Wortenia Senki

Western Continental Calendar August 5, 2812 [to the Peninsula] Part 2:

Castle fort city of Ipilos.

Located northwest of the Kingdom of Roselia, it is a border stronghold.

High stone walls and deep water moats spanning more than a dozen M surround prevent the invasion of external enemies.

There are 3 entrances. It exists to the east, west and north, and to the south lies the castle of the Lord and Earl of Salzberg.

The fact that this city is a defensive facility, which can be called an iron wall, is a fact known to everyone if they are nationals of the Kingdom of Roselia or Zaluda. In fact, their perception is corroborated by their track record of saying how many times they have stopped the invasion from their western neighbour, the Kingdom of Zaluda. But everyone understood the inhabitants of this city. This land we live in is the containment lid of Hell's Cauldron...

This is a room in an inn facing the boulevard of Ipilos.

Earlier, with due process, they finally reached the castle fort city of Ipilos, arguably the gateway to the Waltenian peninsula.

Below Bolts under Liang Zhen, who was resting in the room, the main members assembled earlier.

It is now in the course of a conference on future policy.

"It's a border town, so it's natural to do everything in your power to defend it, but apparently it's not just about preparing for Zarda."

Bolts clapped his shoulders and said.

There are things that have only been mercenary operations in boulders for many years.

While the other members were taking a breather in the inn, they came to purchase a lot of information at the guild in this town.

"A jetty to keep the monsters from entering the Roselia side?

Bolts nodded at Liang Zhen's answer.

"Sounds like tougher land than I thought..."

Everyone listens to the Bolts. We knew it was a difficult land from the time we were already in the Wang capital. But...

"Getting ready in this town is the top priority...... right?

What they need now is more information about the fortified city of Ipilos and the Waltenian peninsula. As it is now, going into the peninsula is just going to die. In terms of geographic information, the necessary equipment and all aspects of Liang Zhenda are lacking.

Besides, they only have pirate strongholds and subhuman villages on the peninsula. If so, the question arises of what to do with food and water.

No way, you won't be able to buy water or food from pirates and subhumans. Then you will have to buy food from this town until you can build a town on the island and become self-sufficient. We have to choose our business partners carefully from multiple chambers of commerce in town.

We've already exhausted the situation judgment around here.

Everyone was trying to do their best to survive themselves.

"If you're from the Chamber of Commerce, we'll go around as sisters..."

Oh, please.

Laura came quickly and offered herself a role.

It is evidence of a clear understanding of what is needed in the present situation.

I'm sure Sarah understands enough about that, too, to snort silently at her sister's words.

"Then the Bolts ask for the guild. I want as detailed peninsula information as I can. Especially the location of rivers and lakes. All I know about it and the monster that lives in it, Monster!

"Understandable young man! You can count on me."

Bolts slap himself in the chest with his right arm.

Liang Zhen nodded and now turned his gaze toward Zhongwong

There are no suitable people besides him and Blossom Night for the job of gathering information.

I noticed Liang Zhen's gaze, and Zhongwong's eyes glow sharply.

"Cheung Ong will look into the leading men in this town. Family structure and personality… all weaknesses and strengths! We will be based in this town for some time to come..."

"Cheng Cheng... surely the most certain to side with the leading men of this town"

Liang Zhen nodded with a satisfied expression in Jong-hong's answer.

"But don't stand out, okay? Now it's the hardest time to get hostile for doing bad things."

"Leave it to me... but by tomorrow you will be able to answer the Lord's expectations"

Zhongong bowed his head respectfully.

"Boy... then why don't Atai take the mercenary one?

Asahi Night explores the neighborhood of some of the town's leading players with Jieong, only Liang Zhen and Rione have yet to be assigned a job.

In particular, Rione fully understands his role as well.

"Yep. However, Mr. Rione thought this was a good idea, please select a skilled person... If it's true, I'd like to increase the number, but it's impossible to count it at the present time when income is barely foreseeable..."

"You mean knights?

"No… in the future you will be a direct knight, but as it stands, you are employed as a mercenary"

I have a desire to hire as a knight, but it is too dangerous to hire in unforeseen circumstances. Anyway, I'm even suspicious if I can secure the salary they pay.

"That's right...... maybe we should put the knight's employment in tandem until territorial development is on track"

In his experience of leading a mercenary regiment, Rione fully understands that the army is a goldeater.

"Well, I'll take care of that one. Put it down! Just how many people are you thinking? If you're smart, it'll cost you a lot of money, right?

Well-armed mercenaries are naturally well paid. If you don't know how much you can budget, you can't go on as a lioness.

After being questioned by her, Liang Zhen turned her gaze to Laura. Already he has left his money in and out to the Malfist sisters.

"There are roughly 35 million baht in funding. This is purely Ryo Trun's personal asset."

After Laura's words, Lionel turned her eyes round.

