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

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Fran Valdesca.

He crossed the border dressed as a peasant. The horse was also boldly abandoned. The peasants do not travel by horse.

So I approached Adrian on foot.

But Fran, who lacked stamina, soon showed signs of fatigue.

He walked on without a break even as his men held him back.

And then the barracks appeared in front of Fran's eyes.

Fran Valdesca crossed the border to see for himself the movements of the Aintorians.

It's obvious why we keep an eye on Aintorian, even within the Lunan Kingdom.

Aintorian Erhin. It was for a nobleman who suffered a defeat to himself.

In addition, there have even been reports from spies that Aintorian's movements have been suspicious lately. That's why it was even more necessary to verify it with one's own eyes. That's how highly Fran appreciated Erwin.

Besides, I wanted to win him.

At any cost, no matter what strategy they used, they were preparing for war with the single-minded desire to avenge past defeats.

Of course, we are not going to rush.

Preparations for the Great Conquest were well underway. If you are dazzled by vengeance and hurry, you will not be able to achieve unification. Knowing this well, Fran was steadily building up his strength. But even so, it was precisely this very Aintorian that I was worried about.

"A barracks in a place like this?　What wasn't on the intelligence last time?

"Are you on the left, sir?

There was no way his man Milton could know what Fran didn't know.

Near the barracks, there was a drill going on. Fran stared at it blankly.

However, reconnaissance of military facilities is something that stands out in any era.

Naturally one soldier from a distance came trotting up on horseback and shouted.

"Who's there!

Then a surprised Milton replied quickly.

"I'm a farmer passing by,

Then the soldier huffed out and said.

This is a military zone. Where do you think you're going? Did you take a wrong turn?

"I'm on my way to Castle Ellyn.

"Not this way. If you go all the way down that way, you'll see it.

The soldier explained that. He even kindly explained that more and more peasants want to emigrate these days due to the tax policy, but he quickly changed his expression and made a hand gesture to get rid of them, as if to tell them to go quickly. Reluctantly, Fran turned back. Then he moved away from the soldier and finally said in a low voice.

The morale is amazing. The state of training and the soldiers were all excellent. No soldier should like this kind of outdoor camping. ......

In just a short time, Fran had read through everything from training conditions to military discipline.

'It's still different,'

Yes, it was different from Lunan's territory as reported. It was different from the Lunan territory that had been reported.

Fran's progress continued. And now one small village caught Fran's eye. Strangely enough, soldiers were helping to work the fields. Furthermore, everyone seemed to be women except the soldiers.

'Um, can I ask you something?'

And before Milton, who was next to him, could get a hold of him, Fran asked him a question without acting. Because that's how strange the scene was. Otherwise, Fran had no special talent for acting. He's just a man with a good head on his shoulders.

'Take care of yourself!

Patrick rushed over and whispered in my ear.

'Yeah, that's right,'

Fran also realized her blunder and hastily changed her tone. Then the soldier stood up from the field, looked at Fran and said sarcastically, "What's the matter with you?

What's the matter with you? Are you a big shot?

What does it look like to be a beggar?　The soldier had that look on his face.

"Huh, I guess I just misspoke.

"Hmm.

A soldier with a suspicious look in his eyes. Fran cleared her throat and was about to quickly get to her feet, when this time she tripped and nearly fell over a stone.

When the women saw this, they couldn't hold back their laughter and chuckled.

The soldiers, seeing the messiness of the situation, quickly dismissed their suspicions.

If this is what Fran planned for herself, it's brilliant.

"You've got to look ahead,

Milton hurriedly propped up Fran's body.

'Why is there always a rock in front of me!

How can someone who has a broader view of world affairs not see the stones in front of him?

Patrick sighed next to me. Still, Fran asked another question to the women. This time it was suddenly respectful.

Is this a new village?　I don't think I had one before. ......

You see a lot of houses under construction here and there in the village, so you decided to explore them.

That's right. The village was recently established under the peasant immigration policy, and you are planning to move here as well?

"Well, sort of.

I'm anxious because it's the border, but we always have soldiers coming to us like this, which is very helpful and very satisfying.

It meant that the territory was growing. After all, it couldn't have gone unnoticed by Frans that it had a lot to do with the number of troops.

Increase the fiefdoms of the territory.

More soldiers in the territory.

Shouldn't he be loyal to Lunan ......?

Fran stroked his chin, because the more he looked around the territory, the more proactive it seemed to be to think that he was loyal to the King of Lunan.

Fran entered the city of Aintorian by that road.

The absence of Erwin is a known fact.

So, without much tension, Fran looked around the city.

And he was appalled by the tax policy.

How dare they exempt him from taxes for a year!

Unbelievable.

