History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 109
109fury. savior of bells (2)
[You have shown heroic courage and determination in taking risks for all the people of the Barony of Frontera and the Vichy of Lacona..]
[The residents of both territories are deeply impressed by this and are praising you..]
[A new tribute has been created for you.]
“…….”
Hmm, finally.
A message that suddenly appears before your eyes.
Instead of being surprised, Lloyd read the message carefully..
‘As expected, should I say.’
He was now quite accustomed to messages coming to mind at moments like this..
I have been secretly looking forward to it ever since the threat of the locust swarm was eradicated..
‘Because it was about to gain new praise..’
I took risks and saved Yeongji..
But I feel sad if I don't get at least one compliment..
In fact, that's why he deliberately called out Captain Frontera and all, and made it clear that he was going to save everyone..
‘Otherwise, it won't be known properly who saved you. Why make achievements if no one will recognize them?.’
After all, self-PR is important in today’s world..
Thinking like that, Lloyd looked at the messages that came to mind one after another..
Ding dong.
[A new tribute, has been created.]
[savior of bells]
[Praise Rating: Local Folklore]
Dark clouds cover the eastern sky.
The fluttering wings carrying the apocalypse.
Livestock died and houses collapsed..
People cry and the sword breaks.
And so, the moment when death loomed in everyone's hearts..
The moment when everyone in the two territories struggled in despair..
A bell that rang with all its might.
Deeng. save the livestock.
Deeng. raise people up.
Deeng. Drive away the apocalypse.
We call Him our Savior with a loud voice..
[Praise Effect: All the residents of the two territories, the Barony of Frontera and the Viscounty of Lacona, who suffered the disaster of the locust attack, regard you as their lifelong benefactor. Additionally, all insect-type monsters will feel instinctive caution and fear the moment they see you and will be greatly intimidated..]
[Acclaimed territories: Barony of Frontera, Viscounty of Lacona]
[Tribute maintenance period: 110 years]
[A compliment is effective 24 hours a day within the region and time period in which it is praised. Additionally, depending on your actions in the future, the area and period of praise may be expanded, extended, reduced or shortened..]
[CP provided monthly by Chansa : 3]
[CP you currently have : 2]
‘Wow.’
The savior of bells.
The effect was as great as the grand name..
‘Are you saying that you have become the most respected person in the region?.’
That wasn't all.
‘To summarize the option effect, it means that all insect-type monsters are automatically intimidated..’
If you think about it, it was an amazing thing..
This was because things like the size of the monster were not defined in detail in the option description..
‘That means there are no standards for size or other conditions. It just means that all insect-like shapes are subject to that option. In other words, even a guy like the Giga Titan that I fought in Cremo will get scared and run away when he sees me..’
If it were Korea, it would have been a talent that ×SCO would drool over and covet..
No, that option would be useful here too for a long time..
‘I've had many bad encounters with insect-type monsters. until now.’
If you think about it, it really was like that..
Even wild ants.
Giga Titando.
Even a swarm of locusts.
They were all the ones who brought about the biggest crisis..
But if you had that complimentary option at the time of the conflict with those guys,?
Victory could have been achieved much more easily..
There would have been a lot less risking one's life..
‘Plus, it would be perfect for catching mosquitoes that come into the bedroom at night..’
In some ways, that might be the best option..
Lloyd smiled happily and closed the message window..
I looked across the table..
There was a baron and his wife having dinner there..
Both the Baron and the Baroness looked happy..
I was moving my fork while enjoying a peaceful evening..
Well, that's probably true..
The territory faced an unprecedented disaster..
In such a hopeless situation, my son performed a heroic performance..
How could I not be happy?.
How could I not be happy?.
Lloyd was able to fully understand the feelings of the baron and his wife..
But that's it, preparation for the future is preparation..
That's why.
“Look, I'm sorry to tell you this, but it's not over yet..”
I spoke while keeping my eyes on the empty salad plate..
The happy conversation between the baron and his wife stopped..
