Chapter 217 Earl of Rondon (2)
First-class assassination target.
Their existence was a weakness in the kingdom union.
If the Drake family of the Umberto Kingdom is the core of the military that supports the country, the Earl of Rondon of the Redford Kingdom could be said to be the last hope.
The moment he gives up and puts everything down.
Redford’s debt, which was somehow prevented, will quickly plunge the kingdom into a downfall.
cliff edge.
The Earl of Rondon’s voice was earnest.
There was no hesitation in bowing his head even though he was a big man called the rich man who came to visit someone he had no one to know.
‘Golden Bank’s debt is just the beginning. If they start pressuring Redford in earnest, the people who will pay off Redford’s debt will have no choice but to move as well. The downfall of the country makes debt meaningless. They’ll be eager to get something before the pillars of the country are ripped off.’
Kingdom.
One pillar called Rondon withstood the huge land mass.
Looking at the pillars swaying in the strong wind, Roman Dmitry spoke once more to the bewildered opponent.
“As the Earl of Rondon said, I will accept the collateral as a minimum safety measure. However, neither I nor Count Rondon know that this deal will not benefit Dmitri very much. So do your best. Just as Cairo defeated the remnants of Kronos and regained stability, Redford must endure somehow.”
100,000 gold.
It’s not just good intentions.
I bought Redford’s time for the balance of the continent.
It was Roman Dmitri’s judgment that the longer they held out, the more Dmitri would have time to prepare.
Moment.
The Earl of Rondon was speechless.
I didn’t know what to answer.
He ran everywhere to get outside help, but he never expected to receive a positive response from the Dmitry family.
The beings who have had a friendly relationship in the meantime.
Even they turned their backs on Redford’s crisis with cold faces, but Roman Dmitri understood what he was saying and willingly extended his hand.
Of course he also knew the truth.
The downfall of Redford would be a sign of hastening the war, and Roman Dmitri would not want an all-out war with Kronos.
Even though I knew what was going on, I felt a tingling sensation inside.
In fact, after running around until his feet were sore for the past few days, Earl Rondon had thought that Redford might collapse just like this.
‘… It’s not over yet.’
own father.
Always thinking about the safety of the country, he said, “An answer will come if you don’t give up until the end.”
the real end.
It was when I lowered my head.
When he couldn’t look at the reality right in front of him because there was no other way, his father planted something solid in the heart of Count Rondon, saying that there was really no turning back then.
A child who reveled in his family’s wealth when he was young.
Having inherited his father’s burden, he looked at Roman Dmitri with a determined look on his face.
“I will not forget today. I will definitely repay the kindness of the Dmitri family for overcoming the Redford crisis and reaching out to us somehow.”
last chance.
The Earl of Rondon had a strong grip on the string of opportunity.
* * *
5 days before debt repayment.
Returning to Redford, the Earl of Rondon quickly prepared for work with the Golden Bank.
Although the money is ready.
That was just the beginning.
Other problems needed to be addressed one after another in order to solve the Golden Bank affair and to stand on its own.
The important thing now was self-birth.
Since it cannot last forever with external power, he studied various ways to expand the business of the Rondon family 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 visited Redford.
It was to deliver the promised money, and I wanted to see the reality of Redford with my own eyes.
“Dmitry Roman. welcome!”
to Roman’s visit.
The Earl of Rondon smiled brightly.
At first, they had no one-on-one relationship, but now they have become valuable guests of Redford and Rondon, to the extent that they welcome them with their socks.
He opened the door of the mansion wide.
We prepared a party for Roman Dmitri, and when we entered, the soft classical music and delicacies caught our eyes.
“I prepared a party for Roman Dmitri. I hope you enjoy this place comfortably with your companions.”
“thank you.”
He nodded.
Roman Dmitri sipped his champagne and looked around.
‘Redford has found a clue to solving its country’s problems. The Cronus Empire would no longer be able to tolerate the existence of Count Rondon. They will definitely be trying to take down a first-class assassination target. It’s not clear when, but it’s clear that there will be one move before negotiations with Golden Bank.’
this visit.
It wasn’t a simple reason.
If it was to deliver the money, it could have been given on the first day we met, or we could have sent a subordinate, but I visited Redford on purpose.
Even until the day of negotiations.
It was intended to keep the Earl of Londonon safe.
If he is assassinated before the negotiations, Redford will collapse in an irreversible situation from then on.
“chris.”
“yes.”
“Find out the structure of the Rondon family mansion. If the situation we were concerned about happens, the safety of the Earl of Rondon is our top priority.”
“All right.”
Chris takes a step back.
He disappeared from the party with his troops this time, and Roman Dmitri smelt the scent of champagne.
It was the night before the storm.
The people of Redford were showing a friendly look at the bright future ahead, but under the chin, it was clear that the Cronus Empire was preparing something.
Redford.
and London.
They were something worth using.
If they get over this crisis and get back on track, they will become a strong support for the kingdom’s union.
Count Rondon’s expression and his eyes.
It was worth helping.
The reason for taking a long step was to secure a reliable ally in the future chaos.
however.
