"Edward, start your report"
Verduny cast soundproof spells in the room
*bows* "My Lord, I already restock our storage. We even import some of the goods from outside"
*ponder* "If we import them, it'll be a bit dangerous. Check the goods in case there are poisons or damage on them and tell Albern to investigate it if there's any of that."
In my previous life, our stock once get poisonous and many of my people died because of it.
*writing* "Yes, my Lord"
"Let's discuss about the war now. We still don't know the strength of our enemies, but I think this battle will be a bit difficult. Are the massagers from the Emperor already arrive?"
"There's still no news from the Emperor either, my Lord" *frown*
*knock knock knock*
Sebastian, Edward and Verduny glance at each other. Then Verduny coding at Edward, Edward bows and open the door.
In front of the room
"What it's?" *appear from inside*
*salute* "Greetings, Sir Edward. There's someone looking for the Duke."
Edward look behind him, then the guest bows to Edward.
"Thank you for your work, Number 4. You can go back"
"Yes" *leaving*
*looking at the guest* "Let's go inside. My Lord already waiting for you."
The guest following Edward come inside
Inside study room
"My Lord, the Second Prince attendant are here" *walk forward*
Verduny look at the guest
*bows* "Greetings, Your Excellency"
*smirk* "Steward, it must be hard for you. You must have just got back and His Highness order you to go again" *mocking*
"It can't be helped since I was the fastest among all the Second Prince's aide"
*smirk* "So are you saying Owen are slow?"
"I won't dare to think something like that"
"It's fine. What news do you have with you?" *serious*
*take out something from his pocket* "This is a map for Ferosperous Kingdom"
Sebastian take the maps and give it to Verduny, Verduny open the map and inspect it
*looking at the map* "Anything else?"
*take out a note and read it* "The Ferosperous Kingdom have 80 high level magicians, 150 intermediate magicians, 250 ordinary magicians, 30 high healers, 50 ordinary healers, 1000 cavalry, 2500 elite knights, 5000 knights and 10000 soldiers. And there's a possibility they'll hire a mercenaries if a war occurred. 'Please be careful' that's what the Second Prince words for you"
Edward start writing
"Tell him don't worry about me. It's nothing"
*put the note in his pocket again* "Yes, I'll tell him that"
"I'm still impressed about the details of his investigations. Anything else?"
"Margrave Hematite was chosen as your partner in the war"
Margrave Hematite, he's often chosen as my partner in the war. He's a neutral division just like myself. He's also the weakest among the high ranking nobles in the Empire. If I'm dominate the magicians then he's the one who dominates the knights in the Empire. In my past life, he were killed in this war. This time, I'll prevent it.
"The prince are still trying on the other investigation. He'll notify you as soon as possible"
"Right, you can go back. Tell the prince I'm waiting for the next news"
*bows* "I'll comply your message. Greetings, Your Excellency" *leaving*
The three of them looking Steward leaving the room
*save the map* "Note this Edward, when I went to war I'll take 4 of The Seven Magician, 6 of the Personal Guard, 10 of elite magician warriors, 50 of elite knight warriors, 100 of magician knight warrior and 1500 of our ordinary soldiers. Choose them base on the strongest among them."
*worried* "My Lord, aren't that too few?" *still writing*
"Don't worry, it'll be enough. Even thought their level are the same, but our warrior's strengths are already surpassed the Kingdom's magicians and knights. Furthermore I'll train them more before going to war. Margrave Hematite will bring his own soldiers too. Beside His Majesty the Emperor will give us a lot of soldiers if he still have a bit of awareness."
*writing* "Yes, my Lord"
*knock knock knock*
"Sebastian, check it!"
*bows* "Yes" *leave to check the door*
*continue* "If Margrave Hematite come here, escort him yourself to the haunted forest"
"Yes, I understand. I'll do that"
"I'll stay in the forest for the next 3 weeks. If anything urgent happen send it to me."
*writing* "Yes" *serious*
*smirk* "You still did..."
