Chapter 141 - Farmer Revolution(2)

"This town." Guard Commander Delrus Aze sighed in pure diss satisfaction shortly after he witnessed his own race's misdoing. "The ill.u.s.tratian Alliance has gone so low to try and steal from this town? They can barely even feed themselves." He whispered low enough for only one soldier from behind to hear. 

Travelling towards Bale town was a breeze if you consider it. They travelled on the clear lands, making it very easy for the horses to travel through, only encountering a couple of wild Boars on their way here. If they encountered Wolves, Bears or Source Bears, it would be a rather different tale. Fair to say, the boars are part of the freely provided food supply now. I mean the Wild Boars did face 100 Soldiers after all.

As King Zar guessed, it was only 100 kilometers away from Pameres Kingdom. Because it took precisely 4 days to reach this town due to travelling by horse. If Zar reached some sort of Alliance with Bale Town, help it transform into a bigger more prosperous Kingdom or at least independent for now, they would form a rather strong Alliance(With Gaster Kingdom included).

"Soldier!" Yelled out the Guard Commander and saw one man approaching swiftly after the Command(a.k.a the man who heard this Guard Commander Whisper before). "Have the men distribute the food house by house. Distribute it evenly, but if some families require more food. Don't be stingy with it." Ordered the Guard Commander with his arms crossed, giving a set stare towards the houses in Bale Town. Thinking to himself, "These houses are crumbling. King Zar will need to do a lot more than just provide food and Guards. I wonder if we can get some Construction workers here. If the ill.u.s.tratian Alliance doesn't kill  these people, the cold will."

"Yes sir!" Saluted the Soldier, turned the other way around and aimed to dash towards the soldiers to carry out the commands. A rather common behaviour for a Beginner.

"I didn't dismiss you Soldier." Yelled out the Guard Commander which stopped the Soldier on the spot. This is Delrus' first time hosting such an event. He does not want to mess it up and pass out the opportunity of getting great recognition from King Zar himself. But these soldiers are making it hard for him to keep his patience. They are so disoriented. Pameres Kingdom having 3 Platoons of Guards(who are used for various tasks since they all have the same pay. No matter if they were Castle Guards, Patrol Guards or Soldiers), the third platoon was sent down to this town, and the third is filled with the most inexperienced Guards. 

Since Delrus was an outstanding Guard in the first platoon, he got turned into a Guard Commander the moment this third Platoon was established. His position in the first platoon as a Guard was replaced by the most outstanding Guard of the Second Platoon to fill the gap, and it went on similarly between the second platoon and third.

When it comes to the first Platoon, they are the most skilled compared to the other two due to Platoon of course being established before the other two. Since troop trade/transport is common within the ill.u.s.tratian Alliance, it is rather hard to figure out when the first and second platoon were established. But the third one is certain. It was established just a bit before King Xakro ill.u.s.tratio lll requested all those Guards and workers from King Zar.

"There are only 50 houses here according to that Messenger. Ask each one about their food supply. The food we brought can't support this town over a month, not to mention until the next harvest." Feeling a bit of anxiety noticing the suffering that greed caused, he took a deep breath to relieve his anxiety and calmly added. "Now the population can be considered as 350 with us here. We need more food here. Which we will request from King Zar once we obtain the information about the town's overall food situation." 

When it comes to food distribution, it is the best idea to keep all the food supply in one building, Commonly in the Domain's Castle. And have the citizens buy them there. But in this case since it will be given for free, and since there are only 50 houses. It's best for the men or other parental figures of the house to come pick up the food daily. But since a Castle or even a Warehouse doesn't nearly exist here. They will have to settle with distributing the food house by house for now.

"Is that all sir?" Asked the Soldier, hoping to not embarrass himself again. He doesn't know the Guard Commander for a long time, but he can notice the grief on his face. Grief of course not related to this Guard for trying to rush his way through after the Command. No that wasn't it, that is common for Beginners after all. He knows that the Guard Commander is griefing about this town.

"Yes. For now." He gestured to the Guard with his right hand while his arms were still crossed. Afterwards glancing upon the messenger who was trying his best to be helpful, such as unloading cargo. "Messenger." Yelled out Delrus. 

Noticing the call, the messenger raised his head right away as a way of responding to the call. Let go of the Cargo he wanted to lift from the Wagon and looked around to see who called for him.

Noticing that the Messenger isn't yet clear who called him, he called again. Firmly shouting while waving his right hand high in the air and waving. "I'm here... Hello!" A few other Guards pointed the messenger towards the Guard Commander, or else it would take a bit longer for the messenger to realize. The road for sure got him tired. Especially since he was sleep deprived the first time. Noticing the messenger approach, he stopped waving his hand and crossed his arms again. This likely became a habit.

"Oh you are the Guard Commander, aren't you?" Asked the Messenger with his eyes shining in admiration. It was odd to see an Ignite admiring an ill.u.s.tratio this much. "I still get to keep the 500 Gold coins, right?"

"Oh yes yes. Don't worry about that. They are all yours." He raised his hands upfront, waving them up and down, trying to assure the messenger. "In fact if anyone tries to take even a Gold Coin for you, be it a townsfolk or one of my Guards. Tell me." Looking at the messenger with an unbreakable stare, he added. "If they try to do so, I will have them either imprisoned or kicked out of the Platoon." A few Guards heard that last sentence, and got a bit spooked. No Platoon, means no free food for them. And in these troubled times, people who had the circ.u.mstances to eat everyday, were considered of the richest.

"Peeww." The messenger sighed in relief. "But I do not intend to stack up this Gold..."

"No?" Raised the Guard Commander his eyebrow in curiosity. It was rather unusual to hear this from a person of this financial standard. He likely barely held any gold coins on his hand, what does he want to spend them on?

"No. I want to help my town with them. Do... Do you think we can buy more food from King Zar with this gold?" Afterwards the messenger shook the 5 kilogram heavy bag of gold coins he was holding.

"Although that would temporarily benefit the King, i'm sure he would not take your gold. He will provide this town free food until we help you become independent." Noticing that the Platoon will be here for a long while, the messenger smiled in joy. 

"Independent?" This town being independent though? That would take a lot of time and work considering the current circ.u.mstances.

"Yes. All this town needs is a steady food supply and Guards who can offer protection. That can be done in no time." The Guard Commander couldn't help but smile because of the Messenger's aura. His energy and intentions were so pure. "But that's not why I called you. You mentioned to the King that this town has leaders..."

"Leaders of this revolution yes."

"Take me to them."