“Anyway, do you need anything else? If we leave the troops behind and call in a dozen Ancona Orcs, we should be good for security. Do you want some more manpower?”

“That is alright. If it is regarding the currency manufacturing and the overall operation of the duchy, I can make use of those fellows.”

Raven’s expression brightened at Vincent’s words.

“You mean the Jody gang. What do you think, aren’t they quite useful?”

“They are not bad at all.”

Vincent replied with a grin.

Although they used to be a simple group of mercenaries, they were now serving as squires for the Pendragon Duchy, a stage before knighthood, and Vincent knew them to have good loyalty towards their lord.

“They are good people. They are useful in collecting information and for communication purposes. They do not seem to have any difficulties in carrying out their missions, even if they are sent away outside of Bellint Gate.”

“They have been through a territorial war, and they have been commissioned to help explore uncharted territories. Most importantly, they are loyal, considering their previous identities as mercenaries. I thought they might be some help to you, and it seems it was worth it.”

“When we have more...