Chapter 808 – 808. Maehwa Swordsman Reincarnated in the Count Family
“All, you! Isn’t that the woman who took Nefia back then?! Are you sure! I couldn’t be wrong! Nefia! Where is Nefia now?! Answer me!”
It was unpleasant.
The fact that a mere soldier or something that didn’t even look like a knight blocked my way, and that I ignored me and talked to Yuria at will. No, even if it was a knight, it would have been just as unpleasant.
I was about to open my mouth in annoyance, but Kyle stepped in before me.
“Terius. How rude is this?”
It was a cold voice that made me doubt if it was the Kyle I knew. Startled, the startled Terius stepped back from him and immediately knelt on the floor and lowered his head.
“Sorry, sorry. I was rude without even realizing it. Please forgive me.”
“…….”
Kyle glared at Terius before turning her head to Yuria. She had a soft face.
“Sorry, Yuria. This guy has the temperament of not being able to see his surroundings when excited. Aren’t you surprised?”
“… No. It’s okay.”
YuRia looked at me. Kyle belatedly told me too.
“Eugene. Terius made a mistake. Won’t you forgive me?”
“Brother. Surely you’re not going to just move on with forgiveness? That’s a little disappointing.”
“…… Disappointed? What are you talking about. This is a light happening.”
“A mere soldier stood in our way and shouted. I don’t know if it’s because of something important related to the military. I got in the way of a trivial, private affair. Even commoners in peaceful times can’t forgive easily, but in wartime, let alone soldiers. This should be governed by military law.”
Terius flinched on the floor, and Kyle held his breath.
“…… Eugene. I’ll apologize for this. Can’t you forgive me just for once?”
“No. I don’t know if this is my own business. My knights, my soldiers are watching. What will my soldiers think if I forgive easily here?”
I looked at Kyle with calm eyes. Kyle sighed in embarrassment.
“… Let’s finish with five whips.”
“Teens. If you were my soldier, I would have cut off an arm. No, given that this is an exhibition, he might have cut his throat.”
“Terius is not an ordinary soldier. Auror Expert. I’m not a knight, but I have the eyesight to be a knight.”
“Okay. Let’s do five.”
“Eugene…. You have changed Did the war make you that way? If not….”
“Brother. I haven’t changed The old me was me, and the present me is me. Right, Yuria?”
“Yes. Master. Master has not changed.”
“…….”
Kyle shut his mouth with a complicated face.
I looked at Terius. The iron ring on the ring finger of his left hand caught his eye as he lay on the floor. It’s crude, like the iron ring Nefia was wearing around her neck.
‘Looking at the name of Nefia… Is this guy Nefia’s childhood friend?’
I never thought I would have been under Kyle. He desperately held back the corner of his mouth from rising.
“Nefia is a slave working in my mansion. How do you know Nefia?”
Terius raised his head. He looked at me with longing eyes and opened his mouth.
“Nefia and I are long-lost friends. Please let me meet Nefia!”
“Nefia is not here. It’s in my mansion And what are you going to do with Nefia? Nefia is already my slave. She belongs to me.”
“… I know. I’ll pay you. I will buy the freedom of Nefia. Nefia… Please release me.”
I had no intention of doing so. Nefia is my favorite maid. In addition, he is competent as a substitute for the head maid. It would be crazy to release such a Nefia.
“How much? How much will you pay?”
“1 million…. If it’s 100 million ner, I can pay it right now!”
I had more money than I thought. Now that the price of slaves has fallen due to the war, it is enough to buy 2-3 decent slaves.
But I snorted.
“Enemy. Do you know how much money went into raising and educating Nefia? On top of that, Nefia is an off-white child. Even if you sell it to a slave trader, you can easily get 1 billion ner.”
“One billion ners… ! That is nonsense!”
“What else can I say? Nefia is superior to most nobles. Color, knowledge, age…. Don’t fall for anything If you want to buy the freedom of Nefia, bring 2 billion ner.”
“… 2 billion… 2 billion….”
Terius murmured as if he had lost his mind. He lives as a mercenary and must roll for at least 10 years to collect 2 billion. If he was a mercenary with some reputation, he wouldn’t know, but in my eyes Terius was a kid.
“… Eugene. The price of a slave is 2 billion, isn’t it too much? From my point of view, 1 billion seems appropriate.”
“Your brother has a point. 10 billion. Bring a billion. Then I’ll give Nephia her freedom.”
“… 10 billion.”
Terius’ eyes returned.
“Are you really giving Nefia freedom with 1 billion?”
“Do you think I’m going to say two things with one mouth? Everyone here listened to me, and my brother Kyle became a witness. The words I spat out already had my name on them. I don’t care if I borrow money from anyone. Bring a billion Give Nefia freedom.”
“Baron Eugene Prouckers. Please wait. It won’t take long.”
Terrius’s eyes glowed with fervent determination.
“I don’t understand. Why are you doing that?”
“Because I promised. To meet with Nefia again… ! I promised that I would come find you no matter what!”
“Okay? Then keep that promise.”
“Certainly… !”
I glanced at Kyle. Kyle nodded his head and called for the soldiers. Terius was captured and taken away by the soldiers. After a while, the sound of skin popping on the back was heard five times.
Entered the tent.
Preparations for the meeting were already over. Data are arranged on a large desk, and a large map is placed on one side.
Me and Ploy sat down on chairs. Yuria, as my exclusive maid, was sent in advance to my military camp instead of here. I will clean the camp there.
People gathered in the meeting room. They are the officers who lead Kyle’s army. There are over 10 people in total, and all of them are talented. Should I be the main character? It is as good as the ability to gather talent. No, in the case of Kyle, it would be correct to say that talented people gathered on their own.
