woman had a tall and slender body. Her long hair was crystal blue with soft pigtails. His eyes were as blue as the sea. Honey, he looks so shabby.

"Alright, thanks. You can come out now."

The subordinate nodded and left the woman along with Rose. Just two.

"Sit down. I'm sure you haven't eaten at least two days ago. The cook will bring you food."

The woman hesitantly sat across from Rose. Maybe because of Rose's charismatic aura. But Rose showed no hostility at all. He calmly placed down the pen and paper he was holding.

"A-are you the leader responsible for the conquest of the capital, no-nona?"

"Then, forgive my impoliteness! Per-introduce, my name is Noir. I was [Healer] in the royal palace of Silesia before the king fled."

[Healer]? That's a rare job in western Akkad. The existence of [Mage] alone was quite rare. Especially for [Healer]. Only the church has it. Their numbers are very limited.

"So, Miss Noir, is there something you want to tell us?"

Noir looked a little doubtful. But he decided to say everything he knew.

"Actually..... Shortly before the king left, he still hid many precious treasures and a large amount of crops in the hidden warehouse."

Rose's eyes sparkled. Finally there was something he could bring to the royal capital of Dublin as a souvenir! Unasked, Noir took out a map. In the map, a red ink marks the location on the map.

"This is the treasure's hiding warehouse. I don't really understand what's in there. I also do not dare to guarantee that the content inside is valuable. But...."

"It's enough Miss Noir. Thanks for that information. I promise I will give you a gift according to the services you provide."

Noir looks very grateful. He could not bear to see the city where he was born and the city where he grew up, just burned. Unfortunately, he could not tell the place where the king was hiding because he did not know.

"Miss Noir, can I ask you something?"

Noir turned his face towards Rose. Seeing the girl smile, Noir calmed down. That's why he nodded.

"Quite a number of my soldiers are wounded and sick. Can you take care of them until they heal. Sure, we can talk about the pay you'll receive if you're willing."

Hearing Rose's offer, Noir accepted it without hesitation. He asked Rose for permission to see the condition of the wounded soldiers. As soon as Noir exits the tent, Rose receives a message from Natasha.

"Stop expansion in Silesia. Go back to the capital."

The content of the message shocked Rose.