21st Century Archmage

“I will develop elite troops.”

“By elite troops, you mean…?”

“I want to form a cavalry with people who can use mana, where everyone above or at captain level can use Aura Blade.”

“!! T-That is…”

Today was a ridiculously busy day. Thanks to the knights being there, I was able to take command of the soldiers with ease and return to the covert. Then, during our evening meeting, I revealed my future plans.

“If we do not quickly gain military and economic independence, the enemies all around us will not just sit back. Before that happens, we must quickly increase our power.”

They were basic components, but things we absolutely needed right now. Derval, Ryker, and the Skyknights, including Janice, nodded.

‘Theres no end to the work.

Even two of me wouldnt be enough. I had to be constantly on the move; I wasnt even Superman but I had to fly around on Bebeto to the point of getting airsick.

‘I should just grasp 7th Circle magic already.

I wanted to become a 7th Circle mage that could install a Warp movement magic circle. But despite my feelings, the enlightenment that could break the circle wall had not yet come calling.

“Politics, economy, military, culture, art, the environment! Nerman will become the center of everything. I hope you will keep that in mind and do your best!”

“As you command!”

The dream I longed for would soon become their dream, too. Until the day my paradise came to fruition, we would run forward at breakneck speeds.

“Derval, have you started recruiting administration academy graduates?”

“Yes, my liege. I utilized the Rubis Merchants high-speed communication device and sent the news to the few friends I have left in the empire. They will contact me back soon.”

“Ryker, did you catch the Information Guildmaster?”

“Of course, I have escorted him nicely to the jail.”

“You did well. Also, you should pick out the soldiers who have a talent for mana from tomorrow onwards. And win over the mage mercenaries and turn them into formal soldiers.”

“Please do not worry! As long as you give me an ample bonus, I will even bring you an archmage.”

Even after receiving a knight title, Ryker couldnt fix his mercenary habits. He would probably live his whole life like that. Alternating between thoughts of women, money, women, money until the day his bones turned to dust.

“Knight Janice, is there anyone in Nerman who has been a miner in the past?”

“Pardon?”

“If possible, it would be great if they were skilled miners with thorough knowledge on various types of minerals.”

“There is. There is a place nearby where people who used to be miners in the past have created a village.”

“Then call them for a private audience. It is a very important matter, so bring them with care.”

“As you command!”

‘Theres more than just one or two things to command.

This wasnt even a construction sim, but a real-life territory management scenario that couldnt be restarted if I made a mistake. I had to bring all the knowledge I possessed as well as the knowledge I didnt possess to the table.

“Sir Derval stays, everyone else is dismissed.”

“As you command!”

“Haaah, how can you work us to the bone like this every day without any breaks. Wont even give advance pay…” Ryker grumbled as he left.

Janice was watching him from the side with a slight smile. It seemed she had more or less adjusted.

“My liege, I am worried that this is too hard on you.”

Once the knights left, Derval examined my face as he worried.

“Dont worry about me and take care of your own body. If you so much as catch a cold, Ill chase you right out.”

Derval just chuckled at my words.

“Territory management is harder than I thought…”

“My liege, you are doing very well. I am sincerely thanking the gods while looking at my liege who has more administrative knowledge and insight than myself. The gods who have given me the opportunity to serve a master like you.”

‘Just try living in Korea, this is just the basics.

Among the worlds advanced countries, Korea was number one when it came to role learning. Even if you just crammed and had no practical knowledge, you would gather all sorts of knowledge related to territory management.

“How are the residents?”

“Everyone is content. Viscount Lukence was so oppressive that your actions have become the hope of the residents here.”

“See to it that they have the most comfort possible. And if there is anyone harboring evil thoughts about the residents, punish them severely. Nerman, as well as you and me, are only here because of the residents.”

“I will engrave your words deep within my heart, my liege.”

Derval was treating me like some kind of sage. Even now, his eyes were shining brightly with the wordsI respect you.

“But its rather fun, isnt it. This is just the beginning, but Im not at all afraid.”

“That is only possible because it is you, my liege. Your plans to turn this place into a land fit for people when even the Bajran Empire gave up on it, it is only possible because it is you, my liege.”

“Haha, as long as Sir Derval is here, I have such strength to go on, isnt it fascinating?”

“I am extremely happy to hear you say that, my liege.”

If I had a close relative here, I would want to introduce her to Derval. To be honest, if Derval hadnt been here, I wouldnt have tried to turn this place into my territory.

“You go on as well. But bring the branch manager of the Information Guild to me.”

“Then, please have a good rest.”

Derval bowed politely as he left.

‘Its already so late.

A festival of stars was already well underway in the sky I could see through the office window.

All other things aside, at least the natural environment was bomb.