Chapter 107. Consideration of the strong (1)
The beginning of the grand meeting begins with the head of state deciding on the main theme.
“Our Sephira-”
Basil cuts off and makes eye contact with everyone. They ended their conversation only after exchanging glances with the last person.
“Hung over like a frightened dog.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
Those who bite their lower lips hard, those who clenched their fists. Each of them recalled the humiliation they had endured for a long time.
“Because I thought defense was the best. However, that was my mistake.”
Everyone’s eyes tremble. Among them, Paneer in particular couldn’t keep still because he had to hold back his overflowing emotions.
“I was afraid of losing you guys. I was afraid that the centuries-old history of Sephira and the legacy of our ancestors would disappear because of my wrong choice.”
Who can blame Basil? What was carried on his shoulders was a weight that one person could not bear.
“My weakened heart made Sephira crouch down. My heart, which was afraid of change, whispered that the current peace would continue and that one day everything would be resolved. But I was wrong.”
A spark lit up in his eyes. Basil shared the flame with everyone.
“There is a saying left by the founder of Sephira. If you want to live, you will die; if you want to die, you will live. I was killing everyone because I had the heart to save everyone.”
hot. The subtle chill of autumn is pushed aside. The conference hall was filled with hot heat.
Basil cooled the heated atmosphere in a low voice.
“However, the situation of our Sephira cannot be said to be good. Finance, military, material, politics. In every way, they are the weakest of prestigious families.”
Heads of each department and knight commanders bowed their heads as if it was their fault.
“My realization was late. But you can’t just regret it and leave it alone. It is like the beginning of archery. Archery doesn’t start with holding a bow. It starts with having the right mindset. If you don’t have the mindset to shoot a bow, the arrow will go to the wrong place. Even then, I can’t hold the bow. In this way, just as we took the bow step by step, I think we should change Sephira from the bottom.”
Basil took a short breath and put down the gavel.
“Raise your hand if you have any objection to my remarks.”
Everyone present took an oath not to remain silent if they had something to say.
No one raised a hand.
The Paneer who quarreled with each other and the strict butler. It meant that everyone else agreed with Basil’s words.
Unanimously, a faint smile passed across Basil’s face for a moment.
“I will give everyone a say in order, so please tell me your opinions and suggestions. Let’s start with the head of the finance department.”
The head of the finance department, who had the right to speak, stood up. He was a middle-aged man with a big nose.
“Currently, Sephira’s finances are all supported by royal salaries. This year we received a total of 300 million gold. About 250 million gold will be used for military maintenance, and the remaining 500,000 gold will be used for other expenses such as facility maintenance and repair-”
The head of the finance department took a breath for a while as if the problem was from now on, and then continued his explanation.
“The family’s debt has grown so much that it has reached a level that it can no longer afford. 3 million gold in Infinite Bank, 420,000 gold at the top of Ultima. You owe about 3.5 million gold including interest. With the 300 million gold salary paid by the royal family, it is impossible to even maintain the family.”
At the words of the head of the finance department, saliva flowed from here and there. It was because the salary sent by the royal family was too small.
Just 20 years ago, Sephira received 500 million gold.
Even that amount is reduced. Originally, he received 8 million gold, so at one time he was able to live a very comfortable life. It was used generously, such as running an orphanage, recovering from monster damage, and helping commoners suffering from various natural disasters.
But 3 million gold? Had it not been for the hallowed meeting hall, swearing would have erupted here and there, and Paneer would have rushed to the palace right away.
The head of the finance department not only addressed the problem, but also presented a solution.
“Like other prestigious families, you have to create your own source of income. However, this is a difficult problem that cannot be solved right away. This is because our family lacks experts and manpower. As a method that can be implemented right now, there is a way to use Young Ji-min.”
He proposed to give jobs to the families of the soldiers, the territories residing in Sephira’s territory.
