Chapter 76 – Ep.76 Smith, a Black Company in Another World
-Move the soldiers.
At those words that flowed from the crystal ball, the atmosphere in the office froze in an instant.
Kernax’s hand stopped, and the face of the magistrate holding the crystal ball hardened.
I also felt a strain on my lower back.
―Is communication not good? Administrator.
“… No. My lord. “It was delivered accurately.”
The administrator answered the lord’s question with a stern expression.
The crystal ball sparkled softly.
-That’s right. But why is there no answer? Kernax.
“… Sorry.”
Cernax let go of the collar fan he was holding and stood up, bowing towards the crystal ball.
A few days ago, it was the same when Bellanis came, and Kernax also showed that the people here acted as if the object was in front of them even though it was not directly in front of them.
That felt very foreign to me.
-When did I tell you to apologize to me? I’m sure you know that’s not the answer I’m looking for.
The air in the office froze once again as the lord’s question flowed through the crystal ball.
Cernax, who was bending down at the waist, slowly raised his head.
Cernax was biting his lip.
“… My lord. The troops guarding Molingta are the defense force to protect the city. In addition, the majority of them are trained personnel for the purpose of maintaining public order in the city. Leading such people out of the city… “It is difficult.”
―Cernax.
Goosebumps appeared all over my body.
The lord’s voice that flowed through the crystal ball was much colder and heavier than the cold air in the office.
“… Please give me instructions.”
Cernax, chewing his lip, eventually came forward and knelt on one knee in front of the magistrate holding his crystal ball.
-To reach Bazelan in the Viscounty of Viorin before the end of this month. When you arrive at Bazelan, Viscount Biorin’s second daughter will be in command. Please ask the Viscount’s second daughter for details when you arrive.
“… All right.”
―Cernax. Don’t forget that command of the disease lies solely with you. And administrator.
“Yes. “My lord.”
-To remain in Molingta until Kernax returns.
“I will.”
-Then.
The light flowing from the crystal ball gradually weakened, and soon it became an ordinary crystal ball.
The magistrate put the crystal ball back into his bosom and Kernax stood up.
“… Fuck. “He is bad.”
Siron, who was lying on my thigh, got up.
Although he looked slightly tired, his clear eyes showed that he had been up for quite some time.
Of the three, it was Kernax who moved first.
“First… “I think we need to summon the soldiers, so I’ll leave first.”
“Yes. “I think that would be good.”
“Then.”
Kernax bowed slightly to the administrator and then left the office.
“Ha… Shit. Hey. I’m also going to tell my sister. “Take care of our little ones.”
Giena nodded her head wordlessly, and Siron left the office, scratching her head.
In an instant, the administrator and I were in the office. And only Giena, who was no different from a folding screen, remained.
The administrator smiled awkwardly with his frozen face.
“This… “I was taken aback because something unexpected happened.”
“I completely understand.”
Because I too am so fucking confused.
The administrator looked at my face slightly, then smiled bitterly and continued.
“There’s no need to look so serious.”
“Serious… ?”
“Yes. “Your face is very stiff right now.”
“Oh.”
I’m not sure, but seeing the administrator say that, it seems like he’s a little stiff.
I quickly massaged my cheeks with both hands to relax my tense facial muscles.
“Are you feeling a little better?”
“Haha, yes. And like I said a moment ago, I don’t think you need to worry too much.”
Rather than saying I was worried about anyone, I was just so shocked that I was out of my mind… As my mind calmed down a little, I began to worry about Cernax and his soldiers.
I kept my mouth shut and looked at the administrator.
“Although he is called the captain of the guard in Molingta, Sir Kernax is indeed a full-fledged knight of the Count Filoria family who completed the training as an apprentice knight under the lord and was recognized by the lord.”
“… Was Cernax a knight?”
The administrator laughed lightly at my question.
“Yes. This is a very great article. “I believe that the soldiers trained under Kernax will certainly do their job well no matter where they are placed.”
“That…”
I briefly wondered whether I should say yes to the administrator’s confident answer.
This is because neither Cernax nor his soldiers behaved that well.
Whenever he gets the chance, he teases and pranks his superiors, chats near street stalls, or even while on patrol, if he spots me, he runs up to me and asks me how I am with Kernax.
Clearly, looking at his usual appearance, he was not trustworthy at all.
However, the appearance of the soldiers after Lord Belanis visited and the news of the truce with the demon spirit was announced was definitely trustworthy.
I asked the administrator with a distraught mind.
“I don’t know what’s going on… “It must be dangerous, right?”
“I can’t give you a definite answer because I haven’t heard anything, but if I had to guess considering the current situation, it would probably be related to the Yeongjijeon.”
“Wisdom… Before?”
The administrator nodded.
“Viscount Viorin’s fiefdom is one of the wealthiest in our kingdom. In addition, I once heard a rumor that the eldest daughter of the Violin family had a very bad personality and caused a lot of trouble in other territories.”
