Chapter 23 – 6. Recruitment. (One)
Ten days later,
Romellen Plateau eventually became the territory of the Herrera family. Elena slowly turned around, leaving the red flag planted on the stone platform as it was.
Returning to Mahvana, the group was warmly cheered by the townsfolk. The wizard of Mahvana, who took the lead, responded to their cheers by waving with a beautiful smile.
In fact, to the proud easterners, it didn’t matter who owned the Rommeln Plateau. It’s just that we fought the Urgang family and won.
Queen Elena walked proudly and came directly in front of the Countess to face her waiting father. The messenger of Mahvana was now very old, but his majesty was still alive.
“Good job, my daughter. I knew you could make it.”
“It’s something we all did together.”
“Yeah, all good. It’s everyone’s credit….”
Count Herrera conveyed congratulations to the entire group who returned. He provided them with a building for the VIPs in the county’s interior. It was his consideration to ask the heroes who returned with victory to rest comfortably for today.
Elena wandered around for a long time in the welcome and celebration, and finally returned to her room.
… I’m back….
She went straight to the bathroom and immersed herself in hot water. My body, which had been in the cold and exhaustion for more than ten days, felt like it was melting like snow touched by the spring sun.
“Whoah….”
The maids came up to her bedside and carefully removed each strand of her thick hair, trimming and polishing it.
Meanwhile, Elena quietly closed her eyes and thought about this war.
… Winning wasn’t her credit. Surely, Allen Danju’s stake must exceed half.
She stayed there for ten days and listened to the activities of the Allen-Mercenary Corps until her ears were worn out. Even the captain of the Roakin-Mercenary Corps she was in charge of temporarily gave him compliments from time to time. It must have been as restrained as possible so as not to offend the owner’s daughter, but she felt the heat in that tone.
– He’s a great person.
… Yes, he was a great person. She admits that too. I had no desire to be terribly jealous. Because each person has different talents. Instead, she can use magic.
Anyway, it was all over. It was an experience that allowed her to look back on her own shortcomings, and she intended to improve them slowly. If you get better and better like that, one day you will be able to become a sober drinker who is praised by everyone like that man. Surely, I will.
After taking a bath, she immediately sat down in front of the desk and opened the magic book. Otherwise, I couldn’t get enough of it. Her overworked body begged her to lie down on the bed immediately, but she coldly turned away.
The eyes slowly closed and opened repeatedly. No matter how hard I tried to stay awake, I couldn’t overcome the weight of my eyelids, which were heavier than 1,000 pounds.
… I have to work harder, harder.
Elena’s forehead finally touched the magic book. I thought I should get up, but I couldn’t.
Unable to overcome the severe physical and mental exhaustion, she fell asleep with her head in the end.
That was the first night she returned from the war.
· · ·
“Good job everyone.”
Allen greeted each of the members who had suffered so far and paid their employment expenses. The share of one member who died in the enemy’s night raid was to be delivered to the mercenary guild next time.
“In the meantime, it was fun, Danju.”
“Call me again when you have work. I’ll come running right away.”
“Even if you become a great person later, you must not forget me!”
The mercenaries left the Countess. Kalisman and Aiden, who were left on long-term contracts, quietly stayed by Danju.
Of course, Allen didn’t forget the bonuses for them either. He still risked his life in war, but you can’t wipe his mouth clean. Although he saves money, he will spend it when he has to.
Aiden, who has the [Greed] Trait, was greeted with gratitude, but only the old dog, Callis, declined once. Still, he suggested it one more time, and he eventually took the money too.
“We’re getting ready soon.”
“Yes.”
My business at the count’s castle was over. The desired objective was successfully achieved.
Instead of leaving Mahvana right away, Allen planned to stay for a while and negotiate with several mercenary companies. When he spent ten days in Romellen Highlands, he searched for some decent mercenaries in advance through the status window.
Of course, taking out mercenaries contracted with the mercenaries required a significant transfer fee, so it was virtually impossible to recruit all the mercenaries they wanted. It’s because his capital is limited. Probably two at most. If you’re unlucky, everything might fail.
Still, Allen planted the perception that he was a good sober to the mercenaries through this war, so those he wanted would not be particularly reluctant to transfer. He made an agreement with the mercenaries and left the mercenary, and if the target mercenary did not want to transfer, it would be a joke.
… Although the wizard is a bit of a waste….
Allen didn’t bother. It was a fruit that could not be reached in the current situation. Even at [Guild Master], She was a woman who could try recruiting her only if her reputation was above a certain level. If she inherits the Roa Kin-Mercenary Corps, it will be almost impossible to recruit her….
