Became a Strategist With an Intelligence of 100 and an Accuracy Rate of 100%

30 – Episode 30. Monthly regular meeting / Brans County (1)

Monthly regular meeting.

The royal meeting in Lunarien County was just a meeting for the sake of talking, but it was just like a small meeting where four people, including me, gathered together and decided ‘what should we do this month?’

Even so, Lord Luna trusted my words almost completely, so it was often over in less than an hour.

However, Brans-kun’s situation is different.

Every month, from the most basic subordinate generals of Annell Castle to the castle lords in charge of actual administration of surrounding castles, more than a few dozen people gathered to propose orders to Lin, receive missions, and carry them out. .

It occurred to me that perhaps it was my first time doing this ‘monthly meeting’ at this moment.

“First, I will receive last month’s report. The castle lords should come out one by one and talk. The order is the same as last time.”

“Old!”

First, a blond middle-aged man on the far left of the procession walked out.

“This is Rathion, the lord of Kelstein Castle. I will report on this month’s goals of ‘training’ and ‘military reinforcement.’ The number of soldiers has increased by 3,300, and the total number of soldiers is now 39,000. Is stationed here.”

It’s nice to see a familiar face.

Rasion.

He’s just an A-level general, but he’s an ordinary good general who pays his bills no matter what he orders.

He was not a very loyal person and almost surrendered when captured, but that was why he was the kind of general you often saw whenever you played a game.

I also used Racion quite a bit.

The portrait taken with dots was just an extra guy, but in reality, he had quite a dignified charm.

As the world in the game became the real world, it felt like all the dot characters were receiving huge upgrades.

“Anything else special?”

“Two new talents have been recruited, and the small fortress that was started under the leadership of Kalinz in front of the castle will likely be completed by next month.”

“Okay. Speaking of the general in charge of the fortress’s defense, I think it would be fine to just ask Kalinz to do the same. Please tell him.”

“Yes! I understand.”

After greeting politely, Racion took a step back.

The man next to him walked over and said.

“This is Daltrik from Jog Castle. I will be the first to report on the results of the past month.”

In this way – each castle lord’s presentation continued.

The territory of Brans County was large, and there were 9 castles in total, including large castles and small castles.

After the castle lords’ presentations were over, Lin looked down at everyone and said.

“Okay. Today, I plan to appoint the lord of Zeeland Castle, which has become the new territory of our Brans County. Also, I have selected people who will go over to that castle and work there, so the appointed personnel should head to Zeeland. “If there are people who cannot attend here, the lord of the castle to which they belong will deliver the message on their behalf. Then, shall we call them?”

This atmosphere.

It’s unfamiliar, but familiar at the same time.

Yes. I felt like a trainee waiting for the announcement of my position.

“I will appoint Anima Rem as the castle lord. Vanya, Mirika, Yuzu, Diaca, and Bran. The following five people will work as members of Zeeland Castle.”

“”I understand!””

Several people responded.

After that, Rin stood up from the throne and spoke.

“Okay, then we’re going to decide on the code of conduct for this month. Does anyone have any good ideas? Please feel free to share them.”

It was called a code of conduct, but it was the same concept as ‘presenting opinions’ at the Lunarien military meeting.

As a new employee, I decided to listen rather than take action and kept my mouth shut.

Actually, a few people raised their hands and began to offer opinions.

“I think the most important thing now is to reorganize internal affairs. I think it would be better to implement policies that focus on internal affairs, such as commerce and agriculture.”

“As we are surrounded on all sides by enemy countries, we propose to implement a policy focused on increasing military spending.”

“Roland County’s Chelam Castle in the south has weak defenses, so we must prepare for an attack. We must use the entire country’s capabilities to recruit and train new soldiers at Saintica Castle on the southern border.”

One by one, each person raised their hand and presented their opinion.

I was able to sense it instinctively.

The people who are raising their hands here and saying what they want to say are all good people who are doing more than just one person in Brans County.

In the first place, that’s probably why they present their opinions to the monarch so freely.

At that time.

“Master. Is it okay if I also give an opinion?”

Lin nodded her head at the words of Farfalle, who was standing next to Lin.

“Try it.”

“After checking, it seems that you have been paying attention to the West all last month, but I recently received intelligence that the Aethus Army in the east is planning to raise an army and punish the Alefel Army in the west.”

“Really? If that’s true, isn’t it a pretty good opportunity?”

