Episode 421: Merit Award (1)
The coronation ceremony ended successfully.
Dmitry officially declared that it had become an empire, and representatives from all countries attended and supported Dmitry’s will.
If there was anything special, it was the part related to the Kingdom of Luna. Choi
Recently, as reports came in that the climate of the Arcadia continent was stabilizing, Roman Dmitry accepted the wishes of the people of the Kingdom of Luna and decided to annex Luna.
Queen of Luna.
Isabelle was currently missing.
The annexation of the country was a very sensitive issue, but Isabelle expressed her intention to entrust Luna to Roman Dmitry before she left.
Thanks to this, the work proceeded smoothly.
Dmitri did not forcibly take away the lands of Kronos and Valhalla, but declared the entire vast continent of Arcadia beyond the endless mountains to be an imperial territory.
In fact, since this story had been discussed in advance, Roman Dmitry decided that there was no need to take the risk of unreasonably merging the two empires.
It was an ideal ending.
There was a sensitive issue called the Demon World, but under Roman Dmitry’s control, the continent quickly regained stability.
A few days after that.
Dmitry’s mansion.
Looking at the well-maintained garden from the terrace, Chris, the owner of the mansion, fell into deep thought.
‘… … ‘What on earth should I ask for in compensation?’
a few days ago.
In the performance ceremony held in front of everyone, Roman Dmitry carried out his words.
Knight Commander Jonathan was the leader of the Imperial Knights, Felix was the head of the Imperial Magic Tower, Fernando was the leader of the capital guard, etc. They were given roles that suited each person, and people who achieved great achievements like them were given enough money to play and eat for the rest of their lives. Gold coins were paid.
Chris too.
gained enormous wealth.
The luxurious mansion he was currently staying in was Roman Dmitry’s prize, so there was no need to worry about money in the future.
the problem is.
Roman Dmitry’s compensation did not end there.
“I don’t know what you truly desire. I will give you another 15 days. If there is something you think you need, come to me in person and ask for it. “I will provide ample compensation to those who have contributed.”
Choice of compensation.
It was unconventional.
Chris was able to choose his own reward instead of a special position, and he couldn’t help but worry for days afterward.
Roman Dmitry said there were no limits to compensation.
He promised that if people like Chris wanted to leave the SS and live a wealthy life, he would gladly grant them a new life.
“ha.”
I sighed.
I felt like my head was full.
In fact, Chris did not go to war hoping for compensation, and he had no idea how to use the enormous wealth he had at hand.
If I had a family to take care of me, I might have thought about a truly peaceful retirement.
Nothing was more important to him now than his growth as a prosecutor.
That’s right.
I didn’t want to give up the reward either.
Chris, who had been thinking about it for a while, got up and left the car almost untouched.
“I guess I should meet other people.”
The choice does not only apply to him.
Other people.
Chris felt that the decision might be easier if he met in person those who had already claimed compensation.
* * *
First person.
It was Count Fabius.
When we visited his newly granted estate, Chris was led to a luxurious mansion that was truly eye-popping.
It was truly a golden feast.
From the outside, it was obvious that he was a very wealthy person, and when he arrived in the room, even the tea cup sparkled in gold.
‘… … ‘Is the teacup also pure gold?’
It was indeed Fabius.
yet.
Count Fabius appeared with a bright face, wearing jewelry as colorful as the exterior of the building.
“Chris! welcome!”
“It’s been a long time, Marquis Fabius.”
Yes.
Fabius was now a marquis rather than a count, and he must have been eating well and living well for a long time, and his face was plump and greasy.
Marquis Fabius sat down and smiled gently.
Dmitry’s influential people, such as Chris, were included in the list of contacts to be specially managed by the Marquis Fabius.
“But what are you doing here?”
“… … It’s no different, but I came here because I wanted to know what the non-gong merchant was asking for. Of course, it is a rough estimate, but I think my choice will be easier if I hear the situation directly.”
“Oh, was that the problem?”
Choice of compensation.
There were only a few people included in that category, and it was not clear exactly what each person requested.
But it was obvious that it was Marquis Fabius.
The luxurious surroundings were beyond what he received as a war bounty, so people thought he had received something special from Roman Dmitry.
It was as expected.
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Marquis Fabius said.
“It is not difficult to talk about compensation. I hoped for endless wealth and power from my lord. Wouldn’t the reward alone be enough if you were to live your whole life whining? Then the lord granted the territory here. It is the home of a person who was purged during the Cairo Civil War, and the family has fertile land for generations and a gold mine behind it, so it is truly a valuable land. In particular, since it is located in a very important location that passes through Dmitry and Cairo, my lord said that if I build a good foundation here, my power and wealth will be permanent. Hehehehe, isn’t that really amazing?”
Fabius was originally a nobleman from Cairo.
However, some people like him changed their affiliation, and instead of selling their original land to Cairo, they were given new territory by Roman Dmitry.
Dmitry expanded his territory slightly as the rebellion was resolved, as well as the northeastern region.
