Lanvin thought to himself, if it weren't for his father's frequent waging of wars that drained the treasury, how could a duke not afford to hire mercenaries?
However, Lanvin felt the rest of his father's reasoning made sense - a small earldom, not one with many cities, couldn't possibly have the economic means to hire mercenaries.
What Ferald and Lanvin were unaware of was a crucial fact: Howard's economy was bolstered by the unique produce he developed!
Howard's Earldom of Nok, having only one city and the rest being castles, indeed faced economic strains.
However, Howard anticipated significant income from apple orchards in Kenfa Village and Pitz Village through estimated revenues and deposits.
The high production value of lavender products had boosted the earldom's toll and trade income.
Beyond improving the living standards of his subjects, the meat from clams had enhanced the food reserves of the Earldom of Nok.
