Chapter 139 – Scheming.
Aslan and Larson.
Both places belong to Müller’s close side.
And the relationship between these three places, including Müller, was not good.
“We, of course, Aslan and Larson. The three families are a family that has been entwined with evil for a long time.”
“Indeed.”
I read a book handed down from generation to generation in Muller prepared by Triana.
Many of the books containing the history of the family had information about Aslan and Larson.
“Aslan is a land that has made money through trade for generations.”
A land that starts with Barheun and earns huge trade profits through the river, which can be said to be the milk of the southern region.
“The land itself was large for Müller, but one-third of it was abandoned because it was close to the great mountain range.”
Still, it is not a granary for nothing. It showed sufficient production even with the remaining land. And now we can guarantee more production.
“And Larson.”
Triana pointed to the map.
Hmm.
“There are a lot of forests.”
“Yeah.”
It is a rare forest area even in the southern regions.
Its size… Over at least one village. It has several places.
“Is this also quite pioneering?”
“Yeah. And since this kind of pioneering business requires permission from the country, it is said that they are intertwined with the capital in various ways.”
“Indeed. You mean a leash?”
Brahms Kingdom is mostly plain. There are some curves and mountains, but they are few compared to other countries. It’s the same with Baheun Kingdom, though.
What about logging in the Great Mountains? It’s tough… Monsters also protrude enormously, and there is not a small possibility that the act of logging itself will be accepted as an act of aggression. If even a large monster pops out, all the workers will die in the aftermath.
“And of these two estates, the most suspicious place is Larsen?”
“Yes. This is Larson Youngji. But the Aslan estate is also suspicious.”
“Because the caravan came through this way before.”
“And the dispatched knight also said that they confirmed traces of red blood.”
“Hmm.”
Two suspicious places.
But not all can be checked immediately.
You can’t make a fuss in someone else’s territory, and you can’t openly say that your territory is suspicious to those who are suspected of collusion with nobles.
They announced their danger through this meeting, but how many aristocrats could realize the danger?
What’s more, Larson reacted disapprovingly after seeing my material, and Aslan didn’t even attend the meeting itself.
“Is there any other information about these two estates?”
“Once there is recorded data.”
Triana has prepared a material that integrates the material written on Aslan and Larson in Müller’s history.
“You fought so many times.”
“Yeah. In fact, there have been many times when we have targeted each other’s collaterals as well as direct family members.”
“There have been many times when I have really fought. The nobility came forward directly.”
That the bloodline was about to be cut off.
Either give away the territory and then take it back. There are many records of repeating it.
“This Georg Basin?”
He pointed to a place surrounded by mountains close to the great mountain range like a shield.
Quite a number of battles are recorded.
“One of Müller’s retainers is the Georg family. It was a lineage of nobles, but it is a lineage that has been diluted a lot to knights. The source of the family is Georg Basin.”
“But now it’s Aslan’s territory?”
“It is a story from a long time ago. Hmmm, that’s probably somewhere…”
Triana rummaged through the documents piled up beside her.
“Here it is. Ah yes. You’re right. When I was a noble, I was a noble who ruled the Georg Basin.”
“Is there only one?”
“Yeah. There are some plains beyond the mountain or below, but if you accurately distinguish it, it is the Georg Basin area.”
It was a small family coat of arms.
As well as what is actually written.
“Hmm.”
Eating here would be convenient for trade, right?
Intensity is quite large. There is no uncomfortable place to come and go. If you use your connections with Princess Amelia of Barheun Kingdom, you may be able to bring some trading rights from Aslan’s territory. Or open a new one.
In the first place, we can sell food directly. Rather, as much as the middle distribution is missing, there will be a lot of margin.
Well, considering the existing business partners, it shouldn’t be that way, but it’s not bad considering the increase in production due to the blessing being worked better than expected.
Aslan and Larson.
The most powerful place is the Larsen estate.
“You can’t start a war by surprise, and you don’t know how long it will take to get to where they’re hiding with a proper declaration of war.”
“There are those who are good at simply abandoning their hiding places and running away.”
At Triana’s words, she nodded.
If you think about that, it’s difficult to target them with war.
Then.
“They’ll know that I’m recklessly targeting them.”
“That’s right.”
Then let’s aim for it.
“Here, aim for Georg Basin.”
“Are you going to bet on Baron Aslan?”
Triana’s eyes widened.
She laughed at the sight and nodded her head.
“The goal is the basin. It’s not bad to aim for the Aslan territory if you can provoke it and aim for the entire territory.”
“But…”
Triana put on a worried expression.
I know why.
I threw the material she was holding and called out to her triana and beckoned her onto my lap.