The territories were farming, but they weren’t mass-producing as their livelihood was the goal. It was just a pastime, doing minimal labor for the purpose of self-sufficiency.
“Weren’t there any resources in our territory that could be a business? It has wide forests and mountains, so it must be there.”
“It has not been confirmed that there are any minerals or stones that can be quarried, so a close investigation is needed. The same goes for forests, you have to investigate to see if there are any rare resources.”
“Chief of Agriculture Department. ask you What crops can be grown on the land of our Sephira and have high sales value?”
The competent agriculture department head responded vigorously as if he had waited.
“Olive. Sephira is an optimal environment for growing olives. The warm climate, lots of sunshine and dry soil, everything is perfect. Olives are not an expensive material, but they have a long shelf life and are easy to transport. In addition, olives are enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, countries, and social status, so selling them is very easy.”
“Chief of Agriculture Department, I will give you full authority over olive farming. The heads of each department must fully comply with the request of the head of the agriculture department.”
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At Basil’s words, the heads of the finance, human resources, and studio departments unanimously replied that they would.
Finance and agriculture are over. Next up was a greeting.
“Chief of Personnel Department. And as everyone knows, there are many spies lurking in our Sephira. Until now, I knew and told you to leave it alone, but now it’s time to sort it out.”
There was tension in the conference hall. clean up spies It was obviously a risky operation.
“If spies and traitors are not wiped out at once, unnecessary disasters will happen. So, for now, I will use the method of making and sharing a list of suspects and then catching them at the same time on a set date and time. Head of Personnel Department. While you cover spies and traitors, sort out those traitors who can be appeased. Those who are impossible will be expelled from Sephira, and those who can will be forgiven.”
“All right.”
“Chief of the air defense department. Are there any problems with the blacksmith work?”
Vulcanus, head of the Defense Department, responded with a serious attitude that is difficult to see.
“yes. There is no disruption to the blacksmith’s work. Rather, I think we can introduce a new technology to the bow and arrow.”
“Let me introduce you.”
Basil already knew, but pretended not to know. It had to be. Because that technology was a gift from Keter.
“A portable weapon used by the Empire. I am learning shape memory alloy technology, the origin of that technology. If bows and arrows are made with this technology, both mobility and portability will increase exponentially.”
“I know that the technology for making portable arms is handled as a top secret even in the Empire. But how did you come to know the art?”
“I received the technology through Prince Keter, the fifth son of the head of the household.”
“… … !”
“… … ?!”
Everyone’s eyes widen at Vulcan’s words.
Particularly, Paneer forced a smile, showing his teeth. Leganon, on the other hand, looked at Basil with a ‘yes’ expression.
When the name Kether was mentioned casually, Basil spoke to everyone on the subject of Kether.
“As you know, Keter is a problem. Impulsive, violent, and ignorant of aristocratic etiquette. but… The heart that loves Sephira is as good as ours. In addition to telling the workshop chief about the shape-memory alloy technique, everyone knows the anecdote that captivated the knights of the Vident family. You protected Sephira’s honor. Is that all? Thanks to that, as a ransom for the knights, I got 500,000 gold from the Vident family.”
As Basil listed Keter’s accomplishments, both those who knew and those who did not know widened their eyes.
“I am not defending Keter. However, the child grew up in a lawless city for 18 years without knowing who his parents were. The fact that such a child is helping us by generously releasing all his skills and experiences, saying he will save Sephira. Please don’t ignore that fact.”
Swoop.
Then, Paneer quietly raised his hand.
Basil nodded, giving him the right to speak.
“I admit it’s a boon to Sephira, but if she had a little courtesy, we could respect Keter too. We request that the head of the family discipline Keter strictly.”
Others are silent because they have not experienced it, but Leganon and Subide, who have experienced it, nodded vigorously and sympathized.
Basil couldn’t answer right away, pondered for a while, then nodded.
“I will accept it. If there is anything else you would like to say about Keter, please raise your hand.”
