Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
Accordance With Role
"So we're going to attack Savoy's territory any minute? In the middle of winter? This is crazy, right!"
At the light infantry training ground that was in the former Heinz Royal Academy, the soldiers were having a casual chat. Alcohol and hot drinks were in front of them. After training in the middle of winter, moments like this are the best thing in their opinion.
They were all recent graduates of the royal military academy. After four years of education, they were spread to various military units in the kingdom.
But before that, they will be specially trained before serving in a designated place. You could say, they are the best among the best.
Since queen Aurellia came to power, all the institutions in the kingdom, whether civil or military, implemented a meritocratic system. Whoever they are, the nobility or the common people, rich or poor, officials or the general public, all have a chance.
For those who have talent or have achieved in a field, the kingdom will provide the best place for them. If they are not talented in the military, they can hone their skills in other fields such as arts, administrative sciences, science, social sciences, and others.
Conversely, if they violate regulations such as accepting bribes, embezzling state money, ignoring royal laws, or other criminal acts, no one will be able to escape punishment no matter who it is.
"Ehhh!? Like that? So the government is crazy, right? But yeah, no need to worry, right? We have been trained to fight and survive under various conditions. Cold and hot, forest and urban, marsh or flat ground."
"Right as well, but this is the first time we've fought a real war, right? I honestly don't want to die. So I will fight as best I can, win this, and return safely. I'm still single anyway."
Hearing the chatter, the other soldiers laughed. Most of them are still single. In addition to being young, they are also not allowed to get married first during their education.
Well, even so, there is no prohibition if they have been in a relationship with the opposite sex other than in a marriage bond.
"Hey Eugene, this weekend, let's go out and visit the bar around here. I heard, they have a pretty waitress!"
Eugene is the name of the soldier. He was from the former territory of the Grand Aria empire. His father and mother were farmers with five children and he was the first and greatest. He also has an obligation to support his brothers.
"Unfortunately it can't be done, all the soldiers, march!!"
Amidst their preoccupation, the instructor who was simultaneously acting as their captain suddenly entered the room. In an instant, all the soldiers lined up neatly in front of him in a motion-ready position.
"The kingdom has advanced the time of military campaigns! This weekend, we'll head to the Savoy region and conquer it as soon as possible. More precisely, within three days!"
Three days? All the soldiers gulped. Savoy is marquisdom. That means the area is very large. He was also the vanguard in guarding the Moskov Empire in guarding their sovereignty from foreign threats.
The hall they used for the party became rowdy. The soldiers immediately ran towards their wooden dormitory and put on their war equipment. Eugene is not an exception.
"Hahhh.mau how else! Fight as best you can, win, then return safely! That's what I can do, for now."
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In the Savoy region, in the Commercial District, a large building that became a branch of the La-Sa Guild stood grandly. Their presence since a mysterious disaster in the Savoy region has lightened the burden on the residents of Savoy.
The La-Sa Guild has been Savoy's main partner ever since. They were responsible for the sale of foodstuffs they brought from the Heinz kingdom which always had a surplus when harvesting.
They sell food at reasonable prices. It has been adjusted to the income of the majority of ordinary people. So the residents are not burdened. In addition to the La-Sa Guild, there were also various other trading companies that came from the kingdom. It's just that they sell other goods according to the informal agreement they make.
"Are you sure of what you say, man?"
"I'm sure. Although not a hundred percent, there is a possibility that the kingdom will soon conquer Savoy in the near future."
The two men who were talking were named Herman and Kanz. They were arguably senior employees in the La-Sa Guild. They had even worked in this company before Issac went to the Grand Aria empire. They work in the Mariendolf area.
Because of their achievements, Herman was assigned as head of branch at Savoy while Kanz served as head of warehousing division. His job was to keep an eye on the incoming stock from the kingdom and ensure that the amount written on the paper and the incoming stock had the same amount.
"The number of stocks delivered from the center has declined in recent weeks. Complaints come from customers because we are forced to raise prices. Well, how else. We don't have much choice."
Kanz said this half complaining.
"Then, if war happens and the region falls, will we benefit?"
"Eh, about that I don't really understand. But if I think so myself, yes."
"Then as a trader, all we have to do is secure those profits faster than anyone else. Isn't that enough?"
Kanz nodded. There are many advantages if the kingdom wins. That's why, Herman and Kanz, both do something that suits their own roles.