“Ah, lord…”
“I’m fine as Leo now. Triana.”
Triana, who was still blushing and approached with awkward steps as if she was still embarrassed, knelt down on her knees.
“I think I need your help this time.”
“Are you my help?”
I stroked Triana’s head as she looked up at me with her flushed face.
She closed her eyes, feeling the soft touch of her hair, and the touch of my hand on her as well.
“If our territories wage a battle with territories, they will surely move too.”
Their movements were slowed down by the Southern Conference I suddenly put on or the openly spread rumors, but now they will move again.
Aim for it
“I will attach the children I know.”
“Nina, are you girls called Sasha?”
“Yes.”
It’s just that the two don’t have any actual combat experience, and their abilities aren’t inferior to those of a knight. And little usable guys like them. They mainly hire adventurers.
To be honest, I’m worried that the quality is a bit low, but it’ll be safe if I attach Niña or Sasha and Triana with the magical power of a noble.
“And he’ll probably be messing around while I’m away from the estate.”
“Do I block it?”
“Yes.”
People spread Merchants connected to Franz and Borin as well as Müller receive help. Of course, I didn’t do it myself, and since it’s an operation that needs to be carried out secretly, I’ve skipped a step or two and justified myself.
“No matter how they are, it will be difficult to experiment in a small town. Above all, it will be difficult to supply materials. And I figured out what materials flowed from our territory to the base of the supplies that flowed to them.”
It’s not perfect, and there are many places that are insecure.
Picked up a few of them.
“The location is a bit spread out, but even if it’s a forced march, we’ll patrol around here.”
A camera using magic stones.
Hide it and film it.
If you’re just shooting, the required magic attribute isn’t that great.
Even elite soldiers can function well.
“When we get a call, we immediately raid the scene.”
I think the weapon they’re going to use this time might be able to use that monster that nullifies magic, but that powder that Serene found.
I guess I’ll write that too.
“If it’s that powder…”
“I did an experiment.”
According to the current research institute, it is a powder that attracts monsters.
“That’s… !”
Triana with a shocked expression.
Yes.
“You can use the great mountain range.”
To be honest, I wonder what he would do if he brought even a large-scale monster with him.
“Can I do it alone?”
“To be honest, their inventions still look unfinished. Like the monster, and the powder I think I will use this time.”
But they don’t seem to wait any longer.
Perhaps the hatred that was forcibly conceived was the catalyst for this invention to explode.
“All you have to do is watch them move and capture them first. If it fails, it will probably take a big hit.”
You may have to step back during the Battle of the Territory.
I stroked Triana’s hair as she put on a serious expression at my words.
“It’s okay. You can do it.”
Triana has great senses in her.
I have a talent.
Away from her family lineage, her own, personal talent is outstanding.
The family was defeated, although her estates were taken away. Her strength did not diminish.
The magical power of lineage doesn’t just end with being strong.
It’s just strange that the duke’s family became so strong alone that it was strange, and the titled nobles with the estates were one step stronger compared to the nobles with the same title.
It is the spiritual strength of the common people who are ruled by the nobles, such as faith and loyalty, which are often mentioned.
And Triana, her Müller family was defeated by Franz and I became the owner of this land.
I feel that a lot of the mental strength I get from the territory is changing to me, but the name of the Muller family still exists in this land.
To take even that away, I would have to change the name of the land, but I have no intention of changing that.
“It’s not a specific intention, but as the war continues, my territory will grow bigger and bigger.”
“Really?”
“What?”
It was pretty sincere.
I pulled Triana’s lips in disbelief at my words.
“It hurts!”
“Anyway, if that happens, we’ll need someone here to rule Muller. And I will leave that role to you.”
“Oh no… Uh? Me, is that you?”
Although her mouth was still pulled in, making strange pronunciations.
I looked at Triana, who widened her eyes at my words.
“Of course. Not right away, even if this operation goes well and I conquer some of the lands of Aslan or Larson, my center right now is this city.”
“I-I know that.”
Triana lowered her head as if she was ashamed of her expression of surprise.
She smiled softly at her.
“It’s a story from the distant future. Then you will be the owner of this land. And…”
“And?”
She looked up and smiled at her young face.
“You and the children of my lineage will inherit the land.”
“… Leo.”
A little agitated by my words, Triana moved her hand to my pants.
I stayed up all night with Triana, who was more excited than usual.
After putting on her satisfied face, seeing her sleeping in her bed, her me also fell into her sleep.
It’s true that it’s her slightly uneasy maneuver, but she believes in her. And even if it fails… There is a justification for the Larson manor.
It’s not bad, except for my damage being extreme.
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