Soon I can feel the eyes of two people coming back this way..
The Baroness' voice filled with concern.
“Oh my. Do you want to eat more salad??”
“…….”
“don't speak It's not the end. Actually, that won't be enough. The travel fatigue that accrued from coming all the way from the royal capital must have lessened..”
Sabagsabag, the baroness takes the plate from here and fills it with plenty of salad..
Looking at the plate that came back, there was a lot more meat than vegetables..
“If it's not enough, tell me again. How much trouble did you have today?.”
“Uh, um, this doesn't mean it's not the end…….”
“Should I give you some sausage too??”
“…….”
My heart is pounding randomly.
This is why memory is a problem.
Why are all mothers like this?.
I forced away the thought of my mother that briefly came to mind..
I coughed loudly and shook off my awkward expression..
“Hmm, hmm! Well, that's not it. Actually, I have something to tell you both..”
“What I want to say?”
the baron asked.
The Baroness stopped using the salad tongs..
It seems like they both sensed that it wasn't just about food..
Lloyd said to the Baron and his wife:.
“I am sorry for saying this while you are happy and relieved. I feel like I’m pouring cold water on it. But I think I'll have to feel that joy and relief separately later. You two, me too.”
“……Is there something else going on??”
“yes.”
“Is this something that will happen in the future??”
“yes.”
“Can you tell me in detail??”
“Sure.”
The Baron's serious eyes.
Lloyd opened his mouth as he looked into those eyes..
“Yesterday's disaster was truly terrifying. Fortunately, I got through it well. But now is where it really begins. Let me explain the reason and circumstances in detail.…….”
explained in detail.
Just like when I told King Alicia the whole story of this incident in the royal capital..
What you know from reading the Iron Blood article.
Based on that, I reasoned and figured out the facts..
I organized it step by step..
Explained clearly.
“……So from now on, there will be a few more invasions like the one before..”
“How many times?”
“yes.”
“that is…….”
“I expect it to be at least three to seven times at most..”
“…….”
The Baron and his wife's complexions turned pale..
It was a bonus that the dinner time, which had been warm and peaceful just a moment ago, suddenly turned into the atmosphere of a suspenseful and refreshing disaster story..
“Huh. What should I do with this... … . Then how about leaving the territory like this??”
“That's not possible.”
Lloyd shook his head resolutely..
“You must keep this in mind. If you lose your territory, it's all over..”
“It's all over?”
“yes.”
it was true.
I couldn't abandon this territory and run away..
This is a honey pot that contains your dreams and hopes, a peaceful remaining life, and a prosperous retirement..
But if you give up because monsters are coming,?
If you let it get ruined as is?
So, if this place becomes a wasteland and all the residents die or leave,?
‘You will lose your territory. Some people might say that it would be okay to run away safely and later establish a new territory in an empty lot, but this is not a game. That would be impossible.’
The lord's family gave up their territory..
Instead of facing danger, I retreated..
I ran away just to save my life..
If something like that happens, no villager will trust the lord's family from now on..
No matter how much money is poured into cultivating agricultural land and preparing foundations, residents will hardly be able to gather..
No, it is obvious that he will face a lot of questioning from the royal family before that..
‘A territory is a fief granted by the king to his subjects..’
It is a land that is managed responsibly on behalf of the King..
But throwing it away and running away means?
It seemed like he was giving up his right to manage the land..
This means you will lose your territory forever..
“Therefore, running away should only be left as a last option at the last moment when you really feel like you are about to die. First of all, protecting the territory here comes first..”
I don't want to lose my territory.
I don't want to be called to the royal capital after losing my home..
If that were the case, he would have no choice but to receive the king's deepest consolation and receive a government position..
I'll spend my whole life doing only what the king tells me to do, and then I'll die of old age..
I absolutely wanted to refuse that..
Because I have already experienced a life in Korea where I have to live in such a miserable manner that I am sick of it..
Is it because I felt the strong will of this side?.
