Chapter 39

Chapter 39: 39

A few days after my father died, reports of Clan march jumped into my ear.

The clan had written a mantra when marching, and it had also reached the homes of weak lords like the Rovents.

The contents of the sentence were, anyway, to blame my brother Bassamark.

First, the mastermind of the assassination is basamark and conclusive (there is no clear evidence). It said so much more about Basamark’s shortcomings. Basamark did not have a bowl for the governor, and he stressed that he was worthy.

And he was accusing Bassamark of currently holding the state capital Arcantes in his hands. Many times I asked to turn over the state capital, but the demand was not drunk, so it seems that I decided to do the marching this time.

But is Arcantes now in Basamark’s hands?

Alcantes is only the state capital and is the most populous city in the province of Meesian.

Naturally, there will be more troops that can be mobilized just for that.

In addition to Arcantes, there are three other major cities in Meesian.

On the west side, Masa, the big city, is closest to Lamberg.

Sempler on the south side.

Belzd on the east side.

By the way, Arcantes is in the center of Meician.

Clan is currently ruling Sempler.

Sempler is a city facing the sea. Trade by ship is flourishing, and it is the wealthiest city among the Meicians.

If you use the money to hire mercenaries, you might be able to fight without losing in the population or losing in the number of soldiers.

The question is which way the rest of the big city, Masa, or the lord of Belzd will follow.

I still don’t know which one these two lords will be attached to. We need to figure out how to move in this march soon.

“Dear Ars, Le Mail has received a letter from you. Perhaps you’d like to climb the castle of Canale.”

That’s what Leeds has been reporting.

When I read it, it was exactly what Leeds expected.

“Will it still be? What will we discuss at Castle Canale”

“Probably about the strategy of the battle. Perhaps the clan has given us instructions.”

“Hmm, as for Canale County in this battle, how will it work…”

“Right. I guess it just depends on the situation. I don’t know which way the Lords of the Misian West will be at the moment. It’s just that if the Mass County Chief were to get to his brother, it could be a lot of trouble inside.”

There is the western big city of Masa, Masa County is both in Canale County where the territory is a little but bordering. The location is northeast of Canale County.

It is a county several times the size of Canale County and the winner is thin even if it fights properly.

There is information that Perena County, next to the east of Canale County, will be attached to his brother, and even if Masa were to be attached to his brother, Canale County would have to be attached to his brother’s side.

“Well, can we know to some extent what the situation is if we go to Castle Canale? Don’t make this my first job as lord.”

“Right. Well, I don’t feel like saying it’s the first time because I’ve been there on my behalf before.”

“Right.”

It’s still like my first job, though, because the previous discussion was a simple one, and I’m likely to have a much more complicated interaction this time.

“That’s right. I’m going to town, but can I make contact with the mercenary regiment Leeds used to call ‘Shadow’?

Since my father died and became a lord, I will henceforth make the decision whether to hire mercenaries or not.

Some soldiers are being trained as informant, but they still want an informant right now because it takes time.

The more I think about what I’m going to do, the more I still think I need information. No matter how intelligent you are, you cannot make the right decisions without information.

“It’s possible to make contact from the town of Canale. But I don’t know if they can be hired because they’re not the type to move with just money”

“You’re a mercenary, but you don’t just move with money?

“Most mercenary regiments depend on the reward, but rarely do some. Shadow’s captain is a stranger, so I’m not sure what criteria he’s choosing.”

“Really? Anyway, I want to hire you, so after listening to me at Castle Canale, let me meet with the Shadow leader.”

Copy that, sir.

Then I choose what to accompany.

Just like last time, I decided to take Leeds and Charlotte and some ministers, and this time Roselle as well.

There is also the possibility that a full-scale military conference will take place this time.

I didn’t think Roselle would give me a good opinion, but I decided to take her because I wanted her to gain experience sooner rather than later if she was going to be a military teacher.

I left the mansion with the ministers and headed towards Castle Canale.