"Heh! You're so rich!

I guess all of them are natural.

Because it is an intermediate aristocratic asset.

The price of gold and jewellery taken from slave traders to help their sisters remains there.

"But we're going to start where we wake up the village. It's also in an untapped land with no human hands at all."

"Is that why you need extra time?

Liang Zhen nods at Rione's question.

This gold becomes their lifeline. No matter how much you save, you can't do too much.

"So it's about 5 million baht? So the number of people that can be maintained for one year is around 200. That would give you plenty of time to think about buying in food and water, right?

Laura nods at Rione's words.

"Yeah, we'll figure it out if we can afford that."

"Aye! I'll take care of it."

In the wake of Ryo True's words, Rione nodded with all his strength. It was before breakfast for her to discern the strength of a mercenary after years of leading a mercenary regiment. I can say the right role for her.

Now Liang Zhen is the only person who hasn't decided on a job.

"So, what will Ryo Shin do?

"It's me... I'm going to see the Earl of Salzberg"

Liang Zhen told Sarah to keep thinking about it.

"Isn't he the lord of Ipilos? What, to him like that again?... don't you get caught up in trouble because you don't like it? That's why you're harassing people by insulting them, right?

Everyone nods at the words of Rione.

Her fears could be particularly said.

Anyway, by the betrayal of Lupis, the king of this country, they are seeing things like this. It could be taken for granted in disbelief towards the royal family and nobility.

But on the contrary, Zhongwong seems to agree with Liang Trun.

"Cheng Cheng... Not a bad idea."

"What do you mean? Dignity."

It seems that Rione could not grasp the reason that Zhongong agreed.

She turns her gaze toward Zhongwong.

This is what she would say about her excellence. Attitude to listen to and try to understand the other person's opinions. This can be said to be a qualities that are greatly lacking in the nobles of Roselia.

"Sure, nobles in this country don't have all sorts of human beings... I don't necessarily have to plot anything extra like Lord Rione was afraid... but given the reality that Ipilos is next door to the Waltenia Peninsula, it's not a bad idea to have a meeting with the Count here... that's why I'd be in trouble if the Lord took the root of not going to greet him."

Behind Rione's brain, listening to the words of Jong-won, a clear appearance emerged of ourselves being harassed.

In order for us to live on the peninsula, we really need to replenish our supplies from this city. If the Count's mood is undermined and weird pressure is exerted on the Chamber of Commerce, then Liang Zhenda will dry up.

"... sure... that's easy."

"Hey... nobility is pride only"

Everyone can be convinced by the words of Zhongrong.

"Well, it would be best to meet him once and see what kind of person he is, wouldn't it? Be enemies, be allies..."

Everyone nods at Liang Zhen's words.

I experienced with my own hands that nobility and royalty did not deserve credit. But there's no reason not to trust all the nobles.

In the end, it means I just have to look at it with my own eyes and see for sure. Whether or not you deserve a letter...

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"Lord... can I talk to you about something?

At the end of the discussion, there was one strict monk who should have left the room and returned to the room again.

I feel Liang Zhen's gaze.

"Oh... I just wanted to ask you something."

Ryo Jin doesn't come up with one surprise face against Zhongwong, who opened the door of the room without a sound.

(Hmm, did you feel any sign of a eagle?... I wonder if my arm is dull too... I don't like this man's strength)

At a young age, he was a strict sculptor who had dived through many training grounds. He became a member of the elders and moved away from field work, but his skill is still one of the best in the clan.

(Again... this man is what the first generations asked for...)

Jason's gaze pierces Ryo Trun.

"What's wrong? Dignity."

Liang Zhen must have sensibly sensed the enthusiasm that flashed in Zhongwong's gaze. He turned his surprise expression from the entrance of the room to the solemn one who stood silently.

"No, excuse me...... do? What can I do for you?

Zhongong bowed his head respectfully and lowered his back to Liang Zhen's face.

"Hey... I need you to do me a favor... I just wanted to ask you something before I asked for it and this is how I rescheduled my seat."

"Ok...... say anything"

That's how I summoned them once they were disbanded. I guess that's what Bolts and Rio don't want you to hear.

(Probably... about Washi and Mitsuki... Credit doesn't divide trust... something like that)

Jeong quickly perceived Ryo's true heart. Anyway, the first time we met was when we went to assassinate him.

I use it without killing the assassin who came to assassinate me. It showed the magnitude of the human metric saying Ryo Mitsuzai. At the same time, however, he sees it from somewhere he has pulled off against Tsugeong and Saki Night.

He can't be trusted with strict monks or bloom nights.

(No... that's also natural... I'm not going to reveal everything to this person at all...)

Jeong shrugged in his heart.

Relationships where we can't trust each other. That's not why I doubt it. It would be an accurate representation that the current situation is being looked at.

That could change a lot now due to an approach from Ryo Trun.

