The special products of each tribe are treated as high-end items in other countries. Quality is quality, but because it is rare, it can leave a large margin compared to the production cost. The special products of these races are practically monopolized by the Kingdom of Antares.
By joining hands with the Taoban Company, which had moved its enemies to the Kingdom of Crovence, the County of Antares was currently exporting Elven silk, Orcish leather products, Troll glass and ceramics, etc. to various parts of the continent. Dwarf weapons and armor could not be leaked because they had to be prepared for war, but since they were luxury items, they could be given out as much as desired.
Carol also smiled and opened her expression again.
“Although, thanks to this, we were able to make up for some of the hole in the budget.”
The special products of this race were very popular throughout the continent. Among the nobles of countries other than the Vastalon Empire, it became a huge trend to weave clothes with elven silk from Antares, wear orc leather coats, and decorate mansions with troll glass and ceramics.
This was thanks to the fact that the County of Antares presented special products of different races as gifts to countries on the continent. Of course, this was for political reasons, but at the same time, it also had the effect of advertising the products of the country to the noble classes of each country.
Leffenhardt clicked his tongue and asked.
“Surely, you were aiming for this effect?”
Carol answered calmly and weakly.
“A proper administrator should be able to expect multiple results from one action.”
Karl walked down the street guiding Reppenhardt and his group. He passes through the city gates, circles the outskirts of Aranangrad, inspects the surroundings, and then heads towards the main street.
Siris looked around and let out an exclamation.
“Incredible. “Compared to Zeppelin, I don’t think it’s much inferior.”
Although unfinished, Aranan Grad was indeed a wonderful city.
All sections of the street are well defined and there are stone steps in steep places. Is the entire city in order? Wells and bathhouses were also seen being built here and there. The green space was also well created.
“I was worried that it would be difficult for elves to live because dwarves made it… … .”
All facilities were created to be convenient for use by all races, not just dwarves. In the old days, dwarves only built buildings according to the height of their own race, so in fact, there were some inconveniences for other races. However, the dwarves of the current era have already learned how to raise buildings to human standards during their long period of slavery.
Suddenly, Iniya looked puzzled and asked.
“Ah, but are you going to plant the World Tree here too, Mr. Repenhardt?”
An elf’s residence is usually created through the World Tree.
“Then wouldn’t it be too noticeable to other countries? For the time being, we plan to plant a third world tree inside the Arend Mountains so that it will only be under our influence.”
“If that’s the case, even elves won’t have any inconveniences in living there.”
As we got closer, we saw a large number of temporary huts and tents nestled between huge buildings. Important buildings have been completed, but general buildings are still under construction and workers need shelter.
Numerous dwarves and orcs are sweating hard, chopping stones and carrying bricks. Then, when they saw Repenhardt and his group, they were startled and each bowed down.
“Oh, it’s the White King.”
“Prime Minister, you’re here again.”
Repenhardt and Karla, both of whom have unusual appearances, are recognized and greeted from all directions. Among them, there were some who recognized Atilqana Iniya.
“Oh, that must be Atilkasinga, the great guru of the trolls. “Just like I heard, your teeth are killing me.”
“Are you Iniya, an elf auror user? Indeed, my heart… … .”
Since both of them have excessive ‘specific parts’, their facial expressions are clearly revealed just by listening to the story.
In the case of Siris and Silan, it was difficult for the general public to recognize them through stories alone. In fact, Cilan only looks like a pretty girl priest, and Siris is also just an ordinary elf girl.
But since they were with Reppenhardt, they also pretended to know each other here and there.
“I guess he is Shinwol’s prosecutor.”
“Then is he ‘the’ young saint?”
“It seems so. “I think it’s ‘the’ young saint.”
The word ‘that’ really bothered me… … Silan did his best to ignore it and walked on briskly.
‘I have biceps now! Why are you still reacting like that? Sheesh!’
Sadly, no one recognized Titima.
“Uh, it’s a troll.”
“She’s a troll girl.”
“Who is it?”
Of course, Titima didn’t mind at all.
The group continued walking down the street, receiving greetings from people.
Those currently following Reppenhardt were Siris, Iniya, Atilca, Silan, and Titima.
Siris and Atilka were participating in the inspection as representatives of the elves and trolls, respectively. The main construction workers were dwarves and okra. Markelin and Tashid visited this place often, so there was no need to come this time. So Marqueline returned to Grand Forge for now, while Tashid remained on White King with Russ.
In Iniya’s case, she had nothing to do but came along, saying she would stay with Reppenhardt this time too. One might be angry at the behavior of the chief who abandoned his clan and followed a man, but in fact, the Styrian clan was eagerly cheering for Iniya.
-Go for it! Chief!
– Make sure to catch that guy!
-And please stop with the old maid hysteria… … .
Well, Serpel, the adjutant, was so capable that there were no particular problems.
Titima, of course, I just followed Silan without thinking.
But Silan definitely had business here in Aranan Grad.
“Now, this is the place. Priest Silan.”
After crossing one block, Carol pointed to a building. Silan showed his color.
“Oh oh! “It’s big!”
It was a huge three-story temple whose exterior walls were unusually painted ‘pink’. Just by looking at that color, you can immediately tell who this temple serves.
This was the new temple of Philanense in the newly established Diocese of Antares.
Repenhardt clicked his tongue as he looked at Silan, who kept grinning.
“Is it that good?”
“of course. I am now a proud archbishop! Ahem!”
During the Crovence Civil War and the County of Antares, Silan’s feats were by no means small.