The Baron also nodded with a stern expression..
“I understand what you mean. After listening to it, I see that you are 100% right..”
“That's right.”
thank god.
The Baron, who seemed scared for a moment, steeled himself..
Then it will be worth doing from now on..
However, this time the Baron's heart seemed a little too hard(?)..
“So you run away.”
“……yes?”
“Didn't you say that from now on, countless monsters and beasts will attack the territory like a swarm of locusts? That's why.”
“what…….”
“If surveying and planning are necessary for defense, then just do it. ASAP.”
“Are you really saying that we should leave the construction work behind and run away??”
“That's right.”
The Baron said as if it were natural..
“Is there any need to take risks yourself? It's already enough just to take that kind of reckless risk this time. No, on the contrary, that alone makes this father feel sorry and ashamed of you. So from now on, stay in a safe place. Don't be reckless anymore, leave the risk to your father..”
It was the Baron's stern voice that you rarely hear..
That's why I felt the Baron's feelings so well..
The sincerity of wanting to keep this side safe even if it puts oneself in danger..
“…….”
My heart is touched again.
Why do I think of my father at times like this?.
It's okay to have tons of debt, don't worry and just focus on your college studies, you'll take care of it all so you don't have to worry..
It reminded me of my father who spoke sternly and emphatically..
‘In fact, it will be the scariest and most difficult..’
Is it something all fathers have in common that they try to handle everything on their own?.
Lloyd took a deep breath..
I suppressed the emotions that were trying to come out freely..
And he said to the Baron.
“But that won't be enough..”
“Not enough… … I said?”
“yes.”
“Do you think that this father will not be able to protect the territory?.”
“That's not it. but-”
“but?”
“It will be much more convenient if we keep them together. So I promise.”
“What is a promise?.”
“If it gets really dangerous, I'll be the first to run away. Without even looking back. Far away to a safe place. How is it?”
“……I intend to keep that promise.?”
“of course.”
It's obvious.
No matter how much territory is said to be a pot of honey, it is not more important than life..
When the moment comes when I really think I'm going to die, the first thing I'll do is run away..
Lloyd said, thinking so..
“So please stop telling me to run away. I have a favor to ask you in return..”
“Please. What was it?.”
“Please provide as many workers as possible..”
“Was it to reduce the time to build defense facilities??”
“yes. In addition to just the territory residents and engineers, we need more hands. Especially the strong and physically strong workers. That's why.”
Lloyd looked at the Baron..
With a grin, he calmly said something that would have scared the Baron..
“After dinner, call for the Captain of the White Lancers. And please let me know. Starting tomorrow, all White Lancers will be incorporated into our territory's engineering corps..”
“……what?”
gulp.
The promise that I would do anything to protect my territory was short-lived..
‘Of course, as the lord of the territory, I have been handed over command, but what should I do with the troops under my direct command dispatched by His Majesty the King??’
Then wouldn't the lancer captain be very angry?.
But Lloyd spoke even more shamelessly..
“Of course you are worried. You might be worried about how to say that. But this is something I cannot ask for as I am not a lord. It is also something you must do..”
“By all means. Why is this??”
“This is an opportunity to secure 500 physically strong workers..”
Lloyd continued..
“Soon, the next wave of monsters after the locust swarm will arrive. Their work will be needed for that time..”
“Shoveling?”
“yes. It's not just this time. Looking ahead, they need to use this opportunity to sharpen their skills, especially for the bigger picture I am drawing. You need to get used to shoveling in advance. So, you must succeed in persuading them. And if he gets angry…….”
“If you pay it?”
Baron Frontera hurriedly asked back..
Wouldn't his son have some tricks up his sleeve?.
I waited for Lloyd's answer, desperately hoping for a glimmer of hope..
Lloyd grinned..
“You can shamelessly cut the iron plate..”
“…….”
“You can do it.”
“…….”
“go for it.”
“…….”
Can I do something like that?.
Baron Frontera's neck swayed loudly up and down..
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