Episode 1453. Refusal is not accepted
Fabian continued when Count Elio Lagoa showed interest in Baroness Ashley Nelson.
“I met him when he came back upstate” he said. He was shot in Peromuros and evacuated to the Imperial Territory. Then when the war between the Northern Kingdom and the Empire broke out the treatment changed drastically. “There is also surveillance.”
“Because Baron Nelson’s mother is a Northern noble?”
“Isn’t Baron Nelson such a beauty? It must have been popular among nobles. “He must have been worried that he might be used as a beauty queen.”
“It must not have been easy to escape from the imperial army.”
“I was lucky. Because his gunshot wound was so severe he was discharged from the Corvo Magic Corps. By the time I recovered from my injuries the war between the Northern Kingdom and the Empire was over. At this point I decided to return to the north. “It seems like there was severe discrimination against people from the Northern Kingdom.”
“It has to be that way since we are at war. “Has the gunshot wound healed?”
“I got better but I couldn’t use a sword like before so I turned into a musketeer.”
“Shoot. “That’s okay too.”
After Accitium and Thanatos became popular musketeers became more popular than knights.
Even in actual combat the musketeers outplayed the knights.
Since even a mana user could kill a sword master it could truly be said to be the era of the musketeers.
“I heard you’re curious about the Count’s news. If you have time please visit him.”
“Are we in the Western County?”
“you’re right. “I am in the Unicorn unit commanded by Marquis Charles Bernardo.”
“What kind of person is Marquis Bernardo?”
“He is known to be young and ambitious.”
“There is something to be said about what it means to be a human being other than such nonsense.”
“There are no rumors that he did anything particularly bad.”
“You mean it’s okay?”
“His late father Marquis Bernardo was a strict man so he must have been careful. Now that he has inherited the title he will begin to speak out.”
“I wish I could be as good a person as my father.”
Elio hoped that his successor would not ruin his good relationship with the Marquis Bernardo.
***
Alexis Kingdom.
Western Army.
Unicorn unit (Marquis Bernardo’s army).
Although Marquis Bernardo had a high title he was still only a sword expert and was serving as the deputy commander of the Western Army.
He was also the commander of the Marquis Bernardo’s army called the Unicorn Unit so he lived in the Unicorn Unit rather than his usual headquarters.
Time when work is over.
As the sky turned hazy like fog a beautiful female knight visited the unit commander’s barracks.
“Did you call His Excellency the Marquis?”
Marquis Charles Bernard welcomed Baroness Ashley Nelson with a bright face.
“Baron Nelson. Welcome. “Take a seat.”
Baroness Ashley Nelson sat in the chair opposite Marquis Bernardo.
The Marquis who was watching Baron Nelson with a gentle smile asked.
“So how is life in the unit? “Compared to the magic corps it must be lacking in many areas right?”
“no. it’s okay.”
Baron Nelson’s answer was succinct.
The Marquis who had been waiting for another story to come out spoke with a puzzled look on his face.
“How are you feeling?”
“I’m almost completely healed. I have no problem leading my troops.”
“Are there any knights who look down on the company commander because he is a woman?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“Do his subordinates also listen well?”
“yes.”
“Thank goodness. There were rumors that something had come down from above… I thought the Baron would have difficulty commanding the troops. It looks like he learned a lot from the Magic Legion. Isn’t your talent too wasteful to have as a company commander? “Are you interested in working as my staff member in the Unicorn Unit?”
“That’s too much praise. “I am satisfied with Bellatos Company.”
“The staff will be more helpful to the Baron’s victory than the front-line company commander.”
Since the person receiving posthumous achievements was the commander it meant that it would be quicker to stick next to him.
“If you are thinking about victory I think it is better to command the front-line troops.”
What Baron Nelson said was right.
This is because a knight’s victory depended on his exploits in war and his individual military power.
Marquis Bernardo did not make any further recommendations when Baron Nelson expressed his refusal.
“I understand what the Baron means. If you change your mind or have trouble come to me at any time. “Because the door to my barracks is always open to the Baron.”
“thank you.”
When Baron Nelson did not answer ‘yes’ until the end the Marquis laughed bitterly.
“I’d like to stop talking about the hard stuff have a cup of tea and listen to stories about the imperial army…”
“I’m sorry but I think I’ll have to go back and service the magic gun.”
“why? Is there any problem?”
“The trigger mechanism is a little stiff so I’m thinking of taking it to a technician.”
“I think we can leave that to the flag bearer.”
“I don’t want to entrust the matter of the magic gun which is directly related to my life to someone else.”
“Ah what a wonderful heart. I understand. Stop and go. “Don’t forget that the door to my room or barracks is always open.”
“….”
Baron Nelson – this time without any reply – saluted and then left without looking back.
Immediately after she left her chief of staff Viscount Cotton Bernardo came into the barracks as if he had been waiting for her.
“Your Excellency the Marquis did the conversation end well?”
“Did it end well? “Did you not see Baron Nelson’s face when you left?”
Marquis Charles Bernardo was a private person so he treated his older cousin Viscount Cotton Bernardo with respect.
There was no awkwardness because he was respected before he inherited the title of marquis.
“Baron Nelson is famous for having no facial expressions. Didn’t it go well?”
“It didn’t work. I’m about to bury my bones in the Bellatos Company. “How on earth did you handle this?”
“I spilled negative words to the company commanders. “I’m being ostracized at the commanders’ meeting… It seems like that wasn’t enough.”
“Tsk! How can you do something big if you can’t handle even one small thing like this? older brother.”
