Chapter 16. The eagle is medicine. (4)
I glanced at Mikel, who was smiling kindly next to me.
“Why are you doing that?”
He had a shameless attitude as if he had done nothing. But after I left yesterday, I felt like I knew roughly what happened.
“Thank you, Lord Mikel.”
A soft voice suddenly flowed out.
“You said thank you earlier.”
“I gave it to you about something else.”
“Won, if only you were quick to notice.”
Mikel cleared his throat and turned around.
“Today is the last meeting, so make sure to finish it well until the end.”
“All right.”
I greeted him politely and sent Mikel back to his seat. As I also found a seat and sat down, I felt intense gaze from the audience seats on the second floor.
“…….”
The source of the gaze was Cain. Even so, he turned his head away just before making eye contact with me.
‘He must have been quite upset.’
I took away all the attention and attention he deserved at this noble meeting. In addition, there is even a sparring with Mikel that Cain was unable to achieve in the original work.
As much as I gained through this asceticism, Cain also had to lose a lot.
but.
‘You must not let down your guard.’
There were so many obstacles placed in Abel’s life.
Moreover, Cain is the original public figure, the lucky munchkin. No matter how much he widens the gap, unexpected coincidences will help him.
‘If you want to do that… … .’
He sat quietly in his seat and waited for Emperor Theodore to enter.
“Your Majesty the Emperor is eating!”
The meeting began with guidance from the aide.
Today’s meeting was slightly different in nature from the meetings of the previous two days. After summarizing the content discussed so far, additional agenda items other than the original agenda were discussed.
“I hope we proceed in the direction of -.”
As usual, Carlo led the meeting.
He often turned to me and gave me a checking look. I ignored him and watched the meeting.
‘Again, again. ‘You’re wasting your energy on pointless things.’
Anyway, I got everything I needed to get out of this meeting. Now all that was left was one big blow to throw at the end.
“If the temperature continues to drop, I think the node territory will need additional support.”
Lord Bennifer spoke in a calm tone. It was already time to discuss the last additional agenda item.
“I understand that the Nord Territory relies on imports for most of its grain. This year, I will have the Est Territory provide grain support.”
“It puts my mind at ease when you say that. Thank you, Lord Bennifer.”
“It was nothing.”
A warm breeze blew between the two lords. Carlo snorted secretly as he looked at the two.
Taking advantage of that opportunity, I slowly raised my hand.
“I have a suggestion regarding that ‘support’.”
Everyone’s eyes were focused on my hand, which was raised for the first time today.
“What a suggestion.”
Carlo had a sneer on his lips.
“Is there room for that in Obest Territory?”
I ignored Carlo’s attack and looked straight at the aide.
“May I speak?”
Pointing out that the final decision-maker in this position is not him, but the emperor next to that aide.
“…….”
Carlo stiffened his mouth and glared at me.
“of course.”
The aide nodded, still in a businesslike manner. However, I could see the corners of his mouth slightly turning up.
“Lord Mikel said that the number of monsters invading private homes is increasing. Is that correct?”
“It did.”
After seeking Lord Mikel’s consent, he spoke calmly.
“Of course, the method proposed by Lord Benifer will be of great help to the suffering civilians.”
Upon hearing my words, Lord Bennifer’s red lips slipped into an arc.
“But I think there is another fundamental problem: monsters.”
I looked at all the nobles who were listening to me and at the emperor.
“I propose a battle to subdue northern monsters before the real cold begins.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the nobles lowered their voices and murmured. He seemed quite surprised by the unexpected offer.
It was a completely different reaction from when I first proposed the ratio system.
At that time, most people’s reaction was ‘What is that kid talking about?’, but now, more people were thinking deeply about my remarks.
‘It’s a completely different experience in just two days.’
I leisurely enjoyed the change and observed the situation.
‘It was originally a subjugation war that Cain would have proposed.’
In the original, Cain soon returns to his territory and becomes the owner of Cadenza, the sword of summer. On the other hand, Arya, who descends to the North, causes her Mikkel to die and traps her Mikkel’s daughter Leah in her own arms.
[I will go.]
Cain plays a big role in the northern subjugation war with Cadenza in hand. It was so easy for him since he had the power to control flames.
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… … Although this is a development.
‘A lot has already gone wrong.’
Cain will have a hard time getting a cadenza.
However, Arya’s descent to the north was planned. The fact that Mikel says temperatures in the north are starting to drop is itself a sign of that.
‘I guess I can save Leah this time.’
In the original work, the scene where Cain rescues Leah who was trapped in an ice crystal was a famous scene that has been talked about for a long time.
Of course, I don’t have a cadenza, so it might be a bit tricky. Because I’ve already thought of a way to solve it.
After a brief thought, I glanced at Mikel. She was deep in thought as Mikel cupped her chin.
“What a rude remark!”
The person involved was calm, but the other person actually expressed his displeasure. It was Carlo who blatantly furrowed his eyebrows.
“Lord Mikel has steadfastly protected the snowy mountains of the north for several decades. But isn’t suggesting a subjugation war the same as doubting Lord Mikel’s abilities?”
I looked at Carlo without much agitation.
At that moment, not only me but everyone in this conference room must have thought the same thing.
