789 – If You Go, I Will Go to – 3

In the western part of Juven, there is a grassland area similar to savannah. The animal kingdom is somewhat different from the grasslands of the north, and is home to many unique and diverse beasts.

If most of a country’s territory was savannah, it would have been natural to say that the country was ruined, but fortunately, this savannah area is nothing more than a ‘special area that can be handled’ when viewed from the perspective of the United Kingdom of Juven as a whole. Moreover, thanks to Juven’s weight class, they were able to use Savannah’s heterogeneity to their advantage.

– Mmmuuu-

Like this water buffalo.

“Wow, it’s surprisingly gentle, isn’t it?”

“That’s right. It looks like it’s going to send a few people away with its horn.”

A water buffalo that blinks even when Rin and I are nearby. When I carefully reached out and stroked the water buffalo, its tail slightly fluttered.

Its horns grew as hideous as a devil from hell, but its behavior was no different from that of an ordinary cow. If you just cut off the horns, it would be no different from the black cattle you see at local barns.

However, it is said that even this gentle water buffalo was a ferocious beast before the creation of the United Kingdom of Juven. According to my impression, there were many people who got pricked by the horns of a water buffalo and had new holes in addition to their facial features.

The water buffalo was domesticated after the arduous efforts of the United Kingdom of Juven. The water buffalo that used to crush people with its horns offered its horns to people and gave them bows—

‘In the end, killing people is the same.’

The horn of a buffalo is an object destined to kill.

“What do you think? It’s an animal with a different charm compared to regular cows, right?”

While I was touching the water buffalo’s body here and there, the manager in charge of the water buffalo barn approached me.

“It’s hard to express in words, but it definitely has a unique charm.”

“Not only are they attractive, but they also provide a lot of help to humans. They are used for farming, and because they are gentle but strong, they chase away wild animals, and sometimes they are raced on water buffalos. They are used for human food, safety, and entertainment.”

Hearing my response, the manager continued his explanation in an even more excited tone.

He may seem overly excited, but doesn’t that mean he has a lot of pride in his work and affection for water buffalo? For those who want to import water buffalo, this is actually a good thing. A water buffalo cared for by a caretaker like this would be healthy.

– Mmmuuu.

“Plus, I recognize people just as well as I do now!”

“It seems so.”

In fact, the water buffalo that was being touched by Lin and I approached the caretaker and started crying. Anyone who sees it recognizes the owner and welcomes him.

Seeing that, my desire to import water buffalo became even stronger. Horns can be used to make bows, they can be used in farming like regular cows, and because they have horns as weapons, they can be used to grab and hold wild beasts, and when you’re bored, you can even engage in horse racing. When combined with loyalty, it is truly a perfect beast.

I can’t tell what the meat tastes like yet, but it’s okay if the quality of the meat isn’t that good. It is unconscionable to expect even the meat to be excellent.

“But the manager.”

“Yes, Your Excellency. Please speak.”

“The guy over there is particularly big, isn’t he?”

“Ah.”

It has no roof and is too large a fence to be called a barn. When he pointed to the huge water buffalo chewing grass alone inside, the manager let out a low sigh.

“That guy is also a buffalo, but he is a different species than these kids.”

“Different species?”

“Yes. If I had to classify them, it would be easier to call them bison. They are violent creatures that failed to be domesticated for hundreds of years.”

Seeing the manager sighing as if his teeth were shaking reminded me of the world before possession.

Water buffalos and bison also existed in that world. Did you say that they succeeded in domesticating the water buffalo, but the bison had such a terrible temperament that it ultimately failed?

‘It was somehow spacious.’

I thought the fence had been made too long, but in effect, it was like, ‘Please don’t cross this line.’ It was a heartbreaking request. That would be wider than the bison’s living radius.

“Can I take a closer look?”

“Well, that guy is so violent that when people get close, he goes crazy with profanity…”

The manager, who was speechless for a moment, quickly glanced at me and said,

“Your Excellency, it will be okay!”

He alone convinced himself and guided us to the bison.

The title of the best sword on the continent is somewhat comfortable. At least people don’t doubt my power, so there are few cases where they dissuade me by saying it could be dangerous. In the first place, how could there be a situation where the best sword on the continent would be dangerous? The only time you have to hit it well is when you and Trixie are fighting.

Or maybe it’s time for Mar to go to his wife’s house because he made a big mistake. Then, my father-in-law, who has returned to his prime, will come visit.

– Purr, purr!

‘What?’

When I approached the bison like that, the bison recognized me and rolled its eyes and glared at me.

Did this kid have mad cow disease? It’s so intense to go into battle mode as soon as you see someone.

“He acts like he looks just like him.”

Laughter inadvertently leaked out at Rin’s words.

That is correct. While the water buffalo was surprisingly gentle, this bison was as violent as it looked. It’s bigger than a water buffalo and has beefy horns, so it seems like it has a more vicious personality.

– Purr, purr.

‘Hmm?’

While I was wondering if I should blow at least one blow to make it quieter, the bison’s torejil got smaller and smaller.

