Episode 124: Governance work continues
After leaving the Feronya region, King Quercia IV of the Heartaut country will go to the Nonette country to meet with King Chorex, and apparently will negotiate for the Heartaut country to become a vassal state of the Nonette country.
I decided that this matter was out of my hands and decided to refocus my efforts on governing the Feronya region.
I read the reports and financial situation that are coming up one after another, and I try to give accurate instructions to the officials.
It's my third time doing governance work, so I'm used to it.
"We will remove the buffer zone that existed between the two countries and use it as a development area. Please select settlers so that the residents of the former Ferokony and the former Prunya will be split evenly."
“Will settlers be responsible for building fields and buildings on the land?”
"Aside from the fields, let's build a simple hut for the time being. We were planning to assign soldiers to investigate the monsters in the buffer zone, so let's have those soldiers build it. Durva. I will give orders after the general returns with the captured mercenaries.''
“Speaking of General Durva, I heard that he is chasing mercenaries scattered all over the place.”
"It seems like they are achieving results one after another. They seem to be using the Rocha soldiers from Fort Zardu as a separate unit to corner them."
Come to think of it, the leader of the soldiers I sent to Zadu Fort was the captain of the advance unit that occupied the mountains of Nonette Country during the war with Rocha Country.
As an apology for my reckless request to attack the Purnya country from Fort Zadu, and for my achievements in this war, I will raise my rank to general.
Take notes before you forget and return to your governance work.
"How's the industry doing?"
"This area is a forest area, so our specialty woodwork doesn't sell very well. We'd like to expand our sales channels to the Empire, but we're stuck competing with the Heartout country."
“Does that mean we need a new industry?”
I understand the current situation, but I'm sorry but I'm an outsider when it comes to forest areas. I can't think of any way to revive the situation.
"As for new industries, I think it's okay. This is now part of Nonette Country, so connections with other regions may open up sales channels."
"I hope so. Next, a personal letter has arrived from the country of Baiboon, which borders the Feronya region."
"Please forward it to King Chorex in Nonette's homeland."
"No. I'm here naming Prince Milimos."
To me? With this question in mind, I opened the personal letter from the country of Baiboon.
I read it all at once and quickly lost interest.
"It was just a greeting. I sent a diplomatic message that said let's get along."
“Are you going to make friends with that country?”
The words that one of the officials said with disgust were strange.
"Does this mean that the country of Baiboon is a country that you shouldn't get along with?"
"I'm not saying it shouldn't be done, but his country is a 'bat'. He constantly weighs the situation in the Empire, Ferocony, Purnya, and other countries around him, and tries to gain profit by simply managing well. It's a dangerous country."
His tone is bitter, as he seems to have had a hard time with the country of Baiboon.
"I don't understand how you feel, but I think it's something to be praised for that you're so good at diplomacy that you can even use it against the Empire."
"Even if there are rumors that the Empire is offended by that?"
"...If there's a reason to invade and the Empire decides to come on a business trip, I think we'll be in a bit of trouble."
If the country of Baiboon becomes imperial territory, the territory of the country of Nonette will be suppressed by the empire due to its location.
However, even though I am in trouble, I also feel that if something happens, then it will happen.
After all, we can't win against the Empire, either militarily or economically. The only way to survive is to accept what the Empire does and get along with it.
"However, there are probably more benefits to being on good terms with your neighbors than being on bad terms with them. You can at least try to extend a helping hand of friendship."
"but--"
"It's true that I don't particularly want to get to know each other. Just out of diplomatic politeness, let's just say let's get along."
"--If that's the case."
I continued with my governance work, feeling that there seemed to be something deep-rooted.
General Durva has returned after inspecting the entire area of Feronia.
And the number of mercenaries captured and brought back was 2,000.
"You've caught quite a few."
“Even with this, we only selected those who promised to become soldiers in the Feronia region.”
“What about the other mercenaries?”
“The mercenaries who rejected our proposal have been charging recklessly, so they have turned into fertilizer for wildflowers.”
“Didn’t you make an unreasonable request?”
"No way. I simply explained to him in detail that in order to become a soldier in the Feronia region, he would have to undergo this much training."
"...Do you mean the mercenaries couldn't withstand such training and attacked us in a frenzy?"
"There's no limit to how weak you can be, refusing to train and throwing your life away. This is why people who have turned into mercenaries are not trusted by the people."
I was curious about what kind of training he said he would do, but since I could see a future in which I would participate, I decided not to ask so as not to be a nuisance.
“You train those mercenaries and make them into fine soldiers, right?”
"It seems that there is a strange country around the Feronia region, so it's worth the soldiers' efforts."
“Please make sure it doesn’t collapse.”
"Before we crush you, let's make them into soldiers and let you see them."
Here I understand General Durva's point correctly.
I feel bad for the former mercenaries, but it's for the sake of stability in the Feronia region. Let's just accept the harsh training that will reduce the amount of life left and change the character.
"Well, since we didn't cause much damage to the people this time, the governance work is going well. I'll be returning to the Rocha region in a little while."
“I guess the royal families of Ferokony and Purnya have been expelled. Who will be appointed as their representative?”
"One of the officials is serious. I decided to leave it to him for the time being. Until King Chorex approves the lordship of this land, I think he will settle things peacefully."
"Are you sure you're okay? Even if you seem serious now, your position changes people."
"It's okay. I have a guard from the scary knighthood behind me. I've already told him that if he does anything bad, his head and body will be separated."
"That's an effective threat."
While I was exchanging smiles that made people look bad with General Durva, Princess Parvera entered the office with her family.
It was early for tea time, and when I looked over to see what was going on, Princess Parbella was smiling from ear to ear, and the family members had expressions that were a mixture of resignation and anguish.
"What's really going on, you two?"
I couldn't predict the situation, so I asked in words, and Princess Palvera told me with a happy voice just like her smile.
"Father--His Majesty the King of Knights has asked me to bring Milimos-kun to the royal castle."
"……yes?"
My mind is in a panic at this sudden request from a super big guy.
Did I do something bad enough to be summoned by the King of Knights?
Well, losing three or four small countries may be considered a bad thing, but it was the result of responding to the war that was started, and I never thought of invading. But hey.
While my thoughts were running wild like that, I noticed that my family was letting out a sigh.
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.The King of Knights has said that he would like to take a look at a rare child with an amazing jumping ability.Incidentally, he would also like to see firsthand the personality of the boy to whom Princess Pulvera gave him the dagger."
“What about the rare Fuunji, and my personality?”
I'm confused by the strange way I've been evaluated.
On the other hand, I was concerned that when the family said that ``King of Knights puts emphasis on my personality,'' he looked more bitter.
She looked like an older sister who found out that her cute younger sister had found a lover.
"I'm dealing with Prince Milimos, so I'll just say it straight to the point. If the King of Knights determines that Prince Milimos is a suitable partner for Princess Pulvera, he thinks it's okay for him to become her fiancé."
“--Was that really what you meant!?”
Contrary to me, who was surprised by Family's words, Princess Palvera had a big smile on her face, as if she was anticipating the arrival of the climax of her life.
Thanks for the chapter. Big Daddy the King has summoned our young prince 😁
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