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217Count of Tu Rondon (2)
1target for assassination.
Their presence was a weakness in the kingdom union.
While the Drake family of the Kingdom of Umberto was the core of the military that supported the country, the Earl of Rondon of the Kingdom of Redford could literally be said to be the last hope..
The moment he gives up and puts everything down.
Redford's debt, which he had somehow managed to prevent, would quickly plunge the kingdom into decline..
cliff edge.
Count Rondon's voice was earnest..
He came to see a person whom he had no contact with, and even though he was a tycoon known as a rich man, he had no hesitation in bowing his head..
‘Golden Bank's debt is only the beginning. If they begin to pressure Redford in earnest, the people who will owe Redford money will have no choice but to move as well. The fall of a country makes debt meaningless. Before the pillars of the country are torn away, they will work hard to save something..’
Kingdom.
One pillar called Rondon held up that huge chunk of land..
Looking at the pillar swaying in the strong wind, Roman Dmitry spoke once again to his mesmerized partner..
“As Count Rondon said, we will accept collateral as a minimum security measure. But both I and Count Rondon know that this deal is not very beneficial to Dmitry. So do your best. Just as Cairo defeats the remnants of Kronos and regains his stability, Redford also somehow holds on..”
10ten thousand gold.
It's not just good intentions.
For the balance of the continent, Redford's time was bought.
Roman Dmitry's judgment was that the longer they held out, the more time Dmitry would have to prepare..
Moment.
Count Rondon was speechless..
I didn't know what to say.
I tried every way to get outside help, but I never expected to receive a positive response from the Dmitry family..
Beings with whom we have had friendly relationships.
Even they turned their backs on Redford's crisis with a cold face, but Roman Dmitry understood what he meant and readily extended his hand..
Of course, he also knew the truth.
Redford's downfall would be a signal to hasten the war, and Roman Dmitry would not want an all-out war with Kronos..
Even though I knew what was going on, I felt like crying inside..
In fact, while running around until his feet were swollen over the past few days, Count Rondon thought that Redford might collapse like this..
‘……It's not over yet.’
own father.
He always thought about the safety of the country and said that if you don't give up until the end, you will find a solution..
The real end.
It started when I lowered my head..
When he could no longer look at the reality in front of him, saying that there was no way back, his father planted something solid in Count Rondon's heart, saying that there was really no turning back..
When I was young, I was a child who enjoyed the wealth of my family..
After inheriting his father's burden, he looked at Roman Dmitry with a determined expression..
“I won't forget today. We will somehow overcome Redford's crisis and repay the kindness of the Dmitry family who reached out to us..”
last chance.
Count Rondon strongly grasped the string of opportunity..
* * *
5 days before debt repayment.
Count Rondon, who returned to Redford, quickly prepared for work with the Golden Bank..
I have the money ready.
That was just the beginning.
In order to solve the Golden Bank problem and stand on its own feet, it was necessary to solve other problems in turn..
What was important now was self-reliance..
Since we cannot survive forever through external forces, we studied various ways to expand the Rondon family's business and make money legitimately..
In the process, Dmitri was truly a savior..
Commercial cooperation with them opened the way for smooth export of Redford's resources..
two days after that.
Roman Dmitry visits Redford.
The purpose was to deliver the promised money, and also to see with one's own eyes the reality of Redford..
“Roman Dmitry. welcome!”
Roman's visit.
Count Rondon smiled brightly..
At first, they didn't even know each other, but now they have become such valuable guests of Redford and Rondon that they come out in front of them and show their hospitality..
The door to the mansion was wide open..
We prepared a party for Roman Dmitry, and as we entered, soft classical music and delicious food caught our attention..
“We have prepared a party for Roman Dmitry. I hope you enjoy this place comfortably with your friends..”
“thank you.”
nodded.
Roman Dmitry sipped champagne and looked around..
‘Redford found a clue to solving his country's problems. The Kronos Empire will no longer be able to tolerate the existence of Count Rondon. They will certainly try to eliminate first-degree assassination targets. The timing is not clear, but it is clear that there will be one move before negotiations with Golden Bank..’
this visit.
It wasn't a simple reason.
If the intention was to deliver money, he could have given it on the day they first met or sent a consignment, but he deliberately visited Redford..
Even until the day of negotiations.
The idea was to protect the safety of the Count of Rondon..
If he is assassinated before negotiations, Redford will collapse in an irreversible situation..
“chris.”
“yes.”
“Find out the structure of the Rondon family's mansion. If the situation we feared happens, Count Rondon's safety is the top priority..”
“All right.”
Chris takes a step back.
This time, he disappeared out of the party with his accompanying troops, and Roman Dmitry savored the scent of champagne..
It was the night before the storm..
The people of Redford were showing a friendly side with a bright future ahead, but it was clear that the Kronos Empire was preparing something underneath their chin..
redford.
And Rondon.
They were valuable beings.
If we get over this crisis and get back on track, they will become a strong support for the kingdom union..
Count Rondon's expression and eyes.
It was worth helping..
The reason for moving a long way was to secure a reliable ally in the future chaos..
however.
Meanwhile at the party.
