126 Fathers and sons have their own bond.

The news that Kara is preparing for war has made her move with the Foreign Ministry of the Josrahim Empire and Grolmog very busy.

There are 20,000 troops in Kara now at the border with Orc territory, and soldiers are being trained throughout the kingdom. It could have a big impact on the war between the Yosrahim Empire and Grolmog in the future, so they needed to take a closer look.

But because of Kara's march, there were also countries where fire broke out. It was the kingdom of Bastein. Kara, the enemy, is preparing for war, so they can't help but get nervous.

“Backbone! What the hell are you doing?! ”

In the palace, in my office. A bald man from the bowl barges in. It was Duke Fabious. He said he was going to follow the delegation sent by King Bastein, and as soon as he arrived, this commotion broke out.

I am pleased to welcome the duc. I expected a response from the Kingdom of Bastein.

“Welcome. It's been a long time. ”

Duke Fabious put his hands on my desk and asked.

“You said you were preparing for war. ”

“Yes.”

“No, why are you preparing for war? ”

“The Orcs are gathering an army. Let's be prepared.”

Duke Fabious narrows his eyes.

“How can we believe that? ”

I hold my head back.

“I don't believe it. ”

“You know what you're doing? ”

“So what do we do? I'm preparing a national army facing the border. You can't just stand there gawking. ”

Duke Fabious shakes his head.

“What the hell is going on? I was thinking of preparing an envoy to celebrate your marriage to Queen Kara, but I don't know what kind of news this is. ”

“Grandpa understands. Honestly, do you want to be ready for war? We're embarrassed too.”

“Even so. Don't you even think about entering our kingdom? When you're preparing for war, you can't help but prepare for those of us who are facing the border. ”

I got up and sat the excited Duke Fabious on the couch.

“You have Fort Polkin anyway. ”

“But didn't the sea pass through? You recently announced that you're building a large ship in bulk. ”

“That's a significant increase in maritime trade, so let's be prepared. I'm going to increase my trade items. ”

Duke Fabious shot at me sharply.

“What trade item? ”

“We're going to buy food in bulk. Kara's population has increased due to recent immigrants, so we're running low on food resources and trade with Orc tribes near the border. ”

Duke Fabious has shown slight interest. In fact, the Bastian Kingdom has a favorable climate, with plenty of free food resources.

“How much?”

“One hundred thousand tons this year? ”

“How much?”

“Market price. That's two leafs of wheat per ton. ”

Then, on a wheat basis, the trade size was 10,000 gold leafs. Add to this, meat products with high value added ham, sausage, etc. the trade amount increases exponentially.

“Not a lot. Where are you going to import it from? ”

“The Kingdom of Cox and the Kingdom of Billion. ”

Duke Fabious said as if it had been bruised.

“What, are you going there to buy it? You're a long way from home, aren't you? We just live in the Kingdom of Bastein. ”

“What's the matter with you? When do you say hostiles, all of a sudden, where do you want to export your food? ”

“White cotton. How could you be so mean? You're exporting the railway system to us, aren't you? ”

“That's why they insisted on selling it. Honestly, we didn't want to sell, either. ”

Not to be mistaken, but Duke Fabious has responded with a double.

In fact, the Kingdom of Bastein is a newly emerging country, so its political foundation is weak. At this time, it would be very helpful to be able to export food in bulk. You can gain favor from the Southern Lords, who are the main grain producers in the kingdom.

“White cotton. We have a lot of money to get out of our kingdom because of you. We need to make some adjustments. ”

“What are you talking about? How much tech did the railway system export leak from our side? ”

“But isn't your kingdom worth living for? Politics is stable, financial and trade revenues are huge. ”

I looked ridiculous.

“What's the matter? Wasn't the Kingdom of Bastein the heir to the Kingdom of Robos? ”

“We've had two wars. One civil war with you. ”

“Why are you having a civil war? Let's just get along. ”

Duke Fabious shouts in my presumptuous reply.

“It's all your fault! ”

“What am I? ”

“You don't know? ”

I scratched my side.

“You're not responsible at all, but you created the Kingdom of Bastein, right? ”

“Then what are you doing? Your country is divided and weakened. ”

I froze my chin. That's a bit of a concern. Only when the Kingdom of Bastein is strong can we prepare for the age of destruction.

“Then how about we do this? ”

“How?”

“I need some help with the military. I've placed 20,000 on the border of Orc Plain at the moment, but I can only think of a few cancers. ”

Duke Fabious laughs in vain.

