The Regressed Mercenary’s Machinations Chapter 630

Episode 630: Then give me some compensation. (2)

Claude has been through a lot lately.

The subjugation of the remnants itself was not difficult. The Rutanian army he brought with him was too strong.

What made things difficult for him was Amelia, who was now the queen of Norvagen.

As soon as Claude met Amelia, he offered his opinion on the subjugation of the remnants. At the same time, he took out a pouch from his bosom.

Amelia, who had been watching quietly, asked.

“What is that?”

“It’s 171 gold.”

“Why that… … ?”

“This is the money I’ve made so far.”

“… … .”

Claude had been avoiding Amelia until now. But he couldn’t avoid meeting the staff.

This is because the working-level staff had to carry out everything from carrying out tactics and strategies during wartime and distributing spoils to discussing the details of various treaties.

There has been a long history of dealing with the Actium merchants. Each time, Claude would receive 1 gold.

That’s a whopping 171 times.

As Amelia stood there dumbfounded, Claude bit his lip.

“Tch, do you already know everything?”

“what……?”

Claude took out his pocket again with a helpless expression.

“It’s 523 gold.”

Amelia frowned. If they each received 1 gold, how much would it take to collect that much?

Claude said with a look of resentment.

“This is not a bribe. I earned it through my own skills.”

“You got it… by skill?”

“Yes! It was a pure confrontation!”

Amelia looked at Bernap with sharp eyes. Even if a small bribe is considered customary, is it really true that he gambled with public funds?

How dare you do that without your knowledge?

Bernap, who received Amelia’s gaze, said with a cold sweat.

“That guy’s skills are so outstanding… … .”

“You shouldn’t be saying that now!”

Bernap, who had been making a blank expression, soon realized what the problem was and waved his hands wildly.

“No, we didn’t touch public funds! Seriously! Everyone used their own money!”

In short, everyone who met Claude gave him a bribe of 1 gold each and even gambled with him.

“ha…….”

Amelia closed her eyes and pressed her temples. Whenever she meets the Fenris guys, she gets a headache. Even normal people become strange when they meet them.

It’s better to just get this done quickly.

“Yes, you want me to help you subdue the remnants?”

“Yes. If Your Majesty’s powerful army helps, we can completely eradicate the Salvation Church… … Your Majesty will become an unparalleled hero and be praised for eternity… … .”

Claude tried to flatter him with all sorts of flattery. To put it simply, the remnants were scattered everywhere, so he wanted some help.

Amelia nodded. The remnants near Norvagen had all been subdued, but those who had been pushed back from other directions were slowly appearing near the border. They had to move the military a few more times anyway.

Since he had taken over the fallen kingdom by force, he definitely needed support from Giselle to stabilize it.

We must also show strong power to the people who are trembling with anxiety.

Ascending to the throne was not the end. As the new king, he had to prove that he could protect the people in these troubled times and win their hearts.

“Okay. I guess you expected this to some extent, so I’ll get straight to the point. Can you increase your support a little more?”

The former inhabitants of Leipold continued to migrate to Norwagen. They were all people who voluntarily believed in Amelia and followed her.

As you move them to new lands, your reputation will naturally increase.

The territory he had received at the western end of Rutania was to be returned once all of the supplies and residents had been moved.

That was the plan, but first, the residents had to settle down safely. Stabilizing the chaotic domestic situation required a lot of resources.

“Of course. As I promised before, I brought the first aid items of food and money.”

“Good. Let’s move the military right away.”

If she received the promised support, her relationship with Giselle would end completely. Having achieved her goal, Amelia had no intention of making any more enemies.

Now he must focus on creating a powerful kingdom that will carry out his ideals.

Claude also smiled brightly. Amelia accepted more readily than he had expected.

Amelia was getting up from her seat after finishing her business when an interesting thought suddenly occurred to her.

“You like gambling, don’t you? I can tell by the number of times you’ve hung out with my men and won.”

Claude nodded. It wasn’t hard to beat the rookies who had only gambled a few times.

“Haha, I like ‘competition’ in anything. I enjoy the thrill of victory.”