On the other side of the party.
The servants carrying the food gradually hardened their expressions at the sound of people laughing.
* * *
That evening.
The man who found a shabby pub put down his beer mug nervously.
bang!
“Aristocratic bastards like dogs. The country is having such a hard time, but to have a party with expensive food and laughter.”
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 drinks prepared at the party boasted a really great price range.
Jacqueline was temporarily brought in from outside for a party.
As he did not know much about Dmitri and Rondon’s inner circumstances, he couldn’t help but feel completely upset when he looked at the happy faces of the people while clutching his hungry stomach.
“What happened to Jacqueline?”
He was the owner of a pub.
Like Jacqueline, he often lamented his life, and looked at Jacqueline with curiosity.
“What is it? This time, I went to work at the Rondon family’s party, and they had a party laughing hahahoho, laying out food that most commoners would have eaten for years. does this make sense? The Redford royal family insists on taxing and persecuting us every time saying that the country is struggling, but the nobles are enjoying a luxurious life that we can’t even imagine!”
drank beer
Cold beer poured in, but the hot inside did not subside.
“And what? A place to celebrate harmony with the Dmitry family? Fuck you yeah! So many people lost their jobs as the Earl of London ate up the capital’s businesses. But what does that guy do for the country? We are living so hard because of greedy people who only care about money, but seeing Roman Dmitri laughing and eating together made my stomach upset.”
“Nobles are like that. When did those guys think about the safety of the people?”
“Still, there is a degree. If the country is in trouble, it’s right to take care of us first, not the outsiders.”
At the master’s agreement.
He expressed his anger even more.
When Jacqueline raised her voice, people gathered in twos and threes, and they reacted just like Jacqueline.
“There is no such thing as a traitor. Count Rondon is committing a traitor by taking the country’s wealth and distributing it to guys like Dmitri. How long do we have to hold on to our hungry stomachs? If we continue like this, it is obvious that we will die of starvation, not the Cronus Empire.”
increasingly.
The water level has risen.
The remark crossed the line, and Jacqueline’s eyes flashed with intent to kill.
at that time.
The owner of the pub gave a signal to the staff to lock the door and said in a secret voice.
“Jacqueline. As you said, at this rate, we will surely die of starvation. Right now, your wife gave birth to a third child, but she couldn’t eat, so she said her breast milk wouldn’t come out. In this case, let’s turn this situation upside down. If we rob the Earl of Rondon’s mansion, steal his wealth, and leave Redford, we can survive starvation.”
“… what is that?”
Jacqueline was taken aback.
Although he was angry, attacking the nobles was a different matter.
however.
Other people’s reactions were different.
As the people gathered showed a reaction that everyone would agree, Jacqueline also assimilated into it at some point.
“Yeah fuck. We can’t stay like this forever. Let’s call together people who will agree with our will. And we will go to the Earl of Rondon and seek our rightful rights.”
It was a small complaint at first.
It was engulfed in fierce flames and finally exploded.
* * *
Hwareuk.
Roaring.
A fire broke out.
Torches lit the night road and a group of people strode towards the house of the Earl of Rondon.
Click click click.
Their weapons clashed and rattled.
It was not a plausible weapon, but a farming tool such as a scythe that was mostly used for farming.
yet.
A huge mansion appeared.
The guards guarding the front gate raised their weapons in a moment of bewilderment.
“Stop!”
“If you come closer, I will attack!”
There are only two outside guards.
The number of commoners was overwhelmingly large.
As Jacqueline raised her voice, hundreds of people rushed in, creating a scene that visually overwhelmed the guards.
The guards swallowed dry saliva and pointed their weapons. The wavering eyes hoped that they would not attack.
OK.
Jacqueline stepped up and spoke.
“Call the Earl of Rondon right now!”
“He is not someone you can just tell him to come out of!”
“thoughtlessly? Fuck that dog sound! The Earl of Rondon is a traitor who sells out his country. The people of Redford had no bread to feed their wives who had to squeeze their stomachs and express breast milk in hunger, but they invited outsiders and held a luxurious party. If you gave us the money you spent on the party, we would have had a warm night instead of a day or two. So call the Earl of Rondon right away. I will have to see for myself and tell you what is right.”
The intent to kill was overflowing.
the original plan.
It was to kill the guards and loot.
But the conscience of the common people did not allow such a thing.
Jacqueline chose to summon the Earl of Rondon to talk, and as a commoner it took a voice accompanied by force to create such a situation.
So I called people.
At first, the people who were taken aback by the word that they would visit the aristocratic family expressed their anger when they heard about what had happened.
Redford.
It is a country full of poor people.
In this place where beggars were scattered even when they went out on the streets, they were not allowed to have the patience to observe the lives of wealthy nobles.
an imminent situation.
Jacqueline gritted her teeth.
if things go wrong
Even the slightest bit of conscience will be crushed and scythes will be driven into the guards’ necks.
It was then.
Sigh.
The door is open.
Could it be the Earl of London?
The moment everyone’s eyes focus on.
Contrary to people’s expectations, Roman Dmitri opened the door and appeared.
