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Chapter 196 : Chapter 196

Even though Yusupa was subjugated and the New Alliance was dissolved, the Main Battalion and the New Recruit Unit were unable to disband.Because they had not yet heard anything from Roden.

At a place where everyone was gathered, Heinrich asked Chevalier.

“Wouldn't it be better to go see the Battalion Commander? It seems it's about time to leave the Earthen Castle.”

The place where the Main Battalion and the New Recruit Unit were currently staying was the Earthen Castle in the Aequor Plains.

Since this place had been abandoned before the war, it was suitable for a large-scale force to stay even after the war.

Of course, that did not mean they could stay for long.

In any case, the Aequor Plains had also been subjugated to one of the nations in the East during the process of distributing the Empire's territory.

“…….”

However, even in this situation, Chevalier maintained silence.

In this attitude, a strong will not to move until Roden's order was given could be glimpsed.

As Chevalier kept his mouth shut like that, Olinto watched the mood and opened his mouth.

“Although the war with the Empire has ended and we succeeded in subjugating the 10th-circle mage, there is still a war remaining for the Battalion Commander to fight. It is right to wait even for this.”

“But isn't it impossible to wait indefinitely like this? The Battalion Commander must have a plan. I am saying it would be good to check that plan.”

Heinrich's words were not wrong either.

Especially some of the personnel of the Main Battalion swore a different kind of oath than the loyalty oath.

It was an oath to become eternal allies when Roden became independent from the Glockner family.

That meant the personnel who declared themselves allies were not affiliated with Roden.

They were personnel who should return to their respective families as soon as the war ended and wait for Roden's call.

In the end, the reason they remained was to be together for the disbandment and to check Roden's next plan.

And for this, he was suggesting they go meet Roden.

Understanding the meaning, Chevalier's gaze turned to Heinrich.

And when he was about to open his mouth as if he had decided something.

Woooooow! Chiiiiiiik!

Suddenly, energy gathered in the air and a large gate opened.

Surprisingly, the one standing behind it was Roden.

“Sorry. Did everyone wait long?”

***

1 year later.

The Mage Tower's territory belonging to the other half of the continent.

Among them, the city of Lucrene, which was owned by the Penitudo Mage Tower, was very lively.

“Here are fresh vegetables! Just take a look!”

“The meat is very good today! Please come this way!”

“Indeed, daytime drinking is the best! Please have some delicious snacks too!”

A man who came out to the market to shop admired this scenery.

“Lucrene, which was a mess, is coming alive like this. Amazing, amazing.”

In fact, until recently, the atmosphere of Lucrene was very ominous.

Because it became known to everyone that the Penitudo Mage Tower supported the Empire to incite war between nations and revived Yusupa to drive the entire continent to destruction.

In this process, the Penitudo Mage Tower, which could be called the original owner of Lucrene, collapsed.

It wasn't just a symbolic expression.

Other Mage Towers came to punish the Penitudo Mage Tower for using the taboo black magic, and succeeded in achieving that purpose by bringing down the 80-story building.

As a result, the debris of the building rolled around everywhere, ruining the city's scenery.

And the innocent citizens of Lucrene had to bear this damage entirely.

“Many people left Lucrene in that process.”

However, the citizens of Lucrene had to suffer even after leaving.

Because they had to receive sharp glares and absurd discrimination just for the fact that they were from Lucrene.

Being treated as an invisible person was basic, and there were even cases where people openly hurled insults or threw punches.

The man also knew this well because he had left Lucrene for a while and returned recently.

“But to think Lucrene would succeed in transforming into one of the best cities to live in the world.”

It was so.

No dark past could be felt at all in the current Lucrene.

Not a single shadow could be found.

And the reason it could become like this was because a group had settled in Lucrene a while ago.

Surprisingly, the name of that group was the Billem Caravan.

“Warm and hearty Billem Meatballs! Everyone please have one!”

“If you don't line up now, you might have to get it tomorrow!”

The man, who was observing the scenery of Lucrene's market, belatedly heard this voice and muttered as if he had made a big mistake.

“Oops! At this rate, I won't be able to eat Billem Meatballs today! I must line up quickly!”

As the man moved his steps, a long line stretched in front of the Billem Meatball stand was visible.

It was not an exaggeration, but it really looked as if all the citizens of Lucrene were lining up.

And this was the reason Lucrene succeeded in changing into a good city to live in.

The sound of other people's conversation reached the man's ears.

“They are really grateful people. Since they are selling such delicious food at a ridiculous price.”

