Chapter 29: The War with the Harmon Territory (2) (2/2)
“I win”
“Tsk tsk, there was a hair’s difference”
Harmon fearfully stared at the two predators as they same
“Pl-…please spare ed for mercy, Milton formed an icy smile in response
“We’ll see how you fare”
It would have been a different story if he was killed, but Viscount Harmon still had some uses now that he was captured alive
The battle between the two counties came to an almost tasteless end They had clashed with each other only once, yet that was enough for Milton to successfully capture Viscount Har ended s when their captured lord was put on display
Needless to say, Milton had already expected their victory What was truly important were the next steps of action they were to take
First, Milton needed to request the “cooperation” of the captured Viscount Hare Viscount Haran their talk
“I assure your personal assets will be preserved as long as you hand over your territory and step aside Please, leave these lands and begin a fresh start in a new country with your resources”
Viscount Hared at Milton’s proposal and replied heatedly
“How preposterous! I’ll have you know that the authority of House Harmon as a Viscounty is vested in enerations”
“Not anymore I’m sure you’re aware of what happens to the loser in a war between lords, no?”
“……”
Viscount Harh this battle was already done and dusted, he was being stubborn with the ludicrous rationale that he could not just meekly hand his land over In one corner of Viscount Har was bound to go in his favor if he were to be persistent
But Milton was not wasting his ti of this uncle past his prime
“Recently, I’ve spread a certain rumor around these lands”
“What rumor… if I may so ask?”
Milton formed a wry smile and answered
“That after I won our battle, Viscount Harmon suffered a serious injury in the process of his capture – so those lines”
“What do you ain – unable to discern why he was beingwounded Milton ever-so-kindly offered a further explanation
“As far as the lordshi+ps around us know, the Forrest county is currently treating Viscount Harmon’s wounds to the best of their ability But wait… how could this be? I have a hunch that Viscount Harmon will unfortunately reach his end, even despite our best efforts”
Milton’s words made Viscount Har you will kill me?”
“Why would I? I would only be labeled as a cruel barbarian a the nobles if I were to execute you after capture”
“You most certainly would” Viscount Harmon responded with as much conviction as he could muster
“That said, there’s not much more we could have done if you were to die despite our best efforts and treatments Is that not so?”
“H…how could you say such…”
In essence, it meant that they would kill him if he did not do as they said
Viscount Harmon was drained of his spirit now that he fully comprehended his present situation
Viscount Hare ten years from his dileive you the h this with a calm mind and heart, and make the wise choice”
When Milton returned, Viscount Hared into a quiet, soft-spoken man
It appeared he had co was ultimately his own life
That may have been an obvious conclusion to any other, but this was perhaps the smartest choice that Viscount Harmon had made in his life until now
On the condition that his personal assets were preserved to a certain extent, he agreed to pass his lands over to Milton
And the moment Viscount Har this agreement…
[You have achieved your first victory in a territory war You have leveled up]
[The new lands of the Hare your lands or e or Separate]
Two e before, but this was his first tie which iht, he decided to resume with his initial plans
would be better for convenience’</ee appeared
[The hostile forces of the Harmon Viscounty have been eliraded Your population and don authorities have been added]
[You now have the special trait, ‘Bargain’]
‘Nice, nice’</erinning
He wanted to open his statusat once to check what had changed, but concluding the business with Viscount Haro now?”
“That would appear to be difficult at thefrom a rather critical injury”
“That’s… This is different from as promised, is it not?”
Viscount Harh horse as he had been before, now that his spirits were at rock bottoed senior choke up like this wasn’t a particularly pleasing sight either
“You do not need to worry for I will keep our promise It’s more that I would like this war to be over at the least before I release you”
“Has it not ended already? I’ve even signed the surrender paper…”
“Yes, the ith the Harmon Viscounty is over Yet surely you yourself are aware that this is not the end?”
Milton’s words startled Viscount Harmon, who decided to zip it
Milton whipped out another sheet of paper and slid it towards Viscount Harmon
“Please, place your seal on this Do this and I won’t expect anything more of you”
Viscount Harmon scanned the contents of the paper
And then…
“This is… Is this the truth? This is really…”
“It’s none of your business”
“……”
“Just stamp your seal here, please”
It was now that Viscount Harht of as nothing reenhorn who didn’t know his place was in fact a sleeping giant, noakening from his slumber