“That’s correct.” (Erich)
For the sake of obtaining a gigantic grain-producing region, the kingdom is carrying out the military operation this time.
If many nobles take part in this battle, some may end up, by slim chance, to achieve distinguished military services.
Of course one has to consider the possibility of giving territory as a reward, too.
“There are nobles within the kingdom’s army as well, although with exception to the heads of household. They are no more than representatives of the head of the household.” (Erich)
In regards to their rewards for distinguished military service it can be simply settled with a medal and money.
Originally apart from nobles, for the kingdom’s army soldiers the chance of departing to the front just being a pretext is high. Their rewards include things like money or promotion within the military’s ranks.
As for the adventurers, it was pointless to talk about it as they were only paid for what they subjugated in the first place.
“Still, would they want land that is detached from their original territory?” (Erwin)
“For the second son or the younger brother. It is fine if other relatives end up inheriting it.” (Erich)
To Erwin’s answer Erich-san gave such a reply.
Indeed, if you think of it as a way to relax the developing fight over succession between relatives, it isn’t a bad way of thinking.
“Are? But, Wend is participating within the noble’s rules, isn’t that right?”
By law it was prohibited for minors to enter a monster’s domain.
This time, a minor, Wend, was mobilized. It is problematic that they used a hole within the law where the head of a noble household has to follow the kingdom’s decree of participation in battle no matter how old they might be.
“Yes, the difference is the participation within the noble’s rules.” (Erich)
Going by the conclusion that a noble is mobilized, there is naturally no problem with him leading his own soldiers.
“Since his opponent is a dragon, he will act separately I guess, but …”
While the head of the household fights the dragon at the front line, his feudal troops will fight the monsters in the rear.
Apparently this is the intended division of roles.
“The royal palace’s head magician-sama is a baron, but he is His Majesty’s personal best friend and the most trusted vassal to begin with. Naturally he will be able to fully understand His Majesty’s intentions.” (Erich)
Without reading the mood, though he may be a baron, he may boldly organised the noble’s forces and dispatch them.
Saying this much, it doesn’t seem to be the case this time.
At least, I hear that Finance Minister Rückner, who is Erich-san’s patron, couldn’t confirm such a movement.
“Because of his function as Royal Head Magician, huh? It likely isn’t that easy to organize the soldiers within the army just like that.”
This is identical to Burkhart-sama answering to a deployment request by the margrave of Breithilde.
It’s true that his residence in the capital has to be maintained, however the number of permanently staying retainers is limited to a few, mostly guards and servants to preserve the residence.
With just those, one can’t expect a formation of feudal troops either.
The kingdom’s side too, even if Breithilde decided to dispatch his troops, he would only end up being embarrassed. That’s why he only rented Burkhart-sama to the kingdom.
“If you allow for the feudal troops of Breithilde-sama to participate, the other margraviates will become fussy.” (Erich)
『Us too!』 will be naturally requested in conclusion.
“That means, only Wend remains in the end, huh?” (Ina)
It looks to me that His Majesty hasn’t said a word to Wend to come alone either.
Thus it can also be interpreted that only Wend is free to lead his military forces into this operation.
Just after becoming an Associate Baron, he is suddenly ordered to depart to the front. As his household’s appearance and such hasn’t been arranged yet, they are making light off him, huh?