【The Old Man of the Expelled Inn Unwittingly Dominates Today Too】Although I Want to Lead a Slow Life, for Some Reason the Strongest Beauties Who Hold Important Positions in the Country, and Were Once My Disciples, Gather Around Me Asking to Be Hired – Even Though I Only Taught Them a Little～ - Chapter 25: Prince Genus' POV - Losing His Precious Hidden Gold Mine

Here in the mountainous region of the Fridania Kingdom, the Northmanea army has finally invaded.

However, I have assembled the main force of my army here. Plus, there’s even a robust fortress.

So, there’s absolutely no way we can lose.

— Actually, we absolutely must not fail.

Because my precious hidden gold mine is located here.

I only sent a few soldiers to the Allied Natol Kingdom.

It’s only natural, right?—

Because my gold mine is the most important thing, it’s my top priority. It’s a given.

Despite all of this…

“Message from the frontlines! We’ve never fought in such a remote mountainous area! The heavy armor is exhausting us as we move around in the mountains! We request to rotate with the reserve troops!”

“Shut up! If the armor’s too heavy, take it off! Defend even if you’re naked!”

“Message from the frontlines! We’ve removed the armor! The enemy attacks hurt!”

“You idiots! I didn’t mean actually to take it off!”

“Prince Genus, the problem might have been firing the entire border defense force… They won’t hold out. We should consider retreating before the damage spreads. Losing this worthless mountainous area is less significant than the lives of our soldiers.”

The Prime Minister Piett started to give such a foolish suggestion.

Darn it! This place is super important!

No matter what happens—We must defend it at all costs!

“Report! A massive entity is approaching!”

“What is that?!”

“Prince Genus! It’s a Golem! Northmanea’s magical weaponry! And it’s gigantic!”

Come on, you’re kidding, right?!

I never heard of such a giant golem.

The colossal golem started firing magic projectiles from its entire body.

My army was getting crushed.

“Prince Genus~~, the first squad has been annihilated! The second squad has started to retreat! Other units are also beginning to flee!”

“Prince Genus~~, the fortress is falling apart under the golem’s bombardment! It won’t hold any longer! It’s over – run~~!”

“Darn it! Don’t just run on your own! Earn your wages!”

Why?! I pay them more than those border guards I fired.

Isn’t it only natural they work that much more complicated in return?

“Perhaps dismissing the defense soldiers directly under Sword Saint Alesia was a mistake. They were veterans forged by the Sword Saint and had a proven track record of defending the border.”

“Shut it, Piett! Don’t criticize the way I do things!”

From that annoying giant golem, a mocking laughter echoed.

“Gyahahaha! What’s with these guys~~? They can’t even lay a finger on me! They’re nothing like the Natol soldiers! Looks like there’s only trash troops here!”

Calling me trash?!!

Damn it! Damn! Damn it all!!!

Later, the Genus unit of Fridania Kingdom in the mountainous region retreated in less than an hour.

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◇ In a room of the Royal Castle, Fridania Kingdom ◇

“Darn it! I lost! My gold mine! Why must this happen to me?!”

“Hahaha~ You seem quite upset again.”

I raised my fist towards the ‘mirror’ displayed in the room.

“Hey, ‘mirror,’ if you don’t want to be shattered, watch your words. I’m already on edge. But… what is this outcome?”

“That’s right~ You’ve done nothing wrong~”

“It’s all their fault! The stupid subordinates who dared to defy me! I’m not at fault!”

“Hahaha~, still, it seems Natol has achieved a great victory.”

“Shut up! I couldn’t care less about such a minor nation!”

“I heard that the Sword Saint and her subordinates played a big role, and then there was… what’s his name? Baldo?”

“Silence! Don’t you dare mention his name!”

Damn, why do I have to hear that useless Baldo’s name?

He doesn’t have that kind of power. After all, he’s useless. He probably persuaded the Sword Saint and got her subordinates on his side. But where did he get that kind of money? Maybe he hid some assets.

That Chancellor Piett keeps blabbering that expelling that damn Baldo was a mistake.

It’s so irritating.

Because I lost the gold mine, all my secret funds have vanished!

“Hehe, not only did you lose the gold mine, but now you also have to pay a reward to Natol.”

“Shut up! Do you want to be smashed, mirror?!”

As that darn mirror said, I had to pay a bounty to our ally, Natol. That Piett jerk says that it’s only natural since they defended Fridania without sending much reinforcements.

What’s natural about it?! After losing my secret funds, I now have to pay that insignificant country… Darn it!!!

My plans to build a palace of gold, my plans to indulge in luxury, all came to a standstill!

“By the way, aren’t you going to meet the Holy Maiden?”

“Yes! She keeps nagging about wanting to meet. That woman!”

That woman… When I told her I’d make her mine because of her looks, she calmly retorted, “Do you think you’re superior to Master Baldo?”

Damn, Baldo again. So infuriating.

“Hahaha~ Your mood seems even worse now~”

“Shut up! I really will smash you to pieces! Don’t mock me!”

“Hahaha~ Very well, very well~ Your resentment feeds me~ Yours is truly exquisite.”

“Tch…”

The Holy Maiden, huh…