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Chapter 115.2: Southern Siege (1)
Ill tell you about it later. These mercenary captains follow my orders, but they are not loyal. I thought about using them as cannon fodder, but that would only lower morale. Theyre not so easy to handle.
But isnt that how mercenaries are usually managed?
Disorderly chaos far from orderliness, unpredictable loyalty, easily shaken morale. . . isnt this what you take into account when employing mercenaries?
There are loyal ones available, yet I do not wish to employ such individuals.
Johan had a thousand men under his command, and a thousand dwarven mercenaries. He could easily inflate the number by recruiting servants, merchants, or villagers from nearby towns.
I understand. To be honest, I think Sir Knight could conquer the counts territory with just two thousand men.
Dont be too flattering.
Gurelic was sincere, but Johan laughed it off.
But I dont understand why you sent the mercenaries to attack the southwest before conquering the counts territory. I mean, the mercenary captains were very unhappy, but. . .
What would you have done instead?
I would have raided the rogues den in the forest.
They had been defeated once before, and their reputation was infamous, so there was ample justification for it. If they had raided them, the mercenary captains would have been somewhat satisfied.
No, thats impossible.
Its ridiculous to say that a raid is impossible with six thousand men!
I was surprised to find out that the villagers in the nearby town were helping the rogues den. They had really won over the peoples hearts. With such a large forest and the help of the villagers, it would only be a waste of time and effort. And they must have been really angry after their brother was killed. So I turned my attention elsewhere.
!!
Gurelic was shocked. Johan had already calculated everything?
It was up to the lord of that fiefdom to raid them, not me. And even if I had done it, wouldnt the mercenary captains have complained later if the situation changed?
Thats true, but. . .
Thats just a natural phenomenon, isnt it?
The nobles in the southwest could be angry, or they could call up their troops and suspect your intentions. The Empire could send reinforcements. And most importantly, the church would be angry, wouldnt they?
Why?
Yes? Well, youre not conquering the counts territory, but youre attacking somewhere else separately. . .
I dont think so. Think about it. If the mercenaries just split up and attacked another fiefdom, what would people think? Would they think I ordered it, or would they think they just acted on their own?
. . .!!
Gurelics body was covered in goosebumps. Johan was right. Neither the nobles nor the church would think that Johan had ordered it.
The counts vassals, who were frozen with fear, were taken aback by Johans army, which passed by without looting or fighting.
Johan sent an envoy, waving a majestic holy banner.
, . !
My guess was wrong.
Johan muttered calmly.
Not a single one came out.
Maybe the count chose the wrong vassals, Sir Knight.
Among the vassals, there was not a single family that came out to fight from their fiefdom. It was a waste of time to send out scouts, thinking that there might be a few.
A few fiefdoms even brought bribes. This was their kindness to ask not to touch their towns in exchange for this.
Even though the lord and vassal were in a contractual relationship, Johan was embarrassed to the point of being ashamed.
2 weeks.
It took 2 weeks for Johan to arrive at the Karis Castle, the main castle of the counts territory, from the time he declared the extermination.
It was truly lightning speed.
By the time the envoy arrived and had a conversation after the excommunication of the church, Johans army was already visible in the distance.
Of course, the counts territory was turned upside down.
What were the ones who swore allegiance doing?
Sister-in-law This is the will of the vassals.
If you forget to call me deputy count just one more time, I will cut you down according to the law. Be careful!
Iselia brandished her sword with her long blonde hair flowing. The momentum of a large knight drawing her sword overwhelmed the surrounding area. The Asada brothers, who knew Iselias swordsmanship, shut up.
Bring me armor. Ill go out and fight!
No, sist. . .no, deputy count!
Iselias vassals were terrified and stopped her. There were only about two hundred soldiers guarding the castle now.
If she went out to fight, she would be defeated immediately, even if she was defending herself.
We must try to negotiate and drag out time.
No! We must surrender! Dont you see their army? The one leading them is the famous Sir Johan! How can we fight against him, who is strong enough to tear the neck of a troll?
The Asada brothers words made the vassals look astonished. Those greedy people could say anything that came out of their mouths.