Swoop.
Elder Leganon and butler Sous-Vide. And the commander of the Holy Knights raised his hand.
Basil said to Leganon and Sousvide.
“As for Keter’s personality, I fully understood it from Elder Panir’s words, so I’ll listen to the other stories.”
The two of them lowered their hands with a sad expression.
The one left was the leader of the Holy Knights, and he made remarks that had nothing to do with Keter’s personality.
“Have you heard of a skill called Heavenly Power, Family Head? It is said that Master Keter passed on this skill to the people participating in the Southern Sword Tournament.”
“I hear it for the first time. What kind of technology is that?”
“According to the explanation of the vice-captain who learned the skill, it is said to be a skill that artificially draws on the power that humans emit when in danger.”
“I understand what you mean. I didn’t give it a separate name, but I thought it was the realm of enlightenment to generate power beyond the limit. Does the heavenly power sublimate it into technology so that anyone can use it?”
“yes. So, if I can spread the skill called heavenly power to the knights, I thought it would be of great help to the military.”
“Mmm.”
Basil, frowning, stroked his philtrum.
Teaching Celestial Power, the skill of Keter, to the knights of Sephira?
‘I feel like I’m taking away my son’s skills.’
Keter is definitely a gasol, so it’s right to share good things. It’s weird to say no to it.
But the opponent is Keter. Kether is a being that cannot be included in the normal category. At least Basil thought so.
There was no justification. Because the technology called heavenly power has nothing to do with Sephira. It was a bunch to take it away and share it at will.
However, if you listen to the explanation, the heavenly power must be a great skill. Making a skill that only a few who have attained enlightenment can use, even without attaining enlightenment, can be a tremendous weapon.
At that time, Gasilius, the leader of the Galactic Division, raised his hand and asked for the right to speak. Basil nodded in approval.
“I object to the words of the Commander of the Holy Knights.”
“Chief of the Galactic Division. Master Keter’s skills are not unique to Master Keter, but our Sephira’s… … .”
When the leader of the Holy Knights immediately objected, Basil opened his eyes and screamed.
“It’s rude!”
The spirit that radiated from Basil oppressed the commander of the Holy Knights.
The leader of the Holy Knights, a 4-star knight, was breathless at the scream.
“Don’t make fun of your mouth without the right to speak, Commander of the Holy Knights. Since this is my first time attending the Great Conference, I will take it as a mistake and move on with a warning, but it would be good to keep in mind that both mistakes were intentional.”
At Basil’s bluff, the commander of the Holy Knights nodded. Then the aura that had been oppressing his whole body disappeared as if it had been washed.
“Huh, huh… … .”
After the trivial incident, the commander of the Galactic Knights continued his speech.
“The reason I said I was against it is because the method and cost of learning the heavenly calendar is astronomical. Master Keter didn’t hide his training process, so I saw the whole process myself and decided that Sephira’s knight would never be able to handle it. However, culling and running only a few articles that can be afforded can also be a problem for equity.”
To learn heavenly power, you must first go to the point of death. It is not easy to artificially create such a situation. In particular, it is even more impossible in training that can be stopped arbitrarily.
That’s why Keter set her body on fire to make her feel threatened for her life. They instilled fear in them so that if they didn’t put out the fire, they would die. Applying such methods to the knights of Sephira was problematic in many ways.
The trio was able to recover immediately because there was an elixir prepared by Keter, but now Sephira cannot afford to buy expensive elixirs in large quantities.
Even if you have enough money, you can’t get an elixir just with money. You also need a connection.
Gasilius explained these points, and at the end gave the decisive reason.
“The technology called heavenly power requires extreme physical strength to bring out the hidden potential of humans. Now that there is still a shortage of manpower, it is impossible to exclude a large number of articles. Instead, I think it is good to apply the exercise method of running in the parade ground for the purpose of improving physical strength to all knights now.”
