Episode 137 It’s Not a Difficult Request (5)
The good atmosphere subsided in an instant.
The Marquis’s retainers did not hide their displeasure and showed it as it was.
‘How cheeky! It seems like you don’t see any benefit in earning some money.’
‘Why did you become the guardian of such a person?’
However, the Marquis of Branford, unlike his vassals, surprisingly did not look displeased.
Instead, he asked curiously.
“I don’t understand. Isn’t this a bad suggestion for you? It will save my trust and be good for your family.”
Jiselle shook her head.
How I lamented during my days as the King of Mercenaries that I was unable to protect my family and loved ones.
After returning, his goal was one: to protect his family, his lands, and his people.
But it is contradictory to sell one’s family to get what one needs immediately.
“I have no intention of selling my family to get what I want.”
“her…….”
But those who didn’t know what Giselle was thinking just looked dumbfounded at his answer.
Political marriages are a given in this day and age, as they are the easiest and most certain way to further increase a family’s power.
The Marquis’ offer was a great opportunity that a poor family like Ferdium could only dream of. You have to accept it when they offer it to you.
But how can the heir to the family have such foolish thoughts? Is he still young and ignorant of the ways of the world?
The Marquis of Branford asked again, one corner of his mouth raised in amusement.
“Marriage is decided by the head of the household, not by the individual. What if I send a letter to Count Ferdium right away? I don’t think your father will refuse.”
“If my brother says no, I will stop him.”
“Even if my father allows it?”
“yes.”
“Even if you don’t get what you want?”
“Just find another way.”
It was a very confident and confident answer.
‘You dare to disobey the orders of the Lord?’
The Marquis’s retainers all looked at Giselle as if she were crazy.
Except for one person, Rosalind.
‘There are people who think that way.’
It was an offer that any noble would find difficult to resist. How could he refuse it so easily?
‘… … It’s the same size as the real thing, but it’s cool.’
It would definitely be foolish to throw away such a good opportunity. I thought so in my head, but I envied that confidence and thought it was cool.
No matter how much money or ability you have, there is a wall that cannot be overcome. A wall that even Rosalind cannot overcome.
But Giselle confidently said that she didn’t care about that. That answer sent a great ripple through Rosalind’s heart.
The Marquis of Branford looked at Giselle quietly and then said.
“You really are not noble.”
“I hear that a lot.”
“Yes, I heard your convictions well.”
The Marquis of Branford spoke in a low voice.
“If you hate it that much, then there’s nothing I can do. If you change your mind later, just tell me.”
“Yes, well… … I understand. Then what I asked you to do… … ?”
‘You seem like a shameless guy.’
The Marquis shook his head.
Although the way he spoke was annoying, he was definitely different from the people of the Delphine Dukes.
At this point, it’s believable.
If they show even the slightest sign of something suspicious, we can cut off support and push them back with our troops.
“Let’s all listen.”
The Marquis of Branford’s words startled the men. They had never expected that he would grant such an outrageous request.
But Jiselle nodded with a smile as if she had expected that.
The Marquis of Branford continued with a cool expression.
“Don’t forget. The world you’re entering now is different from before. One mistake can ruin your territory and cost you your life. Not just you, but your family members as well.”
At the chilling warning, Giselle slightly lowered her head.
“I will keep that in mind.”
“Officially, it would be a way to apply to Ferdium. Since the head of the household is your father.”
“All right.”
“It’s a plan to pour all the royal power into it. I’m trusting you and making a change, so don’t disappoint me.”
If we can just hold out in these two places, Leipold and Ferdium, we will be able to check the Duke’s power in the North.
It was a somewhat defensive strategy, but it was difficult to go on the offensive as the pro-prince forces were increasingly being pushed back by the duke’s forces.
The Marquis of Branford continued speaking without hesitation.
“I will send the support planned for the Brivant territory to Ferdium. First, I will take care of military equipment and food. The people of the royal territory will move in sequentially over time.”
“thank you.”
“From the way you speak, it seems that the number sent from the royal territory alone will not be enough. I will ask the lords of the royal faction as well as the royal family to provide some support to the residents. You should understand that.”
Jiselle smiled. It was a much better result than she had expected.
But the one who was the happiest was not Giselle, but rather Belinda.
“It went really well!”
To her, Perdium was like a home to her heart.
This is because I stayed at Ferdium after following Giselle’s mother and became attached to it.
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‘How could our master have done something like this? It was good that I didn’t stop him.’
The human heart is truly wicked. Before, I wanted to stop Jiselle even if it meant beating her up, but now that things are going well, I think it was a good idea to just leave her alone.
The Marquis of Branford continued.
“The population relocation plan is expected to take about five years. It’s relatively fast considering the scale of the population, but it won’t fill up as much as you want right away.”
At least tens of thousands of people need to be relocated.
It took time to select and organize those who would migrate.
Jiselle had expected that much, so she immediately said what she had prepared.
“Then I would like to buy slaves in bulk. Not only in the capital, but also including those sold in other regions.”
“Hmm, slave… … .”