“Just a few months ago, they even gave out Billem Meatballs for free, so is there anything more to say.”

As the two people mentioned, the Billem Caravan proceeded with a relief project as soon as they entered Lucrene.

Battalion-sized personnel moving busily to clear the building debris was just the beginning.

For the citizens of Lucrene who found it difficult to make a living, they even made Billem Meatballs and distributed them for free.

Thanks to that, the citizens of Lucrene could focus on regaining their daily lives, and they could succeed in obtaining it quickly.

The fact that Lucrene could change into a good place to live now was entirely thanks to the Billem Caravan.

“By the way, did you know that? That these Billem Meatballs were incredibly popular even in the now-destroyed Empire?”

“I know. Why wouldn't I know. They say it even made a significant contribution to bringing down the Empire.”

“It seems Billem Meatballs aren't popular throughout the Mage Tower's territory for nothing. Did you hear that the price is different in other places compared to us?”

“They say it's almost twice as expensive. I heard there are even people coming to Lucrene to buy and eat this cheaply.”

The Billem Caravan didn't just give away freely.

They proceeded with the Billem Meatball business in earnest in the Mage Tower territory.

Since the taste had already been verified in the Empire, there was no difficulty in expanding the business.

As a result, the Billem Caravan could succeed in earning more money than the amount used to relieve Lucrene.

‘Everyone hasn't forgotten the gratitude of the Billem Caravan. Well, it's not something one can forget even if they try.’

It was when the man was thinking this while listening to the conversation.

“Can I eat Billem Meatballs if I line up here?”

An unfamiliar voice intervened in the man's thoughts.

When he raised his head, someone whose aura was unusual at a glance was speaking to the man.

The man nodded, tensing up without realizing it.

“Yes. This is the right place.”

Then the unfamiliar man smiled brightly and rejoiced.

“I can finally taste it. The Billem Meatball.”

At the end of the unfamiliar man's smile hung a large scar.

***

“It's a relief that Lucrene is lively again. I wondered if it would be okay when we first came here by the Lord's order.”

Nedhab, who was patrolling the streets of Lucrene together, spoke to Chevalier.

Naturally, it was the Main Battalion and the New Recruit Unit that proceeded with the relief project in Lucrene under the name of the Billem Caravan.

Of course, not all personnel came to Lucrene.

The personnel who declared themselves allies rather than swearing loyalty left for their respective families promising the future.

However, there were more people remaining than leaving, and all these personnel did their best to relieve Lucrene.

It was natural since it was Roden's order.

Chevalier received Nedhab's words.

“It is a fortunate thing. Although it hasn't been formalized yet, this land will soon become the Lord's territory.”

Currently, the identity of the person Chevalier and Nedhab referred to as Lord was naturally Roden.

Since the Main Battalion and the New Recruit Unit were officially dissolved, a new title was needed to refer to Roden.

What was chosen like that was the title Lord.

And from the two's conversation, the answer to why Roden ordered to relieve Lucrene could be inferred.

Because the place Roden, who was dreaming of independence, had picked as his territory was exactly Lucrene.

When the Main Battalion and the New Recruit Unit were waiting at the Earthen Castle after the New Alliance dissolved.

Roden moved busily.

It was to officially take over Lucrene from each nation and Mage Tower.

Fortunately, it was not difficult to draw an agreement.

Since it was the place where the Penitudo Mage Tower used to be, Lucrene was practically abandoned land.

It was natural since everyone was reluctant to obtain this land.

However, since Roden, who made the most significant contribution in the war with the Empire and won the confrontation with Yusupa, said he would only take Lucrene without coveting other lands, they had no choice but to welcome it with open arms.

Even more, since it was known that Roden was a 10-star knight and a 10th-circle mage, each nation or Mage Tower could not bring up other words.

Like that, Roden succeeded in easily being recognized as the owner of Lucrene.

And naturally, to embrace Lucrene, he carried out relief projects under the name of the Billem Caravan without an official announcement.

“Now the Lord will truly achieve his dream of independence. If the Mediale Kingdom and the Glockner family stay still like this.”

In fact, Roden did not obtain everyone's agreement.

He had not yet obtained an agreement from the Mediale Kingdom and the Glockner family.

In the case of the Mediale Kingdom, they chose silence because they were wary of the Glockner family, and he hadn't brought up any story to the Glockner family yet.

Because it was obvious they would reject Roden's proposal.

“I hope they please stay still.”

Chevalier muttered while looking at the citizens of Lucrene who were moving brightly and lively to live through the day.

Thinking that he definitely wanted to leave peace in this place.