This is a common occurrence on Earth as well.
Something like an incident where a child, carrying his parents on his back, smears poop on his parents’ face.
“I’m saying that because I don’t know much… Yeongjijeon is the king… “Isn’t this only possible with your permission?”
“Yes. “With His Majesty’s permission, it can be carried out under the supervision of a supervisor dispatched by the royal family.”
“Well, this is an issue that could result in multiple people getting hurt, but is it easy for the higher-ups to give permission?”
Although it was expressed as a bit gentle and hurtful, it is a battle of territory. It’s war.
It was absolutely and unconditionally that people would die.
I didn’t think that a king would so easily allow people from the same kingdom to die, not even a war with another kingdom.
However, the answer that came out of the administrator’s mouth simply shattered my thoughts.
“Regardless of whether they easily allow it or not, the royal family, including Your Majesty, is encouraging discord among the nobles and hoping for strife.”
“… Yes?”
“It may be difficult for you, Smith, who is from the desert, to fully understand, but other kingdoms, including ours, have similar trends.”
I couldn’t believe my ears again.
In this world, the king is encouraging strife.
“Well, there are many reasons, but the biggest one is to cut out the rotten parts that have accumulated inside. “The presence of nobles who have accumulated power for nearly a hundred years would be quite annoying to the royal family.”
“Well, what are you planning to do if another kingdom invades?”
“The great lords in charge of the border will buy us time, and in the meantime, all we have to do is rally the nobles again. Above all, there is no need to worry about such things because there is an unwritten rule that in order to invade another country, you must declare war. If we don’t do that, we will be attacked by all the kingdoms and we will be torn apart.”
“Ah…”
Although my heart did not understand, my mind unfortunately understood what the administrator said.
Certainly, even if I were the king, I would be very concerned if I found out that the nobles below had accumulated a lot of power.
“But looking at the fact that someone as high as Viscount Biorin requested troops, it looks like he received requests for territory warfare from multiple places at the same time.”
“… “Do you allow that?”
“Haha, of course we don’t schedule time at the same time. “It just keeps going without stopping.”
This country must have really turned around.
Perhaps… Aren’t the cultists the ones who rose up to rebel against this corrupt country?
… These guys are doing something too dangerous to say that.
“In conclusion… “You’re saying that a lot of soldiers will get hurt.”
“There could be worse results than that.”
The administrator casually informed me that people can die.
Even though he has such a gentle face, would you say he still looks like someone who holds the position of administrator of a territory?
No, if I think about it, everyone close to me might be familiar with death.
Shiron and Amela both had a rough adventurer background, and Kernax also had a past that I didn’t know about…
I glanced at Mr. Giena, who was standing blankly next to me.
He had a face that seemed to clear his previously confused mind.
“Um, Mr. Smith?”
“Ah, yep.”
Thanks to Ms. Giena’s face, her head became clearer, and I answered the administrator’s call with a much lighter heart.
“I think I know this without having to ask, but I’ll ask anyway. Are you worried about Lord Kernax and the soldiers of Molingta?”
“Of course.”
If you’re not worried, you’re a real asshole.
“Okay. Then I will try to ease Mr. Smith’s worries a little.”
“Yes? “Are you serious?”
“Haha, sure. What… “It’s not a matter I can decide on my own, but since Mr. Smith is so worried, I’ll let him get criticized a little this time.”
“No… Uh… That… I don’t know what it is, but thank you so much…”
Embarrassingly, I couldn’t bear to say, ‘I don’t need you to help me even while I’m being criticized…’ The words ‘.’ Did not come out of my mouth.
“No. “Actually, I said I would help, but it all depends on how much effort Mr. Smith puts in.”
“… ?”
“Originally, the ‘Night Fairy’ created by Master Smith was scheduled to be given first to the Knights of the Filoria family. However, at my discretion, I will ensure that it is paid to the soldiers of Molingta first. Well, as long as you don’t report it, that’s it.”
“… Oh?”
“It takes about 15 days to get from Mallingta to Bazelan. Even if there is a condition that it must arrive by the end of the month, you still have a week to spare. “The survival rate of soldiers will vary depending on how much Smith produces.”
The administrator looked at me and smiled softly.
That smile was truly dazzling.
“Really, are you really going to do that?”
“Sure. If the lord knows… No, you have no choice but to know. What. I might get some criticism and a pay cut, but what can I do? It’s right for people who are in a hurry to use it first. Yes?”
The administrator blinked his monocle-clad eyes and winked at me.
My heart is literally pounding! And ran.
“The time given is one week. However, if you overdo it and your health worsens… They will stop right away and force you to take a break. Please keep that in mind.”
“Sure. “I promise that I will do my best to make it without ever overdoing it.”
The administrator stood up with a faint smile on his face.
“Then, shall we go look at the ingots that will be used as materials?”