“Are you kidding me? How can we trust you and send our troops? ”

“I'll pay you. ”

“Your reinforcements salary? ”

“Yes, plus food and everything else. All you have to do is bring the captain. ”

Duke Fabious looks quite distraught. It seemed to be of interest to me unexpectedly.

Maintaining the military is costly. If Kara pays for the reinforcements, the Kingdom of Bastein will have great financial gain.

A substantial portion of the salary we provide here will accompany the troops when they return home, and the Kingdom of Bastein will also help restore a recessive economy to war.

“Even so. How do you support an enemy? ”

“Where is it written in international relations? If it's profitable, hold hands. ”

I kept on mouthing off. If the Kingdom of Bastein and the Kingdom of Kara work together, the number of troops to squeeze Grolmovg increases greatly. Then my plan is more likely to succeed.

“But will you also import the food? ”

“Yes. I'll assign you 60,000 tons. ”

“Hmm · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Duke Fabious continues to ponder, and I scratch his flank for a moment.

“Grandpa, isn't the kingdom of Bastein going to have to reveal itself? Come with us on this one. ”

“Problem is, we can't afford to reveal our powers. ”

“But this war between the Yosrahim Empire and Grolmog forces is a war that decides the world's dominance. We can't just sit here. ”

As I said, this war is predisposed to a dominant war. It's the battlefield where the continental main tower and the turret clash.

The importance of winning here has been seen as a dominance over the Prosia continent and a global conquest.

“Is that why we're talking about this? ”

“No, I'm going to mediate this war and stop it. ”

Duke Fabious opens his eyes.

“Backbone. What are you doing? ”

“The two countries working together to find a way to survive. ”

“Why is this a matter of our survival? ”

I laid out a continental map on the reception table.

“Take a look. If the Yosrahim Empire wins this war, it will have a huge impact on the world based on the stability behind it. Maybe they're starting a conquest war to unite the continents. So there's nothing good about the Kingdom of Bastein or any of us? ”

“That's right."

“It's the same in reverse. If the Orc army led by Grolmog wins and the entire Yosrahim Empire is overthrown, our realm will be greatly retreated and the number of Orcs will rapidly increase based on fertile land. The Orcs are getting too strong. This isn't good for us either. We're human after all. ”

Duke Fabious quietly slammed his chin.

“So it's best to stop this war? ”

“That's right."

“Indeed, the Yosrahim Empire and Grolmog forces would prefer to continue to face each other. So, what are you gonna do? ”

“I'm doing it now. Military pressure.”

“But don't you think the only thing you're doing is pressuring Gromlog? ”

I shrug my shoulders when I smile.

“But we can also act as reinforcements to support Grolmog's troops immediately. ”

Duke Fabious folds his arms.

“Wanna go for a walk? This is gonna be a tough one. ”

“Yeah. It's not easy. But it's never hard. ”

“Why?”

“Neither the Yosrahim nor the Grolmogs actually want to go to war. The Yosrahim Empire was forced into an army because of the threat of the Duke of Cloud, and Grolmog wouldn't want an all-out war because he was wary of the Duke of Cloud. ”

“And with the disappearance of the Great Cloud, the cause of all this, you can see that both forces are in a very clumsy situation. ”

“Yes, that's why the mediation will work. ”

Duke Fabious nods, reassuring. However, it was not completely supportive.

“Of course. Only a matter of mistaking Grolmog for the death of the Duke of Cloud, and suddenly the Duke of Cloud appears to be at war. ”

“So we need to hold hands. Threaten to get to the one who started the war first. ”

My idea was to form a three-national coalition when the war began. Then the invaders had to go to war with the three countries, so it became quite a burden.

This will not make war easier.

“Not bad. So how many do you need? ”

“For now, 30,000. Other diplomatic cooperation. ”

“Very well. I will speak well with the king. ”

“Please. Let's do this right. ”

I shook hands with Duke Fabious.

If the Kingdom of Bastein accepts my offer, the number of troops to deploy to the border will increase to 50,000, along with a comradeship pressuring the Yosrahim Empire and Grolmog forces.

Moreover, the Kingdom of Bastein was able to recover from financial pressure more quickly, and Kara was able to benefit from diversified food imports and increased trade volumes.

* * *

Duke Fabious, who contacted his home country, discussed with King Bastein to decide to send reinforcements immediately. No matter how hostile the relationship was, there was no reason not to do something beneficial for both countries.

