Episode 122 Troublesome governance work
With the defeat of Ferokony and Purnya in the war, all of their lands became the property of Nonette.
And as a conqueror, I had to carry out governing activities for these two lands.
"It would be troublesome to run each separately, so let's combine them into one."
Fortunately, the vegetation of the two lands is similar, and Purnya's royal castle is located close to the country of Ferokony.
By using this place as the new central capital and bringing in the officials of Ferocony, it was easy to send instructions to every corner of the territory.
If we force the two organizations into one, there will likely be a lot of friction and harm, but we will proceed with things that will make the work easier.
With the end of the war, it has been reported that Crown Prince Aikin, who had fled to Zadu Fort, has returned to the royal castle of the Heartout Kingdom.
“Will you come here to see me for my victory and for the friendship agreement between the Nonette and Heartaut countries?”
I'm a lord, not a king, so I don't think it's necessary to meet him.
But, since I was the one who accepted the Heartout country's request to participate in the war, it might be natural for me to come to say thank you.
And since the Heartaut country was becoming stable, General Durva came to this new central capital.
"Prince Milimos. Congratulations on your successive victory over two countries."
"It's not that obvious. I want you to become the person who has to wipe the bottom of each royal family."
"Hahahaha. Such hardships are the responsibility of those at the top."
I was a little annoyed that he didn't take it easy.
I'm not mad about that, but I'm going to give General Durva and Rocha's soldiers a new mission.
"This is an order. I want you to capture the mercenaries scattered in this area. The land of the former Ferokony country and the former Prunya country - it's too troublesome, so let's combine them and make them the ``Ferogna region.''
“Are you sure it doesn’t matter whether you’re alive or dead?”
"This is to stop the deterioration of security, so if they surrender, you can catch them, and if they rebel, you can take them down."
“Wouldn’t it be easier to just kill him?”
"Unfortunately, we don't have enough troops to protect the land and security of the Feronya region. If we don't train the captured mercenaries into soldiers, we won't be able to leave this land."
"Understood. Let's go right away."
After seeing General Durva leave, I continue with my governance work.
As I continue to perform the complicated tasks, I find myself talking to myself.
“As expected, the former country of Ferokony owes a debt to the empire. It has now exceeded the amount that was reduced in the Roccia region. The debt of the former country of Prunya is only to the country of Ferokony. This is a debt between countries, so it is important to bring the countries together. I guess it's fine to write it off now. Ah, I have to write a letter to King Chorex of Nonette's home country reporting the current situation..."
As I was working on this and that, I started to want the help of Hones who was left in the Rocha area.
"I know it's too late now, but Honneth's help has been a big help to me. When I get back, I'll have to give you a reward for all the hard work you've put in up until now and in the future."
I continued my work quickly, and decided to take a breather once the flood of materials brought in by the officials of the former Ferokony and Purnia countries had stopped for the time being.
As if just in time, Princess Palvera and Familis appeared in the office.
``I thought Milimos-kun would be hungry, so I brought him some snacks.''
"Princess Pulvera's homemade food. Eat with care and appreciate it."
What he handed me was a loaf of bread that was large enough to be called a snack, about the size of my face. Sandwiched between them were boiled vegetables and grilled meat.
I decided to accept the food, which could be called a primitive sandwich, without hesitation.
"Haha. Thank you very much, I'll take it."
"It's already Milimos-kun. You don't have to take the words of your family at face value."
Princess Pulvera is giggling in amusement, probably because she knows I'm joking.
There was a peaceful atmosphere between us, but as if to break that atmosphere, Familis placed the pitcher firmly on the office desk.
"It's water, Prince Milimos."
"Ah, ah. Thank you."
It felt like my family's eyes were telling me to eat the sandwich quickly, so I quickly took a bite of the huge piece of bread.
As you chew, you can smell the aroma of roasted nuts mixed with the taste of oats. When these are combined with boiled vegetables and salt-grilled meat, it becomes a delicious meal.
When I took another bite, a sauce that appeared to have been boiled down from the meat juice appeared, making the taste even richer.
"Mmmmmmm. Delicious. Thank you, Princess Palbella."
"Yes. It seems to suit Milimos-kun's taste, so I'm relieved."
After giving my impressions, I just munched away.
Princess Palvera was watching me with a smile, wondering what was so funny about it.
On the other hand, Family is looking at the sandwich in my hand with envy. I'm sure the fact that it was handmade by Princess Pulvera is what makes the family jealous.
However, I'm hungry and it's a home-cooked meal, so I don't feel like sharing it with you.
Then, when I had finished eating to the last morsel and my stomach was satisfied, a messenger came to my room.
“The report is-”
After seeing the situation in the office, the messenger said, ``Shall I come back?'' ” comes to mind.
"No, it's fine. What is a report?"
"Prince Aikin has become the new king of Heartaut, and his name has been changed to Quercia IV."
"So you inherited your father's name? But that's not all you came here to report, right?"
"Immediately after he ascended the throne, he had a meeting with Prince Milimos, and then started moving towards us."
"I had a request for a meeting, but it's too sudden to do it so soon after ascending the throne."
I think it would be better to hold talks after the state of Hartaut, which suffered damage from the war, has been restored.
I wonder if there is some kind of speculation.
"Thank you for your report. Is there anything else you're interested in?"
“Some of the soldiers in Roccia are of the opinion that the country of Heartaut, which separates the Roccia region from the Feronia region, is a nuisance.”
“If things continue like this, the Feronya region will become an enclave, so it will be difficult to govern it, so that's true.”
The Heartout country may have been concerned about this problem and wanted to have a meeting with me as soon as possible.
In any case, we have to wait for Crown Prince Akin, aka Quercia IV, to arrive.
Thanks for the chapter
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