Chapter 234 – 54. Imoogi. (One)
Yom Mol, a small town that is more like a rural village than a city.
In this rural city, where having been to the capital is a great source of pride, a group of mercenaries that looked bloody to look at began to gather one by one.
When one or two groups gathered, it was just a matter of interest to the citizens, but from the moment the number of mercenaries exceeded five, the lord of Yommol couldn’t help but be nervous. In the first place, the number of mercenaries staying here, including those belonging to the baron family, was rarely more than three. It was the first time since the current lord came to power that there were five mercenaries from outside.
So, the middle-aged Seongju, who became anxious, personally led his mercenary corps and met the sophomores of this mercenary group that filled the inn. For what reason did you come here?
“Oh, didn’t you know? I’m here to cut through the gorge.”
“Canyon Road?”
“This is a business run by Allen Danju. I heard that the empire has entrusted development rights.”
Of course, the baron is something that has never been seen before. However, it was enough for Seongju to confirm that the mercenaries had nothing to do with the city. Whether or not he develops the Arwen Mountains is none of their business.
After a while, the 10th-strong Allen-mercenary corps arrived in the small city of Yommol.
Pig Ax Kukuna, Enchanting Sword Anastasia – Even if they are at the level of the mercenary group, there are 10 rivers that are a big topic.
City dwellers flocked to the streets, regardless of age or gender, to watch the 10 rivers entering the city. Of course, even if the lord of the castle lived a life far from power in such a small town, there was no way he would not know the status of the 10 rivers.
So, the baron had his first meeting with the money ghost by inviting Allen-Mercenary Corps to the castle. If he was entrusted with the right to develop the empire, he wouldn’t be an average person among the top 10, so it would be reasonable to show that level of courtesy.
“We’re just here for business, so don’t worry.”
“Are you worried? I have no such worries at all.”
The middle-aged lord of the castle was very naive even though he was an aristocrat. He honestly felt a lot closer to the village chief than to being an aristocrat.
Good people.
That’s Allen’s evaluation of Yommol castle lord.
Seongju did not spare food and supplies to the expedition. Of course, Allen also paid a reasonable price. … In fact, I might be able to cut his price even further if I negotiated, but he didn’t bother to blush on his face, saying he would cut just a penny or two.
Anyway, this development project was not to be completed in a day or two. If so, you’ll need to interact regularly with the small town of Yom-Mol, but it’s much better to keep as positive a relationship as possible with each other. If the relationship with the lord of the castle is smooth, the attitude of the citizens will also be cooperative. It goes without saying that it is more profitable than saving a penny.
After Arriving at Yommol and taking a three-day vacation, he and the mercenaries who arrived first set off for the canyon of the mountain range.
The Duke of Murloc and the other three mercenaries will arrive in a couple of months with the workers. The advance party planned to establish a base prior to their arrival.
A group of about 150 people, including the Allen Union, Rick-Mercenary Corps, and seven mercenary teams, started marching with dozens of carts fully loaded.
After a five-day march, the group finally reached the canyon of the mountain range. As it is known, there is an old abandoned base near the canyon entrance.
Since the base was built decades ago, there were some broken parts here and there, but it was still in pretty good condition. There were traces of whether herbalists or woodcutters often used this place and stayed there periodically.
The money ghost started with base maintenance. The collapsed stone walls were rebuilt and the grass that grew thickly in the base was also weeded. Since this will be our base while the canyon is being developed, it’s important to provide as comfortable and safe a space as possible.
Fortunately, it was only necessary to repair the areas that were already divided, so there was no need to spend a lot of energy on building the base.
The roofs of the buildings inside the base were raised again and the gaps in the walls were filled up. Thanks to the woodcutter dispatched from Yommol, the lack of accommodation was quickly made into a log cabin.
After completing the base in 15 days, the group rested there for two days before finally entering the canyon in earnest.
In fact, it is impossible to completely eradicate monsters from the mountain range. In the first place, monsters frequently appeared in the Luttenbake Gorge, which connects the central and eastern regions. However, the frequency and scale of monsters appearing in places that were completely untouched by humans and those where dozens of merchants still came and went every day were different.
