Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 75



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Episode 75. Save the territory! (2)

“Lord Perorin.”

“yes! “My lord.”

I finished breakfast.

A simple meal consisting of salad, fruit, soup, and bread.

Food made with organic ingredients is delicious anytime you eat it.

And then the real work time arrived.

I called Perorin, who had brought a thick bag of various reports.

“How is penin tea grown? “What is the output?”

Agricultural products such as wheat and potatoes do not make money.

Special products were important to make a territory wealthy.

“Penin tea is a tea produced only in this region in the northern part of the continent. “The taste is exquisite with a combination of sweet and bitter.”

“Can’t you drink it now?”

“… “I don’t have anything because I sold everything.”

This territory… … Really poor.

Even the lords can’t taste the specialties!

“Penincha is the leaves of a small tree called penim. The main production period is from Raine’s season to Elona’s season, and shortly thereafter is harvest time.”

That’s a good thing.

“The growing conditions are very strict. It cannot be cultivated on plain land, and only grows naturally in the mountain ranges starting from the mountain behind Rubedon Village.”

“Is there any possibility of further expansion?”

“This is a tea that is highly prized because low-level demons and monsters often appear around the plantation area.”

Actually, this is my first time hearing about this car.

It seems to be selling well.

“Couldn’t we mobilize soldiers to protect the mountain area?”

“To fully protect the people during the harvest season, each harvest site requires knights and about 200 soldiers. Cultivation beyond that is impossible due to the circumstances.”

High-quality human resources are also valuable here.

Soldiers were different from vigilantes.

Acquiring combat skills and tactics is not easy.

“This year the situation is worse. “There are less than 100 soldiers available to take out from important defense points in the territory.”

“That means… … .”

“There is a strong possibility that tax revenues will decrease.”

My mouth is bitter.

I can’t hire mercenaries because I don’t have money.

“I heard they also sell the corpses of demons and monsters?”

“… “These are by-products that occur due to the nature of the territory.”

“… … .”

My mouth is bitter again.

The harvest obtained by grinding Youngjimin.

“There are many monsters in the territory that wizards like. Armor made from leather has excellent protection and ventilation and can be highly valued. However, to deal with them, you need at least three knights of beginner level or higher.”

Three or more knights?

A territory that lives like a fire moth mercenary.

There really is no answer.

“How do you deal with monsters?”

“Once we catch the monsters, we will contact the magic guild.”

“Communication?”

“The loaned communication crystal ball is in the territory.”

“okay?”

If it is connected to the Magic Tower, the development of the territory will likely be easier.

“But monsters do not come out of the Monster Forest other than the moon of Kapros.”

“???”

“Most of the monsters that come over look exhausted… … . Otherwise, the territory would have disappeared long ago.”

“!!!”

There is something.

Something that limits monsters!

I think I can see a glimpse of the answer.

It takes a lot of money to revive a territory immediately.

High risk, high return!

Monsters, just wait!

“I heard that the former lord led soldiers into the forest of monsters, but did anyone come back alive?”

“… … .”

Sir Perorin looks distressed at the question, as if he is recalling a nightmare.

I’m sorry, but I needed to know the truth.

“The master died after being attacked by a monster, and the angry lord dragged 4 knights and 400 soldiers away and died. The number of soldiers who returned at that time could be counted on one hand. It is said that the soldiers and knights could not go deep inside and were annihilated at the entrance. It is said that he was struck so quickly that he had no time to escape… … .”

Is that it?

I became interested in the Forest of Monsters.

I want to meet them once and find out for myself their danger.

“How do you specifically defend yourself?”

“It is said that previous emperors sent punitive forces several times, but they were almost completely annihilated. For that reason, the Forest of Monsters has been banned.”

“Is that the unit price?”

“Over time, it has become clear that the number and power of the monsters coming out are weak. Since then, the defense has been entrusted to the lord.”

“This is an irresponsible method.”

As expected, my mouth is very bitter.

이런 험지로 몰아넣은 황태자 개개개새끼!

“Get your horse ready.”

“yes?”

“Didn’t you say there was a guard fortress?”

“you’re right.”

“Then we should go and see.”

“My lord! It’s dangerous… … .”

“I am the owner of this land. “I have to take the lead first.”

“… “My lord!”

This bachelor guy is crying again!

Sensitive man.

Is it really menopause already?

So today’s schedule was decided.

A great territory creation project to turn shitty territory into a fertile place!

The frustrated guy digs the well first!

***

Taktaktak.

“Are you secretly scared?”

A forest of monsters that I had only heard about.

He was fully armed, including armor and helmet.

I stopped Sir Perorin from following me.

If I run into a problem, I need a technician to take care of it.

So, the road to the forest of monsters.

There was a road, but there was a lot of grass.

This means there is not much movement.

The mountain gets closer.

Because it is in the north, there are many coniferous trees.

A subtle scent of phytoncide… Not a fishy smell.

There are no animals crying.

My territory is so peaceful.

A chill down my spine.

We arrived at Kapna Village, the village closest to the Forest of Monsters.

A fortified village built of stone.

It is quite a distance from Yeongju Castle.

There are more soldiers than villagers.

The first line of defense of the territory.

“It’s miserable… … .”

A fortress without knights is food for monsters.

The fortress is not in good condition either.

The walls of the castle have collapsed in various places.

It was patched with stones, but it was sloppy.

If a strong ogre tries hard, it seems like it will be crushed in an instant.

“Who is coming?”

A voice full of caution comes from the watchtower.

Soldiers wearing inconsistent armor.

The eyes are fierce.

“I am a newly appointed lord.”

“Chung, chung!”

Soldiers performing military rituals.

I think I heard the news from a dispatcher.

“Open the door! “The lord has arrived!!!”

A loud voice rings out.

That’s it.

“Chuung! Welcome to your visit, Lord. “My name is Garrison Commander Lycoon!”

A middle-aged soldier with scars on his face that look like medals.

There is a lot of restraint in the manner of performing military ceremonies.

“It’s a lot of hard work.”

“no! “It’s an honor to find you!”

The soldiers look thrilled when they hear that they have put in a lot of effort.

Nobles do not use the word ‘hard work’ to ordinary soldiers.

Charak.

got off the horse

“Is that the forest of monsters?”

A place not far from town.

A forest where gray fog hovers and the interior cannot be seen.

“That’s right.”

“… “Please speak.”

“???”

The soldiers looked like they didn’t know what was going on.

A sudden visit from a new lord.

Jump and jump.

I walked towards the forest of monsters.

“Woah, my lord!!!”

The garrison commander calls in surprise.

I turned my head.

“You sure you’re not?”

he asks.

He grinned.

“It’s a secret from Lord Perorin.”

I walked the same path I walked again.

“Umm… … .”

“Hey.”

Moans heard from behind.

You won’t understand.

A lord suddenly appears and is heading to the forest of monsters to commit suicide.

You might think I’m crazy.

Grrrrrrr.

Meddling device.

The closer you get to the forest of monsters, the more creepy noises you hear.

I want to go back too.

But I am a lord!

The soldiers’ gaze is getting further and further away.

In order to save this territory, we had to understand the danger.

The natural free five element magic was put into operation.

Pot! Parbat!

When I couldn’t see the fortress, I ran out.

A gray forest begins to appear before your eyes.

Just wait!

Lord Count Frausch is leaving!!!