Episode 93
EPISODE.47
“Then let’s have a good time.”
As Daria walked away from Russell, the nobles and ladies around them secretly rolled their eyes.
Each one was watching, looking for an opportunity to move forward like a flock of wildcats hunting for prey.
But unfortunately, they didn’t get the chance this time either.
Because there were people who spoke to Russell before him.
“This is how I get to see my benefactor again. “Lord Russell.”
It was Camilla, the princess of Kiel, looking gorgeous in a blue off-shoulder dress.
“-Your Highness the Princess?”
When Russell was surprised and showed proper courtesy, Camilla smiled brightly.
Standing next to her is Kiel’s special envoy, Count Kimbly, and a group of people decorated with blue fabric as if they had been pieced together.
Russell checked on them and Camilla spoke.
“I should have visited you a long time ago and thanked you, but I was so busy that I ended up late.”
Russell shook his head as she mumbled her words like an excuse.
“I completely understand.”
From the day it happened until the banquet was held, it was about two months and fifteen days.
Russell was also well aware of how busy Kiel’s characters were during that time.
‘I heard there was discussion about the conclusion of an alliance agreement, expansion of trade goods, and the supply of magic stones?’
It was not an issue that could be resolved after discussion for a day or two.
Although it is a great country and has received favor, if you try to use that as an excuse to gain one-sided advantage… … .
‘It would be no different from the empire.’
A group of robbers who only exaggerated their size and national power. Endymion’s ideal view of the state is far from that.
Moreover, it’s not as if Kiel’s side has never expressed gratitude.
‘This is just the first time we’ve talked face to face.’
Several letters of thanks were sent to Russell not only when he was hospitalized but also when he was discharged.
“If you say so.”
Camilla sighed with relief at Russell’s reply.
“however-.”
“… … ?”
“Are those in the back with Count Kimblee men of Kiel?”
I had heard a rumor that Kiel had also dispatched additional personnel for this alliance agreement and to protect the princess.
“yes. “These are people who joined late.”
She nodded in response to Russell’s question and bowed to him with eyes sparkling like stars.
“It’s all thanks to the help of Sir Russell and Sir Hubert.”
“… … ?”
“Thanks to the hard work of the two of you, the situation in our home country was able to improve.”
The ‘war’ referred to here probably refers to a situation where the empire began to retreat.
Therefore, Kiel’s side, which had some spare time, would have been able to dispatch additional personnel to the agreement with Endymion.
“Then you will be returning to your home country soon.”
The reason she took refuge in Endymion by lying about her identity was because of a man called the Marquis of Kiel.
Because the Marquis of Kiel, with the empire on his back, promoted a marriage between the princess and his son.
However, the empire that was behind him was starting to withdraw.
The Marquis’s strength was no longer as strong as before, so she lowered her head.
“yes. In a few days, I will be returning to my home country. But before that-.”
He then trailed off.
“-I came here today because I had something I wanted to convey to my two benefactors.”
“… … ?”
Was there anything you could convey to Kiel? Instead of responding out loud to Russell, who tilted his head, the princess handed something to him.
“This-?”
It was a bundle of several sheets of paper neatly rolled up and knotted with red string.
Okay, let’s untie the ribbon.
The format of the contract that fills the inside of the paper is clearly visible.
“This is the trading right for 5 pennies of the increased supply of magic stones through this agreement.”
Kiyel was one of the most famous stone producing areas on the continent.
Compared to a small country, the amount of magic stones produced accounts for a significant portion of the total production.
‘That’s 5 pennies of the increased supply through the agreement.’
It was by no means a small amount, considering it was only 5 pennies.
“The same transaction rights will be delivered to Sir Hubert, and Endymion has already given permission.”
If this is permitted by the state, there should be no problem.
“Thank you, but… “I don’t know if I can take this.”
“haha. Why not? “Lord Russell.”
Count Kimblee, who was next to me, added with a friendly smile.
“You two, sir, not only did you save Her Majesty’s life, but you also saved Kiel’s future. If it weren’t for you two, what would have happened to my country… … .”
Camilla trembled as if just imagining those words was terrifying.
Well, it was around this time that my relationship with Kiel deteriorated before I returned.
‘McLeigh Hughes, his life was lost at the hands of this bastard… … .’
A future where Princess Camilla is taken back to Kiel and forced to become engaged to the marquis’ son.
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Of course, the world line was now completely divided. You may be the only person on the entire continent who knows about him.
It was then.
Dung-, Dung-, Dung-, Dung-.
The sound of drums rang out.
Among the musicians inside the banquet hall, the drummer was beating the drum.
A much louder sound than before shook the entire banquet hall, and the musicians’ performance changed completely.
????. ????-. ????. ????-. ????.
The melody is solemn, dignified, and magnificent, unlike before, when it was softly swirling.
