71 – Entrance Exam
According to my memories from my past life, there is a huge country called China next to the country called Korea.
This country, China, has been a country that has had the inevitable conditions to become a powerful country since ancient times.
They say it is one of the world’s four greatest civilizations.
In addition to its huge territory, it has a temperate climate and a large river called the Yellow River, so it could be said to be the optimal condition for the development of civilization.
It is an excellent condition, just like the continent of Arcradium, which is looked after by the sun god.
As such, China boasted a national power as great as that of an empire.
However, there was an opportunity that began to shatter China’s status in an instant, and that was the Opium War that took place in the 19th century.
At the time, China had established a trade relationship with the UK, and it is said that exports were in excess, with China benefiting overwhelmingly.
Thanks to this, all of Britain’s silver was sucked into China, and Britain ended up replacing this silver with opium.
This was not simply to replace silver.
‘It was to undermine the country itself.’
The core industries of the empire are the primary and secondary industries.
What this means is that there are many people who work hard at physical labor.
The system that can be said to be the center of the continent is not that different.
Rather, this system is said to be the heart of the secondary industry and is also an area where numerous workers reside.
What happens if Herta, which has an ingredient similar to opium, is distributed in large quantities in such a system?
There is no need to think difficultly.
Because we are just following the words of China, which was once called a powerful country.
‘You are hostile.’
Someone is dreaming of the overthrow of the empire.
This is an action that clearly shows hostility.
Currently the most suspicious country is─
‘It is the Holy Kingdom.’
Currently, among the continent’s feudal lords, the Holy Kingdom is the only one that has openly revealed its ambitions.
I can’t say for sure, but I have to be careful.
“Scout…. “I think this is an extremely reasonable military system, Your Majesty.”
Count Abarka was a nobleman who could not help but receive a failing grade.
She was less tactful than the maids at the Biryong Pavilion, so to be honest, I doubted whether she was a noble.
However, it was different as far as military-related matters were concerned.
“The core of this scout system is the budget. We need to be able to employ as many people as possible with the smallest budget possible. “If the operation method is similar to that of the reserve force, I think the budget problem can be solved.”
When Dior first participated in the meeting, Count Abarca supported Dior’s opinion, citing the soldiers’ difficulties.
I felt a sense of discomfort at the sight of him, something I couldn’t normally see, but Count Abarca seemed to have enviable military skills.
“Are there any other opinions?”
“Children are fickle. “There is a need to prepare elements that will interest such children.”
“That’s something Dior also mentioned.”
Count A Barka nodded his head with an expressionless expression.
“I honestly don’t know much about the etiquette of nobles, Your Highness.”
“It doesn’t matter. “Be honest.”
“Under the current system, not many people want to become soldiers. “This scout system is expected to increase the number of motivated applicants.”
“I see.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
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“Then how are troops being replenished?”
“To be honest, the trend is that a lot of Koreans are supporting it.”
“I see.”
There are many jobs in the system.
No matter what job you engage in, as long as you work sincerely, there is no problem in raising a family and making a living.
There are so many jobs, but there can’t be many people who want to become soldiers who might lose their lives.
Most of them seem to be structured so that large Koreans who don’t want to work apply.
‘Either here or on Earth, the army is the army.’
Even if he was born with a terrible temperament, his mind would be reshaped while serving in the military.
If you think about it, it is an imperial army with people like that crazy squire, Sir Pedro.
If your mind is not reformed, you will go crazy.
“If the scout system is realistically established, it can instill loyalty, which is the most important thing, in soldiers. In addition, blind spots along the border will be greatly reduced. “I think it’s very efficient.”
Count Abarka said so and pointed with his baton to where the map of the entire island was displayed.
‘… ‘Have you memorized all of this?’
Count Abarca pointed at the map with his baton and began marking areas that could be considered blind spots on the border.
The content was so technical that it went beyond imagination, so much so that even Martin could not keep his mouth shut as he listened to Count Abarca’s explanation.
‘That’s amazing.’
When it comes to the military, Count Abarca can be considered a four-star general or military commander.
A person like that memorizes all of the guards’ patrol areas, and is also concerned about the blind spots in the border that result from that?
“Until now, we were changing patrol areas every quarter to minimize blind spots on this border.”
Still, there is a gap.
‘You should think of this as necessary.’
In an era when the one who embraces the sun is ascending the throne, an incident inevitably occurs that threatens the survival of the empire.
All of those emperors were unparalleled geniuses with the ability to solve the case.
But do I now have the ability to compete with previous emperors?
The only abilities I have now are knowledge and memories from my past life that are difficult to use….
Not knowing exactly what kind of disaster would come, I felt frustrated having to prepare for everything.
“This will definitely benefit the empire in the long run. “Don’t worry, Your Majesty!”
“Yes, I will only trust you.”
An emperor who embraces the sun is always born with the ability to solve events that threaten the existence of the empire.
