How a Former Pro Takes Advantage by Doing an Easy Job

Chapter 592. Declaration of war by the pacified

(5) + Give me my boat (1)

“The problem is the seized iron wire.”

“Hmm… … After all, we can't bring it to our side.”

It is still unknown what happened to the iron wire moored there.

It's probably anchored under the watchful eye of the Kingdom of Felsen by now.

There is a possibility that it may have been sunk, but since it seemed that it coveted iron wires in the past, it would not have been easily removed.

I believe in their greed.

“Haven't you already advised Felsen Kingdom several times about the ship?”

“The problem is that even when I protest, they don’t listen.”

There was a contract to lease the port, but they shamelessly did not even listen to a formal protest.

Did you think that you could overturn it with a contract war?

It seems that he really doesn't think about the future.

Is it enough to win?

Or was it instigated by them to such an extent that even that much was unreasonable?

“Is it necessary?”

“The iron wire has been used as a trade ship until now, but in the current situation, it can be used as a battle ship as much as you like. It is absolutely necessary for a counterattack.”

In the worst case, you can rent Kelia's port and ship to move.

In that case, there is a plan.

However, the most desirable thing is to recover the iron wire.

“hmm… … But to recapture the wire... …

“yes. You will have to retrieve it yourself.”

“Is that possible? Even now, the Kingdom Army is struggling to stop the Felsen Kingdom's offensive. If you have to.”

“I know.”

know.

“We are going to carry out the recapture operation only with our Fahilia units.”

My brother's eyes narrowed at my suggestion.

“Do you have any thoughts?”

“there is.”

If not, I wouldn't have even talked about it.

“… … tell me.”

listen and make a decision

I smiled at his attitude and explained my plan.

Of course, he can't help but agree.

Give me my belly (1)

and five days later.

I led the personnel and entered the operation to recapture the iron wire.

‘I never thought I'd go looking for a boat that's not even a person.'

It's such an important thing that I can't help it.

The fact that the trading ship was made of solid iron wire was actually for this occasion.

Originally, it was to prepare for a possible intercontinental invasion.

The question is, what do you do when you are ready?

If it's taken away, it's a joke.

So we decided to go out for a while to retrieve the iron wire.

“… … To be honest, I'm still against it.”

Seina expressed her opinion slightly disapprovingly.

“We already told you why we need to get the boat back.”

“That is it, too. Is there a reason Arel-nim should go personally?”

… … in case of any unforeseen danger.

If I say that, there is no way that my close associates, who only know me, who is known as a byword for weakness, will be convinced.

Besides that, I have other reasons to go.

He said he wouldn't agree unless I went and negotiated with him myself.

“I told you why.”

“ha… … Is that why you kept it a secret from Pena-sama as well?”

“It's an after-action report.”

“I guess I didn’t say anything because I was afraid I would object.”

hot.

I didn't expect Seina to point this out so accurately.

It must be said that it is reckless in the eyes of people with common sense.

“… … Don't be afraid to do three or so. The lord must have had other thoughts.”

“Grandpa, don’t stay still.”

An old man watching from behind.

Seina's grandfather, Avenna, did not budge even from her granddaughter's harsh attitude.

And behind him, Seinane's villagers quietly followed her, avoiding her eyes.

They are all mercenaries hired for this recapture operation.

Although they had not reached the level of the knights of the current Ernesia Kingdom, all of them were Auro users and not even official soldiers of the kingdom, so they were suitable for a strategy aimed at a gap at such a time.

Above all, it is also suitable because it has the flexibility unique to mercenaries.

“I want you to hear my granddaughter’s concerns with a bit of bitterness. We will risk our lives to protect the safety of the lord. Ha ha ha!”

“… … Is that why you don't believe me?”

However, it seems that Seina is not very reliable in mobilizing them.

Surprisingly, the evaluation of the villagers is salty.

Maybe it's because I'm considering it carefully, so I think I show this attitude to my hometown people.

Because she is surprisingly aware of this aspect.

More than anything, it must be because it could be dangerous if you make a mistake.

Because what we have to do now is to go directly to the port city and recapture the ship.

“In case of emergency, I will only take Arel-nim with me, so everyone can save their lives by themselves, right?”

“You don't have to worry about that. This grandfather is still corrected.”

“Oops, I guess that’s what it is.”

Aside from the jokes between grandfather and granddaughter, in reality, Avenna has a strong internal energy unlike her old-fashioned appearance.

I think it's probably at the level of a master at its peak.

When he wanted to mobilize the most talented people in the village for this operation, he personally stepped forward and no one in the village raised objections.

“But her concerns are valid. Wouldn’t that be a very desirable situation?”

“So it can't be helped. Then maybe he will cooperate.”

Seina, who had already heard the rough story, was still dubious.

“… … I've already heard of that. Are you Arel? Is it really a sword that I can trust him?”

“You’ll know when you see it.”

If it doesn't work out, that's what I think.

So I hope you don't worry too much... … .