The kingdom of Kara was greatly relieved. It is because this agreement has resulted in 30,000 reinforcements as well as a silent relief from the rear. The kingdom of Kara is now ready for threats from Orc Meadows with strong support.

A threat that doesn't exist, of course.

“Grand Duke, well done. Thanks to you, my kingdom of Kara has fallen apart. ”

Outdoor fruits in palace gardens. Padilla was cheering for me with a warmer voice than ever before.

I smiled gladly at Charles, who was comforted by Shura on one side of the garden.

“Come on. It's for our son. ”

I followed Padilla to see our son.

“Yes.”

I looked at Padilla.

“But the Yosrahim Empire and Grolmog's Foreign Ministry aren't responding? ”

“Yes, no noticeable reaction. ”

These bastards are a great nation.

50,000 troops are now stationed at the border, and the Kingdom of Kara and the Kingdom of Bastein have joined hands. He is fit to ride because it can be a big variable in the war to come, but he does not approach it first.

Of course, there are ways of approaching from our side first, but negotiation is greatly discouraged. Negotiation is usually a disadvantage.

“This is not good. ”

“Why?”

“Honestly, it's better to end diplomatically than to end a war. There's no casualties. There's no significant war money. ”

“I don't think so. ”

I turned my back on it.

“They'll be here any minute. But what about the food exports? How's it going?”

“Yes, a month ago, a food convoy from Kara passed by. ”

Kara was currently transporting a substantial portion of the remaining food to the border region of Bamir.

The expected quantity was 3,000 tons. 10,000 people could eat it for a year. Despite the large quantities, the amount of food that could be exported was at most less than 500 tonnes, except for the consumption during transportation and supplies to the troops deployed.

At this rate, the Orc tribes at the border were happy enough. The food situation will improve dramatically.

“You have to pay attention to food exports. War is swords, but abundance stops war. ”

“Yes.”

I woke up some time later and approached Shra holding Charles.

“Shura, how's our baby? ”

Shura has a bright face.

“Cute.”

“Right?"

Padilla got up and came to us.

“Shura, you should have a baby, too. ”

Shura looks at Charles with a sad face.

“Not yet. After becoming a master. ”

“When will that be? ”

“I don't know. The time for keeping Aura Blade is growing, so I think it might be soon. ”

I said in a relaxed tone.

“There's no need to rush. It's only a matter of time before the master is gone, as long as Aura Blade is in the air. No, it's practically a master. I'm just not good at it yet. ”

And I said, "Okay, so I'm going to think about age two. ”

I rolled my eyes. If Shura has a child, she can't spend the night together for more than a year.

“But you don't have to stop growing. This is a very important time for you, isn't it? ”

Padilla's sharp gaze settles on me.

“Grand Duke, you didn't mean anything by it, did you? ”

I hurriedly waved my hands.

“Nothing. I'm just saying it for Shura. Shura has a big appetite for masters. ”

“But the Master is a dreamer, isn't he? ”

“Of course, Shura was strangely poisonous. I was starving to death. ”

“Is that so?"

“Yes.”

Padilla looks at Shra.

“Shura, why did you want to be a master? ”

Shura dodges her gaze at some point.

“I wanted to show it to others. ”

“Really? Surprised? Shura, you don't even know you're a saint, do you? ”

Shra touches Dalahan.

“Dalahan is not a force that I have earned on my own. I'm glad I did, but I'm not proud of it. ”

“Oh, really? ”

I handed Charles over in Shura's arms so that the two of you could talk comfortably.

Charles gives me the attention of the guard at the moment. I looked at Charles with my eyes wide open. The kid who can't even walk is already rebelling against his father.

When I saw Padilla's vision, I raised Charles to the sky. Charles wiggles his arms in the air as he plays. I smiled bitterly at my son.

“If you open up to your dad, he'll get angry like this. ”

Charles is more vigilant. As I was about to blow into the air again, I stopped living on the back of my head.

“Grand Duke!”

I looked back some time.

“Oh, Padilla? My Charles likes to play air. ”

“Even so. It's dangerous.”

Padilla rushes over and snatches Charles away. I scratched my head in style.

“It's not dangerous. Who am I, miss? He's the one who caught Sky Desert when I saw him. Not dangerous at all. ”

“Still!”

As Padilla calmed Charles down, she turned around.

Real women are desperate. Men have only men's relationships, and father and son have their own relationships, and I have no idea why they don't understand these deep relationships.

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