Episode 28 This is the best. (2)
“What did you say?”
Belinda felt dizzy.
I’ve been watching him since Giselle was little, but at some point he became completely incomprehensible.
‘It’s not like it’s crazy, the bowl is getting bigger or anything, it’s just crazy.’
Belinda made a dumbfounded expression and then harassed Gillian, who was standing next to Giselle.
“Gillian! Say something, sir!”
Gillian, whose feelings for stopping were no different from Belinda’s, finally opened her mouth.
“Your Majesty, how about we stop here? Belinda is right. There is quite a lot of money left, so if we just keep that, we can use it for other things in the future.”
Despite Gillian’s protests, Giselle shook her head.
“I think some explanation is needed. Call Kaor too.”
As soon as Kaor gathered, Giselle began to speak her mind.
“As you all know, I’ve almost run out of money before I even start. If I continue like this, I won’t be able to last long, so I’m going to prioritize making a quick profit.”
All three people had expressions of incomprehension.
Pioneering is the act of securing previously untouched territory.
So there was no way to know where something would come from or what would be profitable right away.
Belinda finally couldn’t hold it in any longer and stepped forward again.
“Just withdraw now. If you spend all the money you have left, you’ll really be unable to do anything. If you go into the forest anyway, you’ll inevitably get caught. You could even be kicked out of the territory.”
More than a hundred mercenaries are loitering around the territory. The vassals must be on edge.
There were a lot of laborers gathered there, so it was obvious that they would all be looking at me with suspicion.
Belinda had lied about building a new training ground and a villa for the Archduke, but her lies were bound to be exposed the moment Giselle entered the Forest of Demons.
Gillian and Kaor eventually had a say too.
“If His Majesty wishes to proceed, I will follow… … but realistically, it is impossible. In the end, I will be punished by my lord.”
“We could just fight for money, but when we think about the people who will die, it won’t be possible to afford even a small amount of money. Well, I guess I’ll become more famous than I am now. As a foolish fool who did something stupid. Hehe.”
Everyone evaluated Giselle’s plan negatively.
Because it is impossible for an individual to succeed with only 20,000 gold, something that all previous Ferdium lords have given up on.
Jiselle nodded vigorously, as if she understood their thoughts.
“You have a point. Of course, I also think that it would be impossible to pioneer in that way. It would probably fail.”
“But why do you keep insisting?”
“That’s not how I’m going to do it.”
“What did you say?”
Belinda asked in confusion. Instead of answering, Giselle took out a map and unfolded it.
“Okay, the forest of demons is here, and we’ll enter from this side.”
Following Giselle’s gesture, the three of them began to look over the map carefully.
The size of the Demon Forest was only roughly indicated on the map.
Jiselle took out a pen and drew a line from the entrance of the forest of demons, then suddenly turned it to the side.
“That’s about it. We’re going to ignore everything else and just make a road like this. That’s our primary goal.”
“yes?”
“It’s not about securing territory, it’s about securing the fastest path to your goal.”
“Didn’t you say you were going to pioneer?”
“Normal development is impossible. I planned to acquire resources that would make money the fastest, from the beginning. This is the closest place to our territory.”
“Do you know what’s here?”
Giselle chuckled at Belinda’s words.
“It’s a huge moneymaker.”
“… … .”
Everyone was so embarrassed that they couldn’t say anything.
In their eyes, it seemed like Giselle was just randomly taking pictures of places and then claiming that there was something worthwhile there.
Gillian finally came to her senses and asked.
“Your Majesty, what is here that makes you so sure it can make money? And how do you know that?”
At that question, Giselle smiled awkwardly, as if she was embarrassed.
“This is advanced information that only I know.”
“So how did you know that information? No one has ever gone into the forest and come out alive!”
Belinda banged on the table and argued. Gillian and Kaor nodded in agreement.
Jiselle thought for a moment and then spoke with a serious expression.
“Okay, everyone, don’t be surprised and listen carefully. Actually, I died and came back to life… … .”
“This is a serious situation, don’t joke around! How did you know!”
“No, really… … .”
“Your Majesty! This is a matter of people’s lives!”
“Ugh… … .”
Giselle kept her mouth shut at Belinda’s story.
This time I tried to tell the truth, but again, no one listened. I felt a little lonely.
In this case, there was no choice but to just talk roughly.
“I heard through the grapevine that there’s something really lucrative here.”
“What did you say?”
Belinda started glaring at Giselle with twinkles in her eyes. Gillian made a dumbfounded expression, and Kaor kept chuckling with his head down.
The Forest of Demons was not well known and was full of all kinds of rumors.
There were many rumors related to money, especially about expensive medicinal herbs in the forest.
It was also because of such rumors that some explorers entered the forest, even though they knew it was dangerous.
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But who would have thought that Jiselle would be one of those reckless people?
Kaoru finally couldn’t hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.
“Our employer was really crazy. There were people crazier than us. Hehe.”
You disobeyed the lord’s orders, believing only groundless rumors, and even spent all the money you had.
It was something that only a truly crazy person could have attempted.
Jiselle continued to say what she wanted to say without caring how others reacted.
“Someday, we’ll have to drive out the monsters and use all the forest’s resources. But not now. That would take too long. Since we’re going in because we need money right now, we’ll have to find a way to make money quickly.”
Belinda asked, barely suppressing her rising anger and trembling.
“So according to the ‘rumor’, there’s ‘something’ here?”
“Yeah. First, we’ll get some resources here that can be turned into money, and then we’ll use that money to expand our territory. It’s like making money with money. Simple plan, right? Hahaha.”
