I Returned As the Governor of the Country That Abandoned Me

20 – True Commander

“The posture of holding the sword has improved a lot. You seem to be working hard as usual.”

“Yes. I tend to pick up the sword later than the others…”

Some time after disbanding the kingdom’s knights, I was teaching my servant, Ariel, swordsmanship.

As she said, it wasn’t long before she grabbed the sword in earnest. Most of the knights’ servants started holding swords from the moment they reached two digits in age.

“I thought I was nineteen now.”

“If you are talking about the girl’s age… that’s right.”

However, Ariel’s age has already exceeded two digits. She said this year she has become an adult and is now looking at the age of twenty.

“Are you impatient?”

I cautiously asked her. His sword-swinging posture has improved a lot, but I saw the impatience in it.

“A little, it seems.”

Deservedly. At nineteen, most of them are at the age to be ordained as knights.

However, far from wishing to be a knight, she was just holding a sword.

“It’s not that I don’t know that feeling. I, too, had a time like that.”

When I was naturalized as an empire not too long ago, I was lost in the ways of the empire, which were different from those of the kingdom. Whenever I sparred with other servants, I always lost, and I was stressed about it.

As she looked at me, Ariel’s eyes were stained with curiosity. I can’t believe that I also had a time like that.

“I’m curious. His Excellency’s childhood.”

Ariel said with a broad smile. Seeing her like that, I smiled.

“Don’t be so curious. It’s not a good memory.”

“The girl’s past is also not bright, but thanks to that, she is here.”

“Do you want to say that the bad past made you?”

“Yes. Because of such a bad past, the girl was able to find what she wanted. That’s why I can say it confidently. To you who saved me.”

The girl’s purple eyes look at me. Her eyes seemed to tell her that there was no lie at all.

“So, are you using the authority I gave you well?”

“It is an authority that does not fit a girl’s proportions, but it is being used with great care.”

Ariel continues to speak without losing his smile. Governor’s Seed. She was told that the name alone had given her enormous powers, and that she had been roaming towns with soldiers lately, taking care of her security.

“So, Your Excellency, please tell the girl at any time. Aren’t the girls and your Excellency now bound by a covenant?”

“A knight consulted by a servant. If the knights of the empire hear it, they will laugh at it.”

“Even if the relationship is ridiculed by others, that is also what the girl wants.”

I heard reports that the atmosphere in the governor general changed after this guy came, but I seemed to know a little bit why such a story was being heard.

“Grab your sword. It’s not long before the swearing-in ceremony.”

“Yes, sir.”

Me and Ariel started swordsmanship training again. The sword he wields is more cheerful than before. Something, as if my insides were getting refreshed.

“Ariel and I have to be away for a while. Can I do it alone?”

“Yes. No problem.”

The ceremony of appointing a knight who is not far away. I have to stop by the Empire for a while to attend the ordination ceremony.

So, for now, I’ve already taken care of everything that requires my approval. Serenagi, who usually helps me with various tasks, I think she will do well without me.

“Don’t inform the kingdom of my absence.”

“Yes. Recently, the Governor-General’s work has increased, so I informed the royal family that it would be difficult for him to enter the palace for the time being.”

As expected, she was the one who did one thing with certainty. I looked at her like that and nodded her head in her satisfaction.

“How long has it been since you went to the Empire?”

“.. 3 Years.”

“During that period, did you not enter the Empire even once?”

“Oh, yes. Most of the time, my father went to the empire, and while my father was away, I took care of things..”

17 Years old. Serena came here three years ago, and she has never set foot on her home soil.

“Is that why you’ve matured so much?”

“Yes?”

“Oh, never mind.”

I felt that when I first met Serena, but she was too mature, unlike my peers. The position of leading her country’s forces in a foreign country, and the responsibility of leading the Viceroy when her father is away. All of this made her grow up so quickly.

After realizing that fact, I felt all over again that she is her outstanding talent. What did I do at the age of 20? It seems that while fighting Ellen, he cut down the crown prince’s tree and was imprisoned.

“Are there any items you need? If you need anything for the seaweed in the empire, I’ll buy it for you.”

“It’s okay. All necessary items are supplies.”

It was then that Serena’s expression suddenly hardened while she was talking to me with a smile.

“Ah, sir. There is something I would like to say about the issue of distribution. Would you like to go to the supply depot for a moment?”

Her expression changed to infinitely serious. Even the title that calls me is businesslike. This means that there is a serious problem with supplies.

If so, it is not an issue that can be easily overcome. Because supplies are the most essential element to maintain the troops.

One of her members nodded at her words, and I started moving with her to the place where her supply depot was.

