Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Chapter 175: Showing off new stuff(2)

As the group stood waiting for the next new introduction ,Jarza furrowed his brow as a thought crossed his mind. He glanced toward the young men , his expression slightly concerned. "Alpheo," he began cautiously, "this all sounds impressive, but can we really afford to do this right now? I've heard we've had some… financial troubles lately.I mean , not even a month ago you were running your head around the fact we were as poor as beggars..."

Alpheo didn't seem fazed by the question, his confident grin still intact. "It's true that we've faced some tight spots recently," he admitted, his voice calm. "But things are changing. We're not as strapped for coin as we were a before."

He straightened in his seat, crossing his arms. "Part of the ransom for Sorza has finally come through," he explained. "And with the loot we took from the siege of Confluendi, we've managed to amass about 23,000 silverii."

The group exchanged surprised glances. Alpheo's tone was reassuring, almost casual, as if this large sum was just another detail in his grand plan.

Jarza, still skeptical but less so, raised an eyebrow. "That's a decent amount," he conceded, 

Alpheo's grin widened. "It's enough to get started," he said confidently. "We're not going to transform the entire army overnight, but we now have some solid ground to stand on. With careful planning, we can afford to commission the halberds, recruit and train new soldiers, and make the necessary upgrades."

He paused, scanning their faces to ensure they were following. "Think of it as an investment. We need to spend some coins if we want to make sure we are protected. And as we expand our influence, the silverii will keep flowing in.Trust me," Alpheo continued, "we're not just spending blindly. Every coin is going toward something that will strengthen us in the long run."