The Demon King's Paladin Part 2. All Out War.

Chapter 412. Rewarded Whether You Like It Or Not!

" So, what is the plan going forward then? I mean, if I'm not going to be fighting, there must be something else that you want me to do, right?"

After taking a few moments for everyone to calm down somewhat, I asked the first question that popped into my head to Warrick. I mean, he did say that me working on my business is best for everybody, but I don't think the other Nobles would be too happy having to add to the war effort while I sit back and relax at my desk. Warrick nodded his head to my question and began to answer me.

" I planned on having you work on the logistics side of things for the army."

" What do you mean? Like... Delivering the supplies?"

" No, I mean you'll be in control of picking routes and deciding on supplies for everyone."

" Isn't that really important though? Won't the Dukes and others have issues with me controlling the supply of food?"

" Whether they like it or not doesn't matter, I'm their King and they'll enact my commands to the letter. However, to lighten any grudges they might have... Some of Roseland Products menu items might help out."

" We can probably do that. I'd need to see what the current surplus is at."

" The reports are already on your desk, Matthew. I made sure to keep the most relevant reports for when you came back!"

Just as I was thinking about my next few steps, Emily was quite happy to inform me that she's been keeping track of it all and leaving the up-to-date reports on my desk for when I returned. This made things easier, all I'd need to do is review what we have and see what the army's numbers would look like. From there, I could hire some extra hands to help produce more and meet the requisite amount... Granted, we wouldn't be producing all of the food... The governments of Diablos, Darkheim and Bestia would be producing the bulk of it, I'd just be offering some of our dairy products to add to the morale on the battlefield.

" Hey, Matthew... Come back down to Gaia, we'll discuss all of the finer details at a later date."

" Huh? Ah... Sorry..."

" It's fine, but relax, I'll schedule a meeting once we've gathered all of the reports. Most likely the Nyx Royal Family as well as the Mars Royal Family will want to join us when we do."

" Why?"

I was confused by why they'd take time out of their day to meet me... I mean, I technically had their daughters in my care, but they should have way more pressing matters with the war coming quicker and quicker. Warrick and Aqua looked like they had given up to some degree.

" You know, Matthew, I can't tell if your callous or not most days."

" Callous? I care about other people. It's just with the war and everything, is there really time to check up on me? Don't they have a bunch of things to look after? I mean, I do need to meet up with King Leonard, but I'd figure I'd need to go and visit him."

Aqua sighed as she seemed to think I wasn't thinking about how anyone in this situation feels. I do to some degree, but there's more pressing matters right now.

" I assure you, Matthew, everything is right on schedule, even better now that you're back safe and sound in Paradise. Everyone was affected by what happened at the Summit. Some worse than others, Alan lost an arm to that explosion, you know?"

" What!?"

I was shocked to hear about King Alan, I looked to Alice who looked as if she wanted to say something to Warrick.

" Why!? How could that have happened!? I set up Barrier after Barrier to stop you guys from getting hurt!"

" It wasn't enough, Matthew. But even with that, the arm itself is still around. It's been put on ice."