Volume 4 Chapter 34 Interlude： Double Spy
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Part 5: Discussion about the Estfort Army and the Southern Army.
The Estfort army, formed to defend the territory of Kent Blackdagger, has swelled to a total of 2 thousand members.
This is due to Garvey returning to Estfort with his troops from Felward Fortress.
Garvey’s return became possible after Felward Fortress was transferred to the Hunter Guild by Margrave Heido, establishing a defense agreement.
Thanks to their previous military achievements, the Estfort army has been elevated to the national army, and salaries are being provided from the national treasury.
The main generals, including Kondrad, Garvey, Fristoph, Akebus, and Ane, are managing the Estfort army.
Although Kent is the commander, he has delegated command authority to Kondrad, and Garvey showed no hesitation in falling under Kondrad’s leadership.
The Estfort army’s primary duties involve maintaining public order in the territory and slaying monsters, regularly dispatching hunting parties to eliminate them.
The southern army is a collective force of 5 thousand, combining the Estfort army and 3 thousand from the Abyss Vena army.
Most of its members are from the royal capital, and they are abandoning hope in the unpromising capital, calling their families to the south or seeking to settle by marrying southern women.
The proficiency of the southern army is believed to be quite high due to combat experience gained from monster hunts.
Part 7: Discussion about the Economic Status of the Estfort Region.
Estfort, a fief of Kent Blackdagger, has now surpassed a population of ten thousand.
This increase comes partly from migrants from Abyss Vena, but the main factor is families being brought in from personnel pulled from the southern dispatch army sent from the royal capital, along with orphans adopted and merchant guild members establishing warehouses and shops in Estfort, leading to rapid population growth in a short time.
Moreover, due to the exemption agreement for tolls with Abyss Vena, the importance of the logistics base between the royal capital and Abyss Vena has increased, leading to substantial income from the rental of commercial land, which has enriched the Blackdagger family, making it one of the wealthiest territories in the kingdom.
The hunting tax from the Hunter Guild is also being transported to the southern region by regular horse-drawn carriages, so the number of transactions by Abyss Vena’s Hunters has surged, and the hunting tax has also increased.
Thanks to the affluent situation, Estfort does not impose taxes on its residents, which has further accelerated population growth.
As a result of the above information, it appears likely that when Kent Blackdagger defected from the True Demon Kingdom, his father-in-law, Margrave Heido, would also likely support the decision, suggesting that the southern region may achieve independence.
However, it seems Kent Blackdagger has no motive to defect from the True Demon Kingdom, so he would likely remain quiet or be placated by offering him a certain status, continuing to quietly hunt monsters in the south.
This is good… The report for Sir Gwain should be fine now.
Still, I can’t understand why women flock to Kent Blackdagger… The skills and jobs listed in the card information, except for [Sexual Prowess], are just those of an ordinary Majin Clan male… could it be that he attracts women due to his money given his unremarkable appearance…?
What a complete mystery of a man.
At just 15, he has more than 20 concubines, and lately, rumors say he has begun to take mistresses with his wife’s consent.
Essentially, my image of Kent Blackdagger is that of a brash kid who only cares about mating.
However, when weighed against the suspicious Sir Gwain, Kent Blackdagger seems easier to serve due to his more good-natured demeanor.
Thus, I suppose I should start drafting the report for Sir Gwain that will be forwarded to Kent Blackdagger…
Investigation report on Kent Gwain Haydon’s surroundings.
This is a report compiled by Veronica Schweiger, detailing the power base of Gwain Haydon and relevant organizations.
Part 1: About Gwain Haydon
Gwain Haydon was born into the Asura Clan of the capital as a low-level noble.
At the Card Granting Ceremony, upon discovering his [Sexual Prowess] Skill and card color [Purple], he went to the Dream Demon Clan’s village, persuaded the clan leader, and formed a master-servant contract with over 30 succubi, bringing them under his control.
