Episode 93
EPISODE.47
“Then let’s have a good time.”
As Daria moved away from Russell, the nobles and their young ladies around them secretly rolled their eyes.
Like a herd of seungnyang looking for prey, each one looked for an opportunity to step forward.
Unfortunately, this opportunity did not come to them.
Because there were people who talked to Russell before him.
“This is how I see my benefactor again. Sir Russell.”
It was Kiel’s princess Camilla who looked good in a blue off-shoulder dress.
“-Your Highness the Princess?”
When Russell was startled and politely responded, Camilla smiled brightly.
Standing next to her is a group of people who gave points with blue fabric as if they were matched with Kiel’s special envoy, Count Kimbley.
Russell checked on them and Camilla continued.
“I should have visited and thanked you long ago, but I was late because I had a lot of work.”
Russell shook his head at her muttering like an excuse.
“I fully understand.”
It took about two and a half months from the day the incident happened until the banquet was held.
Russell was well aware of how busy Kiel’s characters were during that time.
‘Did there be discussions about the conclusion of the alliance agreement, the expansion of trade items, and the supply of magic stones?’
It wasn’t a matter of discussing every single thing for a day or two.
Even though it’s a great country and it’s been blessed, if you’re going to use that as an excuse to take advantage of one-sidedly…
‘That would be no different from an empire.’
A group of rogue boats that only inflated their size and national power. The ideal view of the country that Endymion aims for is far from him.
Besides, it’s not like Kiehl’s side hadn’t sent a word of thanks until now.
‘This is the first time we’ve talked face to face.’
Russell had sent letters of thanks several times while he was hospitalized as well as when he was discharged.
“If you say so.”
At Russell’s reply, Camilla rubbed her chest with a relieved expression.
“however-.”
“…?”
“Are those with Count Kimbley in the back of Kiel?”
I had heard rumors that Kiel had dispatched additional personnel to protect the princess and this alliance agreement.
“yes. They are the ones who joined us late.”
She nodded at Russell’s question and bowed toward Russell with starry eyes.
“It’s all thanks to Sir Russell and Sir Hubert’s help.”
“…?”
“Thanks to the hard work of the two of you, the situation in my country was able to improve.”
The ‘war’ here must be referring to the situation in which the empire began to withdraw.
That’s why Kiel’s side could afford to dispatch additional personnel to the agreement with Endymion.
“In that case, you will be returning to your home country soon.”
The reason she fled to Endymion even while deceiving her identity was because of a guy called the Marquis of Kiel.
It was because the Marquis of Kiel promoted the marriage between the princess and her son with the empire on his back.
However, the empire behind him was starting to withdraw.
The power of the marquis will not be as good as before, so she shook her head.
“yes. In a few days, I will return to my home country. But before that-.”
Then, the tail of the horse hung down.
“-I found this place today because I have something I want to tell you two benefactors.”
“…?”
Was there anything he could receive from Kiel’s side? To Russell, who tilted her head, the princess handed something instead of replying out loud.
“This-?”
It was a bundle of several sheets of paper neatly rolled up and knotted with a red string.
Let’s untie the string ribbon.
The form of the contract filled with the inside of the paper caught my eye.
“This is a trading right for 5 pennies of the magic stone supply increased through this agreement.”
Kiel was one of the most famous magic stone producers on the continent.
Compared to the small country, the amount of magic stones produced accounted for a significant portion of the total production.
‘Among that, 5 pennies of the increased supply through the agreement.’
It was by no means an insignificant amount to pass by at least five pennies.
“The same trading rights will be delivered to Sir Hubert, and Endymion has already approved it.”
If it is permitted by the state, there should be no problem.
“Thank you…but I don’t know if I can accept this.”
“haha. What else is the reason not to? Sir Russell.”
Count Kimbley, who was next to him, added with a kind smile.
“The two sirs did not only save Her Highness’s life, but also Kiel’s future. What would my home country be like if it weren’t for the two of you…”
Camilla trembled as if just imagining it was terrifying at those words.
Well, this was also the point where his relationship with Kiyel had gone wrong before returning.
‘The executioner loses his life at the hands of McRae Hughes…’
The future in which Princess Camilla is taken back to Keyel and forced to marry the son of the Marquis.
Of course, it was the world line that was now completely divided. The only one who knows about him is himself on the entire continent.
It was then.
Doong- Doong- Doong- Doong-.
The sound of drums resonated.
Among the musicians inside the banquet hall, a drummer played a drum.
A much louder reverberation than before shook the entire banquet hall and the musicians’ performance changed completely.
????. ????-. ????. ????-. ????.
Unlike so far, which was gently swirling, the melody is solemn and dignified, yet magnificent.