"My Lord, the Madam invite you to dinner" *salute*
*look at Sebastian* "I'll leave in the morning after breakfast. Sebastian, prepare everything for me to depart. Edward, notify the soldiers to wait me in the backyard tomorrow." *standing*
"Yes, my Lord" *they said it together*
"Alright, that's it for today. We'll discuss the attack plan with the Margrave later." *leaving*
*bows* "Yes, my Lord" *they said it together*
In the dining room
*smile* "Welcome, my Lord. I have been waiting for you. You're alone? Where's Edward and Sebastian?" *looking around*
"Why are you looking for them? They have works they must do. Let's have our dinner." *pissed*
*giggles* "Yes. Yes, Let's have our dinner."
They have dinner together, then Verduny escort Lydia to their room.
On the way to the room
"My Lord, I heard you have an adventure party when you're still young?"
*look at Lydia* "Did Jared tell you that?"
*smile* "Yes!"
"Yeah, I used to have a dreams become an adventure in the past. I save some child and they become my trustworthy comrades later on. I thought it'll be fun to travel the world with them. But suddenly, I was chosen as the next duke." *sad*
*flustered* "Ah, then, where were your comrades now?" *trying to change the topic*
"They all work under me. I work them according to their strengths. But there some who choose to leave. I haven't seen them again until now" *deep in though*
*smile* "Don't worry my Lord, I'm sure you'll meet them again"
*stroke Lydia head* "Thank you" *smile*
They have arrived in the rooms
Inside the rooms
"Lydia, starting tomorrow I'll train my soldiers and stay in the forest for the next 3 weeks" *look at Lydia with uneasy*
*smile* "Don't worry, my Lord. I know your situations, it can't be helped." *sad expression*
*uneasy* "Don't be sad! I'll be back without you notice it" *upset*
*smile* *hug Verduny* "If my Lord don't want me to be sad, do something to comfort me!" *whisper*
*smile* "Alright"
Verduny kiss Lydia and cast soundproof spell in the room at the same time. That night are really a long quiets night.
At dawn
Verduny wake up meanwhile Lydia still sleeping. Lydia are exhausted from her work and last night. But for Verduny that much work are nothing for him. Verduny tidying himself, take a quick bath then going to his study room
On the way to study room
Verduny saw Edward talking with Shamus and Dalton. Then Verduny approached them. The three of them, saw Verduny approaching then they stop their talk and greet Verduny
*bows* "Good morning, my Lord!" *Edward greets Verduny*
*bows* "Greetings, my Lord" *Shamus and Dalton said it together*
"Follow me!" *walk forward*
The three of them following Verduny
"Does your talks finished?"
"Yes, my Lord" *the three of them said it together*
"Shamus and Dalton, when I'm in battlefield you two will stay here and continue training the remaining soldiers."
"As you wish my Lord" *Shamus and Dalton said it together*
"You can leave now"
Shamus and Dalton bowing then leaving
"Did the female guard arrived?"
"Yes, they arrived last night. Their resume and information are already in your desk"
"Good, bring them to meet me in the study room now"
"Yes, my Lord" *bows*
Edward leaving and Verduny walk forward to his study room
In study room
Verduny checked out Lydia's job yesterday. Unexpectedly Lydia's work are good.
*knock knock knock*
"Come in" *loud*
*salute* "Good morning, my Lord. Your regular report are here" *smile*
Sebastian come in with a lots of documents in his hand. Verduny stare at the documents with irritated looks. Sebastian put the documents in Verduny's desk. In an instant Verduny's desk was full of documents.
*sigh* "Here we go again, how about your works?" *writings*
"They're all ready, I have prepared all the things you need to depart, my Lord. You can depart anytime you want"
*come in without knocking* "My Lord, I bring them here to meet you"
*ignoring Edward* *still writing* "Good job Sebastian, you can leave now" *writing*
*salute* "Yes, my Lord" *leaving*
*still writing* "Where are they?" *still writing*
Edward bow then going out for a moment, then 2 female knight come in with Edward. The knights walk in then kneeling in front of Verduny's desk. Meanwhile Edward stand beside Verduny and help him doing his works.
"Erin Lazuli at your service, Your Excellency Duke Amethyst" *loud and firm*
"Lyla Iolite at your service, Your Excellency Duke Amethyst" *loud and firm*
*writing* "Right, I forgot to check your resumes. Tell me about yourself!" *writing*
*stop sorting the documents* "My Lord, aren't I put their resume in your desk?" *irritated*
*writing* "Then can you find their resume now?" *writing*
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