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Chapter 115.2: Southern Siege (1)
Ill tell you about it later. These mercenary captains follow my orders, but they are not loyal. I thought about using them as cannon fodder, but that would only lower morale. Theyre not so easy to handle.
But isnt that how mercenaries are usually managed?
Disorderly chaos far from orderliness, unpredictable loyalty, easily shaken morale. . . isnt this what you take into account when employing mercenaries?
There are loyal ones available, yet I do not wish to employ such individuals.
Johan had a thousand men under his command, and a thousand dwarven mercenaries. He could easily inflate the number by recruiting servants, merchants, or villagers from nearby towns.
I understand. To be honest, I think Sir Knight could conquer the counts territory with just two thousand men.
Dont be too flattering.
Gurelic was sincere, but Johan laughed it off.
But I dont understand why you sent the mercenaries to attack the southwest before conquering the counts territory. I mean, the mercenary captains were very unhappy, but. . .
What would you have done instead?
I would have raided the rogues den in the forest.
They had been defeated once before, and their reputation was infamous, so there was ample justification for it. If they had raided them, the mercenary captains would have been somewhat satisfied.
No, thats impossible.
Its ridiculous to say that a raid is impossible with six thousand men!
I was surprised to find out that the villagers in the nearby town were helping the rogues den. They had really won over the peoples hearts. With such a large forest and the help of the villagers, it would only be a waste of time and effort. And they must have been really angry after their brother was killed. So I turned my attention elsewhere.
!!
Gurelic was shocked. Johan had already calculated everything?
It was up to the lord of that fiefdom to raid them, not me. And even if I had done it, wouldnt the mercenary captains have complained later if the situation changed?
Thats true, but. . .
Thats just a natural phenomenon, isnt it?
The nobles in the southwest could be angry, or they could call up their troops and suspect your intentions. The Empire could send reinforcements. And most importantly, the church would be angry, wouldnt they?
Why?
Yes? Well, youre not conquering the counts territory, but youre attacking somewhere else separately. . .
I dont think so. Think about it. If the mercenaries just split up and attacked another fiefdom, what would people think? Would they think I ordered it, or would they think they just acted on their own?
. . .!!
Gurelics body was covered in goosebumps. Johan was right. Neither the nobles nor the church would think that Johan had ordered it.
The counts vassals, who were frozen with fear, were taken aback by Johans army, which passed by without looting or fighting.
Johan sent an envoy, waving a majestic holy banner.
, . !
My guess was wrong.
Johan muttered calmly.
Not a single one came out.
Maybe the count chose the wrong vassals, Sir Knight.
Among the vassals, there was not a single family that came out to fight from their fiefdom. It was a waste of time to send out scouts, thinking that there might be a few.
A few fiefdoms even brought bribes. This was their kindness to ask not to touch their towns in exchange for this.
Even though the lord and vassal were in a contractual relationship, Johan was embarrassed to the point of being ashamed.
2 weeks.
It took 2 weeks for Johan to arrive at the Karis Castle, the main castle of the counts territory, from the time he declared the extermination.
It was truly lightning speed.
By the time the envoy arrived and had a conversation after the excommunication of the church, Johans army was already visible in the distance.
Of course, the counts territory was turned upside down.
What were the ones who swore allegiance doing?
Sister-in-law This is the will of the vassals.
If you forget to call me deputy count just one more time, I will cut you down according to the law. Be careful!
Iselia brandished her sword with her long blonde hair flowing. The momentum of a large knight drawing her sword overwhelmed the surrounding area. The Asada brothers, who knew Iselias swordsmanship, shut up.
Bring me armor. Ill go out and fight!
No, sist. . .no, deputy count!
Iselias vassals were terrified and stopped her. There were only about two hundred soldiers guarding the castle now.
If she went out to fight, she would be defeated immediately, even if she was defending herself.
We must try to negotiate and drag out time.
No! We must surrender! Dont you see their army? The one leading them is the famous Sir Johan! How can we fight against him, who is strong enough to tear the neck of a troll?