Farfalle nodded her head and spoke as if she strongly agreed with Rin’s rebuttal.

“That’s right. This is a golden opportunity to mobilize 56,000 soldiers and invade the Aethus army’s Balharat Castle. I think it would be a good idea to prepare for the invasion as soon as the armistice agreement ends.”

“Really? Do you have any faith in it?”

Farfalle smiled slightly instead of answering that question.

Rin nodded her head, and then she spoke to us.

“Hmm… Does anyone have a different opinion?”

At that time.

There was someone who broke the silence and raised his hand.

“Master.”

A woman’s voice is now somewhat familiar.

It was Irene who gave her opinion.

“…Tell me.”

“I think the Serpina army has been quiet for quite some time. Rather than paying attention to the other side, it would be better to deploy more troops to Kelstein Castle in the north to strengthen the defense.”

“Really? North?”

After hearing Iren’s words, Lin spoke with a sour expression.

“Didn’t they build a new fortress there? Kalinz is also there. The most troops are already deployed among all the borders. Do we really need to send more here?”

“That…”

As Irene explained what she was doing, Lin held up her hand and stopped her.

“No. Well, everyone is free to express their opinions.”

She was Rin, smiling brightly as she said that, but-

I felt that the words were full of thorns.

A strange atmosphere is formed in the conference hall.

The flow of the atmosphere itself was aimed at Iren with the will of the Absolute.

This pressure.

Even I, a third party, feel intimidated…… Has Irene always been treated like this?

“…….”

Without continuing her words, Irene bowed her head and obeyed.

Lin spoke as if summarizing the situation.

“Now. Anyone want to give an opinion? Is there anything else?”

Soon, Lin summarized her opinions so far.

“First. Implement a policy focusing on internal affairs. Do you think this would be the best way for our Brans County? If so, raise your hand.”

Upon hearing her words, several people in her room raised their hands to show their agreement.

I felt like I understood this system.

In the game, the generals expressed their opinions, and the player, the monarch, usually implemented the policy decided by majority vote.

Of course, it was okay for the monarch to ignore the results of the meeting at will, but if he did so, the loyalty of the generals would decrease and relationships would worsen, except for the most loyal generals, so unless it was a concept play, he did not bother to do so.

It seems that the decision is roughly made by majority vote here as well.

If it were a weak country with very few people, like the Lunarien army, ignoring the result decided by majority vote here would be a burden even for the monarch.

‘Where.’

I entered the question, ‘Is it most efficient to implement an internal affairs-oriented policy in Brans County?’

The conclusion was [No].

‘First of all, in order to give the impression that you are working properly, it would be better to choose what you think is ‘right’ here.

Of course, since opinions were only expressed, there was a possibility that the answers to all questions were [No].

In this case, if Lin decides to do so, it can be resolved by asking me, like Luna did, ‘What is the most efficient way to do it?’

I just wanted to be moderately helpful, and I didn’t want to be ambitious and take credit.

If we tried anyway, Luna would unify us, so there was no need to relax.

So let’s move on.

“Then secondly, I think it would be best to implement a policy focused on increasing military spending. Raise your hand.”

This time too, a few people raised their hands.

I did not raise my hand.

“Third. I think it would be best to gather troops in the south and prepare to invade Chelam Castle. Raise your hand.”

This time, surprisingly, only one person raised their hand.

The planner who spoke confidently looked a little embarrassed, but what can you do?

If nothing else, he should have at least laid out a proper line for people to follow his words.

Of course, I didn’t raise my hand this time either.

“Fourth. Mobilize 56,000 soldiers to attack the Balharat Castle of the Aishous Army. Does anyone agree?”

And.

Many of the subjects who had been hesitating so far raised their hands in unison.

Farfalle smiled with satisfaction as she witnessed the scene.

Farfalle.

She was the national military officer of Brans County.

In this game, it is safe to say that a state governor is the person who serves the monarch from the closest location and can be deeply involved in the monarch’s various decisions – in a way, it is the highest position a subject can attain.

Of course, as the territory became larger, it would have been possible to have a corps commander or something like that, but that was a story for later.

In any case, it can be said that it is a good way of dealing with Farfalle to strengthen your relationship with her by giving the image that you agree with her opinion.

I entered her opinion into my head.

‘Is it the best idea to attack Balharat Castle?’

[No.]

‘Hoo.’

