The Sended's
Chapter 54: Gathering the Storm
"Ladenvield won?!" Excite the King
The people in this room became silent to hear it, they were very afraid that the incident had happened again when the King used his authority to destroy them and their families
What I mean is ministers, they are afraid of the power of the military faction that fully supports the King's decision, in other words they are afraid of my faction.
I am the General of the Edelfield army responsible for the might of 10,000 men under me, making me the second most powerful man after the King, but why take advantage of my position?
I could have overthrown the King now, or destroyed the ministers and their subordinates, but I wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for the King's orders.
Such is the military tradition of Edelfield, although it has the greatest strength but is still under the King. Therefore, when the King of Edelfield ordered us to slaughter the witches in this kingdom, we did so without a second thought
"That's right, Ruby has conquered them" one minister explained
"Damn! We should still be able to buy time. Then what's the condition in the army, General? Do you think with it can reconquer the traitors and the outback?" I mean, Ladenvield and Ruby
"At the moment we have approximately 10,000 soldiers, even if we fight Ruby and Laden simultaneously I believe we can still defeat them" I replied
"It's a relief to be able to see you so confident, General. But I hope so too" said the King praising me
"This is my command! We will begin preparations to conquer this land in full!" Continue him
"Okay, Sire!"
This meeting was finished with the order, we all returned to our respective places to prepare our respective parts. In this case it could be said that my part was the heaviest.
Before I returned, I met the trade minister who was also a friend of my father, the previous General
"Sir Paul, as always a General must be very confident, just like your father," he said
I respect him as much as I respect my own father, because after my father died he helped my family until I could replace my father.
"Sir Richard, I take that as a compliment,"
"Can I ask you to take a minute to talk to me?" Ask her
We walked together in the magnificent hallway of the King's palace which seemed empty even though many of the King's own collection objects, telling stories ranging from royal matters to my personal life
"I heard that Russky's traders are quite stubborn, aren't you a fuss?" Much
"Actually they are just using a strategy to trade, and such a strategy we have anticipated before" he replied
"Oh? Then do you think traders from which country make you a hassle?" I'm quite curious
If it was Mr. Richard, I'm sure the merchant he would call possessed a skill that could not be underestimated
"After decades of service in this post, I have seen a variety of trading strategies used in our ports. Honestly, almost everything we have been able to serve well," Indeed he is a great figure, it would be more surprising if there is a
"But there really is one when I feel defeated," Eh?
"When do you know where they're traders?" I asked very curious
"If it's not wrong they say they're from Khazaria, it's a land in the Southern Continent," I've never heard of it
"Well, when they were only young people but I seem to have been tricked, I'm sure they've benefited so much that they never come here again,"
I have never heard of Khazaria, but those merchants from the Southern Continent are very famous for their abilities. The proof is they can get here at such a distance, and above all they managed to outsmart Mr. Richard
"Maybe it's time for me to retire" he continued
"This kingdom still needs you, but I will respect your decision whatever it is, Mr. Richard,"
"Hohoho, you should also do your best, Sir Paul. I'm old, but that's not how young you are, how old are you now Sir?" Ask Mr. Richard
"Fourty-four years, you're right, time moves faster and if we laze around then there's nothing we can achieve" I replied
We arrived at the palace exit, with two horse carriages for each of us, we would resume our own lives and duties
"I'm not kidding about my retirement, Sir Paul. Soon I will introduce my successor to His Majesty and all of you" he said before entering his chariot
"I understand, may you live a long and healthy life always, Mr. Richard. Thank you for what you've done to my family and this government,"
The carriage departed and I also got into my carriage to go to the barracks, preparing all the things that needed to be prepared from weapons to soldiers, I needed to train them once more.
About Ruby, although many of the upper echelons consider them to be nothing more than barbarians or outback people, but the proof is that they can defeat Ladenvield which even we have difficulty dealing with
With the funds currently budgeted, it is very possible that we will conquer both of them and make this island united, I must prepare everything as best as possible.
