I Become a Rogue Lord in a World Where Only I Level Up

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The enemy forces retreated and won the battle.

The number of enemy troops who returned home alive was less than 2,000, so much so that they were able to eradicate a large number of troops on the mountain roads.

Bente, who was watching all of this in front of me, was drunk. Even in such a state, he poured the alcohol into his mouth without stopping to hold the glass. He had drunk so much already that his face was bright red.

"Centurion!　Enough with the alcohol!

A subordinate next to him shook Bente's shoulder while stopping him.

"Hey, you can't drink on a day like today!　Uhahahahaha!

Laughing broadly in a lisping tone, Bente binged on more alcohol. Finally, he completely stripped off his clothes and went on a rampage.

Hey, old man. Listen to me. The lords have killed all of them. They're all Narvah's men. They're not like any other lords you've ever known. Ten warlords of Naluyah?　I beat that guy with one shot!　Kuh-ha-ha!

Bente began to put on a nude show. His men rushed over and took a stand to stop him. These actions of Bente spread all kinds of rumors in Adrian.

I heard it was going to be a big deal?

The Naluyah's have invaded again, right?

Apparently, the lords have stopped more than 10,000 soldiers.

He said he saw my son in action. I didn't expect to see that lord. ......

I heard 50,000 people, not 10,000?

Chapter 5000

It was mainly Bente who embellished the story. Thanks to that, the activities of the lords quickly spread throughout the Aintorians.

The fact that the lord, who was playful and thought he could only torment the people with his vassals, was such a strong person who would stop the enemy from entering.

If defeated by Naluyah, all the cities and towns in the territory are sacked by the Naluyah Royal Army. Men are murdered and women are raped. I've experienced that vicious cycle many times already.

Even if he was famous for being a rogue lord, thwarting the enemy's invasion was certainly a catalyst for the people's growing fondness for the lord.

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Martial force: 60]

Intelligence: ?

Conducting: ?

[Affiliation: the Lords of Aintorian]

[Mindset in affiliation: 40]

I'm a very ordinary person. I can use the system and perks to increase my military strength, but not my physical strength. When I returned to the lord's castle, my strength was exhausted from fighting all night, and I fell straight into bed. I fell asleep as if I were going to pass out, and when I woke up, the whole day had passed.

When I woke up after sleeping that way, somehow my heart had risen from 20 to 40. I don't remember doing anything in particular. No, but we won the war. Does this mean that no matter how bad your reputation as a rogue lord is, if you prevent the invasion of enemy forces, you'll be more or less well received?　However, if the territory is invaded by an enemy army, the people will either die or be taken prisoner. With that in mind, the people's spirits may rise somewhat.

Anyway, the important thing is the fact that Aintorian did not fall.

I survived. From now on, I have to live with the future in mind as Erhin. History has been rewritten and I don't know what the future of the Kingdom of Naluyah will look like.

Will the Kingdom of Naluyah force an invasion from the northern borders of the Lunan Kingdom, as history shows?

It took a little wait and see.

The butterfly effect of the changes I made would not be immediately apparent.

Until the situation is confirmed, I'll wait to see what's going on in the territory. I'll be waiting to find out what's going on in the territory until the situation is confirmed.

"Sous Chef

"Yes, master.

"Can you bring me all the documentation on the territory's financial status and tax rates?

"It's all about finances, isn't it?

Yeah. I'll have to do some studying. What are you waiting for? Let's get going.

When I urged the unmoving chamberlain to stare at me

"Yes!　I'm coming!

He quickly turned away and disappeared. It was obvious that something was bothering him, but what was it?　I was curious, and when he eventually returned with the documents, I asked him: "What do you want to say, chamberlain?

"Squire, do you have something to say?

No. No, sir.

The chief chamberlain put down his papers and left with his chamberlains, bowing his head. If you have anything to say, you can show a little hesitation in my question now, can't you?　Is it my imagination?

Well, now it doesn't matter. I turned away and began to read the tax books and other materials of the lord's castle. For now, this was the first thing I had to do.

In order to restore the territory that the villainous lord Erhin had rotted back to normal, it was necessary to properly know the current situation.

Strangely enough, I could easily read characters that were not even in Japanese. Perhaps it was the power of the system.

It's totally ....... It's amazing. That's the real vice.

I shook my head as I looked at the ledger.

The background of the era is the agricultural era. It was truly an era in which agriculture was life. The taxes collected from farmland in such a territory were close to 80%.

It was too much. At the very least, the fiefdoms should be able to make a living. This situation of taking away 80% of the harvested crops is not normal.

According to the statute of the Lunan Kingdom, the tax collected from the territory is 50%. And of this 50% collected, 20% is dedicated to the king. However, instead of 50%, the present-day Aintorians were collecting more than 80% of the taxes, creating various titles.

This was spearheaded by the tax officer in charge of collecting taxes on the territory. Naturally, one of his vassals.

Viscount Den Bold, huh?

He is the primary one who is robbing the fiefdoms along with Erhin. It's certainly a vassal that should be eliminated first and foremost.

For now, it would be better to meet him once to find out what kind of person he is.

"Samurai Squire.

"Yes, master.

I called for the chamberlain again. It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends and family. He's just thoroughly trying to curry favor with me. Well, I don't mind that he's quick and competent at his job.

"Can you call Viscount Boldt?　I have a question for you.

I'll be right back.

The chief chamberlain turned away, still showing no doubts. Soon after, Viscount Boldt arrived in my study. The first time I saw Viscount Boldt, he was just a fat old man. His basic ability level is also, well, terrible.

'You wanted to see me, my lord?

Is this old man the core of the torment of the fiefdom?

Is it really Erhin's order or did that man instigate Erhin, though, that's the point. Is Erhin the only bad guy, or are they both bad guys, well, that's about it.

I heard that you won the battle. The lord is indeed a blessing to his people!

Viscount Boldt suddenly began to grumble. He cajoled me even more.

"And the fact that my lord is being directly challenged!　Really already ......

I couldn't bear to listen, so I interrupted him and quickly got down to business.

'Oh, well. Anyway, about the taxes.

"Yes, sir. What about taxes?

"Why don't we raise taxes a little more?　Lobbying in the capital is something that costs a lot of money.

It's ....... But lord, I thought it would be a problem any longer.

Heh. Do you disagree?