If it wasn’t for the concept play, she was like a daughter who just watched and passed by. So she couldn’t remember him right away at first either.
Anyway.
Just like that, Allen was about to leave the Countess’s castle, but an unexpected person suddenly came to him. … Even a tiger will come if I say it.
It was Elena, the sucker.
“Can we talk?”
After being silent for ten days, I couldn’t help but wonder why it was now.
“As long as you don’t kick them out when the time is up, there’s nothing you can’t do.”
She smiled slightly. I thought this guy could even tell a joke.
“… It can’t be.”
There, Kalisman and Aiden fell for Danju’s love business.
Elena sat across from Allen.
“I don’t have a car to serve….”
“It’s okay. It won’t take long.”
Allen nodded her head lightly.
“Okay… , I want to have a conversation… ?”
The sucker gave a little strength to his hands resting on his lap. She lifted slightly as her large breasts drew in her breath. … Seeing that he was taking a break, it seemed that he needed something like a resolution.
“… To be like you, what must I do?”
A smile formed on Allen’s lips, very slowly.
“Are you like me?”
“Governing the members, giving orders, and tactics…. To be honest, I have no idea what to do. There is no one to teach you.”
He just looked at her with a smile without her words. She filled the silence again.
“And above all, that tactic. I also want to fight well. I want to know how to fight.”
“It doesn’t happen overnight.”
Twenty thousand hours of playtime alone. I’ve been [Guild Master] For almost ten years….
“I want to study. I am confident in studying. After all, he’s a wizard. Just tell me what to do.”
“Combat is not a realm that can only be done in theory. Rather, it requires more experience.”
“… Okay, okay. So, how about taking care of the crew? His leadership skills were amazing.”
“I wonder if I can show it from the side, but it’s hard to put it into words. Because I’m not a theorist like you.”
Her shoulders, which had risen slightly above her, drooped down again. … Because in the end, nothing came of it.
“Okay. … I see. Thanks for your time.”
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be of any help.”
“No. I know it’s hard to put into words. … I just came here just in case. Then.”
The two bowed lightly to each other and went their separate ways.
· · ·
Chi-ik, the sparks that splattered the tobacco.
The messenger of Mahvana, Count Herrera, sucked deeply on the tobacco, then let out a puff of smoke and cast his gaze into the distance. Everywhere he looked, the landscape of this garden, which looked like a work of art, did not inspire him any more.
“Yes, is he that great?”
“Yes, Your Excellency. He is undoubtedly a figure that will grow in the future.”
“Your eyes can’t be wrong.”
The Count took another deep suck on the tobacco and spat it out.
“So Elena is hopeless?”
“It’s hard to conclude that she’s hopeless… , As of now, yes, I don’t think I’m capable of leading a mercenary squad yet.”
Roakin – the captain of the mercenary corps answered that. Although she has been with her for a long time, she is affectionate, but her judgment is cold.
“From now on?”
“… To be honest, I think it will be difficult at this rate.”
“Okay? … Right.”
Of course, the Count was not ignorant of his daughter’s level. Still, he gave it a chance just in case, but what he returned was, of course, a ruthless result.
In fact, it wasn’t that Elena’s abilities were inferior to other sophomores. No, she was rather equal or better than others. … However, the sober position of Roakin-Mercenary Corps is not just for those who are slightly better than the average person.
After Count Herrera stepped down, the mercenaries did not show their former reputation. In other words, the lack of competence of Elena, the temporary solitary owner, was clearly revealed.
“We will indefinitely suspend the appointment of a sober master.”
“Yes.”
“Look for someone who deserves it. Even that Allen should make a suggestion.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
As soon as the answer fell, the two men’s gazes went somewhere at the same time. … They pretended not to know, but in fact they knew that Elena was secretly hiding and overhearing their conversation.
It wasn’t until she hurried away from her that the captain burst out laughing at her.
“Your Excellency, indeed, is still the same.”
“… I wonder if I raised it too much.”
“No one would think that way.”
The Count took a long suck on the tobacco and then spat it out.
“They say that lions drop their cubs off a cliff. I’ve given you a chance, and if you don’t satisfy it, there must be trials.”
“Still….”
“You can’t think that Danju is my place. Then no progress. I believe in Elena. He will get over it He is smarter and more talented than I am.”
“… I will follow your will.”
“Okay… , Okay….”
Count Herrera shifted his gaze into the distance again.