‘Is it time for bandits to appear?’

I’ve heard stories of bandits running rampant seeking supplies for the military. If such bandits had touched the supplies of the Imperial Army without knowing anything…

“Recently, did you personally send a request for supplies?”

“It was. We need to make sure we supply the troops. Or, was there a problem?”

“Don’t do it.”

What does that mean? I couldn’t bear to tell her these words. The moment I arrived at the supply warehouse and opened the door, I couldn’t hide my embarrassment.

Heaps of supplies. Even if not touched, they filled the inside of the warehouse.

“..Isn’t it to the taste of the soldiers?”

“Yes. Not only that, but the quantity is too much. With supplies like this, it should be enough for a year.”

Why did you ask for meaty tree roots?

At last, I couldn’t say anything at her nagging. That’s what I ate in the past, and I remember that it wasn’t too bad except for the texture…

“I couldn’t figure out the soldiers’ tastes. I leave all of this to you.”

If you use it recklessly just because you have authority, it will have a bad effect on the soldiers. It would be right to leave this task to Serena, who is closer to them than I am.

“Come to think of it, it seems I don’t really know how the soldiers are doing.”

When I was looking around the supplies for a long time, suddenly such a thought came to my mind. They are the ones who will live together in the future, so shouldn’t we know how they are doing?

Only then can you avoid making the same mistake next time.

“Go to the barracks where the soldiers live.”

“No!”

The moment I was about to step into the barracks, it was then that Serena stood in my way. His movements were so fast that even I couldn’t react.

“That… Today is the weekend, so the soldiers need a break too. If you come, the soldiers will definitely not be comfortable.”

“Tell them there is no need for that. I don’t care.”

“Even if you say so, the soldiers will care. Rather, how about going tomorrow?”

Hearing her words, I pondered for a while. However, the answer to the concern was decided not long after.

“That makes sense. In addition, investigate whether there is anything you want from me. I will have to talk to the soldiers about it.”

“Okay.”

Serena, who heard my words, quickly began moving her steps. Her steps were the fastest I’ve ever seen.

“Hmm. It’s neat.”

So, the next day I visited the barracks where the soldiers live with Serena. The inside of the barracks is neatly organized. If this is the case, I don’t think you need to worry about cleanliness.

“This is what the barracks usually look like.”

“Maybe it’s because you have command, it sure is well managed.”

Just because I have many powers, I have no intention of monopolizing and wielding all of them. If there is a talented person who is more talented than me, it is more efficient to entrust the right authority to that talented person.

“Did all the troops gather?”

“Yes. Everyone gathered except for the staff on duty. And here.”

She handed me a bunch of papers. This is the paper on which I wrote the demands of the soldiers, which I told her yesterday.

I slowly headed towards the soldiers. The place where the soldiers gather is the gymnasium. Seeing everyone looking forward in an orderly manner, it seemed that the military discipline was quite tight.

“Even on a day off, it’s nice to see the military discipline so tightly held. There is one thing Governor General Bon emphasizes. That is, when you rest, you must rest. However, before taking a break, what they have to do is to make sure they rest.”

A podium prepared in the gymnasium. I went up there and told them.

A break? Of course, it is necessary and guaranteed. But before that, I think they should make sure they do what they have to do.

“These are the requirements that you all submitted to me. I want to talk about this today.”

Maybe it’s because I remembered that in the past, when I was a servant, a knight said it was a good word. I don’t like that kind of thing, so I decided to talk about the main topic quickly.

Soldiers’ requirements to pass slowly.

[I live a very comfortable life, there are no requirements!]

One.

[Thanks to a satisfying life, there are no requirements!]

Two.

[I am living while feeling the pride as an imperial soldier.]

Three.

The answers were full of satisfaction. All of this must be because Commander-in-Chief Serena did a good job. I nodded my head in satisfaction as I read them.

The imperial army stationed in the kingdom of Hairan is no different from the face representing the empire. That’s why, I tried to listen to what they asked for as much as possible. Their fighting power must be strong, because Hiran cannot think of anything else.

Of course, there was often a piece of paper with the requirements written on it.

[For the unity of the troops, a small dinner is often held..]

“Considering this, I am talking to the commander-in-chief.”

[The amount of training is too much…]

“I understand how you feel. Let’s consider it.”

[The building in the barracks is in poor shape, and insects come out…]

“If your budget isn’t tight, I’ll consider this too.”

Listen to the grievances of the soldiers and gather suggestions that fit them. This is a natural thing to do as a commander.

Were these seats satisfactory? I saw Serena nod his head vigorously.

Looking at her like that, I realized. I’m going to make this kind of place often.