"Hey old man! This is the Queen's order, you understand? P-E-R-I-N-T-A-H, are you willing to just ignore it?"
"Be quiet little girl! It's a shipyard, not a toy store,"
Kugh! It is true that my body is small, but I am as old as Kyouka!
My mistake was to head to this city without a warrant or guard, even though Kyouka had warned me before....
About this city, there is nothing interesting here. Like a fairly deserted village, this city is also like that. Maybe because it is still new, there are only a few shops that are open in the shopping district that Kyouka has prepared
It seemed like he was also aware that the arrangement of Ruby city was bad, so he was trying to want to organize this new city well.
But on the beach there are many fishermen and shipbuilders began to build their business, there is a dock that is newly built and which is still built there. If it is right to be a trading city, I think it is not bad, but it is better to be a fishing industry city and a shipyard
For that I came to one of the shipbuilder's places, even thought a little boy who wanted to play around
I did not bring a warrant or guard to convince him, but I brought gold. And actually that's enough
"H-Hey little girl, looks like you come from a rich family.... But is it okay to waste your money like this?" Kugh!
"No problem!" My answer is upset
"Then I'll build a boat that can float?"
"Dam! This much gold should be able to buy five medium-sized ships!"
Huhhhhh....
"I brought the design made by Mr. Diablo, whether you believe it or not" I continued, giving him a roll of blueprint paper
He opened it and, well, looking at the look on his face, I'm sure he changed his mind about me.
"A-You really are a man of the palace...?"
"whole? I'm Rune, the man in charge of all things military,"
"Rune?!" He was surprised
"If it's not wrong Miss Rune has snow-white hair and blood-red eyes...." Said his colleague approaching
"That means he's real?!" Said another colleague
"Dam! Of course he's real! Look at this design, which person can draw this other than Mr Diablo?" Said he
Maou's design is indeed very detailed and clear, no matter how many times I say he is a genius in his field....
"All the above equipment will be sent from the capital, you only need to build the ship," I explained
I took the gold bag and poured it on their table, dozens of gold coins fell there making a soothing metallic sound
"Don't lie this time, how many ships can you build with these funds?" Much
Their reaction was good, they were surprised to see gold coins on the table, but on the other hand....
"If it were to build an ordinary ship, the gold could buy at least two ships" one of them said
Two.... hmm? Why was the reaction of his other friend so frightened? Oho! Ah so it seems
"Just two? Then it looks like I'll bring my own shipbuilder, too,"
"Eh?! Three! Three regular ships!" See it? He lied
"Five." I said
"L-Five?"
"Yes, it should be able to fund five regular ships, but since it's a new design so I'll ask for two,"
"The two are already too many, we have to study these designs and even we don't know the overall amount of material required" one of them explained
"As I said, I can bring my own shipbuilder if you don't want to,"
"Two, agreed!" The person with the frightened face had finally acted
Two ships for 40 gold coins, while usually up to five ships. How valuable are these gold coins?
"All right, we've agreed, and then I'd like to show you another design for you to make,"
This time I showed you a three-masted ship that even both Kyouka and I were amazed, and well if we were both just amazed at how they had never seen such a ship.
"What a ship that looks great even if it's just the design!"
"Well! I was excited to make it!"
Hehe, that's the reaction I was hoping for....
"If you accept this, then you may be the first to build the largest ship among the other human empires" I tried to raise their spirits again
"Uwogh! We have to take this order!"
"I agree! We have to be the first!"
The craftsmen were indeed like it should be, having a high spirit to create something new
"But what about the cost? I can't compare this ship to an ordinary ship, so I can't appreciate it very well" said the last person
"In particular for this design, you will have the honor to walk in the Queen's hall and ask for yourselves the gifts you want, as long as it is still a reasonable limit huh..."
"Ap-"
"It's generous..."
"We're taking orders!" Said the three of them together
Goodly
