CH 64

Baron Romero's Troubles (1)

Time has passed.

It has been a month since the war with Barco ended.

At the regular meeting of the Dmitry family, the vassals of the family reported what had happened one by one.

"With the fall of the Barco family, there was no longer any power to contain Dmitry. Due to the absence of an anti-horse, the pro-Barco forces expressed their desire to form an alliance with Dmitry in the days to come, and some of them were willing to pay a fair price. However, as the Lord commanded last time, the forces that had been excessively hostile to Barco refused to talk. How to deal with it in the future? Right now, Dmitry will establish himself as the dominant force in the northeast region, but the forces pushed to the edge of the brink have the potential to grow into the second Barco."

The fall of Barco.

It was truly a fisherman.

Although the power of the family did not enter much, Dmitry, who was not a party to the war, benefited the most.

As the vassal said.

All the families in the northeast area were attached to Dmitry.

In particular, the trumpeters who raised their voices on the side of Barco visited Dmitry every day with the heart of plaster mortal sin, but Dmitry's people knew that it was not the truth.

Obviously, if a new opponent like Barco appeared, they would betray Dmitry and cling to it.

said Baron Romero.

"Even if new hostile forces emerge, we do not have to embrace everything. It is arrogance, not tolerance, to join hands with the forces that have inflicted an unforgettable wound on us. Never allow cooperation with them. What it means to turn your back on us, and through them, we will give you an example."

Okay.

"I will tell you about the next agenda."

second topic.

It was an increase in troops.

Dmitry had the best military power in the northeast, but this incident raised their awareness.

"Barco showed us how to create variables in war by borrowing external forces. What if Dmitry had a fight with Barco? Variables like flares and Homer would pose a huge threat to us as well. Therefore, I would like to expand the army and secure enough magical weapons to prepare for the change. Dmitry can no longer be regarded as a frontier family. Since we have become a strong force in the northeast region, we need a lot of strength to keep our position firmly."

military power.

There is no such thing as a more secure safety device.

Baron Romero's thoughts were no different, and he decided to invest a significant amount of money in military power with this event as an opportunity.

Besides.

At the same time, there was good news for Dmitry.

"Master Roman was right. An astronomical amount of money was spent to install artifacts throughout the mines, but in a short period of time, the production of iron mines increased by 30%. We have not yet expanded the number of workers on a large scale, so at this growth rate, we can expect more than 100% production."

"What is the financial cost of artifacts?"

No problem. The surge in production alone is enough to cover that amount of money consumption."

Roman was right.

virtuous cycle of investment.

By investing first, the problem of safety was solved, and the workers were equipped with an environment where they could concentrate on their work comfortably.

It was a great decision.

Looking at the results alone, I wondered why I didn't think of it right away, but in fact, it was not easy to anticipate a result that has not yet been realized and invest a large amount of money.

Roman made it a reality.

Even though no one had asked him to, he claimed to be working in an iron mine, experienced firsthand what kind of problems might arise, and came up with the most ideal way to solve the problem with wise judgment.

From process to result.

It was perfect.

Roman's reputation, which was rapidly changing internally and externally, came to an end with this incident.

said one vassal.

"Young lord. What are your plans for succession in the future?"

succession problem.

That was a statement proving a changed reputation.

People thought that the Dmitry family had not yet decided on a successor.

But.

That's not true.

Although it was not officially announced, an internal meeting had already confirmed a successor in secret.

said the vassal.

"Three years ago, we selected Master Rodwell as our next head of state. Even then, Roman master's actions did not suit his position as head of the household, and the youngest master judged that he could not take on a heavy responsibility due to his weak personality. But now things are different. Look at the steps of Master Roman. You defeated the ranker Homer in the war against Barco, and this time solved the iron mine safety problem in the most ideal way. Master Roman, who apparently did not have the qualifications of California, is now showing his dignity as a leader."

Yes.

"We think the same."

Everyone nodded.

Roman's actions.

It was shockingly great.

I couldn't understand how Roman Dmitry, who had not yet been able to wield a single sword properly, had grown into an aura swordsman, but one thing is for sure, it was developing rapidly enough to be seen.

In addition to the powerful force, the ability to solve Dmitry's problems. The hearts of the vassals had to be shaken.

Rodwell Dmitry was also called a genius, but Roman's actions went beyond the realm of genius.

And.

"The selection of a successor has not yet been officially confirmed. In order to prevent confusion within the family, Master Rodwell was selected in advance, but I think fair competition is necessary as long as Master Roman proves his worth."

Dmitrier was quiet.

There was a ripple.