Belinda fought back the urge to punch him in the face as he smiled brightly. Gillian just sighed with a gloomy face.
Kaor’s attitude was that as long as she got paid and had fun, she was fine with anything.
Looking around at his confused subordinates, Giselle spoke firmly.
“You may not understand it right now, but this is something that must be done. If anything goes wrong, I will take full responsibility.”
Belinda and Gillian were left speechless at the sight of those determined eyes.
“Everyone, trust me and follow me. If you each do your best, you will definitely succeed.”
Belinda muttered with a helpless expression.
“I really hope this is the last rebellion of adolescence. I’m not that old anymore.”
“I don’t know if the rumor is true, but… … Since Confucius said he would do it, I will do my best to help.”
Gillian said with a determined look on her face. Kaor was still giggling.
“It would be fun to see the heir to the estate being locked up in prison. Please make sure to take care of the remaining balance before that.”
Everyone was half-resigned, but only Giselle smiled inwardly.
‘If everything goes according to plan, a lot of money will come in.’
The place that Jiselle targeted was the closest to the forest entrance, and the place with the most easily cashed resources.
It was information I had learned in a previous life, so I couldn’t reveal the source, but it wasn’t just some rumor, it was confirmed information.
‘Because it was a resource discovered by the Delphine Dukes in their previous life.’
The Delphine Dukes, who overthrew the kingdom and founded a new dynasty, gathered the power of the entire kingdom and began to develop the Demon Forest on a large scale.
Jisel, who held a grudge against the Delphine Dukes, also began to investigate the Forest of Demons.
I was trying to figure out why they were putting in so much effort and if there was anything I could do to bother and harass them.
‘The Duke didn’t know at first that there were resources. He must have entered the Forest of Demons for some other reason.’
The reason was never fully discovered, but instead, a map and journal detailing the locations of key resources in the forest were obtained.
I never thought I would be writing like this about information I had memorized in my previous life but never used.
‘I will gladly use the information you have worked so hard to obtain.’
In their previous life, the Duke of Delphine acquired enormous wealth by pioneering the Forest of Demons.
In this life, Giselle intended to keep them all to herself.
That wealth would be a great help in stopping the conspiracy surrounding Ferdium.
“Okay, then let’s get started right away.”
At Jiselle’s words, everyone returned to their seats.
Gillian managed the mercenaries near the estate and gave them simple training to ensure they did not get in each other’s way.
Belinda led the laborers and worked hard to build the garrison.
Although they were preparing as Giselle had instructed, their hearts were not at ease.
Belinda, in particular, spent every night worrying so much that the area under her eyes became dark.
“If the rumors are true, we don’t know what kind of monster will appear. If the young master dies there… … . Even after he dies, people will call him stupid.”
In fact, whenever Jiselle was cursed at by people, she got angry and her heart ached.
When I saw it, I thought it was cute, but other people didn’t understand how cute it was.
Because I was getting scolded so much, I occasionally thought to myself that I wasn’t a good tutor for Giselle.
But if I go into a dangerous place and risk my life… … I won’t be able to face the deceased Countess Ferdium, who entrusted me with taking care of Giselle.
“If it’s even the slightest bit dangerous, I’ll just have to drag you out by force.”
Belinda took out all the poison she had collected so far and examined it closely.
“Let’s see… What should I put on so that our master doesn’t die and just faints?”
Since Jiselle’s skills seem to have improved compared to before, I had to choose my poison carefully.
Belinda carefully selected the poison and applied it carefully to the dagger.
If the situation seemed urgent, I was planning to stab him from behind and then run away carrying him on my back.
Although she knew that others were worried, Jiselle did not change her orders.
Even he, who was always confident and relaxed, couldn’t let his guard down this time.
The Forest of Demons is dangerous. Even the powerful Duke of Delphine failed several times in his previous life.
It was virtually impossible to succeed with just Jiselle’s power at the moment.
The only thing I believe in is my experiences and information from my past life.
Based on that, we reviewed the plan several times, looked into possibilities, and selected the fastest, safest, and most reliable route.
‘But information is just information… … In reality, there may be variables.’
Even so, this was the best method to save the territory.
Because all other methods just didn’t work out with time.
The Duke of Delphine has already made his move. If we respond with leeway, everyone will die.
I had to move quickly, even if it meant risking my life.
‘I will definitely… I will definitely succeed and protect my land and family.’
Time passed quickly as Giselle constantly reviewed and revised her plans.
Belinda and Gillian came to see Giselle after they had finished their preparations.
In fact, they came here with the intention of stopping them one last time, but the moment they saw Giselle’s face, they swallowed what they were going to say.
An expression with no trace of his usual playfulness.
His face, so cold that it seemed as if he was prepared to face death.
They had no choice but to report only the current situation and the progress of the work.
“Your Majesty… … For now, the garrison has been completed to a level where food and lodging can be provided. However, I don’t think I can waste any more time.”
“The same goes for the training of mercenaries. The vassals of the territory began to move the soldiers and put pressure on them.”
“hmm.”
Jiselle thought for a moment.
It would be good to prepare more thoroughly, but for now, this was the limit. At least he was able to endure this much because he was the grand prince of the territory.
He slowly got up from his seat with a bitter smile.
“Yeah, I guess I can’t waste any more time.”
The only thing I always regret is time.
If this plan succeeded, it would buy some of that time.
Giselle took a deep breath and then opened her mouth firmly.
“Call the mercenaries.”