And, neglected for decades, this place is in a pristine state. It was almost impossible to pave the road unless the surroundings were cleaned once and for all. Monsters are coming all the time, can the workers pick the land?
Fortunately, at the beginning of the driveway, there were some roads that had been cleaned before, so it was a bit easier, but after that, it was literally completely new.
Allen gathered sophomores on the first day of entry and encouraged them. Of course, the encouragement for mercenaries is money and fame.
“Now then, let’s make some fucking money! There is also a bonus if things go faster than planned, so you can look forward to it.”
The group was divided into three teams in three zones. They proceeded all the way along the canyon, catching and killing all the monsters they saw.
Of course, the mercenary team that shows the best performance is the top 10, Allen-mercenary team. Their force was literally overwhelming, but there was no shortage of it.
The powerful magic of Elena, a sucker who has already risen to the ranks of the great mage.
The splendid swordsmanship of Natasha, a gum milk tester who is one of the candidates for the new sword mastery.
The fist of the blind saint Odd-Nun, who could crush even the hard outer skin of a monster if it touched it.
A hairy Gis blood ax that becomes a bloody fighter the moment it starts fighting even if it makes obscene sounds every time.
Long-haired Ludi Gore’s tower shield that prevents any monster from approaching the rear.
A ponytail Enoch’s longsword that relentlessly picks out weak points and strikes them.
The dagger of Kharanos, who began to collect even the smallest of monsters.
Archer Anne’s arrow that gets stuck in the monster’s eyeball when she shoots it.
Even if it is not enough to be a sucker, even the fire magic of Asmond, a bonfire that is enough for one person!
It was an activity that immediately dispelled the slander that the place in the 10th round was created by the breath of Danju Granzo and Danju Viola.
Sovereigns, who witnessed the force with their own eyes, became much more compliant with Allen, the money ghost. The subtle spirit fight that existed weakly has now completely evaporated. … Because I realized that it is meaningless.
Of course, if this is the end, then the empire wouldn’t have struggled so much in the first place.
The first month of the subjugation was not very difficult, but as the second month entered, various problems gradually began to emerge.
The biggest among them is, of course, the mercenaries’ mental and physical fatigue.
Except for the time to rest at the base, I keep getting stuck near the canyon and catching only the monsters that appear every now and then, so of course I have no choice but to get tired. Still, most of them were veterans, so they endured at least, but that didn’t mean they weren’t without limits.
As mental and physical fatigue accumulates, mistakes are bound to occur, which are likely to lead to fatal injuries.
The Empire’s failure must have been decisive in this matter. How much do nobles who know how to play money at a table know how hard it is to go on an expedition? You know that if you just give me money, it will be all right.
Of course, Allen knew all too well that mercenary management was more important than anything else in this development project. The core of this business is, after all, mercenaries. Although mercenaries are a tribe driven by money, isn’t the reason they earn that money is to solve basic human needs after all!
… Now is the time to come…
At the time when Allen, the money ghost, was about to send an informant to the city, there was a group of people coming to the base of the canyon.
Arriving just in time for their appointment, they are an expeditionary group belonging to the top 10 blood club, Zione.
In fact, they were not a military group, but prostitutes who came to sell flowers. Danju, Gione, in the top 10, was in charge of the brothel in Vermandois, so Allen asked him to do this in advance before leaving here. The newcomers brought loads of food and drink as well as prostitutes and prostitutes.
After all, what is needed to relieve this mental fatigue is entertainment. It’s no exaggeration to say that money, alcohol, and sex are everything for mercenaries!
As expected, the reaction of the mercenaries was explosive. And the various negative characteristics that appeared in their status window disappeared.
After four days of entertainment and two days of rest, the group fully recovered.
And around that time, the late departure team also arrived at the base.
Finally, the complete expedition took two more days off, and then began subjugation and road construction in earnest.
… Just like that, half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