‘Since when did you take care of Mikel like that?’
Of course, Carlo’s remark was not truly out of concern for Mikel. He was wary of my becoming acquainted with Lord Mikel.
‘This is how they fight each other.’
If I say it like that, wouldn’t it seem as if I’m making this suggestion by ignoring Mikel?
“How dare I do that?”
I opened my mouth and responded smoothly.
“It just came to mind while I was thinking about ways to help the Node territory.”
Why are you so upset?
As he turned to ask, blood appeared on Carlo’s forehead.
“Our territory is not as rich in grain as the Est territory.”
He added with a sigh, as if he was sad.
“So we thought, why not add manpower instead of grain?”
“……Keuhum.”
Carlo skillfully hid the emotions on his face. He thought for a moment and then asked in a rather cautious tone.
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be right to apply to Obest Territory first?”
Certainly, my long experience in politics was not easy.
He was being careful not to let me attack him. In particular, he tried to avoid the logic he had used in their last meeting – that this was all for the good of the Empire.
“Of course, it is true that I feel sorry for the Obest territory.”
He answered while hiding a bitter smile.
“Things are much better here in the winter. That’s because a lot of monsters go into hibernation.”
Carlo’s red eyes glared at me with suspicion.
‘What are they planning again?’
The look in his eyes seemed to be asking.
After only a few days of experience, he seemed to have clearly realized that I don’t go out without a reason.
‘Actually, it’s true that I suggested it.’
I blinked and said, pretending to be innocent.
“Maybe I thought it was too easy?”
He shrugged his shoulders and raised his voice as if to make everyone hear.
“I thought we could simply recruit manpower little by little from each region. Isn’t it good that the Node Territory solves troublesome problems, and that the other Territories can contribute to the safety of the empire?”
At that moment, the lords’ eyes changed. His eyes were quickly calculating various things.
‘Yeah, I knew that.’
Now that Emperor Theodore had stopped the war and was resting, the knights of each family had no opportunity to show their power.
but.
What if you make a contribution in this subjugation battle? Not only can you exert influence over the node territory, but you can also elevate your family’s name.
Because the military proves its worth through war.
Carlo glanced up. There, standing close to the railing of the audience stand, was Cain.
The eyes of the two father and son met.
Cain gave Carlo a passionate look. It contains the will to participate in this subjugation war.
“…….”
Carlo nodded as if he understood and became lost in thought.
‘It’s obvious what you’re thinking.’
In his mind right now, he is probably picturing Cain holding a majestic victory ceremony.
“…I think it would be okay if it was a subjugation war with that intention.”
Finally, Carlo spoke slowly.
“I will help you in the Sud territory as well. It is for the Nord territory and, by extension, the empire, so we cannot spare our strength.”
It was a very serious and determined tone. To the extent that anyone would say that the only ones who truly serve the empire are the Ardante family of the Sud domain.
‘Say those words without even putting saliva on your tongue.’
For me, who knew Carlo’s intentions, it was just funny.
‘I will speak with the greed hanging around my eyes erased.’
Carlo was probably thinking about the ever-increasing value of Cain’s name and, by extension, the influence he would have on the Node territory.
‘Because you’ll want to owe Mikel somehow.’
There’s no way Mikel wouldn’t know Carlo’s intentions. As expected, Mikel’s gaze as he passed by Carlo was very cold.
“If that’s the case, then our territory….”
“We don’t have adequate troops. We’ll just support ourselves with grain.”
Other lords also secretly added their opinions.
“That doesn’t seem like a bad offer.”
Emperor Theodore slowly opened his mouth.
“Since ancient times, when the border was in danger, we would gather troops from other territories and send reinforcements.”
His red eyes contained Mikel.
“However, the most important thing is Lord Mikel’s own will.”
The eyes of everyone in the conference room turned to Mikel.
“…….”
Mikel slowly stroked his beard with his scar-filled hand. It was a thoughtful touch, as if he was lost in thought.
He must have been intensely considering which choice to make for his territory.
“Good.”
Eventually, Mikel opened his mouth.
“I will gladly accept the help of each lord.”
A smile crossed Carlo’s lips, and the other lords also nodded.
“However, one fact must not be forgotten.”
Looking at them like that, Mikel nailed them hard.
“I will do my best to welcome guests, but I will not be tolerant of those who do not know how to behave as a guest.”
In short, it was a warning not to have any greed other than subduing monsters. In particular, it was a remark that pricked Carlo, who must have had sinister intentions.
“Oh, of course not.”
Carlo answered with a deep smile.
“But I believe that the Nord territory will not turn a blind eye to the guests who helped us.”
“Of course, if the customer isn’t overly greedy, right?”
Pajik!
Sparks flew between the two lords.
‘The two of you are still the same.’
After that, the situation went smoothly.
“Then what is the schedule for the subjugation war….”
“I think a week after the harvest festival would be good. I think the other lords will also need time to prepare.”
The aide concluded Mikel’s answer.
“Then, after the harvest festival is over, we will hold a battle to subdue the northern monsters in early December.”
Mikel had a confused expression for a moment, but quickly shook it off.
“I understand.”
Although he may not have been willing to lend a helping hand to another territory, the unusual cold seemed to have weighed on his scales.
fantasy,
