Chapter 165 – 37. Trade Secrets. (One)
The city suffered enormous human and material damage, but survived the demonic attack to the end.
The Ash soldier who had pushed into the inner castle, fortunately, disappeared before entering the Count’s castle.
The count came out of the castle to check the situation in the city, but couldn’t help but feel heartbroken when he saw the city literally in a mess.
“Your Excellency!”
He almost collapsed several times in shock. As he walked with the support of his escort knights, he encountered people returning from war.
Even though they were victorious, the Count finally showed tears at the appearance of them who were no different from the defeated soldiers.
“Thank you. Really thank you… , Uh huh huh.”
The weeping Count shook hands with each and every one of them who fought and won the devil’s army to the end. …… However, those who survived are less than half of the situation. Most of those who survived were seasoned mercenaries. There were only a few dozen survivors of the conscripted citizens and security forces.
Covered in ashes, Allen let out a long sigh and looked up at the sky.
…… On this tragic day, the sky was so clear and blue.
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All of the Allen-Mercenaries survived. Some of the members suffered serious injuries and almost could not serve as mercenaries, but fortunately, such an unfortunate incident was avoided. … However, the terrible horror left behind by the devil’s army was forever imprinted on his body and head.
In particular, Shinpin Corey, who had been through such a large-scale war for the first time and had his arms torn off painfully, was suffering from post-traumatic stress. However, the problem he goes through is something that Allen can’t help either. Because you have to overcome it yourself.
Anyway, after going through the war together, Dahn Carly Hill began to care for D D Allen terribly.
Some say he is the future of the southern mercenaries, but more than that, because of his unyielding sense of justice and strong convictions.
He was already wondering if there were any girls among my younger siblings or relatives who would be a good match for Allen. I decided that it would be better to connect it with the duchy.
Funny enough, there was no political or power-oriented calculation. Carly Hill really wanted to be close to Allen. …… Allen seemed to know why this man was listening to the Hogu sound.
The subjugation party left the city after recuperating for about five days at the count castle. Of course, Allen did not receive any compensation there. … To be honest, the city is in such a miserable situation that I couldn’t bear to ask for it.
Instead, Allen won the bounty money from the next city onwards. He honestly saved the damn South, and he has a right to demand that much.
Of course, if Danju Allen had stepped forward alone, there would have been a possibility that the castle lords would have wiped their mouths and remained ignorant. …… I’ve heard rumors to be sure, it’s true that the whole South could have been reduced to the ashes of war.
The lords of the castle gave each mercenary group dozens of gold coins. Like that, the Allen-Mercenary Corps held about 850 gold coins in their hands before entering the Duchy. … And finally, the subjugation team returned to the dukedom!
Rumors that he had returned after defeating the demon army had already reached the capital city of Kronsold. Citizens gathered on the main road and cheered as the punitive force returned to the city in triumph. The crew members, who had completely overcome the shock of the war and woke up, waved their hands and were proud of the pleasant welcome ceremony.
“I am the Gis of Allen-Mercenary Corps!”
“I am Corey!”
“Whoa whoa!”
The Duchy also especially welcomed their return. Of course, there must be a calculation to let them know that the brave men who saved the south started from the duchy. Still, Allen had no intention of denying it. Rather, she liked it inwardly that it gave her a justification to extort a lot of compensation money.
The subjugation party, which arrived safely in the castle, were guided to the VIP lodgings except for the four danju. The four of them specially headed for an audience with the duke.
“Five! Our heroes!”
Even today, the old duke, who did not let go of the cup from his hand, welcomed them back after achieving his goal. Of course, the meeting with the duke was not particularly nutritious. He just pours out words of congratulations that he did well.
Allen only has one interest. Compensation.
Of course, there was a banquet for the subjugation party that evening. All the mercenaries who came to the banquet hall of nobles for the first time in their lives were hesitant like sukmaek, not knowing what to do. He gorged on food and drink only.
Many nobles were not interested in the insignificant mercenaries. However, only Allen Danju, who Carly Hill wore on his side, received attention from everyone, regardless of gender or age.