If that’s the case, then it means that even I can prepare for events that threaten the survival of the empire.
Do not doubt.
I always make the best choice.
You have to believe that.
***
Time passed quickly and it was mid-December.
So far, court wizards have created magic tools containing detection magic, and the Ministry of Health has succeeded in creating a reagent that reacts with drugs.
This magic tool still has room for improvement, but it seemed to be able to achieve similar results to a drug detection dog.
The Ministry of Health’s reagent was also quite effective. It is said that the color of the reagent changes when a few drops of the blood of a person who has consumed drugs are added.
If we use this reagent to carry out regular checks, we will be able to prevent the spread of drugs in the system in the early stages.
“This is the result of Your Majesty’s sun-warm mercy.”
Count A Barka nodded his head as he looked at the children camping in the crown prince’s private hunting ground.
“Was there any result?”
“Yes. “It appears that His Highness’s words about paying attention to the guards first were valid.”
Soldier is a representative 3D occupation on Earth.
Because I needed to change that perception, I decided to change the guards’ perception first.
It wasn’t that difficult.
Even though the mission was the same, the end result was to make small changes to its appearance and behavior.
“The satisfaction of the guards is also considerable. “Wages have increased, and more than anything, people’s perspectives have changed, which makes them feel good.”
A soldier in the imperial army is a 3D occupation, but a knight is always every boy’s idol.
The difference is ‘closeness’.
Charles, my neighbor who I always see face to face with, walks around the main street with unbecoming scraggly arms.
What emotions would you feel about that?
I guess it’s just my neighbor Charles walking down the street with an old sword sheath on his waist and that’s it.
However, if he wears stylish clothes like a knight and patrols the streets with moderation, the children’s perspective on him is bound to change.
They will look like children looking at British guards.
“How is the scout’s performance?”
“We actively carried out basic military training, which is the hardest part for soldiers. Above all, I think the most attractive part was that it was not mobilized for war.”
“Excellent.”
The most important thing to become a knight is status.
Only those born into noble or knightly families can become knights.
That is why swordsmen in the slums do not dream of becoming knights, no matter how good their martial arts skills are.
But even if you can’t become a knight, what if it’s a job that’s equally stylish, honorable, and pays well?
The perspective on him is bound to change.
“Please continue to treat me well, Count Abarka.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I left the hunting ground behind, which has now become a scout camping ground.
“Maximilian, that… Are you okay?”
Then Priscilla, who had been quiet until now, carefully looked behind her and asked that question.
I gave up my hunting ground, one of my precious hobbies, as a camping ground for scouts.
This means that she can no longer enjoy hunting as a hobby, so it would be natural for Priscilla to make that kind of expression.
“It is done. Resources must be used efficiently. “Since the Prime Minister gave in one step, I should also give in one step.”
This is the crown prince’s hunting ground.
How much maintenance cost would it cost each year?
Now that it is no longer a hunting ground, its maintenance costs will be greatly reduced.
This will cover the money used to run scouts to some extent.
“The officials also like it, Your Majesty.”
Martin said this with a complicated expression and shook his head.
‘Nasty guys.’
Once you go out hunting, it takes at least three days.
Of all hobbies, it tends to take up quite a lot of time.
But now that the hunting grounds have been given over to commoners, there is no longer any need to empty the Biryong Pavilion for hunting.
Now that they can serve me more efficiently than before, the officials will naturally welcome me with open arms.
‘It is done. ‘I don’t have time anymore.’
I heard that her father enjoyed hunting when he was crown prince, but he stopped enjoying it after he ascended the throne as emperor.
Wouldn’t I also be in that situation soon?
I still have regrets, but if I want to enjoy hunting, all I have to do is visit Count Cuckoo.
As there is nothing there, the hunting grounds will be more magnificent than the system.
“Oh, it’s the first snow.”
As she was about to board the carriage heading to the Dragon Pavilion, Priscilla looked up at the sky and raised both her hands.
She raised her head following his gaze, and small snowflakes were falling from the sky where her dark clouds had been.
It seemed like this long, long year was about to come to an end.
‘Is it Soleil now?’
Not much will change.
Anyway, I just go there once a week to get an attendance stamp.
However, a very special event occurs in Soleil.
‘I wonder where it is.’
It is a place called a dimensional rift connected to a hunting ground where you can enjoy metroidvania-style battles, which was the part I enjoyed the most in my past life.
In the game, it seems like it was found through the power of the main character who has the mana of the moon, but I have the mana of the sun, which is more special than the mana of the moon.
So I guess I can find it too.
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
There is still a year left until the main story begins, so you can prepare for the future by building up your strength in advance.
But in order to enter Soleil, first─
“It’s the entrance exam soon. “It’s a win, Priscilla.”
“Are you really going to do your best?”
“The sea I longed for.”
Like I promised, I’ll have to break Priscilla’s nose first.
Look forward to it, Priscilla.