The Marquis of Branford nodded. If they had the means to buy them, slaves might be a better option to fill the labor shortage.
The reason he asks for help is probably because it is difficult to visit each and every slave trader.
“Okay, I’ll send out an official letter to the slave traders in each region. Since the goal is to increase the number of residents, I guess we can look into it on a household basis.”
“Thank you. But… … Since you’re helping me, please save some special slaves as well.”
“A special slave?”
“Yes, I would like to buy as many elf and dwarf slaves as possible.”
“… … .”
Even the Marquis of Branford, who had been happy to accept any request up until then, was unable to readily respond to this statement.
Elf and dwarf slaves are not something you can have if you want. They are special subjects and are difficult to obtain unless you are a noble or royal family.
Even if they are available, they are extremely expensive because the quantity is very limited.
The price of one xenophobic slave could buy more than a hundred normal human slaves.
“You have many wishes. You want to secure not one or two, but a large number of slaves from different races that even the great nobles have difficulty securing?”
“Yes, it’s not easy to find someone selling it.”
“It would be cheaper to buy slaves who have learned advanced skills.”
“I’m thinking of using that method too. But wouldn’t it be better to have more slaves of different races?”
Elves and dwarves have some advantages over humans due to their racial characteristics.
Jiselle also thought of various ways to utilize them.
If you can’t increase quantity right away, why not increase quality?
Of course, this is only possible if you can afford the price.
The Marquis of Branford made that very point.
“Do you have that much money? It seems like you’ve made some money recently, but that won’t be enough to get what you want.”
Jiselle replied as if to tell him not to worry.
“It’s actually difficult for me to raise that much cash right away. But there is a way.”
“What is that?”
Jiselle spoke confidently to the Marquis of Branford, her eyes sparkling.
“Can you please vouch for me… …”
“I refuse.”
“… … .”
The Marquis of Branford flatly refused Giselle before she could finish her sentence.
Other people who were listening from the side also looked dumbfounded.
Rosalind in particular was shocked once again.
It’s amazing that he can do something of such a large scale without blinking, but it’s especially extraordinary that he’s trying to do it on someone else’s behalf.
‘… … As expected, it’s the same size, but it’s cool.’
As silence fell in the room, Belinda tugged at Giselle’s sleeve again.
‘Oh, this is driving me crazy. You have so many other requests right now! Why are you doing this when I said I would do them all?’
I cancel the thought that it was a good thing I didn’t say anything.
I have to finish with just one verse, but I have no idea how many verses there are.
Giselle shook off Belinda’s hand and spoke again.
“I understand that you are worried because the amount is so large. But don’t worry. I can pay it all back.”
“… … .”
The Marquis of Branford was speechless.
People who ask for a guarantee always say something like that. I’ve never seen anyone like that.
“Can’t I?”
Jiselle asked again with her eyes sparkling and her face innocent.
The Marquis of Branford found himself chuckling.
Even though he was my guardian, it felt like he was telling me to go to hell with him.
Now you want me to be a guarantor? This kid is really funny.
“I refuse. Don’t ask me twice.”
“no way.”
Jiselle bit her lip and felt regret at the firm voice that seemed to hold a blade.
‘This isn’t working after all.’
Since it costs a lot of money, I tried it out, but it didn’t work.
As Giselle turned her head in disappointment, one person caught her eye.
The person who showed up and promised to be my sponsor.
Chorus.
As soon as Rosaline met Giselle’s eyes, she took out her fan and covered her face.
Giselle called Rosaline with eyes wet with emotion.
“miss.”
She stumbled at the sound of Giselle’s call. Rosaline stumbled for a moment, then regained her balance and spoke to the maid next to her.
“I don’t think I’m fully recovered yet. I should go back to my room. Let’s go quickly. Hurry up, hurry up.”
Rosalind escaped the battlefield with the support of her servants.
With his face still covered by the fan.
Jiselle called her urgently.
“Excuse me, Miss? You said you’d be my sponsor.”
‘You said you would be my sponsor, you didn’t say you would be my guarantor!’
Purchasing large quantities of foreign slaves would easily cost the kingdom an entire year’s budget.
No matter how well the cosmetics sell, there’s no way you can pay that amount back.
Giving a guarantee is like booking bankruptcy.
“Baron, I’m not feeling well right now… … I’ll see you later.”
“Miss! Miss!”
Rosaline pretended not to hear Giselle’s desperate call and disappeared.
“hmm…….”
Jiselle looked around without hiding her regret.
But everyone who makes eye contact turns their head away and avoids me.
‘I can really pay it back, but no one believes me. There are many places where the money needs to go. Ugh.’
There was no choice. I had no choice but to scrape together every penny I could. It seemed like I would have to live frugally for the time being.
Jiselle, who had gathered her thoughts, accepted reality.
“Okay, I’ll take care of the money myself.”
When the story was over, the Marquis of Branford spoke in his usual dry voice.
“I don’t think I can ask for anything more. I’ll have to wait a few days to sort out what you mentioned.”
“Okay, I’ll get back to you later if you contact me.”
“Is there anything else to see in the capital?”