“Allen is someone I cherish like a younger brother—!”
Although not the next successor to the duke, Kalihill, one of the most influential members of the duke’s family, has considerable influence in the city. In fact, it was natural for him to pay attention to Allen Danju, whom he cherishes like his younger brother. In addition, Allen-Mercenary’s performance in this war is by far the best. It was an open rumor that he would later become an influential mercenary.
Of course, Allen did not regard these connections with various nobles as completely useless. In particular, in various businesses, nobles are indispensable. Since there is no possibility of getting involved next time, he first strengthened his friendship.
…… Two days passed by like that.
In any case, except for Allen, the other three lords belonged to the duchy. So, Allen was the only person in the ducal family to talk about the compensation money.
Fortunately, thanks to the active persuasion of Danju Carlyhill, Danju Allen got a reward of a whopping thousand gold coins. … To be honest, when Allen heard that, he almost went to Carly Hill and kissed Danju. Income beyond expectations!
Anyhow, having received a thousand more gold coins, Allen began paying the bonuses he had been delaying to his men. He took fifty gold coins each.
It’s a hefty sum, of course, but still, financial therapy is the best for a big event like this.
“As promised, duduk took care of it. It’s a lot of trouble to take care of the ugly Danju. …… Oh, of course, don’t just play and eat with it, change the equipment.”
There was a little bit of nagging, but there were still smiles on the faces of the mercenaries who had received the money.
The Allen-Mercenary Corps decided to have a week-long vacation here in Cronstadt. The work must have been finished, since I came all the way to the southern land, I should enjoy it as much as I enjoy it.
Having free time for the first time in a while, the mercenaries roamed around the big city without you or me. This time, trainee Viktor and chewing gum inspector Natasha were not confined to their lodgings and toured the southern metropolis.
Allen also wandered around the upper ranks just in case, but there was nothing particularly special about the south except for grain. Of course, the price of grain was less than half of the price sold in Vermandois, but it was not usually difficult to transport the vast amount to Vermandois. If you invest 1,000 gold coins, even if you sell it twice, the net profit is less than 500 coins if you subtract everything here and there. …… It is better to go with a light body rather than to suffer as much as possible and eat only that much.
Eventually, Allen gave up reinvesting. Grain transportation from the South should be reconsidered the next time you build a caravan. Still, the owner of Carlyhill is very fond of Allen, so if you do well, you might get a chance to buy a lot of grain at a very cheap price. After all, the duchy had to resell more than half of the grain they received as taxes to turn it into money.
Allen also looked to see if there were any mercenaries left out of the Calihill Mercenary Corps. To the extent that it is called the Hogu King of the South, Kalihill’s Danju generously spreads it if it is well liked.
Still, as befits a member of the duke’s family, the Kalihill-Mercenary Corps was definitely qualitatively different from other Southern Mercenary Corps. …… However, the problem is still money.
The King of Hogu in the South seemed to generously spread it not only to the players but also to the crew. So their hiring costs are almost double the average amount.
It may not be the case in the middle and late stages with a lot of money, but for Allen, who values efficiency, it was a difficult area to touch easily. Unfortunately, I have no choice but to put it on hold for now.
…… In fact, Allen’s work wasn’t all about that.
It’s probably the most important thing in his current mercenary business.
Allen entered an inn building alone in the middle of the city.
Then, hess past the counter, climbs the stairs to the second floor, and arrives in front of the promised room.
“It’s me.”
What can be seen through the open door is a red-haired priest waiting anxiously for Danju, wearing filthy underwear.
“I’m Danzuni….”
The already wet voice was not that of a wise wizard, but that of a female in heat.
As soon as Allen strode inside and slammed the door shut, he sucked the sucker’s lustrous lips. Then, in an instant, her pupils were released in a daze.
Excited as they were, the two men and women licked each other’s faces. Danjoo sucked the sorceress’ ear with her tongue and whispered softly.
“Today, I’m going to fuck you…. Anticipate.”
“… Yeheh, Mr. Allen….”
That was Allen’s trade secret.
The one who opened the door, the only four on the continent, to be able to protect from all sorts of temptations—-.