This was part of a promise made to Cairo, and the lands that lost their owners in the process were granted to people who had made meritorious contributions, such as the Marquis Fabius.
of course.
Not everyone was like that.
As Dmitry grew into an empire, some characters moved to the continent of Arcadia and chose a new life.
“I am. I will dedicate my whole life to my master. It is true that I made a contribution in this war, but is it common for a country to reward me this much? I am ready to sacrifice my life for my lord. If you are asking about my satisfaction with the compensation, I am very, very, very satisfied.”
I burst out laughing.
The bright face looked truly happy.
‘… … It’s amazing.’
Chris also admitted it.
Marquis Fabius has been granted compensation that guarantees his future, and as Roman Dmitry said, he will be able to live a life of wealth and glory.
What would happen if you wanted the same reward?
If he moved to Arcadia and occupied the fertile land, he could possibly enjoy greater power than Fabius.
but.
It didn’t move.
Chris asked what suddenly occurred to him.
“But another building is going up right nearby. What is it for? “It caught my eye because it was quite large in scale for a general purpose.”
“Oh, that?”
He grinned and laughed.
Marquis Fabius lowered his head and made eye contact with Chris with a sinister look on his face.
“I’m trying to build my own harem. “Isn’t that the true romance of a man, hot hot hot?”
It was certain.
Fabius was truly a man who enjoyed the rewards of war.
* * *
Second person.
It was Felix.
When I went to see him and asked him the same question, Felix led Chris somewhere.
“… … This place?”
“This is the site of a new magic tower.”
It was a large piece of land.
The workers were busy working, and Chris was completely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it.
“Actually, the Imperial Magic Tower was my request from the beginning. By building a magic tower that represents the Dmitri Empire, I hoped to establish a system to discover talent and train wizards within the empire. In order to do so, facilities commensurate with its status and a huge annual budget were needed, and the lord allowed all of this. In fact, in terms of budget, he promised a larger budget than I expected.”
New magic tower.
Felix looked on with a proud face.
I was thrilled to learn that Phoenix, who lived in poverty in the Frankish Kingdom, had grown so far.
“Actually, I wish Chris would be honest with himself. Some people say that the compensation I seek is good for the national interest, but this is purely an expression of my personal desires. The magic tower created by Felix will become the best on the continent. I will enjoy the wealth and fame that comes from the results, and my dream is to become a person who leaves a mark in the history of magic. From what I heard, Marquis Fabius was indeed given personal compensation, but there is no law preventing him from doing so, Chris.”
The rumor spread slowly.
As those who received the reward praised Roman Dmitry, people were tongue-tied at the level of non-public peddlers.
It was a perfect match between words and actions.
In punishing Ares, he did not allow a single precedent, but at the same time promised to reward excessively those who had rendered meritorious services.
Marquis Fabius and Felix.
As people who received compensation one after another appeared, they proved that Roman Dmitry’s remarks were true.
Chris didn’t answer.
I stood there for a while and watched the scene of the magic tower being built.
* * *
The last person.
Jonathan was the Knight Commander.
He had been training for a while, and during a break, he sat down next to Chris with a face drenched in sweat.
“So, how are you feeling now?”
“yes.”
It was a fun question.
Knight Commander Jonathan seemed to be thinking of something, and then looked at Chris with a smiling face.
“chris. As you know, the Dmitry Knights of the past were not a very great group. Because of your and my presence, it was barely there, but compared to the entire kingdom, it wasn’t much. But that’s it. A lot has changed now from then. “I want everyone to belong to the Dmitry Knights, and my lord has accepted everything I asked for for the development of the Dmitry Knights.”
That too.
It was a similar situation to Felix.
While Fabius purely followed his personal desires, Commander Jonathan hoped for the development of the system in the future.
“That’s why I have nothing but gratitude to my lord. Although they clearly know that it is beneficial to them, most of the continent’s leaders are not very keen on investing. But our lord, Emperor Dmitri, is different. Although he asked for compensation for the war, he granted it more surely than we could have imagined. “The dream I wanted and everything for my personal happiness.”
The scenery in front of you.
It was beautiful.
When he looked at the people training under Dmitri’s name, Knight Commander Jonathan felt like he was in a dream.
“My lord, you are truly an amazing person. The people are rewarded with a sure reward so that they do not regret their sacrifice for Dmitri, and even as their respective forces become stronger, no one dares to surpass the lord’s authority. chris. It doesn’t matter what you choose. The person we serve is so great and strong that he can bear all our desires, so I hope you will be honest about what you truly desire. You probably know this too. While talking to me, thinking over and over again before coming to see me. “What do you really want?”
It was clearly visible on his face.
Chris clearly had what he wanted, but he didn’t seem to know exactly what it was yet.
like that.
The last meeting has concluded.
Even after the sun went down and I went to bed, I couldn’t sleep all night because of the thoughts that were disturbing my mind.
And the next day.
Chris heard unexpected news.
It was news that Kevin had visited Roman Dmitry before him about compensation issues.
fantasy,