“Hmm, I’m not the type that dislikes that kind of thing. Now that we’re on the subject, why don’t we try it together?”

“Yes? Your Majesty? Do you know how to play card games?”

“I have learned a little bit about what the people enjoy.”

Claude gave a mean laugh. This, this is a sign that a big fish will be caught.

“Um, I don’t mind, but are you sure you want to do it?”

“Yeah, wouldn’t that be a little fun?”

“Then what should I bet?”

“There’s no need to overthink it. Didn’t you say you brought a lot of military funds? How about betting some of it?”

Claude lowered his head and smiled. The amount of military funds he had brought this time was enormous. If he had used just a portion of it, it would have changed someone’s fate.

‘If I do, it’s all mine, no matter what. Hehe. Do you think I’d miss this opportunity?’

“Okay. Then let’s have some light fun.”

As soon as Claude accepted, Wendy grabbed his sleeve and whispered.

“Are you crazy? Do you really want to die? You’re going to touch the military funds! Don’t do it!”

“Ah, let go! I’m the commander now! You’re breaking military law! Just win, just win!”

Wendy bit her lip. Claude’s eyes were already tasteless with desire.

She spoke to Erenes, who was standing expressionlessly beside her.

“Chief, please stop us!”

“… … That guy is crazy. It won’t end until I cut off his wrists. If you want, I can cut off his wrists right here.”

The scary words were full of sincerity. She really couldn’t ask him to cut off her wrist. Wendy just bit her lip.

I couldn’t even use force against the commander-in-chief in another country’s castle. It was driving me crazy.

When I looked back to see why they weren’t stopping her, everyone was just bowing their heads. They weren’t stopping her because they didn’t want Amelia to die.

In the meantime, the table and cards were prepared. Wendy had no time to stop them.

Claude said, shuffling the cards.

“This, this. Can I really ‘seriously’ do this?”

“That’s right. There’s no need to show mercy or anything. That kind of behavior is actually an insult to me.”

“Haha, I understand. But I can’t be rude since I came here to ask for your support.”

“How can you be polite?”

“I will only take half of the other money.”

Claude said with a confident grin. Since I’m going to bet big anyway, even if I only take half, it’ll be huge.

Amelia nodded obediently.

“Do whatever you want.”

So the two of them played a card game with a huge amount of military funds at stake.

And after a while.

Claude said with tears in his eyes.

“Can you please give me back half of the money I owe you?”

“How can something like that be in a match?”

“I told you I’d take half of the money I earn!”

“… … Is that what you meant?”

Claude insisted on getting his money back. Of course, it was no use.

Amelia immediately stood up and said.

“Make sure to bring back the insufficient military funds.”

And then he quickly went out to go on a mission.

The vassals of Norvagen who had been extorting money from Claude followed Amelia with a look of resentment on their faces.

Wendy slapped Claude’s back while he was shedding tears.

“What are you going to do! What are you going to do? How are you going to fill up all that money!”

“Oh, I don’t know! Stop hitting me!”

He had to give Amelia the military funds he had promised her, but a huge amount of money disappeared. Claude had to risk his life to make up for it.

First, I had to inflate the additional support fund. Since there were many people who saw it, it would take some time, so I thought I would somehow raise the money in the meantime.

While he was carrying out the subjugation of the remnants with such a depressed mood, he heard news of Alpoy. Claude felt like he was going to go crazy with envy.

But whoever he is, Alfoy George is an expert at anything.

He quickly used his head and figured out a way.

“Your Majesty, keep checking your schedule and report back as soon as possible.”

Claude sent several messengers to check on Giselle’s schedule. This task would have been easier to accomplish without Giselle.

Wendy asked as Claude seemed about to say something.

“I won’t listen to you, Commander. I wouldn’t bet unless I was stupid.”

“Okay, so we have to force it.”

Alfoy will no longer fall for his tricks, so he must be subdued by force in a short period of time.

It didn’t take long to subdue the remnants. It was because of his strange personality to begin with, but Claude’s abilities were acknowledged by everyone.