“I’m sorry.”
“They said they would have Baron Nelson sit next to me. “Didn’t you say that you would first appoint Bellatos as a company commander and then elevate you to a staff position?”
“I didn’t know he would say no because he didn’t like it.”
“So are you going to leave it like this?”
“His Excellency the Marquis often calls Baron Nelson… It may be because he feels burdened.”
“You were the one who appointed Baron Nelson as the commander of the Bellatos Company and asked him to meet with you often.”
“I am so surprised that His Excellency the Marquis is going out so actively that I am flinching.”
“There’s no need for it just make me a staff member.”
“We will try to recruit the riders.”
“The company commanders couldn’t do it so you’re going to try it with the riders?”
“Do you know what’s worse than being ostracized by your peers?”
“What is it?”
“This is the worst of his subordinates. “If the riders of Bellatos do not quietly follow instructions… they will refuse even if you keep asking them to take on the role of Bellatos company commander.”
“Whatever you do do it quickly. If the Western Army takes the lead again there will be no chance to do anything. Let’s go further when we have time. “The night is too long brother.”
“All right. However His Excellency the Marquis please do not express your feelings too hastily. “If the other person feels pressured they may refuse.”
“Reject? You live in the Marquis de Bernardo and reject my advances? No way. “Isn’t that rather the glory of the other family?”
“That’s true but women’s emotions are delicate…”
“no. Refusal is not accepted. As the lord and marquis of Clutton it is impossible for me to refuse after putting in so much effort.”
“All right. Please give me some time.”
Viscount Cotton Bernard gave up on persuading the stubborn marquis.
What the Marquis said was not particularly wrong.
In a fiefdom the lord is like a king.
Even if the other person received the title of baron he could take it at any time.
***
The next morning.
After finishing a simple meal Elio walked towards her unicorn unit.
What if you didn’t know?
Because even though she knew that Baroness Ashley Nelson was in her unit she couldn’t pretend not to know.
He passed the sentry of the Unicorn unit and went deep in search of the Bellatos Company.
After a while we saw soldiers making noise.
Looking closely I saw Baron Nelson and two knights wrangling in front of the soldiers.
Baron Nelson glared at his adjutant Golan and the 1st Platoon rider Duke with cold eyes.
“Are you saying you’re going to disobey the company commander’s orders now?”
Then Deputy Golan smiled slyly and said.
“Disobeying orders? Why do you speak so harshly from your beautiful mouth? “I’m doing this because Baron Blaviko of the Military Logistics Department said we can’t do it until the company commander comes in person.”
Baron Nelson was shocked by his adjutant’s sexually harassing words and forgot what to say for a moment.
Yesterday he told his adjutant ‘Please find out the status of the horse-powered guns with defective triggers in the company’ and he said no.
He had the three platoon riders survey the quantity of Thanatos each platoon possessed but 1 platoon was missing.
When I asked why I was told that I couldn’t do it because I was busy carrying out the orders given by Baron Blavico head of the military logistics department.
Baron Nelson’s gaze this time turned to Duke the standard bearer of the 1st Platoon.
“You too were unable to carry out the company commander’s orders because you were following Baron Blavico’s orders?”
“Company Commander I couldn’t even sleep because I was doing the work that Baron Blavico ordered.”
Baron Nelson asked his adjutant and horseman with an astonished look on his face.
“Is your commander a company commander? “Is he the county manager?”
The two knights answered in unison.
“You are the company commander.”
“But why! “You’re not listening to the company commander’s orders are you?”
Then the two knights gave the same excuse.
“Baron Blavico said he would inform the company commander directly.”
“I stayed up all night under Baron Blavico’s instructions.”
“shut up! I am your commander! But why do you follow Baron Blavico’s words?”
Deputy Golan countered as if it was unfair.
“Company commander! Shouldn’t you go to Baron Blavico and ask him about that? What are you telling us that we did wrong? Could it be that Baron Blaviko is having a hard time and is leaving it to us?”
The 1st Platoon rider also added a word of support.
“I also want to follow the company commander’s orders. But how can you refuse Baron Blavico’s instructions? “Don’t just assert your superior’s authority but consider the grievances of your subordinates.”
Golan and Duke were both knights so they stiffly raised their heads and protested.
This is because knights do not only have titles but their status as semi-nobles is considerable.
She was wounded by two people and the company commander who turned into a musketeer was nothing more than a tiger without her claws.
Baron Nelson trembled at her but there was nothing she could do.
The remarks of the two articles crossed a line but they were not completely wrong.
The two knights cleverly took advantage of Baron Blavico head of the military department and ended up making fun of themselves.
The soldiers also looked with pity on the company commander who had lost his reputation.
At that time someone separated the soldiers and approached Baron Nelson.
The commander was Count Elio Lagoa.
Baron Nelson who discovered him late could not hide his embarrassment.
“Commander?”
When the startled Baron Nelson bowed in silence Elio smiled and waved his hand.
“Hey! Baron Nelson. It’s been a while. “I only heard yesterday that he came to Belatos as a company commander.”
“I should have come and said hello to you first but I couldn’t because you seemed busy.”
“Well done. So I came to say hello.”
The faces of Golan and the Duke who had taken a step back at Count Lagoa’s words turned white.
The two men were completely unaware of the relationship between the commander Count Lagoa and Baron Nelson.
If I had known at all I would never have done such a crazy thing.
Eventually Elio spoke to the two knights.
“Hey knights. The worst thing about wartime is summary punishment. “You know that much right?”