It was obvious that they would receive this kind of treatment at a banquet held at the royal palace.
Either royalty or-.
“Her Highness First Princess Hecate Latmos is entering!!”
Otherwise, it’s the king.
“His Majesty, the brilliantly shining Sun of Endymion and fit ruler, enters!!”
In this case it was both.
The door opens, the red cloth is pulled back, and the king and princess appear beyond it.
What caught the eye was the princess’s appearance. Unlike other women dressed in her dresses, she was neatly dressed in a tailcoat like a knight’s livery.
However, the nobles showed their courtesy in a familiar manner, as if they were only seeing it once or twice.
Chuck, Chuck-.
Those who bow their heads, those who kneel, etc.
Each person showed an appropriate example according to their position.
“Everyone, lift your head up.”
A solemn atmosphere hangs over the venue.
“First of all, before starting the banquet, I would like to express my gratitude to the gentlemen who attended today. I want to start the banquet right away, but… … .”
Upon receiving the greeting, King Alfonso Ratmos opened his mouth.
“Before that, it would be right to proceed with the most important matter of today’s banquet first.”
The king looked around and his eyes lit up.
He noticed a young man with black hair and red eyes and raised the corners of his mouth.
“Russell Raymond, Hubert. “You two, listen.”
“yes. your majesty.”
Russell got down on one knee, catching his breath at the king’s sudden call.
“yes. your majesty.”
Hubert also showed great courtesy and bowed his head.
“It would be Kyeong-deul who contributed more than anyone else to the alliance with Kiyel and the banquet celebrating this victory.”
No one will deny this fact. The first person the king’s eyes turned to was Hubert.
“First of all, Sir Hubert.”
“yes.”
“For your great contribution in securing the alliance by safely escorting the envoy and the princess, 500 gold coins and 100 course horses. In addition, I will impose tax collection rights on 1,000 households in the southern part of the kingdom.”
The characteristics of the southern part of Endymion’s kingdom are largely divided into two categories.
‘A region adjacent to the sea, a granary area.’
Not only were marine resources abundantly produced in areas adjacent to the sea, but trade through sea routes was also active.
And every fall, various types of grains were harvested in the granary area.
1,000 tax collection rights were issued against him.
That was the end of the speech about Hubert, and the king’s gaze then turned to Russell.
“Russell Raymond.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
He safely escorted the special envoy and the princess, and in the process, he remained alone to block the enemy and bide his time.
As if that wasn’t enough, he blew off one of the Sword Master’s arms and inflicted a fatal wound.
The King muttered as he briefly listed Russell’s achievements.
“They say a sharp awl is sure to tear through a pocket. “Maybe this proverb is for you.”
The voice was mixed with a little bit of admiration, so it was worth it.
‘It has already been reported several times and has been put on the agenda of the meeting… … .’
I couldn’t believe that such a young man had chosen all those majors.
In the 5th Circle, it was quite an event for a wizard who had just turned 20 to blow off one of the Sword Master’s arms.
“I was just lucky.”
Yeah, I definitely just got lucky.
If only McRae Hughes hadn’t used a weapon made from dragon byproducts.
If I hadn’t gained the power of speech.
If Niccolo Machiavelli hadn’t appeared at the last moment…
‘Because by now, the one lying in the ground would have been me, not him.’
It was said in that sense, but the king seems to have taken it a little differently.
“You’re too humble.”
The King said that and smiled with satisfaction.
“Russell Raymond.”
“yes.”
“I appreciate your achievements in achieving this victory, and I will reward you with 3,000 gold coins.”
It was by no means a small amount of award, but considering Russell’s contributions, it is true that the amount seemed a little small.
However, the king was not finished speaking yet.
“Also, from now on, I will unite the three cities in the western part of the kingdom, name them the County of Raymond, and place them under you.”
Count Raymond!
“This is an arrangement of the names and locations of the three cities that will be included in the county territory from today.”
Russell’s eyes trembled slightly as he received the document from the king.
Although he had the right to collect taxes for 10,000 households, he did not own any separate fiefdoms.
I never thought I would gain territory this way.
‘It’s the size of three cities… … .’
Since he was receiving a territory consisting of a city, not an ordinary territory, there was no need for him to go down and manage it himself.
‘Either hire a new person, or use the existing person… … .’
Because it was a problem that could be managed by establishing a market.
The important thing was that a territory called the County of Raymond was created.
‘at las… … .’
The fingertips holding the territory document fluttered, and the King tapped Russell on the shoulder a couple of times.
Alfonso Ratmos muttered.
“This should be enough for the technical work, now we can start the banquet.”
I raised my glass high.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve had a palace banquet, and since it’s a celebration of a great victory, I hope you all enjoy it as well.”
It was the start of a full-fledged state banquet.
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