Chapter 129
For this reason, nobles knew very little about each other’s military power.
According to the Ascart House’s report, the Elric House had been expanding its army slowly over the years. This wasn’t much of an issue as their population was growing as well, so it was only natural that they needed more people to maintain security.
However, what was interesting was that the number of mercenaries it employed had increased significantly over the years.
The Elric Fiefdom was located at the intersection of three major countries with several other minor countries in the region, making it an ideal place for mercenaries to earn a quick buck. There was nothing wrong with a fiefdom to hire mercenaries to bolster its forces, but it was often viewed as a last resort due to a major risk assoc
