Fun Territory Defense Chapter 188 (Patreon)

Great Fortress Construction Project! Part 2

A week later, we decided to build the citadel for the time being and completed it in a hurry. Although the extension to the Wolfsburg Mountains side has not yet been completed, it is good to call it finished for the time being.

The castle in the center of the city is now sufficiently splendid, and after restoring the existing walls, only the upper part has been reconstructed in a Japanese style. In addition, ten turrets and four small castles were built inside the walls. Each of them is connected by a corridor so that visitors can move quickly through the large site. In addition, an independent castle was built in the center of the site in the event of an invasion, and turrets and small castles as tall as four stories could be blocked off by corridors in case of emergency to delay the invasion of the invaders.

In case the castle gates were breached from the front, they could be sniped from diagonally above with a mechanical bow. As well as from above the stone walls, arrows would rain down from small castles and turrets, as they always had to pass through small castles.

It is truly an ironclad defense.

After a final check of the completed castle wall, I stood in front of the gate and looked up at the small castle, the turrets, and the castle on the stone wall rising majestically behind them. I am impressed by the powerful view.

I feel like gazing at it forever, but I can't stay that way.

In front of the castle gate, Dee, the Seat Village Knights, the nobles who helped build the fortress city, and the knight commanders of the various knighthoods are all present.

I opened my mouth as I looked at everyone's faces.

"Well, thanks to all of you, the base was completed much earlier than planned! When His Majesty visits this place again, I am sure he will look up at that magnificent castle and realize your efforts even more! Of course, I will also report to you on the wonderful work you have done! Thank you so much!"

I bowed my head deeply in thanks. I bowed and looked up to see those arrogant nobles quietly bowing to me.

What's the matter? Did they have a collective stomach ache?

It was such an unexpected sight that such an out-of-place joke came to mind. As I watched them in amazement, they in turn raised their heads and looked at me with serious faces.

"...It was an unforgettable experience."

"It is my pleasure to thank you as well."

"This place will surely become one of our country's most important bases."

Each of them expresses their gratitude. Finally, Pinin shakes his double chin, nods, and steps forward to open his mouth.

"...Until now, we have not been able to achieve much in the war. However, the construction of this base is a great task that will remain for future generations, and it must be a source of pride for us to have been involved in it. Once again, I would like to thank you for allowing me to be involved in such a great work."

Pinin thanked me in an awed manner. What's the matter, Pinin? Did you pick up and eat?

I was so surprised that I questioned Pinin's sanity. Perhaps it showed in his expression, Pinin laughed as if he was about to erupt, put his hands on his hips, and puffed out his chest.

"Out of character, did you think? Well, to be honest, it was humiliating to work under the direction of a baron and a child... But after seeing Sir Van's magic and the finished castle, I've completely changed my mind. If it were possible, we would like to be allied with Viscount Panamera as well."

Pinin smiled toothily as he said this. So they recognized us as equal partners. He even suggested that we form an alliance.

As a baron entrusted with a tiny fiefdom in the middle of nowhere, this was an offer with extremely favorable terms.

Of course, I nodded my head in delight.

"Thank you! However, I can't make an alliance on my own without confirming it with Viscount Panamera..."

I replied, to which Pinin laughed and replied.

"Wahaha! That's a response that really doesn't seem like a child! We cannot ignore Lord Panamera, with whom we are in a five-fifths alliance. We cannot leave his territory unattended forever. I will send a messenger later."

"Yes, sir. Thank you for your concern."

They replied politely, shook hands with the noble uncles and wished each other well. And so, Pinin's group returned to their respective territories.

Incidentally, since the return trip must take them through the magical Wolfsburg Mountains, the remaining adventurers and the Seat Village Knights had sent an escort. Arv led a mechanical archery unit to escort them, so even a small number should be sufficient force. Two armored carriages are also on loan, so there should be little danger.

"Well then, when you get to Seat Village, you will submit a request to Ortho-san and the others. Also, I'll be looking for someone to stay here for a couple of months, so could you tell Espada to get ready?"

"Yes! Leave it to me!"

"Yes! And seasoning! Seasoning and flour!"

"Oh, of course! I'll make sure I don't forget that!"

After such a general exchange, Arv departed with Pinin and the others.

Thus, the number of people remaining in the vast citadel was a whopping five hundred. We can protect it with ballistas, but definitely not for a long period of time. If this citadel is to be managed without difficulty, perhaps 3,000 people must be stationed in the city.

The guards standing on the walls and turrets alone would require three shifts of 100 men for each shift. Without at least 1,000 men, there would be no rest. Furthermore, when the time came to attack, there would only be 200 to 300 men who could be deployed as an immediate force. We are not confident that we will be able to defend against another attack by Jiernetta's forces with their wyverns and black balls.

"...It's tough to hire mercenaries for a long time, isn't it? What should we do?"

We don't have enough people. When I muttered with that nuance, Dee crossed her arms as she looked up at the castle.

"That's right. If we are to take charge of the situation so that Seat Village's defenses do not fall, we will need a thousand new soldiers. As I recall, Seat The village has more than 3,000 residents, but the number of knights is about 800. We operate there by adding adventurers and mercenaries on a temporary basis each time. I think we need to recruit people who want to emigrate here in various places."

And Dee expresses her opinion. I see. I noticed that the Seat Knights and Espa Knights together number eight hundred people. I had no idea. I nodded my head in a mysterious way because I would have been offended if I had said anything about it.

As I thought about this, Dee rubbed her chin with her finger and opened her mouth.

"As well as the personnel to protect the base, there are no deputies to govern this land. We need to consider not only defense, but also the operation of supplies and food, so it would be vital to have the talent and knowledge of a lord in his own right."

"Perhaps Espada?"

"No, I don't doubt that...Espada would be a good choice, but he will be needed to maintain Seat Village in Van-sama's absence."

Dee easily rejected my answer, apparently Espada was a no-go. Nevertheless, Dee is the only other person who could do it, but we must take Dee with us if we are called to war.

That said, Arv and Roe would still not be strong enough.

I'll ask Panamera-san to help us out."

"That sounds like a great idea, but it would take six months."

"Six months...until then, we should ask the mercenaries?"

"Yes... a hundred men from the Seat Village Knights, and Lord Espada as a temporary deputy... no, six months is still too long..."

While Dee and I were fretting over this and that, a soldier came running from the Wolfsburg Mountains side, a member of the Seat Village Knights.

"Van-sama! Murcia has arrived with five hundred private soldiers!"

"Eh? Big Brother?"

I blinked and looked up at the sudden report.