Jackson drank his tea from the cup while looking very tired . Katzback and Dentrion are fighting a large scale war . Everyone turned to Jackson at once . Joonb.u.m took out a cigarette and said, Yeah? Yes, sir . I heard a young knight called Aslant the Lancer is earning quite the fame . He is considered the kingdoms hero . Oh, thats interesting . It seems Marquis Baytel, the commander of the army, is backing him up . It looks like those two are related somehow . I see . Good job, Jackson . Keep it up . Its still far from perfect, sir . I need more manpower and finances . Jackson responded to the compliment modestly . It was his effort after all that brought them the most recent information of what was going on around the world . Yes, but its still great . Information is crucial . It will allow us to act quickly . Jackson bowed . So, Dentrion is claiming victory over most of their battles . It seems that this Aslant and his lance is hard to fight against on the plains . Katzback is weak when they fight on the plains? Yes, sir . They are st.u.r.dy and strong, but they live in the mountain range . They cant just fight head-on when they are on the plains, but they dont know any other way . Hah! Those Katzback savages are getting what they deserve! Hectos mumbled while drinking brandy with Jinpok on the side . Jinpok then asked, Hectos, it seems like you have a bad memory about those Katzbacks? Jackson laughed . He remembered the mercenaries from Katzback who picked fights with Hectos . In most cases, mercenaries did not try to pick on soldiers . They knew it would make their lives harder if they did . But the Katzbacks did not care . No! NO! Absolutely not . Huh? You sound like you do! Hey, tell me . Have you been beaten up with your pitiful fighting skills by them? Thats it, right? Hectos frowned as Jinpok speculated correctly on his first try . NO WAY! I beat them up! Hectos shouted . Huh? Are you sure? Theyre not so soft, those Katzbacks . Are you sure? Of course . Okay, Ill believe you then . Jinpok nodded . Hectos blushed and flinched at Jinpoks sudden approval . Jinpok then smiled . But let me ask Hodd and Todd first . Is that okay? Ugh . Those two were the oldest soldiers they worked with . They knew almost everything about Hectos . Jackson watched two of them speak for a while and turned back . I heard both Dentrion and Katzback are asking for food . Hmph . Hah, they ask for food while they fight with each other? Jinpok blurted out, uncomfortable from the request . Other countries are requesting it also . Even the empire, Jackson continued . Howen and Doral, who had been enjoying their tea, turned to Jackson . Gustal, the leader of Gerekstal, also looked the same . Arent all of them getting better now? They wont need any more… Gustal mumbled, but Jackson shook his head . Its easier this way . Easier? Oh, I see… Howen nodded and sighed . Gustal looked confused and he began thinking . He then realized what Jackson just said . Humans… It was always best to raise it themselves, but farming was not an easy task . It took time and effort to see fruition . The leaders did not have time to do that . They wanted to take the easiest route to satisfy their people and overcome the situation . Well send just enough . Make sure you draft up a contract for everyone . Have the countries agree to be borrowers, not the individual n.o.bles or kings . We will need the king, his heir, and ten n.o.bles from each countrys signatures on it . Yes, sir . Jackson answered but Jinpok looked confused . He thought about it for a moment and asked Joonb.u.m, realizing what he was up to . Are you trying to control their economy? Other people turned to Joonb.u.m . Yes . This is the right opportunity . Jinpok nodded . I see… that will be most efficient . So you want them to be friendly toward Khalodian . Thats the idea . We have to step it up, otherwise we will get overwhelmed . Khalodian land was now a golden egg . It was certain that other countries would come after it soon . So, why dont you get married first? Jackson suddenly said . Right . How long are you going to make my daughter wait? Howen asked with a cold stare . Doral looked away . OH, about that . Our elders want to have closer ties with you . In terms of marriage . Joonb.u.m frowned . Jackson then approached him with a piece of paper . Its the list of candidates . It was filled with countless names .