The Asada brothers words made the vassals look astonished. Those greedy people could say anything that came out of their mouths.
Chapter 115.2: Southern Siege 1Ill tell you about it later. These mercenary captains follow my orders, but they are not loyal. I thought about using them as cannon fodder, but that would only lower morale. Theyre not so easy to handle.But isnt that how mercenaries are usually managed?Disorderly chaos far from orderliness, unpredictable loyalty, easily shaken morale. . . isnt this what you take into account when employing mercenaries?There are loyal ones available, yet I do not wish to employ such individuals.Johan had a thousand men under his command, and a thousand dwarven mercenaries. He could easily inflate the number by recruiting servants, merchants, or villagers from nearby towns.I understand. To be honest, I think Sir Knight could conquer the counts territory with just two thousand men.Dont be too flattering.Gurelic was sincere, but Johan laughed it off.But I dont understand why you sent the mercenaries to attack the southwest before conquering the counts territory. I mean, the mercenary captains were very unhappy, but. . .What would you have done instead?I would have raided the rogues den in the forest.They had been defeated once before, and their reputation was infamous, so there was ample justification for it. If they had raided them, the mercenary captains would have been somewhat satisfied.No, thats impossible.Its ridiculous to say that a raid is impossible with six thousand men!I was surprised to find out that the villagers in the nearby town were helping the rogues den. They had really won over the peoples hearts. With such a large forest and the help of the villagers, it would only be a waste of time and effort. And they must have been really angry after their brother was killed. So I turned my attention elsewhere.!!Gurelic was shocked. Johan had already calculated everything?It was up to the lord of that fiefdom to raid them, not me. And even if I had done it, wouldnt the mercenary captains have complained later if the situation changed?Thats true, but. . .Thats just a natural phenomenon, isnt it?The nobles in the southwest could be angry, or they could call up their troops and suspect your intentions. The Empire could send reinforcements. And most importantly, the church would be angry, wouldnt they?Why?Yes? Well, youre not conquering the counts territory, but youre attacking somewhere else separately. . .I dont think so. Think about it. If the mercenaries just split up and attacked another fiefdom, what would people think? Would they think I ordered it, or would they think they just acted on their own?. . .!!Gurelics body was covered in goosebumps. Johan was right. Neither the nobles nor the church would think that Johan had ordered it.The counts vassals, who were frozen with fear, were taken aback by Johans army, which passed by without looting or fighting.Johan sent an envoy, waving a majestic holy banner., . !My guess was wrong.Johan muttered calmly.Not a single one came out.Maybe the count chose the wrong vassals, Sir Knight.Among the vassals, there was not a single family that came out to fight from their fiefdom. It was a waste of time to send out scouts, thinking that there might be a few.A few fiefdoms even brought bribes. This was their kindness to ask not to touch their towns in exchange for this.Even though the lord and vassal were in a contractual relationship, Johan was embarrassed to the point of being ashamed.2 weeks.It took 2 weeks for Johan to arrive at the Karis Castle, the main castle of the counts territory, from the time he declared the extermination.It was truly lightning speed.By the time the envoy arrived and had a conversation after the excommunication of the church, Johans army was already visible in the distance.Of course, the counts territory was turned upside down.What were the ones who swore allegiance doing?Sister-in-law This is the will of the vassals.If you forget to call me deputy count just one more time, I will cut you down according to the law. Be careful!Iselia brandished her sword with her long blonde hair flowing. The momentum of a large knight drawing her sword overwhelmed the surrounding area. The Asada brothers, who knew Iselias swordsmanship, shut up.Bring me armor. Ill go out and fight!No, sist. . .no, deputy count!Iselias vassals were terrified and stopped her. There were only about two hundred soldiers guarding the castle now.If she went out to fight, she would be defeated immediately, even if she was defending herself.We must try to negotiate and drag out time.No! We must surrender! Dont you see their army? The one leading them is the famous Sir Johan! How can we fight against him, who is strong enough to tear the neck of a troll?The Asada brothers words made the vassals look astonished. Those greedy people could say anything that came out of their mouths.