Then the bison quietly kneels and sits down in the grassland. Even the eyes that had turned upside down to the point where the whites of the eyes were visible had calmed down gently.

– Mmmm.

“… I guess I obeyed His Excellency.”

Hearing the manager’s confused voice, I gently patted the bison’s head.

To be exact, the part where I was planning to hit the night.

– Ugh, mmmm.

‘Is it a survival instinct?’

When I saw the bison quivering, I was amazed. The animal instinct is more accurate than you think.

No, maybe I had the scent of Behemoth on my body. I was the first to discover Behemoth, which woke up after 2,000 years, and I sometimes take children to play with Behemoth. It wouldn’t be strange if I had Behemoth’s body odor on me without my knowledge.

‘Good.’

Actually, it doesn’t matter what the reason is. There is nothing better than if an animal boasting horns more powerful than a water buffalo obeys, which even Juben could not achieve by successfully domesticating a water buffalo.

Let’s take this guy to the empire and raise him too. It would be nice to make an existing bow with the buffalo horn and a larger, stronger limited edition bow with this one.

‘There is a special product.’

In about a few decades, the special imperial leg bows will spread throughout the continent.

It’s ambiguous because the water buffalo was originally imported from a domesticated animal, but honestly, this animal is my contribution, so let’s claim royalties.

After obtaining an unexpected harvest, I wandered around the savanna area in good spirits.

“Let’s go left.”

– Mmmm.

And that too while riding a loyal bison that had just expressed its submission.

Perhaps because I was riding a bison rather than an ordinary horse, I felt like I was enjoying sightseeing. Is this what it feels like to ride an elephant through Africa?

And the fact that this guy’s personality was so damn good seemed like a well-known truth in the ecosystem. It’s so bad that animals passing nearby will take a quick step back when they see the bison.

‘Of course, if you’re big, you’re a gangster.’

A size, powerful horns, and a massive personality to match. No matter how much he is called a cow, he is a good person to be treated as a beast.

“Oppa.”

“Huh?”

“I think it would be nice to be able to raise him in Wiridiana or the North. “What do you think?”

I nodded my head involuntarily at Lin’s words

Surely, if I could raise a guy like this within my territory and within my sphere of influence, he wouldn’t be that lucky. Right now, Wiridia is working hard on breeding to create high-breed horses.

“It would be nice if it was possible. The problem is that it is not possible.”

However, unfortunately, it is impossible to raise water buffaloes or bison on my territory.

“Well, that would be difficult, right?”

Rin, who spoke first, muttered as if she was disappointed.

It is possible for me to import cows that only live in Juven, assuming that I borrow the power of Behemoth. If you raise them in a place other than the Behemoth’s home, the ones you import will suddenly die en masse.

However, Behemoth cannot be moved to Wiridia or the North. Behemoth’s attachment to Croita is so strong that if you ask him to move to another place, he will refuse without even thinking about it.

“There. Then, brother.”

Lin, who was sitting in front of me, turned her body, looked around and whispered carefully.

“Kreut and its surrounding areas are under direct imperial jurisdiction. How about leasing or purchasing some land around Behemoth?”

“What?”

The suggestion was so shocking to her that she tightened her grip on the horns of her buffalo.

– Ugh, mmmm!

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

Fortunately, she let go before it broke, but her psychological shock did not subside her.

Renting or purchasing imperial territory. Even though we were the only ones there was a reason to look around. It’s a bit dangerous to have this kind of conversation carelessly…

‘Is it dangerous?’

Now that I think about it, I don’t think it’s a particularly dangerous conversation?

It’s not like I’m breaking up the land for free, I’m just offering to use the land for a while in exchange for some compensation. The difference is whether the period is temporary or permanent.

Moreover, the land where Behemoth stays is not a very important land. If you ask for water buffalo and buffalo as compensation for recruiting them, the emperor will have no reason to refuse.

“It’s big enough for five or six ranches, right?”

“If it’s smaller than that, the animals will get tired, and if it’s bigger, it’s a waste of space.”

Because it was a firm answer without any hesitation, credibility increased.

As her original husband her, his wife’s words her she should be trusted, but since the daughter of the Count Yorun is full of confidence, his persuasiveness is bound to be high.

Even the horns of an ox need to be removed quickly. As fate would have it, it was to import cows, so he immediately sent a text message to the emperor.

We are planning to bring in not only water buffaloes but also bison, and if we domesticate them, will we be able to sell some of the territory directly under our jurisdiction?

And the answer that came back was devastating.

[The title of Baron Isilonan is granted to Karl Crasius of Tyglehen. This is an inheritance that can be passed down to children, and the Barony of Isilonan exists near Croita. ]

‘Such a crazy bird─’

I hastily suppressed the curse that instinctively wanted to come out.

You b*stard. I only asked for land for a few ranches, did you ask for the entire estate?

‘I don’t need these shackles.’

If you receive one territory instead of a piece of land, it doesn’t make sense to make a profit. If this is the case, I will have to listen to a few more orders from the emperor.

‘Damn you.’

This guy definitely did this on purpose.