I Was Reincarnated as a Poor Farmer in a Different World, so I Decided to Make Bricks to Build a Castle - Chapter 267

"Are you the new owner of the Arbarest family?

"Ragna de Arbarest. It's supposed to be the owner of the Arbarest family. However, you have destroyed the Arbarest army and no longer have the power to do so."

"The inheritance of the power of the Arbarest family meant that the ancient lords died in the Midway River, right?

"That's right. The lord of the Arbarest family has been defeated by you, past and future generations. [M] Even the knights who followed me. Thanks to this, I'm finished as a nobleman. I can't even activate the superior magic anymore."

"Well, forgive me for fighting fair and square on the battlefield. Now, let's talk about it."

"Oh, I'm sorry about the ancestors, but I couldn't win the battle. We just had a problem. But what are we talking about? Does it mean that if you give me my new lord's neck, the others will miss it?

"No, your neck is fine. As Fontana, we just want to achieve our original purpose."

"Original purpose?

"Yes, this battle begins with the desire to have House Arbarest prepare a ship to safely transport the King and his servants who are staying in Fontana territory to King's Landing. Since the Arbarest side refused this request, we have proceeded to Arbarest territory to interrogate. So there was an unfortunate mistake, and it just developed into a battle."

"... I mean, if the Arbarest family had quietly provided the ship, it wouldn't have been a fight. Is that what you're trying to say?

"Exactly."

"I often say that. I totally felt the wave of murder. So, what do you want to say after all? As a result of fighting for that reason, Arbarest was defeated. I'd like to know what you're going to do with the Arbarest."

"I won't do anything. I will not take away the territory of the House of Arbarest."

"... what? We're not taking territory, are we?

"Yes, at least Balka is going to do it."

"... Ars, that's no good. Arbarest has a nobility. You can't have mercy after you've fought and lost."

Really? But please listen to me until the end. Of course, there are other things the Arbarest family has to do. "

"Well, what is that?

"Let's get you paid for the war."

"Let me, war, reparations? What the hell is that?

"I'm going to have the Arrests pay for the expenses of this battle. The Balkans and the Ikes will be compensating for the money they need in this battle."

"Compensation, huh? That's a little unfamiliar. But wouldn't it be normal to take the territory? Are you sure you just want to pay?

"Yes, I already have a statement. Please pay the amount written here by the due date."

"Okay. It's so cheap."

"Thank you very much. I will be able to report back to the Fontana family with a good response. Thank you very much."

"Is that all right, Mr. Ars? Are you sure you don't want to get Arbarest collar?

"It's okay, Paine. Now, all you have to do is stop Arbarest from moving."

"But war damages? Think of something different."

"Why? If you don't, I'll lose you, too. The loser has to bear the burden."

"... I can't afford the Arrests, Arus. Balkan Ikes will still be able to deal with the battle costs of both forces. But the Dragon Magic Stone used by Arus. That's too expensive."

"It seems unusual. I don't think there is any price. But it's not like it's a rude amount. It's an amount calculated by checking past prices properly."

"I'm not talking about whether the amount is right. They say it's too expensive for the Arbarest family to pay for. If you can't pay, you'll be able to predict what happens."

"Will you break your promise and attack us?

"Yes, I don't know when, but it could be."

"That won't be a problem. If you set me up from the other side, I'll take the territory for that. Buzz it, it's worth more than this fight. Don't hesitate to cut it up."

"... if the Arbarest family were to attack, it would be the Ikes, not the Balkans, but the territory. In other words, it is not too late for Barca to wait for the opponent to attack and then attack. If you don't attack, I'll make you pay for it. Doesn't it hurt?"

"That's what it is. If Arbarest is serious about paying damages, it is only natural that tax collection will be tighter on his people. That way, the Arbarest family will be hated by the people of their land. When Barca takes possession of territory, it will be easier to comfort people with a slightly lower tax rate. Good stuff, huh?

"Ha, why are you so scary, Ars? I see. If that doesn't work out, it's only when the Arbarest family connects with the outside world. Let's share the information with the Ghanaian lord and watch Arbarest communicate with the other nobles."

I see. Best regards, Paine. "

We won the battle against the House of Arbarest.

I fought with the Ikes this time, but I worked pretty hard.

So, I'm sorry about Ghana, but I got you partitioned.

Having said that, I did not cut off Arbarest territory.

Because it wasn't something I had to do right now.

Speaking of which, at this stage, it was unlikely that the Balkans would be able to rule even if they gained new territory in Arbarest territory.

If we want to run the enclave territory, we have to leave it to someone else.

Shortly after his part-time brother became independent, there was a shortage of civilians.

So I decided not to take the territory, but only the money.

They may include compensation for labor costs and emotional distress in addition to the money needed to move the army.

In fact, more money goes in than moving an army.

Well, as Paine puts it, there's no chance that the Arbarest family won't be able to pay the war damages.

However, with a few years of respite, depending on Ragna's volume, it may be close to repayment.

In the meantime, I received several thunderbolt swords owned by the Arbarest family as a down payment before returning them.