Helping with Adventurer Party Management - Chapter 229

I want to postpone the magic countermeasures and focus on strengthening security where I can.

“I’d like to have two members of the Sword Fangs Legion in the office at all times, at least until the Cardinal’s unveiling is over.” I consult with Jilboa, who agrees to send additional personnel.

“Hmm. That makes three—no, four. In addition to Kiriku, we’ll send four.”

“I’m sorry, I owe you one.”

These aren’t just any adventurers. They’re members of the Sword Fangs Legion, a top-tier clan. Given their training, they should be able to repel any giant man-eating ogres that might appear in the city. Even if faced with a hundred ordinary mobs, there’s no way they could get through them.

“Don’t worry about it. More of our members are from this town and are getting married. There are plenty of people who don’t appreciate it when aristocrats from other towns act like they own the place. Besides, you’re protecting the interests of your business partners, right?” That’s Jilboa’s response.

I’m not sure how large the Sword Fangs Legion is now, but it seems to have grown to over 40 members. When we first met, there were only about 30 mercenaries relying on Jilboa, but now they’ve expanded significantly. Given their current size, the organization likely has the financial capacity to lend out four members without any issues.

“Also, last month, a couple more members married local girls. There are some who want to stretch their wings a bit away from home. Make sure you give them a good meal.”

While the members of the Sword Fangs Legion earn a living, the lower-ranked members often miss out on warm home-cooked meals unless they’re at the office. In that regard, guarding our company—where they can enjoy hot stew and tea at night, thanks to the heat generated by our business on Leather Street—must be a nice perk.

After finalizing the arrangements for the escort group, I return to the company office.

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I can’t handle this crisis alone, so I need everyone’s cooperation and support.

First, I must instill a sense of urgency in everyone at the company. While some workers are still busy, I gather everyone together for a talk.

“I want you all to listen. The pioneer shoes you’re making are going to be worn by the Cardinal.” I say this, but the craftsmen, who share similar backgrounds and education from the church as Sara, look at me with disbelief.

In other words, they don’t understand at all.

“Do you understand how important the Cardinal is?”

When the audience doesn’t understand, it’s necessary to engage in dialogue. Speaking at them endlessly is futile if they refuse to comprehend. This time, the survival of the company and my own life depend on their understanding, so I try to convey this as clearly as possible.

“So, who goes to church on their days off?” When I ask this, nearly ten of the twenty-plus craftsmen raise their hands.

“The church is organized like a big triangle, similar to the military. There are few important people and many who are less significant. Do you understand that much?”

After explaining it in simple terms, everyone nods. For some reason, even Sara, who I thought understood this already, is nodding along.