Even Erenes, who is stronger than anyone else, joins them. With Amelia joining, the remnants in the surrounding areas are instantly subdued.

There was no need to worry since the dragon hunt had ended safely. Claude concentrated all his attention on checking Giselle’s movements.

“I heard that you will return after discussing follow-up measures with the Allied commanders in the Kingdom of Sardinia. The others will return to their kingdoms first.”

“Oh, really?”

Claude was delighted to hear that all the other characters, except for a few who were to stay by Giselle’s side, had returned. This would make things easier.

After all the surrounding remnants had been subdued, Claude bowed his head to Amelia.

“Thank you for your cooperation. Then I will take my leave now.”

“Send the insufficient military funds and supplies quickly.”

“……yes.”

Just manipulate the ledger first and fill it in later. If you have time, you can make money anywhere.

There is also personal wealth that has been secretly accumulated over time.

The Rutanian army led by Claude also began to withdraw immediately. They had to arrive at the kingdom faster than anyone else.

“Waaaaaaaaaah!”

“The expeditionary force has returned!”

“Long live the Rutanian Army! Long live His Highness the Archduke!”

Even though Giselle hadn’t arrived, the people of the kingdom were already in chaos.

Because the rumor of the Salvation Church’s downfall and the defeat of the dragon spread quickly.

Everyone had a happy expression on their face, because now the long, long war was over and peace had come.

Everyone smiled and welcomed the expedition force, but Claude’s face was extremely dark.

‘Alpoy, I’d like to meet you soon.’

A feast was held for the troops who arrived first by Zwalter’s order. Everyone happily ate, drank, and rested, but Claude did not.

“We have to get ready quickly! As soon as Kaor arrives, report to me immediately! Tell him I have something to discuss!”

He was busier than anyone else. The people who had been hunting the dragon would soon arrive.

Not long after we finished preparing to welcome them, the people who had attended the dragon hunt arrived.

Even the wizards captured from each kingdom were brought to the Kingdom of Rutania.

Anyway, they would be quite embarrassed if they returned to their own kingdom. So, they accepted Giselle’s suggestion and threat(?) and came with her under the pretense of conducting crack research.

“Wow!”

“They are dragon slayers!”

“The heroes have arrived!”

All those who participated in the dragon hunt received great praise. The person who received the greatest praise was, of course, Alfoy.

The people who hunted together praised Alpoy so much that the rumor about him became bigger than anyone else’s.

“Wow! It’s the White Alpoy!”

“That man is the one who defeated God!”

“There are rumors about the 100 Circle!”

“Ah, even if the dragon is a 9th circle, it’s no match for a 100th circle. That’s a 91st circle difference!”

“Is it true that you killed him in one blow?”

Rumors about Alpoy spread like wildfire, reaching the level of a horror story.

Alfoy was very happy with the cheers of the people. Alfoy, riding on the magnificent white horse, Koko, was wearing a pure white robe this time too.

His expression was arrogant beyond compare.

“Alphoy! Alphoy!”

“Alpoy, please look here!”

“Show me some magic!”

Alpoy closed his eyes, trying to hide his expression of emotion. Everyone was adoring him.

Yes, he was a person who had to live this kind of life.

A man who would make all the nobles astonished, all the magicians horrified, and all the men of Claude kneel.

‘That’s me.’

Now that he was free from slavery, he had nothing to fear. No one could treat him carelessly anymore.

Indeed, Hubert, who had stripped Alpoy of his title as successor to the Magic Tower, asked with a cold sweat on his face.

“Oh, Alpoy, what on earth did you do? I don’t quite understand… … .”

“joy.”

Hubert cringed even more at Alfoy’s cold reaction.

“I’m sorry about that… I was so angry back then… I didn’t know you were that good at using your magic.”

“Huh… … My ‘real’ skills have finally been revealed.”

Honestly, if I had to do it again, I absolutely could not, but it’s okay since I have nothing to do again.

Alfoy continued to be arrogant, especially since he was treated with great respect by those who had gone on a dragon hunt.

And in just a few days.

Alpoy’s reputation, which had been so arrogant, fell into the abyss.