After that, he became a soldier and utilized the succubi for receptions and assassinations of nuisances, ultimately being appointed commander of the garrison in the capital at the age of 25.
Gaining the general post, he caught the attention of the former Demon Lord Nizbergh and began to rise within the military, gradually forming factions within the army.
His relationship with the current Demon Lord Shifa began when Shifa requested Gwain’s assistance in eliminating the Klaushten family, which was a rival during the clan leader struggle of the Asura Clan.
Moreover, during the Grand Eight Tournament, which was the succession war following the death of former Demon Lord Nizbergh, it is believed that Gwain, who had control over the military, pressured the clan leaders outside of Asura Clan to allow Shifa to emerge victorious.
Currently, he wields power over the True Demon Kingdom by marrying off his daughter Irmgarde to secure his influence as a relative.
Part 2: Gwain Haydon’s connection
His parents have already passed away, and his only blood relative is his full-brother Arbalest.
He currently has 5 daughters: the eldest Miriallia, the second Irmgarde, the third Ferraris, the 4th Dorianne, and the fifth Silvana, all of whom are succubi but are half-sisters.
He divorced his long-time legal wife Lila, holding her responsible for their daughter’s misconduct, and took Estelle, who bore his second daughter Irmgarde and became his legitimate wife.
The eldest daughter Miriallia assumed the position of clan leader of the Dream Demon Clan, but after rejecting the title of Demon Lord’s bride to marry a man from the Majin Clan named Kent, he disowned her and severed ties.
Afterward, Miriallia became the adopted daughter of her biological brother Arbalest.
The third and 4th daughters are living with Gwain since they are not yet adults.
Part 3: Gwain Haydon’s Power Base
The True Demon Kingdom holds several territories around the northern part of the royal capital, and Gwain has nearly 20 thousand private soldiers.
As a relative of the Demon Lord, he controls the kingdom’s politics and military as the Supreme Commander of the Kingdom’s Army and the Prime Minister.
With a strong support base in the military, especially favoring the Asura Clan, he has advanced policies together with the current Demon Lord Shifa that allow only members of the Asura Clan or those related to it to rise in ranks within the military.
Gwain possesses his own security organization, engaging in information gathering, internal investigation, undermining opposing forces, and purges, seemingly preventing rebels from surfacing.
Part 4: Gwain Haydon and Surrounding Relations
Currently, Gwain maintains good relations with the chiefs of Ghost Clan, Majin Clan, and Asura Clan, as well as part of the Dream Demon Clan.
On the contrary, the situation with the Rakshasa Clan, Garuda Clan, and Black Dragon Clan has become quite hostile, but he suppresses them with military force.
Particularly, the hostilities with the Black Dragon Clan have escalated to near-enemy status.
Moreover, he maintains a neutral position with the True Demon Clan, possibly due to a mutual non-interference pact.
Part 5: Gwain Haydon’s Military Strength
It is estimated that he can mobilize around 2 hundred 20 thousand, consisting of 20 thousand private soldiers, 100 thousand kingdom troops, and up to 100 thousand Gwain-affiliated private soldiers at maximum capacity.
However, considering logistics and other factors, the currently mobilizable number is likely around 100 thousand.
Given all this information, caution is advised when dealing with Gwain Haydon.
The report to Kent Blackdagger might look something like this…
However, if Sir Gwain finds out I’m weighing both options, I’ll be killed without question, but maybe if I offer my body, Kent Blackdagger, who is lenient with family, will forgive me… though my brother might go insane if he finds out…
I’ll wait a bit longer to decide which side to choose.
Nizberg Garuda Clan Fox-type male… former Demon Lord.
Appoint Gwain to a trusted position of importance.
Ferraris Dream Demon Clan Succubus-type female… Gwain’s third daughter.
Doriannе Dream Demon Clan Succubus-type female… Gwain’s 4th daughter.
Silvana Dream Demon Clan Succubus-type female… Gwain’s fifth daughter.
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