Chapter 108 : Stabilization Cos First (3)
“Lord, we must be careful not to disrupt the people’s daily lives. We should arrest the nobles as quickly as possible and lift the closure of the Capital City.”
Aron, who stood beside Kyle, conveyed his thoughts.
Even without this, the people had already been thrown into confusion as the Daon Kingdom underwent the transition into the Ragnar Kingdom.
With the Capital City economy not functioning properly, they could not prolong the closure of the Capital City.
“It will be finished swiftly. Wasn’t the organization of the Executive Departnt simplified precisely so it could be concluded as quickly as possible?”
Kyle, who had even received the authority for Summary Execution from Pramo, headed toward the entrance of the Royal Palace.
Zero, who had received Kyle’s orders and taken command of three thousand Northern Army troops, was waiting outside the castle gate.
“Your Grace the Duke, all three thousand Northern Army troops are ready for deploynt.”
“We must hurry, Zero.”
“Where should we begin the cleanup?”
“We start with the nearest places. After that, I will personally march to the Shartega Territory.”
Kyle turned around and issued an order to the Northern Army.
“Arrest all the nobles. If anyone resists, you may cut off their heads without hesitation.”
Marquis Shartega.
He was the father-in-law of the defeated King Clover and a noble whose power was second only to Duke Zaira.
Though he did not step to the forefront of the Central Political Sphere through the queen, he was one of the powerful forces controlling the western region of the Daon Kingdom.
The Shartega Family had not moved until now, but after the death of King Clover, signs began to appear that they were slowly starting to act.
Claiming they would avenge King Clover, they were gathering the western nobles.
If the Shartega Family could not be dealt with swiftly, stabilizing the nation might beco difficult.
“Hurry.”
More than half of the Northern Army stationed in the Capital City was moving.
Since the goal had been set to arrest and deal with all nobles within three hours, swift movent was essential.
At Kyle’s urging, Zero moved quickly with the Northern Army.
The more than ten thousand Northern Army troops carried out Kyle’s orders thoroughly and did their utmost in their respective positions.
As a result, just as planned, all the nobles who had been trying to flee to the Kingdom of Seil were arrested within three hours.
However, not everything proceeded according to plan.
“We missed about ten nobles belonging to the Shartega faction.”
“Why did you miss them?”
“My apologies. There was a Secret Passage connecting the mansion to outside the Capital City.”
It was sothing that should have been handled more thoroughly and swiftly.
Zero lowered his head, believing he had failed to perfectly carry out Kyle’s orders.
“Good work.”
“I am sorry that I failed to perform the mission properly.”
After apologizing once more, Zero left his place.
Then Aron, who was seated beside Kyle, grinned.
“Didn’t you expect that a few would escape?”
“That’s why I didn’t scold him.”
“But Sir Zero might worry that you now doubt his abilities because of this.”
“He’s not soone with such a small vessel. He will try harder and prove himself.”
“I hope Sir Zero does exactly that. By the way, Lord, do you plan to move against the Shartega Family after confirming that the Capital City has been fully organized?”
Kyle had no intention of moving that leisurely.
All the nobles who had been preparing to flee to the Kingdom of Seil had been arrested, and although a few escaped, most of those who could relay information about the Capital City to the Shartega Family had been captured.
“I have no intention of giving Marquis Shartega ti. Put the Northern Army on standby.”
“How many should we prepare?”
“Twenty thousand. Station the remaining ten thousand in the Capital City for its defense. And send word to Seros to dispatch Acacia together with ten thousand soldiers from the Ragnar Family.”
With such a large force moving toward the western region, the defense of the Capital City was important.
Since troops would be leaving, it was only natural to reinforce the Capital City with forces from the Ragnar Family.
“Understood.”
“Request Viscount Rak and convey that I wish Sir Harte to participate in this campaign.”
“I will send Sir Deni imdiately.”
Aron bowed at Kyle’s order and went to find Deni.
Soon after, Deni, who had received Kyle’s command, headed to the Rak Viscount’s Residence located in the Capital City.
Guided by a servant, he arrived in front of the door to Rak Viscount’s Office.
As he opened the door and entered, Rak Viscount greeted Deni with a gentle smile.
“Welco, Sir Deni.”
“Viscount Rak, have you been well?”
“I’ve been quite busy. But what brings you all the way here……?”
“His Grace the Duke has asked
to convey that he wishes Sir Harte to participate in this campaign.”
At the news brought by Deni, Rak Viscount nodded.
Although Harte was a knight of the Rak Family, he had spent more ti living in the Ragnar Territory.
If he wished it himself, Rak Viscount was always ready to send him to Kyle.
“Even if I grant permission, if Sir Harte does not wish it, there is nothing I can do.”
“His Grace the Duke will take that into consideration as well.”
“Understood. I will ask for Sir Harte’s opinion and decide.”
“However, I cannot give you much ti. His Grace the Duke said he will depart for the Shartega Territory in two hours.”
Rak Viscount nodded with a stiff expression at Kyle’s intention to move far faster than expected.
‘He intends not to give the enemy any ti.’
Seeing the urgency on Deni’s face as he asked for Harte’s decision quickly, Rak Viscount called a servant into the office.
“Summon Sir Harte.”
“Yes, Head of the Family.”
“Be sure to tell him that there is a request from Duke Ragnar.”
The servant’s eyes changed when Kyle’s na was ntioned.
He hurriedly left the office, and ten minutes later Harte rushed in.
“Head of the Family, what request has His Grace Duke Ragnar made?”
The mont he tried to speak directly about the matter, Harte noticed Deni standing before Rak Viscount and closed his mouth.
“It has been a while, Sir Deni.”
“Have you been well?”
