Chapter 58 Cavalry II

Translator: Isekai Shousetsu

We sent the first diplomatic mission to the Equus clan.

Wheat, Rock salt, wine, and wool trading then began around the time the first mission finished.

The Rosyth Kingdom is quite engaged in agriculture. but not so in animal husbandry.

Conversely, the Equus clan is engaged in animal husbandry but not quite in agriculture. To feed their nomadic lifestyle, they have to resort to importing wheat.

Thus, this is easily a win-win relationship.

As expected, it seems they too wanted this trading relationship.

In making friends, the first exchange is very important.

After this, we sent more missions once every month.

The twelfth month, the first month, the second month, the third month, and the fourth month.

The missions went well and brought forth bountiful returns.

Around the time the relationship between the Rosyth Kingdom and the Equus Clan deepened, we received a message from a mouse we planted inside the De Morgal Kingdom.

It seems the De Morgal Kingdom would conduct large scale military movements around the Sixth Month.

Apparently, theyre aiming to have their invasion coincide with the wheat harvesting season.

The Rosyth Kingdom also has finished the defensive measures.

My Ars Territory too has begun conscripting soldiers.

And so comes the fifth month. Were sending the 7th diplomatic mission.

This time were not only coming to trade but also to propose the recruitment of about 200 Equus Clan soldiers as mercenaries. Rather, you could say that is our main objective this time.

The Equus Clan are also feeling the pressure of the De Morgal Kingdoms impending invasion so I dont think its a bad proposition for them. Naturally, we will pay them wages in addition to shouldering the war expenses.

We will also give bereavement pay to the families of soldiers who might die.

That is our offer.

However, as expected, they are still treating the military movements with caution. They replied that theyre considering the offer.

And now, they have sent a diplomatic mission themselves. Theyre requesting for a top official to negotiate with.

In other words, show us how sincere you are in wanting an alliance.

Having said that, King Rosyth cant go.

If he set out poorly, rather than the Equus Tribes territory, hed instead be going straight to heaven.

So in his place, it was chosen that

Ooh! This is the summit. What a nice view, dont you think so?

Thats right. But please dont get too close to the cliffs. You might fall and die, after all.

I tell Julia in good humor.

Julia was chosen as King Rosyths representative.

It was supposed to be Raymond at first. However, the Equus Clansmen themselves requested for Julia. They said they have a patient in need of the famous sorceress Julias medical expertise.

Certainly, Julias medical abilities is quite a notch above the rest. Shes been doing her best after all to cure King Rosyth.

However, Im sure its quite painful for her that no matter how hard she tried she couldnt cure King Rosyth.

Apparently, King Rosyth has an unusual incompatibility with sorcery and medicine.

Well, regarding sending her

King Rosyth seems to be greatly against it.

Sending my beloved daughter abroad is out of the question! He said.

Well, theres a possibility that its a trap so that reaction is only natural.

However, without the cavalry the war wont be feasible.

And so, I volunteered to come with Julia as her guard.

Im touting myself as the strongest in the Rosyth Kingdom.

If I come with Julia, then King Rosyths anxiety would be assuaged.

Besides, Im the planned successor to the King. So, its probably a good idea to show my face and meet with the Lord of the Equus tribe. Ill be relying on them from now on after all.

And with that, the two of us (including thirty-two (32) guards - twelve of which, including Roswald and Virgar, I provided while the rest by King Rosyth) have