‘There are also elves and dwarves. Knights, mercenaries, adventurers… There are also assassins. He’s full of personality.’
Among them, there was one that caught my attention.
She was a woman with short crimson hair. Her eyes are very sharp. Her crimson eyes, unlike her color, are as cold as ice. It was a slender beauty with her legs stretched out. Her breasts are C cups and she wears an officer’s uniform. Her skirt is on the short side, but she is wearing black stockings, so it feels modest.
I immediately remembered her name. It is a character from the original story.
‘I’m sure it’s Scarlet Bunclaw.’
He is one of the generals Kyle trusts in the original story. Although his personal might is mediocre, he excels at managing and commanding troops.
‘I want it.’
Currently, I lack a commander. Originally, Yuriana, Melissa, and Ploy are in command, but their role is not to command the army. Yuria is the head maid, Melissa is the leader of the special unit, and Ploy is the leader of the knights.
‘Now my army doesn’t have a suitable commander….’
Selecting a suitable male child and putting it in the commander’s position? My instincts won’t allow it.
‘Did Scarlett swear allegiance to Kyle? She looks awkward….’
Recalling the original story, Scarlett becomes her second half, recognizing and following Kyle. Until then, she had only cooperated with Kyle, but she was not loyal.
“All were present. Start.”
The meeting started with Kyle’s words. He was explained about the current situation by an elf man who introduced himself as the leader of the reconnaissance.
“We have received information that reinforcements from the Baltic Kingdom have departed. Within five days, Marvellot Castle must be captured or abandoned.”
“I think I should give up. 5,000 reinforcements cannot guarantee victory.”
“Still, wouldn’t it be worthwhile if there were 5,000 reinforcements? I think it is possible.”
“Listen to my operation. Trees are cut down and tied together like rafts to make huge bridges. If only I could cross the river with that bridge… We can win.”
“Gibberish. Do you think the enemies will stay still?”
“Now, now, I was so excited. Calm down and speak your mind calmly.”
The meeting was noisy. Kyle listened to everyone’s opinions without ignoring them, and intervened to ensure that the meeting went smoothly.
Scarlett, who had been sitting still, opened her mouth.
“We use a catapult.”
“Catapult? Do you think the walls will collapse with just that? That wall is enchanted.”
“It wasn’t about attacking the walls with catapults, it was about filling the river with rocks to make a road. Wood burns and breaks easily, but rocks do not. Once the road is temporarily created, the siege can begin.”
“That sounds plausible. But what about rocks? There are no rocks around here.”
“There are 5,000 additional reinforcements, so the rocks can be brought from the rocky ground here.”
Scarlett’s finger pointed at the map. It was a bit far away.
“… It’s not that easy. Enemies also have wizards, and even if you make a path out of rocks, it’s not a perfect path. There will be mass casualties.”
Someone told Scarlett’s detailed operation. It is said that a proper bridge can be made only when the rocks thrown by the catapult are filled with the corpses of allies.
“This is war. Sacrifice must be made.”
Scarlett said calmly without changing her complexion. Then, most of them, including Kyle, made uncomfortable faces. Most of the people here gathered together, admiring Kyle’s strength and conviction. It is not easy to accept human sacrifice.
“Good. Go to that operation. What’s your name?”
“… This is Scarlet Bunclaw. I am the commander of the 3rd unit.”
“Wait a minute, Eugene. This operation is, after all, a frontal breakthrough. Too many sacrifices. There must be a better strategy.”
“Brother. I think this operation is for the best. If it is not for this operation, I will return.”
“…….”
Everyone was silent.
“I have no intention of forcing sacrifices on my brother’s army. I’ll let my troops advance in the lead. I’m done with it. Answer me by tomorrow.”
I got up from my chair and went out of the barracks with Ploy.
•••
He met Scarlett without Kyle’s knowledge. I called her into her tent.
I heard Scarlett’s opinion at today’s meeting and found out. Scarlett wasn’t loyal to Kyle yet. Kyle has yet to change her harsh convictions.
“I will respond to Baron Prucus’ private meeting. I’m running out of time, so I’d appreciate it if you could briefly tell me about your business.”
“Just say it briefly. Do you have any intention of coming under me instead of Kyle hyung?”
“… Is it a Scout offer? I expected it.”
Scarlett wasn’t surprised at all, she said calmly.
“Did you swear allegiance to Kyle?”
“No. I’m just with Kyle-sama because of circumstances. Don’t you know? I thought you knew everything and called me.”
The crimson eyes seemed to be observing me.
“Of course you know. Scarlett Cloburn, vice-captain of the A-class mercenary group Aero. Isn’t the reason she’s with Kyle hyung because Aero’s captain decided to go under Kyle?”
“Yes. You’re right. The leader is fascinated by Kyle.”
“Aren’t you fascinated?”
“… I admit that Kyle is a great person. But it just didn’t sit right with me.”
I grinned. Her words were very positive to me.
“What do you want?”
“First, I wonder how far you can give me authority.”
“If you come under me, you will be the supreme commander. Excluding the Knights, you will be able to command 20,000 soldiers.”
20 thousand.
All of my army, including slave soldiers.
“Secondly, I want you to respect my strategy. I don’t want anything to be dismissed as a ridiculous operation.”
“I like your strategy.”
“Are you serious?”
“It doesn’t matter how many soldiers die. Soldiers and slaves could be recruited as many times as they like. Ah, but treat the elite soldiers as preciously as possible. Unlike slaves, it takes a lot of money and time to raise.”
“Yes. Eugene.”
“What is the third?”
“… Third one is done. I just heard the answer. Now I have to ask Eugene a question. What is the price?”
“Absolute loyalty to me, body and soul.”
“…….”