Although he doesn’t look like that because he flexes his muscles every time he opens his mouth, Silan is a major contributor to the founding of the White Kingdom and spread the teachings of Philanense to many different races, while also gaining a lot of fame on the battlefield. How can the church just leave such a talented person alone?
So, the Church of Philanense issued a formal doctrine, established a diocese in the County of Antares, and elevated Silan to the position of diocese leader and archbishop.
Considering his age, the loan amount is unprecedented, but his achievements are very high, his relationship with the king is good, and his divine power is sufficiently at the archbishop level. There was no one who opposed Silan’s inauguration as archbishop.
Now, when the temple was completed and the capital was officially relocated, there was an agreement to send a large number of priests who would become Silan’s hands and feet from the Basil Kingdom. Just as Silan dreamed when he first met Reppenhardt, his name was proudly entered into the history of the church.
“Ah, it was a good thing I followed Mr. Leffen.”
Silan had a happy smile on his face. Others were happy to congratulate him as well.
“Congratulations, Archbishop Cilan.”
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“congratulation.”
Anyway, looking at Aranan Grad, Repenhardt and the others all looked thrilled. Because no one thought it would be such a great city.
Reppenhardt expressed great satisfaction and congratulated me.
“It is truly a perfect city, Karl. “Thank you for your hard work.”
But Carol still seemed dissatisfied.
“It’s not perfect. After all, the name of the capital is a bit less prestigious… … Reppenheim, that’s a great name… … .”
Repenhardt responded with a shocked expression.
“No, I said I didn’t want that… … .”
Reppenheim, the capital of the Antares Empire in its past life.
To be interpreted, it means ‘Leffenhardt’s city’.
Originally, it was customary on the continent for each country to be named after its founding king’s last name, and for its capital to be named after its founder. By coincidence, Charles also claimed Reppenheim as the name of the county’s capital.
But Reppenhardt flatly refused.
-How can you give such an embarrassing name?
In my past life, I thought it was just like that, but after going back to this time and thinking about it, I realized that it was a very unfamiliar name. Oh my god, you’re naming a city after yourself? Isn’t this something only a dictator with a thirst for power would do?
And Reppenhardt no longer intends to rule alone and rule over other races. What he wants is guidance, not domination. So, instead of the popular name ‘Reppenheim’, they insisted on the name ‘Aranan Grad, City of Five Colors’ to express the hope that all five races would live in harmony.
Reppenhardt’s stubbornness was so strong that Carol eventually agreed, but it seemed like he still had some lingering regrets.
“Reppenheim… … It’s a really good name… … There is no way to convince him… … .”
While muttering, Carol started walking again. Now that we had shown the entire city, it was time for the palace.
“The exterior of the palace is complete, but there is still a lot of work to be done on the interior. Still, you may be able to get a rough idea.”
I was just about to head to the royal palace.
Suddenly, a messenger came galloping on his horse and immediately called out to Carol.
“Prime Minister! “There is urgent news from Zarud!”
Zarud is the main trading city of the Kingdom of Antares. Carol asked in surprise.
“What’s going on?”
The messenger quickly took out a diploma from his pocket.
“This is a letter from the Magic Tower!”
Although the dwarf magic corps that learned magic from Repenhardt was a slow race, thanks to having a superior teacher, they slowly reached the level of regular 4th circle magicians.
Carol had sent the dwarf magic corps to a strategic point in the kingdom and established a magic tower and a magic communication network. Although my skills are still low and I can only send a few letters, the effectiveness of this is quite significant as I can immediately receive urgent reports.
After Carol received the letter, her expression hardened.
Leffenhardt asked.
“What’s going on?”
Karl handed a war letter to Reppenhardt. The moment he opened the paper, Reppenhardt’s expression also hardened.
The letter was composed of very simple letters. But the meaning behind it was by no means simple.
-Zarud enemy raid
☆ ☆ ☆
Repenhardt and Siris rode frantically. The horse the two were riding was one of the coursers that Carol had chosen, but because it had been running so non-stop, its entire body was sweating like rain.
But Leffenhardt never slowed down.
That’s how anxious he was right now.
‘Where on earth did they come from? Vasily’s Kingdom? Or the Vastalon Empire?’
The trading city of Jarud is adjacent to the Kingdom of Basil, so that is the most likely location. However, the Basil Kingdom appeared to be satisfied with the position of the County of Antares. If so, there is a high possibility that it is the Bashtalon Empire.
‘But there’s no way the empire could move its army past Vasily… … .’
My mind was complicated.
The letter from the Magic Tower was so summarized that I couldn’t find out the details. It was necessary to arrive at the trading city of Zarud as quickly as possible and properly understand the situation.
“Hey!”
Reppenhardt accelerated and urged the horse even further.
Repenhardt and Siris were running on horseback, and next to them was a Sabel Tiger with huge tusks running shoulder to shoulder.
This magical beast, whose entire body was covered in blue fur and carved with complex patterns, was Atilka, transformed by troll magic. The Guru’s teachings did not allow riding on the back of a living creature unless one was injured and incapacitated.
On the other side, Iniya was following along on a pure white reindeer shining with silver.
It was not a living reindeer, but a kind of spirit beast created by converting her aura into matter. Although it is not specifically prohibited like Atilka, Iniya also does not know how to ride a horse, so she chose the method of transportation she usually used.
Karl, Silan, and Titima remained in Aranan Grad for now. Because I had to move quickly, I couldn’t keep up with the speed. These three were supposed to gather a follow-up group and then follow.
As I ran frantically and crossed the hill, the forest ended and I saw the trading city of Jarud. Siris frowned.