(You want to tell me everything here?... No... it's too early... I can't suddenly entrust the future of my clan to this one)

A choice that hangs the future of the clan.

It was also natural for Jong-won to be cautious.

"What, there's only one thing I want to ask you, Jin-wong... why are you following me?

Have you read in the heart of Jong-hoon? Ryo Jin cut in sharply.

The question was hidden in his heart.

He returned in silence to Ryo True Inquiry.

"I can't tell you yet...?

Strict Ong taking Liang Zhen's gaze from the front.

(I don't want to lie...)

This thought weighs Zhongwong's mouth.

You can tell as many lies as you want. But there's no way you can earn true trust.

All he can choose is silence that neither denies nor affirms.

After a long silence, Ryo Jin flaunted his shoulders as if he had given up.

"It would be good... because I guess there's a reason I can't say anything. I won't force you to."

Listening to Ryo True's words, the surprise spreads to Harun's face.

"Do you mind?

"It's not good... but I don't think you have any ill intentions. Well, there seems to be a lot to hide, but we'll see when."

Liang Zhen himself felt the strongest that he was serving Liang Mai with some purpose.

Whatever that is, it is not malicious.

If such signs had been felt even slightly, Ryo Jin would have mercilessly terminated the blooming night with Jinrong. Even those who inherited the blood of the Japanese.

(Well, that's good... we'll talk about it from the other side when the time comes... I'll have to deal with the case first) Ryo Jin switched his head.

Anyway, he needs a little handkerchief right now.

"By the way, Joon... I'd like to ask your clan for a job, can you hire one?

"It's... regardless"

Listening to Ryo True's words, Harun's heart regains its calm. At the same time, his cold brain begins to deduce what Ryo True asked for.

(You want to hire a clan of eagles... you mean you don't want to move the eagles and the blooming night?... then whatever the job is, it's not the job around Ipilos... no way! Lupis' assassination?

I can say it's most likely if we think about Liang Zhen's personality together. He never forgets the ungrateful half side, never forgets the vengeance.

The matter is well understood by Zhongwong, who is a short relationship.

Given the malice of Lupis, who forced the border to say Waltenia Peninsula and others, it is no surprise that Ryojin took the means of retaliation of assassination.

Yet, Zhongwong denies the answer himself.

(No... I don't have that... it's not a good idea to do that now...)

I would still have been among the choices if I had stayed in the Wang capital. But they already have the peninsula at their disposal. There's no point in killing Lupis.

(If you kill Lupis now, the kingdom will once again be caught in a vortex of confusion... it's too reckless to choose in this situation where you don't even have your own base... because?

It takes years to develop the peninsula as a territory. If we disrupt the country now, we will lose time developing our territory.

I didn't even think Liang Zhen would make such a choice to his advantage.

"The human name I want you to finish is Walth...... Walth Heinekel. Guildmaster of the port town of Fulzard."

Zhongwong tilts his neck at the name leaked from Liang Zhen's mouth.

Whatever his human name was, he heard it too. It is the name of a man who has fallen into his Lord in any way. A name that came up more than once in conversations with my people.

But everything must have come with Keri.

"You look strange, don't you? Don't you see why?

Liang Zhenzhen nods honestly at the question.

"Yes... Lupis' dedication should have proven the Lord's innocence... what does it mean to finish him off?

Is it from a simple vengeful mind? If that were the case, Jason would have missed the truth about Ryo.

Now is the time to need a little money. There is no future for a man who gives money to satisfy his personal vengeance.

There is no way we can entrust such a person with the future of a clan.

But Jong-hoon's anxiety is just a matter of concern.

"It's true that Lupis' power allowed me and Rio to prove their innocence. But at the same time, that means that Lupis can sin again, right?... Walth set us up once. It's only natural that we should resent him, but he understands all of them... so we're in the way for him. I don't know what time Lupis and I are gonna come up here and put our hands together."

Listening to Liang Zhen's words, Zhongwong was also caught in the possibility.

King and Guildmaster of the Kingdom of Roselia. Sure, if you put your hands together, it'll be a pain in the ass.

"Pick it before it sprouts."

Ryo Jin nodded silently.

"Ok… we will send a rehearsal from the clan"

"Helpful...... I thought I'd ask Jong-won or Saki Night, but the place is far away"

I want about a month and a half round trip from Ipilos to Fulzard, and two months if I put in a prep period for the assassination.

There was no more time for that than the issue at hand was of the utmost priority.

"So that's the reward... how long does it take?

"No, money is fine"

"... are you serious?... No... Is there a condition?

Quite the big guy when it comes to guild masters, it shouldn't be 100,000 or 200,000. He said he didn't want to pay for that. It is only natural that there should be another condition, which is not money.

"Yes... one favor..."

"Fine? Say it."

What kind of covenant was made between Liangzhen and Zhongong on this day?

That only the moon that shined in heaven knew.