I believe her intelligence is over 90.

So, I also planned to moderately support her opinion. If her intelligence is high, she will most likely say the right things.

But it seems that wasn’t the case this time.

If you agree with her opinion, the number of people who expressed the opinion and your likeability will increase.

If the opinion of Bookkeeper Farfalle is not absolutely correct, then you should just agree with Irene’s opinion and raise her likeability rating.

I was really treating this issue lightly.

“It’s almost decided.”

After Rin gave the excuse for no reason, she immediately opened her mouth.

“Lastly, the best way is to prepare for the invasion of Serpina’s army by adding troops to Kelstein Castle in the north to further strengthen its defenses. Does anyone agree?”

And this time.

Except for planner Irene, not a single person agreed with her opinion.

Iren was a person outside of Lin Brans’ eyes. Only her talent allowed her to participate in these meetings.

However, in this kind of organizational life, it seems that it is difficult to find anyone in this world who is loyal enough to take the side of someone outside of the leader’s eyes.

‘If I raise my hand alone, my favorability will increase, right?’

At this time, I thought so and typed her question into my head without thinking about it.

‘Is it right to gather troops at Kelstein Castle and prepare for the invasion of Serpina’s army?’

And then the results come out.

[Almost close.]

‘…… Uh?’

What?

Not ‘no’, but ‘almost close’?

‘What’s going on in the North?’

Honestly, I thought I would agree with Iren’s opinion, but-

As Rin said, a fortress was being built there, and the most troops were deployed there.

It seems there is no need to do so, but does this mean that this opinion is at least an effective opinion?

“Is there anyone?”

I quickly raised my hand at Lin’s words.

My actions drew the attention of all the generals here.

Their perspectives were very diverse, but in the end they were able to be summarized as one.

‘What makes you take her side?’ It meant something.

Irene was also looking at me with a little surprise, as if she had not thought that I would raise her hand.

Irene. Hold your head high. Surprisingly, Irene’s opinion is said to be the most efficient among these.

At that time.

“Hoo.”

Lin slightly raised the corners of her mouth as if she was amused by this situation, and then she pointed at me with her hand and said.

“Swen. You raised your hand to Irene’s opinion?”

At Lin’s words, the gaze that was already on me was fixed on my face.

I felt intimidated, but this was nothing compared to the time when Rin held a knife to my throat.

“Yes.”

“Hoo? Why?”

“Because I agree with what she said.”

“So, do you think we should send troops to the north? Where are forts already being built and where there are the most soldiers?”

“Yes. That’s right.”

“Hey.”

She smiled as if it was fun, looked at Farfalle next to her and said.

“That’s right, Farfalle? What do you think?”

“Yes, what…”

What is Lin thinking?

When I got to this point, I could guess one thing.

‘No way.’

“Farfalle. Why don’t we have a discussion after a long time? Don’t you want to hear what the newbie thinks?”

“…….”

Discussion.

It meant a 1:1 discussion within the game, which is more commonly referred to as a war of words among users.

The debate was an intellectual version of a 1:1 fight in which powerful generals competed against each other.

As the world was based on the world in the game, the system seemed to exist at least formally.

When Farpale heard those words, he nodded his head as if he realized something.

“I see. I understand.”

If Rin was satisfied with the answer, she looked at me this time and asked.

“What do you think, Swen? It’s okay if you’re not scared.”

It seemed like she was trying to test me.

Why?

Did she take the side of Irene, whom she didn’t like?

Or is it because he acknowledges my abilities to a certain extent, but wants to be persuaded himself?

Anyway, I couldn’t help but step forward once things got like this.

The more passionately I take sides and defend Irene’s opinions, the more favorable she will be toward me.

I said, thinking only about that.

“If you say so, I would like to dare to persuade you, Master, and the Brans Army here.”

“Ahahahaha. It’s fun!”

Lin giggled as if she liked my bold attitude.

And then, Farfalle slowly walked in front of me.

I also moved slightly and stood in front of her.

“Are you okay, Inspector? I’d like to ask you a favor.”

I lowered my head and spoke in a very polite tone.

After hearing what I said, Farfalle slowly nodded her head and said.

“I would like to ask you a favor. I am always welcome. If you can persuade me, I will follow General Irene’s opinion.”

“Okay then.”

I slowly walked out to the center.

She was also next to the throne, and walked in front of me.

As we face each other-

I started my first 1:1 discussion.