Increases the stamina of archers.
It doesn’t mean much in terms of war, but it’s a different story if it’s a local war. Comparable to the strength level of the archers, strong stamina was required.
Basil understood and understood that.
“Those who disagree with the Galactic Knight Commander’s remarks, please raise your hand.”
It was a simple statement.
To learn the heavenly calendar, Sephira’s conditions are not good right now. Instead, prepare for local battles by increasing your physical strength.
No one objected. The commander of the Holy Knights also understood after hearing what Gasilisius had to say.
“From now on, make running a part of your knights’ training schedule. Don’t push yourself to the limit like Keter did. We don’t have enough potions and elixirs.”
At Basil’s words, the three knight commanders replied that they would follow the order in unison.
From administration to military. There was a turn around once in a while, but there were still many things to say and things to do. The meeting, which started early in the morning, did not cool down even after lunchtime.
It was a time when they exchanged opinions with each other more passionately, far from being exhausted even though they skipped meals.
thump.
There was a knock on the hall door from outside. When the flow of the great meeting was cut off, those who were concentrating on it frowned.
Soon the door opened, and a knight whom Basil had become accustomed to by now appeared. he bowed down and said.
“My lord. I am Navakin of the Holy Knights. I have something urgent to tell you.”
Basil let out a laugh. Then he said with a hopeful heart.
“Is it Keter?”
“ah… … .”
Navakin looked up. It was because the attendees of the great conference were listening in front and the Galactic Knights behind.
Basil took this opportunity to show Keter what a harmless child he was, and spoke generously.
“It’s okay. speak.”
“That’s right, mercenaries have come to the front gate of Sephira’s territory. They say they came after seeing a request from Master Keter.”
“Keter asked a mercenary?”
mercenary.
It was definitely a word that had nothing to do with Sephira. It’s not a particularly uncomfortable relationship, but it’s a relationship that can’t be relieved.
“Keter must have had an idea and called for mercenaries. But what’s wrong with that?”
“A few numbers… No, there are many.”
“Heh heh, at least it must be one high school or eight people. Isn’t it?”
“A little more… … .”
“Twenty? That’s definitely a lot.”
“Joe, a little more… … .”
Those who had been watching since then also felt that the atmosphere was unusual.
Basil also felt his lips dry. Calling mercenaries was good, but it seemed like they called a lot.
Saying that it is better to get hit first, Basil raised the number hotly.
“Are there even fifty people?”
“Just a little bit more… … .”
“All right. Enough of playing around now, how many people have come to make such a fuss?”
“There are 82 people, head of household.”
“Kuh, kuh hmm.”
eighty people.
many. charge. It was a number of people who could make a squad with a little more filling. If you sing this much, you can’t even figure out what the purpose of the call is.
However, Basil calmly took matters into his own hands.
“It’s a lot, but it shouldn’t be a problem. There are plenty of empty rooms in our sephira.”
“My lord. The number of people is also a number, but their rating is a problem.”
“What the rank is, if there were that many, it would most likely be a bronze or silver rank.”
It doesn’t matter how many there are, as long as they are bronze, silver, or gold.
However, the reason for Navakin’s hastily ending the conference was soon revealed.
“No, my lord. There is no gold level at all. All are Platinum or higher. 67 Platinum Classes, 11 Diamond Classes, and 4 Amantium Classes also came.”
The galactic knights in the hallway, who were only looking at the front of any conversation, turned their heads, and the contestants who were keeping their heads up jumped up.
Platinum class is 2 stars if you put it as a knight.
Diamond is 3 stars and amantium is 4 stars.
The mercenaries Keter called were not at the level of soldiers. All of them were knights.
At Navakin’s words, Basil, who had lost her mind for a moment, muttered.
“Are you going to war… … ?’”
No one could maintain composure in Keter’s class, which hired troops capable of pushing away at least one small and medium-sized city.