Baron Romero couldn't make a hasty decision in a situation where the deterministic succession structure was going to be messed up.

'Roman and Rodwell.'

two sons.

They had different tendencies.

While Roman, who experienced his days as a commoner, suddenly collapsed due to a sense of disparity in his status, Rodwell tried relentlessly to overcome the limits of his status.

Rodwell's greed was great.

He showed such a strong desire for a succession position that he did not consider his eldest son to be his competitor, and it was highly likely that he would not come out in favor of the family's decisions that led to competition.

anyway

I was afraid that there would be a bone-meat conflict.

If Roman had been moderately good, he would have followed his previous decision, but now he could not ignore the immediate consequences.

said Baron Romero.

" There is still plenty of time. For now, let's watch the situation and think about what kind of decision we will make."

Okay.

meeting of the day.

It was the moment when Baron Romero's troubles deepened in earnest.

After the meeting.

Baron Romero called Hans.

Hans is Roman's closest confidant.

Since he has served Roman since the days when he was called Dmitry's nerd, I thought it would be helpful for the succession issue.

"I see you, Lord."

Hans bowed his head.

Baron Romero skipped the verbose conversation and spoke straight to the point.

"Hans. What do you think of Roman Dmitry?"

"What do you mean ."

"I am asking if Roman Dmitry is suitable as the heir of the Dmitry family."

in direct words.

There was silence for a moment.

Hans looked troubled, then looked up at Baron Romero and spoke frankly.

"If I had asked the same question three months ago, I would have said no. Even though Master Roman has a good heart, he has shown a path that is not appropriate as a successor, and that is a fact that can be known even if you ask not me, but anyone else. However, the current Master Roman is different. It is not just about recent achievements, but the master who has been watching closely has grown into a person worthy of his successor."

"Tell me more."

"At the time of the Blood Fang incident. Master Roman directly executed the evil gang that persecuted Dmitry's Youngji. I still vividly remember what happened at that time. He asked the wicked people who disturbed Dmitry about Dmitry's laws, went to Lawrence and completely annihilated them. The event was a blessing for the citizens of Dmitry. People who were stricken with usury have broken the cycle of evil, and finally there is hope in their lives."

first incident.

The reason was simple.

Baron Romero ordered to dispose of Blood Fang, and Roman was so moved that he put blood on his hands.

By the way.

It was different from Hans's point of view.

He arbitrarily interpreted (?) Roman's actions.

"You can tell just by looking at the incident at the iron mine. Master Roman said that he works in an iron mine to understand the reality of the Dmitry people. It was not forced by anyone. The master himself bowed his head to understand the hearts of the young people, and faced the reality of Dmitry while collaborating with the workers. And in the collapse that occurred, he risked his life. Because it is his own Young Jimin. As a bearer of Dmitry's surname, he considers it his duty to take risks."

Hans' words.

It was as if he was explaining the steps of a hero.

I had no choice but to do so.

As someone inside Roman's fencing, Hans knew how valuable it was to have that protection.

I know. Just go away."

Yes.

Hans bowed his head and walked away.

And.

Baron Romero was even more troubled.

Thought Hans' experience would be helpful, the blindly praised remarks only added confusion.

'Rodwell has already confirmed that he is Dmitry's successor. But is it really the right thing to do now to form a competitive system between the two? Roman proved his worth in a short time, but from an early age Rodwell assumed all the duties of Dmitry's successor. I devote myself to studying swordsmanship, tactics, and politics, and whenever I had time, I learned how to handle iron in a forge.'

Still.

I wasn't sure.

Above all, Roman was not interested in the forge.

It was a different part from Rodwell Dmitry, and even that made Baron Romero unable to make hasty decisions.

finally.

The succession issue required the consent of key figures.

vassals.

Master of iron mines.

Finally, Master Blacksmith Hendrick.

Only if at least three powers agree, Baron Romero can set up a rivalry at the expense of chaos.

Baron Romero called his servant.

"Tell the iron mine master right now that I have something to ask you about this incident in the iron mine."

second gateway.

This time it was Jacob's turn to listen.

not long after

A servant's voice was heard outside the door.

"Young lord. The iron mine master has arrived."

"Take it in."

squeaky.

The door opened.

By the way.

There was not one guest.

There was another man behind Jacob, who looked at him suspiciously and said carefully

"I heard that the servant wanted to hear about the incident in the iron mine. So, rather than me, I decided that the person who had talked with Master Roman on the spot was more suitable."

glance.

Jacob noticed.

OK.

The man took a step forward and bowed his head politely.

"This is Morkan from the Iron Mine."

Morcan.

He was the spokesperson for the iron mine.