Overgeared

“...Now I see.”

Earl Ashur realized as he watched Lauel execute all the prisoners of the Borneo army.

"The reason why the greedy and stupid Grid is able to solidify his position is due to this person.”

Lauel used the alliance with the Borneo army to not just occupy Patrian. He deserved to be accused, but it couldn’t be denied that he was excellent. Choosing the cruel means in order to achieve better results was especially great. Could Grid come up to his current position if it wasn’t for this person?

‘It wouldn’t have been possible.’

Earl Ashur denied it with certainty, making Bland speak.

"Father, with all due respect, Duke Grid isn’t incompetent. It’s true that Earl Lauel’s achievements are big, but his actions would be limited if Duke Grid was incompetent.”

“...?”

Earl Ashur felt that his son was strange after reuniting after two years. Bland had a bad relationship with Grid and was also held hostage by Grid, yet he acknowledged Grid?

‘Grid even took Irene from him. Now there are no grudges in his eyes...?’

Bland seemed to be brainwashed. How was he tortured? It was truly horrible. Earl Ashur made a heartbroken expression while Bland smiled brightly.

"Father, it’s nothing like you are imagining. I have been enjoying life in Reidan.”

“Bland?”

Earl Ashur was surprised. His son Bland could smile so brightly again after losing his mother and brother? After Irene married Grid, this kid definitely should be darker and more pained!

"What is life like in Reidan that you can make such a bright face?”

Bland told the truth to the confused Earl Ashur.

“Field work.”

"W-What?”

"I eat potatoes every day.”

“What?!!!”

Earl Ashur was furious. His precious son, a noble of Eternal, had to work in the fields like a serf? He was even eating potatoes like a pig! He had been living this hellish life!

“Ahh! Bland! You’ve gone mad at the end of your life!” Earl Ashur lamented and hugged Bland. “I’m sorry! Your life was ruined due to this foolish father!” Sob sob.

Bland handed a boiled potato to Earl Ashur who was weeping. A rainbow colored potato.

"I’m not going to speak any longer. Eat this potato. Your misunderstanding will be wiped out the moment you taste this.”

“This...”

invite his father to eat the same pig food? Earl Ashur lamented. Bland determined there would be no progress in this conversation and

"Heok!"

eyes shone as the pig food entered his

‘W-What is this?’

was inserted in his mouth, it melted and the taste was sweet, salty, spicy, sour, and refreshing. It was

to the shocked Earl Ashur. “Isn’t it

What?” Earl Ashur was agitated. “How can you express this precious delicacy with

"...”

Bland and Earl Ashur even had the same taste buds. Either way, it was the birth of a

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you serve Duke Grid?” Lauel arranged the situation and talked to Earl

blunt manner with a potato in his mouth. "What are you planning to do in the future? Duke Grid will become hostile to both Eternal and

The countries we will become hostile to in this war

“The empire?’

number of knights was close to 3,000. There were several great magicians as outstanding as Earl Ashur. In other words, it was an

would you be hostile to

Earl Ashur with a firm

Saharan Empire is behind

Lauel was convinced there was a

little. The policies have started to become favorable towards the empire? They seemed so trivial

It was murky.

be a future for Duke Grid after becoming hostile to the empire? Won’t I just die a dog death if I serve

their army scattered due to insurgents in the south. It’s hard to get involved in matters of the north. I’m certain

kingdoms with full autonomy like Eternal. What if it was known that King Aslan borrowed the power of the empire in order to be crowned, and in return, implemented policies

to the conclusion that King Aslan couldn’t announce his relationship

a person who can read the situation of the whole continent and use

“Isn’t this the basics?”

isn’t something that anyone can

Ashur thought about

Eternal already. My base is too weak to build an independent force. I will serve

smile. Then he spoke to Earl Ashur with a gentle expression. "Always remember that your only mission is to serve Duke Grid. It’s

"I know."

Ashur was curious. How much had Grid grown to be able

to see

grudge against Grid disappeared the moment he learned that Bland had been living a healthy and happy

is Duke

Yet Grid hadn’t been seen at all during the war.

replied. "Duke Grid is currently

“...?”

ears for a moment before

that's right. He is struggling alone to defend his territory against

“Well... Something similar."