Chapter 118 (1/2)
That was a proble’s territory While the Black Bandits were beyond their capabilities, exter of deserters were not
But no es were inevitable The burdens of civilian dah his subjects froed unwavering loyalty, rated to escape the war
The situation was like a bog, and he aist deep in it How did things coanisation, the Black Bandits
“Just what are they? Those things that hide behind that abhorrent na hts replied
“Itshook his head in response
“I thought so too at first But look at what they’ve been able to do Reinrant, Alkendo, and even Skoland were defeated Is there a reason for the Marquis to command a unit with such combat prowess in secret, especially when it utilizes tactics that risk Central’s involve to say Each person Wolfgang naether for the sa to the ruanisation of warlocks”
“Warlocks?”
“Yes Fro close surveillance and analysing data rather than intervening, since this is the first time warlocks – who are usually solitary creatures – have forether”
The rumour had a point Central’s ents, not the personnel of the Count nor the Marquis
Then it would make sense how the proud and capable forces of the Count were utterly crushed But so what? They couldn’t just complain to Central on the basis of a mere ru rooe of internal affairs
“How did it go?”
Wolfgang’s gaze flickered with desperation, but Dallas shook his head weakly
“The Seven Grand Merchant Guilds said that any more invest rooroaned in despair War was like a botto his soldiers, coes, and requisition of military supplies There were mountain loads forabout said needed ration of his subjects led to reduction in tax income The only reason why the Count could support his army up until noas thanks to the Seven Grand Merchant Guilds’ invest, the pot of which had grown larger in scale thanks to his consecutive victories
But that was only for a moment At first, many bet on the Count since victory was practically assured, raking in huge suuaranteed, the return rate dropped accordingly The a had dwindled as the battles went on, and the money they received was minimal
“So this is what Sir Isaac meant”
Dallas reminisced bitterly Isaac had visited when the war of attrition was just starting He advised that they lose a few battles on occasion
It wasn’t just Wolfgang and his co the sword, that had been enraged Even Dallas hie of the treasury, joined in the fray, and they unaniatory insults at him
“Is there really no other ’s question
“It’s difficult enough to even pay the soldiers right now”
“If I eed to last until now All that’s left is the rights to your territory, but no one will pay for the rights to land that can evaporate if we lose the war”
“What if we hold out for as long as we can? The Marquis must be in a similar situation to us”
“… Their scale is beyond ours to coious fa history of power The funds they could bring were different in nitudes
“So in the battles, but lose the war because of er entered the room
“What is it?”
“Sir Isaac from New Port City wishes to see you”
“Sir Isaac?”
Wolfgang frowned at this untimely visit He couldn’t envision Isaac’s intentions, but Dallas insisted
“Meet hiet us funds in our current situation”
“Do you really think that ive us a loan?”
“We will have to make it happen That’s the only e’ll be able to survive”
“It’s been a while, Lord Wolfgang”
“… Yes, it has”
“You dare!”
Wolfgang suppressed his anger when Isaac remained seated on the couch It was the that to be the case He held his infuriated vassals back and greeted Rivelia with adared not to speak to her
“I have neither the will nor talent to waste precious time from busy men, so I’ll make it brief”
“… Go ahead”
“New Port City will make an investment”
“How mu…”
Dallas immediately responded to Isaac, only to realise his hed in embarrassment Even if they were in dire situations, it was not wise to i table