In the banquet held at the palace, it was obvious that those who received this kind of treatment.
royalty or…
“Her Highness, Princess Hecate Latmos 1, is entering!!”
otherwise the king
“His Majesty the King, who is the shining sun of Endymion and a suitable ruler, enters!!”
In this case it was both.
The door opens, and the red cloth is pulled back, revealing the King and Princess beyond.
Among them, what drew attention was the appearance of the princess. Unlike other women dressed in dresses, she was neatly dressed in a tailcoat like a knight’s conquest.
However, the aristocrats used to set an example as if they were not seen once or twice.
Chuck Chuck-.
Those who bow their heads, those who kneel, etc.
Each of them showed a suitable example according to their title.
“Everyone raise their heads.”
A solemn atmosphere drifted in the venue.
“First of all, before starting the banquet, I would like to express my gratitude to the gentlemen who are here today. I feel like I want to start a banquet right away, but…”
King Alfonso Ratmos opened his mouth as he was greeted.
“Before that, it would be right to proceed with the most important thing in today’s banquet first.”
The King looked around and his eyes lit up.
Spotting a young man with black hair and red eyes, he raised his eyebrows.
“Russell Raymond Hubert. Listen, you two.”
“yes. your majesty.”
At the sudden call of the king, Russell got down on one knee, catching his breath.
“yes. your majesty.”
Hubert also bowed his head politely.
“They must have made the greatest contribution to the alliance with Kiel and the banquet celebrating this victory.”
No one will deny this fact. The first person the king’s gaze turned to was Hubert.
“First, Sir Hubert.”
“yes.”
“500 gold coins and 100 horses for you who have made a great contribution to the alliance by safely escorting the envoy and the princess. In addition, I will give you the right to collect tax on 1,000 households in the southern part of the kingdom.”
The characteristics of the southern part of the Endymion Kingdom are largely divided into two.
‘A region adjacent to the sea, a granary.’
In the area adjacent to the sea, maritime resources were abundantly produced, as well as trade through sea routes.
And every fall, various types of grains were harvested in the grain belt.
1,000 tax collection rights were issued against him.
With that, the nonsense about Hubert ended, and the king’s gaze turned to Russell.
“Russell Raymond.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Safely escorting the special envoy and the princess, remaining alone in the process, blocking the enemy and wasting time.
Even that wasn’t enough, to the extent of blowing off the sword master’s arm and fatally wounding him.
The king murmured as he arranged Russell’s ball briefly.
“I heard that a sharp awl always rips through a pocket. This maxim might be for you.”
A voice mixed with admiration, albeit slightly, was justified.
‘Although it has already been reported several times and has been raised to the agenda of the meeting…’ I
couldn’t believe that such a young man had established all of those majors.
It was about that much that a magician who had just turned 20 in the 5th circle blew off one of the sword master’s arms.
“I was just lucky.”
Yeah, I was definitely just lucky.
If only McRae Hughes hadn’t used weapons made from dragon byproducts.
If it hadn’t been for the power of the Spirit of the Word.
Had it not been for Niccolo Machiavelli showing up at the last moment-.
‘Because it would have been me, not him, lying in the ground by now.’
It was said in that sense, but the king seems to have taken it a little differently.
“You are too humble.”
After saying that, the king smiled satisfactorily.
“Russell Raymond.”
“yes.”
“I value the merits you have built in this victory, so I will reward you with 3,000 gold coins.”
It was by no means a small amount, but it is true that the amount seems a little small considering the achievements Russell made.
However, the king was not yet finished speaking.
“Also, from now on, I will bind three cities in the western part of the kingdom and order them to be Count Raymond, and place them under you.”
Countess Raymond!
“This is a summary of the names and locations of the three cities that will be included in the county from today.”
Russell’s eyes trembled lightly as he received the document from the king.
Although he possessed the right to collect tax on 10,000 households, he did not own a separate territory.
I never thought I would get a manor this way.
‘That’s a whopping 3 cities…’
As much as receiving a manor made up of cities, not an ordinary manor, he did not have to go down and manage it himself.
‘Whether you hire a new person or use the existing person as it is…’
It was a matter of managing a couple of markets.
The important point was that a territory called the Earl of Raymond was created.
‘Finally…’
His fingertips gripping the estate documents were numb, and the king patted Russell on the shoulder a couple of times.
Alfonso Ratmos murmured.
“This is enough for non-gong peddlers, so we can start the banquet soon.”
He lifted the glass high.
“Since it is a court banquet after a long time and it is a place to celebrate a great victory, I hope the Lords will enjoy it too.”
It was the beginning of a full-fledged government banquet.
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