“Does Duke Ragnar seek ?”
“That is correct. In two hours the Northern Army will depart for the Shartega Territory. His Grace the Duke hopes Sir Harte will join that expedition.”
When Deni conveyed Kyle’s wishes, Harte glanced at Rak Viscount.
If it were up to him, he would run imdiately to answer Kyle’s call.
But he was not a knight belonging to the Ragnar Family—he was a knight of the Rak Family.
“Do as you wish, Sir Harte. Duke Ragnar is currently handling important matters on behalf of His Majesty the King. Following his will is the sa as following His Majesty the King, so there is no need to worry about my opinion.”
“……I wish to follow Duke Ragnar and participate in this campaign. I will learn much and gain experience at his side before returning, Head of the Family.”
“If that is your will, I will respect it. Prepare for departure imdiately and join the Northern Army. However, you must not return injured.”
“Then I will be on my way.”
After bowing to Rak Viscount, Harte imdiately left the office.
Preparing for departure was simple.
All he needed to do was put on his armor and fasten his weapon to his waist.
“Ah, and His Grace the Duke also asked
to deliver this ssage to Viscount Rak.”
“Please tell .”
“He said the next lord of the Shartega Family’s Territory will be Viscount Rak. I will take my leave now.”
The lands possessed by the Shartega Family were vast.
The Shartega Territory was a wealthy domain that included two major western cities.
There was even a saying:
Whoever beca the lord of the Shartega Territory could rise to the ranks of a Grand Lord.
After Deni delivered the ssage and left, Rak Viscount showed a faint smile.
‘So he intends to properly reward the years I have spent supporting the Ragnar Family.’
News that nobles had been suddenly arrested caused the Ministers to rush into the Royal Palace.
Not only that, but when even the faction following the Shartega Family was arrested, the nobles felt as if fire had fallen upon their feet.
“His Grace Duke Kyle Ragnar enters!”
Clank—
The doors of the Great Hall opened and Kyle entered.
He stopped in front of Pramo, who was seated on the throne.
“I will suppress the Shartega Family, who are preparing to commit treason, and do my utmost for the unity of the kingdom.”
Kyle lightly knelt on one knee and placed down the Royal Family’s treasured sword he had received before arresting the nobles.
At his action, Pramo rose from the throne and placed the treasured sword back into Kyle’s hands.
“I entrust this to you. Please do your utmost to stop the Shartega Family’s disloyal movents so this nation may stand upright.”
“I will do so. I will thoroughly punish those who harm the Ragnar Kingdom and return.”
After declaring his departure, Kyle rose and once again fastened the Royal Family’s treasured sword at his waist.
Seeing his dignified appearance, Marquis Shan closed his eyes.
Marquis Shan ruled the eastern region of the Daon Kingdom, while Marquis Shartega ruled the west.
They had lived their entire lives as rivals, so witnessing the downfall of a competitor was painful.
But if it ant restoring a nation that had beco unstable, it had to be endured.
“Marquis Shan.”
At Pramo’s call, Marquis Shan opened his eyes and bowed his head.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“May I ask you to supply the Northern Army that is departing?”
“I will do my utmost to carry out Your Majesty’s command. The Shan Family will take responsibility for the Northern Army’s food and all supplies.”
After hearing Marquis Shan’s words, Kyle turned his body.
To stabilize the nation, it was necessary to show just how powerful the new dynasty was.
And it was also necessary to show how miserable the outco of rebellion would be.
For that sacrifice, Kyle chose the Shartega Family.
‘Once the kingdom is stabilized, I will have to leave the North. My role is to lay the foundation so that Pramo can properly govern.’
The center of the Shartega Territory.
Several figures dressed like beggars appeared before the Lord’s Castle where Marquis Shartega resided and shouted urgently toward the castle gate.
“Open the gate! This is Count Sharn from the Capital City!”
At the sudden appearance of nobles, a knight guarding the gate opened it and ran out.
“Count? Why are you here…….”
“I must et the Marquis! Inform him imdiately that I have arrived!”
“Y-Yes, understood.”
Hearing the urgency in his voice, the knight turned and ran toward the mansion where Marquis Shartega was staying.
He imdiately knocked on the door of the Marquis’s room.
“Who is it?”
“Head of the Family, Count Sharn has arrived from the Capital City. He says he has urgent news.”
“From the Capital City?”
Upon hearing the knight’s report, Marquis Shartega flung the door open.
A long beard.
An elderly man with white hair and a massive build that would not seem lacking even if he were still in active service glared at the knight with a frown.
“The nobles who were staying in the Capital City have arrived in the territory in a terrible state.”
“……What?”
At the knight’s words, Marquis Shartega strode forward and exited the mansion.
Nobles appeared wearing clothes covered in dirt.
Recognizing that most of them had been staying in the Capital City, Marquis Shartega clenched his fists.
“Who did it? That brat king, or Kyle Ragnar?”
“……Marquis, Kyle Ragnar has moved.”
“Are you the only nobles who escaped from the Capital City?”
“We fled in such a hurry that we do not know what happened to the others. We apologize.”
The man called Count Sharn dropped to both knees and pressed his forehead to the ground.
There had been no ti to worry about the other nobles.
The Northern Army had suddenly stord in, and with the single thought of delivering this news to Marquis Shartega, they had fled.
Crunch!
As Marquis Shartega ground his teeth, the nobles trembled all at once.
“So they chose our Shartega Family as the place to make an example. What a lunatic.”
“Marquis, that’s…… there is more news we could not deliver earlier.”
As Count Sharn stamred, Marquis Shartega grabbed the back of his neck and roughly hauled him upright.
“You will not omit even the most trivial information related to Kyle Ragnar or that brat king.”
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