It is by no means a small amount. It’s a fund that can build a few medium-sized companies.
However, Servan felt uneasy for a moment about Kayneth’s growth.
“For Master Ellen… … .”
“Eren doesn’t have the talent to run a store. You must be well aware of that, right?”
Servan had no choice but to remain silent at Granth’s question.
Before starting work at Spayone, Ellen borrowed 10,000 gold coins from Spayone Bank to run her own business.
Funds worth 100 billion won in Korean currency.
He lent money without any collateral just because he was the eldest son.
Even as Granth, he allowed the loan with the idea of making an investment to raise his successor, but the result was less than 1/10 of what he expected.
Ellen’s Sfield Company, which expanded the size of the market with huge initial capital.
Certainly, the initial performance was on the side of compliance, but the move to imitate Spayone’s superiority without paying attention to securing competitiveness caused a big side effect. At the same time, corruption and embezzlement among subordinates.
They say they are now recording a deficit every month.
“Sfield Corporation should be absorbed into Spey One at the right time. Throw away what you throw away. In contrast… … The Ardennes Company is well-known domestically and internationally. Its brand value has reached a point where it can’t be outdone even compared to world-class companies.”
“… … .”
Servan lowered his head.
Certainly, the status of Sfield and Arden was different.
“Unlike the Sfield Company, which started with 10,000 gold coins, the Arden Company started to grow by running small restaurants.”
The start line of the Sfield match was ahead of the Arden match by a large gap.
But now? While the Sfield Corporation crashed, the Arden Corporation expanded endlessly.
Because of this, Grans had no choice but to compare Keynes and Ellen frequently.
Born as the eldest son, Eren has everything.
Kenneth, who was called an incompetent child and was not properly supported by anything from his family.
The two were so contrasting.
“As far as Ardenne’s asset value and Keynes’ ability, 300,000 gold coins doesn’t matter. Raise the limit.”
“… … All right.”
In the end, Servan had no choice but to bow his head.
“The interest is… … .”
“Currently set at 1.7%. Anything lower than that… … .”
“Hmm, it’s definitely going to be a little difficult below that.”
Grans let out a small sigh as she handled her business.
“Come to think of it, how are Milien and Sofia doing?”
Milien, the second daughter, and Sophia, the third daughter.
Realizing that he had been negligent in managing his children lately, he heard from Servan about their academy life.
“Lady Sophia says that the time she spends hanging out with the young ladies has greatly increased recently.”
“Yes, that child must have realized the importance of networking.”
“Miss Millien… … .”
She purchased a luxurious mansion 50 minutes away from the academy on foot. He even hired 15 maids and bought a fancy wagon to go to school.
It is said that Milien invited many students to his mansion and held social gatherings several times. It would be absolutely impossible to live with her living expenses paid monthly.
“Whoa, Celia has also withdrawn. You were a strong woman before you got married.”
Celia, the biological mother who helps with Milien’s extravagance.
Grans sighed at the behavior of her true wife.
Chapter 119
119. 13th Northern Border Fortress (6)
Kaynes, who built a mansion around the academy with the money he earned. Sophia must have lived there.
however… … Millien, who was two years older than Keynes, borrowed the help of her parents to prepare a mansion while receiving living expenses of 100 million won every month, and eventually became an aristocratic daughter who was consumed with luxury.
“Tsk tsk tsk… … .”
Grans shook her head while clicking her tongue.
Servan stood still with an expressionless face.
On the other hand, Celia, who was drinking tea in her bedroom, distorted her beautiful face at Keynes’ continued activity.
“why… … How the hell can this happen? Did he really reach the Fifth Circle?”
A story I couldn’t believe even after reading the newspaper.
Celia frowned and covered her face with both hands.
“Phyllis GX must have heard of this too, right? The dead Sophia came back alive, and Keynes became the hero of the empire… … How much do you want your momentum to rise?”
The maids who served only silently listened to Celia’s mutterings. Didn’t utter a single word.