The servants carrying the food gradually became cold as they heard the people's laughter..
* * *
that evening.
A man who visited a shabby pub nervously put down his beer glass..
bang!
“Those noble bastards. The country is going through such difficult times, but we are having a party with expensive food and laughing..”
It was Jacqueline, the servant..
this party.
It was quite excessive..
Count Rondon prepared the best party to express his gratitude, and the food and alcohol provided at the party boasted truly exorbitant prices..
Jacqueline was a temporary person brought in from outside for the party..
As someone who didn't know much about the inside story of Dmitri and Rondon, he couldn't help but feel completely upset as he looked at the happy faces of people while clutching his hungry stomach..
“Jacqueline, what's going on??”
He was the owner of a pub..
He, who often lamented his situation just like Jacqueline, looked at her with curious eyes..
“What happened? This time, I went to work at a party at the Rondon family, and they had a party with food that would last most commoners for years, and they were laughing out loud. Does this make sense? The Redford royal family always forces taxes and persecutes us, saying the country is in trouble, but the nobles are enjoying a luxurious life that we can't even imagine.!”
took a sip of beer.
Even though I poured cold beer, my hot stomach didn't subside..
“And what? This is a celebration of unity with the Dmitry family? Say fuck you! As the Count of Rondon swallowed up the capital's businesses, so many people lost their jobs. But what is he doing for the country? We are living such a difficult life because of a greedy person who only cares about money, but seeing Roman Dmitry hanging out and laughing made my stomach turn..”
“Nobles are like that. When did they ever think about the safety of their people??”
“Still, there are degrees. When the country is having a hard time, it's right to take care of ourselves first, not those outside..”
In response to the owner's response.
expressed more anger.
When Jacqueline raised her voice, people gathered in groups, and they reacted in the same way as Jacqueline..
“There are no such thing as traitors. Count Rondon is committing treason by gathering the country's wealth and giving it to people like Dmitri. How long are we going to have to embrace our hungry bellies? If we continue like this, it is obvious that we will die of hunger, not of the Kronos Empire..”
getting more and more.
The water level has risen.
The remark crossed the line, and Jacqueline's eyes were filled with murderous intent..
at that time.
The owner of the pub signaled to the staff to lock the door and spoke in a secret voice..
“Jacqueline. Like you said, if things continue like this, we're sure to starve to death. Your wife also gave birth to her third child, but she said she couldn't eat and no milk came out. In this case, let's turn this situation around. If we rob the Earl of Rondon's mansion, steal his wealth, and leave Redford, we can survive starvation..”
“……uh, what is that.”
Jacqueline was embarrassed..
Although he was angry, attacking a noble was a different matter..
however.
Different people reacted differently.
As everyone gathered showed their willingness to agree, Jacqueline also became assimilated at some point..
“Yeah, fuck it. We can't just suffer like this forever. Let's gather people who will agree with our cause. And then we go to Count Rondon, and we seek our fair rights..”
It was a small complaint at first.
It was engulfed in strong flames and finally exploded..
* * *
Hwareuk.
Grumbling.
A fire broke out..
Torches illuminated the night, and a group of people walked toward the Count of Rondon's mansion..
Click, click, click.
Their weapons clashed and clanged..
It was not a fancy weapon, but rather a farming tool similar to a scythe, mostly used for farming..
yet.
A huge mansion has appeared.
The guards guarding the main gate momentarily raised their weapons with puzzled faces..
“stop!”
“If you come any closer, I will attack you.!”
There are only two guards outside..
The number of commoners was overwhelmingly large..
When Jacqueline raised her voice, hundreds of people flocked, creating a sight that visually overwhelmed the guards..
The guards swallowed dry saliva and aimed their weapons. The shaking eyes hoped that they would not attack..
OK.
Jacqueline spoke on behalf of.
“Call Count Rondon right now.!”
“He is not someone you can casually tell to come out.!”
“thoughtlessly? Stop talking like a piece of shit! Count Rondon is a traitor who is selling out his country. Redford's people were starving and had no bread to feed his wife who had to pump her breast milk, so they invited outsiders and threw a lavish party. If you had given us the money you spent on the party, we would have had warm nights for over a month instead of just one or two days. So, call Count Rondon right away. Because I need to see it for myself and tell you what's right..”
The murderous intent was overflowing..
The original plan was.
They killed the guards and looted them..
But the conscience of ordinary people did not allow such a thing..
Jacqueline chose to invite Count Rondon to talk, and as a commoner, she needed a voice with power to create such a situation..
So I brought people together..
At first, the people were confused when they heard that they were going to visit a noble family, but when they heard about what had happened, they all expressed their anger..
redford.
It is a country overrun with poor people..
In this place where beggars abound just by going out on the streets, there was no longer any patience to ignore the lives of wealthy nobles..
an imminent situation.
Jacqueline gritted her teeth..
If things go wrong.
Even the slightest conscience will crumble, and the scythe will be driven into the guards' necks..
It was then.
Squeak.
the door opened.
Is it the Count of Rondon?.
The moment when everyone's attention is focused.
Contrary to people's expectations, Roman Dmitry opened the door and appeared..
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