Such a thing would bankrupt the finances of the territory.

It would mean that there would be no more taxes to pay to the center itself.

This was impossible unless they were hiding huge assets.

It became more and more suspicious.

Barracks outside the castle.

A newly built village.

And the village under construction that we saw on the way here.

Fran hit her forehead against the bulletin board and thumped her forehead.

I felt like I could finally concentrate a little.

Aintorian Erhin.

What are you up to?

In a mere territory like this?

As I was thinking about this, a shiver suddenly ran through my entire body. Fran realized something.

'Wait. ......'

"Master?

Milton asked in a whisper, but Fran didn't answer. Then he continued his story.

If he's after Lunan. The King of Lunan. ...... If he's planning a rebellion. ......

Fran turned around.

'Let's go home. We have to capture the lordless Aintorian before something nasty happens. 'Hurry!'

"Master ......?　What does it mean?

Fran rushed and Milton and Patrick followed in a hurry.

Fran was well aware of how great the risk burden of attacking Atrian by suddenly pulling out his troops was, and how it would spoil the great conquest he was preparing for.

"As soon as we return, we will move the troops of the Dukes of Valdesca!

So, he was going to move only the troops of the dukes. If he became King of Lunan, the great conquest he had planned might become an even longer war. That's all I could think about, and Fran moved quickly.

"No, wait!

In a hurry, Fran stopped again.

I thought that maybe this could be a trap too.

We're going to move some troops around, but for now, we're going to make sure that we have a clear picture of the battle situation in Rosellen. I like that!

Giving orders again to Milton, Fran went straight to St. Ritte's territory, which is close to Adrian.

When he changed his mind and tried to attack, he was traumatized by the memory of the last time he was beaten, and hesitated, but eventually decided to attack, then.

"Your Honor!　Sir!

"What the hell!

"I have urgent news that the royal city of Brigitte has collapsed and Erwin has returned to the royal city of Lunan!

With those words, Fran stood up vigorously.

Turn your forces back now. We're going back to King's Landing!

The Aintorians had a large number of troops and a high level of training. If it was a siege, it would be a long-term battle. Besides, there couldn't be no countermeasures against Erhin. No, Fran was dumbfounded before that.

How in the world could I get the King's Landing of Brigitte in that short time? What would I do?　Absolutely impossible. I'm a self-confident Fran. I thought it was possible to protect Rosellen, but it's impossible to do more than that. But not much more. You want to take the enemy's capital?

Clenching his fists, Fran urged him to go investigate the situation in detail and headed to the royal capital, fleeing from Adrian.

While reiterating that it's still an opponent that needs to be thoroughly prepared.

*

When I woke up in the morning, fatigue was overwhelming me.

I feel like I'm not tired at all after all these years. It's about time I got my strength back.

Get up while yawning.

The landscape of the room does not change. Room of the opulent lord. Through the window, the territory is peaceful.

The landscape has not changed, but the fame of the previous lords has changed dramatically.

Not long after being called a rogue lord, now Aintolian had become a territory where tax policy and land clearing would bring refugees to hear rumors.

The biggest change while going to Rosellen is exactly the population.

Chapter 22

Although the number will not reach the target of 300,000, it is important to note that the number is increasing for now.

A whopping 80 for the Minxin.

Maintaining this figure becomes a no-brainer territory.

As long as they didn't even try to move back?

The new influx of population has also migrated with expectations of the lord, so it did not adversely affect the public sentiment.

And in my absence, the training of the army, which has reached 20,000 men, continued.

[Aintolian Territorial Army]

[Troop strength: 20,000]

Training degree: 89]

Morale: 80]

The level was considerably increased.

This figure was possible due to the presence of highly commanding personnel in our camp.

A small, elite, 20,000 strong army is a number that can have a large enough effect as long as they follow the strategy.

Twenty thousand may seem like a small number, but it's not that small.

The training continues. And compensation policies to boost morale will continue.

These should never be stopped.

My current level is 25.

My level, which was 22 after killing Pohorizen, increased by a whopping three levels after killing Ganev.

The killing of a general with a strength of 98 had a major effect on me.

The result of the experience plus factor for generals with a military strength of 95 or more.

A total of 900 points were gained in three levels of increase.

150, 150, 150, 150, 150, 150, 150.

He kept 300 points in case he needed skills, and used 600 points to raise his martial strength value from 65 to 69 by four.

The battle also strengthened Datonglian, so that would only last for about 30 minutes, but for that time he could reign as one of the strongest on the continent.

He was now at armed strength of 99!

The obvious weakness is that there is a limit of 30 minutes, but it can't be helped.

A game is a game. It's the task of the management to balance the perks while giving them away.

I guess that means we have achieved some balance while providing perks.