“Eren, what the hell did that child do to be hated by him?”
Unaware of the church, she frowned as she wondered why Eren was ordered to self-restraint.
Soon, as the children’s future began to be blocked one by one, it became more and more frustrating.
Taang!
Did he express his anger?
As Celia slammed the table, the maids’ shoulders twitched.
“Whoa… … . After recapturing the border fortress and blocking the enemies several times, the child’s victory must have already been predestined.”
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She muttered Kayneth’s name as she bit her nails.
* * *
Quaang-!
“The enemies are running away!”
Whoaaa!
About 10,000 allied troops began to retreat after Keynes’ attack.
“I’m getting tired of it now.”
“I want to attack the enemy’s camp right away and take it.”
The 13th Northern Frontier Fort suffered 372 casualties in its 19th battle. To be precise, 172 dead and 200 wounded.
On the other hand, enemy casualties were estimated to be around 2,000. The number of corpses scattered on the floor amounted to hundreds.
“Is it the Great Appreciation again?”
At the muttering of a fellow soldier, a soldier who was servicing his weapon turned his head as he sat down.
“It’s annoying to block like this every time, but can’t we just attack the enemy camp?”
“The allied forces seem to want the imperial army to think like you and attack.”
“Still, the Commander is the Archmage of the 5th Circle… … .”
“They say even 5th circle mages are not invincible. Besides, in this war, something happens to the commander.”
“ah… … .”
A fellow soldier whose eyes widened as if he had realized something.
“Little people like us just have to follow the orders of the superiors. Let’s not become prisoners like those guys did before. You don’t have to go back and see your family’s faces.”
“… … That too.”
The fellow soldier nodded in agreement.
There is no need to be imprisoned for disobeying an order from the superior. Just like now, you just have to block enemies while minimizing damage. There is no need to go any further than this.
rather… … .
“When a war begins, it is the lowly soldiers like us who die. There is no need to bring death upon yourself.”
The mortality rate of commanders and superiors who gave orders was not very high. Because most of those who die on the battlefield are low-level soldiers.
Even when retreating, knights and nobles left the battlefield at a faster rate than ordinary soldiers.
For soldiers who have to run to the death in order to live, the war will not be as pleasant as it is.
The Imperial army, which suffered 236 casualties in the 20th battle, finally reached December.
“Ugh… … . I’m dying of cold The year before last, I went on a trip to the South as soon as December came… … .”
“Well, the South is warm. Northern winters are really cold to death.”
The soldiers wore thick, downy clothing and armor over it. Soon, both hands gripped the spear with gloves on.
Is it because the temperature dropped below freezing in an instant? Allied attacks also began to slow down.
“I used to attack three or four times a week… … . They attacked once or twice in early December, and now they don’t budge at all.”
Kayneth put his chin on his chin and burst into laughter at the enemy’s movements.
Of course, the war continues even in winter.
According to the stories of division commanders, the frequency is only greatly reduced. He said that the war itself will not stop.
That’s how it’s December, and it’s been a week since.
-The center will send a new commander soon, so you can return to the plains at that time. And I will return to the islands around December 15th.
“Haa, you finally get out of the battlefield. More than that, how is His Highness Ribal?”
– What do you think?
“I’m not looking for a win… … Wouldn’t you?”
-Yes, I waged a siege with 30,000 troops in the fortress of the Hearton Mountains, but was eventually defeated by the allied forces with 50,000 troops. After that, they say they retreated to the rear defense line.
“… … Is it over?”
At Kayneth’s question, Ryard raised an eyebrow.
-No way. In order to recapture the fortress, my brother gathered the defeated soldiers and volunteers from the rearguard to form an army of 52,000. And they attacked the fort… … . How do you think it turned out?
“… … It looks like gin.”
– Hmm? Why do you think so?
“Yeah… … . Isn’t His Highness smiling?”
Ryard smirking.
He immediately shouted ‘Ha ha ha!’ He laughed out loud and put his right hand on his forehead.