Just like that, we secretly crossed the border and headed for the port city.

First of all, the skills of the villagers of Seinane who were hired were outstanding, so there was no problem in passing through with the surplus lord who was a weak cosplayer.

It was because he had asked the elder brother in advance to pretend to attack a nearby fortress using nearby troops.

Thanks to that, it was easy to get over because I was paying attention.

Now all that remains is to arrive safely and retrieve the iron wire.

You just have to go in.

I have something in mind after that.

Avenna, who had heard the story from the mercenaries who had returned from looking around, straightened her beard as if embarrassed.

“… … As a result of peeping, it seems that the defense is quite solid.”

“Are you that strong?”

“It seems too well-prepared to be called a unit of a lord.”

According to what he had looked at, it seemed that the port city was already closed and firmly guarded by the soldiers of the Felsen Kingdom.

The troops that I roughly guessed from the outside are more faithful than those of the lord's army that I have previously known.

“… … It seems that the kingdom of Felsen is paying special attention to protecting it.”

Well, if you think about it with common sense, of course you would want to recapture the ship.

It is natural to take care of it.

“Isn’t it safe to go back now?”

“Seeing that too, I would recommend retreating. No matter how much we do, it seems difficult to pass that safely.”

Even Avenna spoke weakly now.

Well, that's a valid opinion.

It's definitely hard to break through.

I got it too.

But there is no turning back on the plan.

“… … once you look at the situation. If you don't like it, let's go back.”

I'm not going to beg you to forcefully cross over there.

If things don't go as planned, we'll have to change the recovery method a bit differently.

Wouldn't something like a changer dressed in a penguin appear and break through the door and turn the port city into a mess?

But right now, I don't want to do anything blatantly suspicious.

More than anything, I want to believe in it now.

“… … let's wait for a while As we communicated beforehand, whether he will come or not.”

In the first place, this strategy was created because he first sent me the proposal.

It was none other than the secret letter he sent that made the plan to recapture the iron wire first.

It was something I wasn't expecting much from, so I read it with great interest.

If that were true, they would be able to recapture the iron wire without much difficulty.

The problem is that it is very difficult to determine whether it is true or false.

‘Though I can't tell if it's true or false with that piece of paper.'

If not, you can just fold it and bounce it, and then give it a retribution later.

it's ok I'm short

“first. Let’s start by checking whether he keeps his promise or not.”

You can decide later whether to continue the recapture or not.

We arrived at a cave on the outskirts of this territory.

If it was Milseo-daero, the promised meeting place would be here.

I just told the mercenary villagers to look around and entered the cave with Seina.

“ruler? how is it Is it true or false?”

“… … I don't have much confidence in it.”

“I understand what you mean.”

If I were in Seina's position, I would have said the same thing.

In fact, I still doubt 60%.

Why did you go anyway?

Actually, it doesn't matter either way.

Even if it's a trap, I have an idea.

leeway leeway.

‘I think a trap would be less boring... … ‘ I even think the same thing.

However, it didn't seem like the development I had hoped would happen.

Upon entering the cave, I felt the presence of a familiar human being.

“… … You really are here.”

A middle-aged man who appeared with a familiar voice.

Viscount Gernil Peckernia, the lord of Gernil region and also the original owner of the port city.

And he is the one who called me.

“You came because I called you?”

“Isn't it strange that people usually think that they'll come back with a secret letter like that?”

is it?

From behind, Seina seems to be right, saying “Yes, yes,” and expressing sympathy.

Whose side are you on?

“So what you called out is a trap?”

When I asked with a small smile, Viscount Gernil's eyes flashed.

But there is no sign of danger.

“… … It's as you guessed. No, I also wanted to see whether or not Prince Arell Ernesia would come.”

“Hmm, did you want to judge this side’s actions in your own way?”

Just as I was going to decide my response based on whether I set a trap or not, it must mean that he set his own standards.

“Then, which side is Viscount Gernil's judgment now?”

“… … There's nothing to ask. Hmm, let me help you there. But only this once.”

Viscount Gernil's assistance.

It was to help me get into the port city to retrieve the iron wire.

Of course, looking at it this far, it's a dubious proposal.

He is, after all, a nobleman of Felsen Kingdom.

Why did he, of course, help a person from a foreign country and a country that is currently at war?

It was only natural that Seina covered it up and doubted and opposed it.

Although I came here with traps as the basic premise.

Viscount Gernil's actions could be said to be unexpected.

What on earth did he regret that he did something tantamount to betraying his country?

“I want to ask you something. Would you mind helping me? It's hard to think that it moved simply because of the existing treaty, right?”

“It would be a problem if they were caught. Do not worry. You won't find out.”

confident speech.

“And I think it would be better for Prince Arell to recapture the wire.”

“aha? It sounds like you don't want the kingdom of Felsen to win? Did you hear something wrong?”

When I asked bluntly, he shrugged.

“If that's really the victory of Felsen Kingdom.”

Ohhh? I clapped my hands inwardly.

He is aware of the nature of this war.