Chapter 154, Hot Potato = Opportunity_2

Sir Hendal lamented.

You could see from his helpless expression that he was truly powerless and ready to give up completely.

If he can't do it, he can't do it. Even if he's forced to go to the front line ahead of time, he still can't come up with enough money and grain.

Especially when it comes to strategic materials, not only does he need to pay now, but he will also have to continue paying each month. And this number is likely to keep growing.

For some impoverished nobility, gathering supplies for one or two months may not be hard, but they can't afford the consumption month after month.

"Sir Hendal, I'm well aware of your situation. Providing money and grain for the frontline for a long time does put a lot of pressure on you.

But rules are rules and neither you nor I have the authority to change them. The King's summons must be fulfilled fully.