-answer! They say it’s a complete defeat! I don’t know if I should like this, but I heard that after receiving damage close to destruction, he retreated to the rearguard. Well, it means that the Empire’s situation has become that difficult, so shouldn’t we be overjoyed? still… … Due to this war, the 2nd Prince Faction. No, the aristocrats will greatly shrink.
“that… … It’s good news, but it’s really sad.”
The news of the defeat had to frown as an Imperial nobleman. However, as an imperial aristocrat, I should smile at the aristocratic faction’s shrinkage.
-They said that the imperial family nobles are holding a festival thanks to you.
“Ahahahaha… … .”
Kayneth smiled shyly.
He accidentally ended up helping the imperial faction, but this war was nothing short of an opportunity for Keynes. An opportunity to reach out to the denomination more.
Laird let out a small sigh at my awkward smile, and then straightened his shoulders.
– When I think about it now, I can’t tell you how fortunate I was to have followed your decision then. Of course, the city of Shuvit, which I was initially going to participate in, was captured by the Allied Forces, but since they are still holding back the defense line, it should be fine for now. Still, if this plain had been breached… … Just imagining it is terrifying.
It was definitely regrettable that the city was taken away.
However, if the Harperos Plain was taken away by the allied forces… … The damage must have been truly enormous.
-By the way, it seems that there was an opinion to send you to take back Shubit City.
“I will politely decline that.”
Keynes flatly refused.
The achievements were made enough. That’s why it was Keynes who wanted to avoid further war as much as possible.
Ryard smiled bitterly and nodded once.
-Yes, don’t worry. I won’t make unreasonable demands on you, a sophomore at the academy. I heard that the Spay Ones were also against it.
“… … is that so.”
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– Rather than being a hero on the battlefield… … . Should I learn some magic? I don’t think the magic swordsman is bad either.
As the Supreme Commander, he had never wielded a sword in this war. Because of that, I expressed a little bit of envy at the appearance of Keynes, who is called a hero.
He sighed as if grumbling, then pursed his lips.
-I should have recaptured the 13th Northern Border Fortress… … .
Keynes smiled awkwardly.
“hahahahaha, that’s already in the past… … Wouldn’t it be better for Your Highness to participate in the recapture of Shubit City?”
– I was thinking about it anyway. I came out to experience the real battle, but I haven’t done it properly… … . Anyway, I’ve been through a lot during this time.
“I’ll see you face to face next time.”
– Yes, yes. The rest of the days are also hard.
“Yes, please rest in peace.”
After Kayneth finished communicating with Lyard, he immediately called Sophia.
The conversation with her was over within 10 minutes. I meant to contact you to see how you’ve been doing.
but… … .
“Whoa, those two are eager too. Are you saying now that His Highness is gone is an opportunity?”
The names Rubelis and Pelliel were mentioned frequently in Sophia’s mouth.
Keynes let out a small laugh.
“Your Highness should work hard too, right?”
At the sight of Elizabeth passing through his mind for a moment, Keynes let out a long sigh as he closed his eyes.
“Yeah, I have to try too.”
* * *
December 15, 1253 on the continental calendar, around 10:00 am.
Baron Orland, who came up from the islands, was appointed as the commander of the 13th Northern Border Fortress.
I proceeded with handing over to him, and the next day, I immediately moved to the rear defense line. In other words, they retreated to the Harperos Plain.
“Then, take good care of this place. Count Magnus.”
“Yes, please leave it to me.”
Originally, Lebak was in charge of the Harperos Plain. He was once again assigned to assist Count Magnus as an adjutant.
There might be dissatisfaction with him, but it seems that the central government has decided to award him with medals and rewards after being promoted to baron.
I hope the dissatisfaction subsides a little.
And when he arrived in Jedo with His Highness Ryard, exactly the moment he entered the imperial castle. We received news that the 13th Northern Frontier Fortress had been attacked by Allied forces.
“It looks like you were waiting for you to step down as commander?”