Cardboard Houses Do Not Tear

75 – Finding a Solution

After drinking tea, we headed to the Earl of Berrington’s military camp.

The military camp just before the sun went down was rather dark despite the sunset.

Maybe it’s because of the appearance of the guards who sometimes hugged a corner of the injured body,

Or maybe it’s the incense smoke rising in the distance.

But that has nothing to do with me.

So we drove the wagon past the wounded soldiers and headed for the Hwar’an mercenary camp.

“Mr. G-House.”

The prianian squad leader opened his mouth.

“Yes. Please tell me.”

“What brought you to the military camp? It may not be time to return yet.”

In that worried voice, I told you why I had come here.

“Because I have someone I need to see.”

“Welcome, assei, Lorna.”

Hwaran greeted us inside the tent.

“And who is here?”

“Nice to meet you!”

Then Priest Rien introduced himself.

“I am Elisir Lien, the priest of the sun god!”

“Ah. You are the priest. Nice to meet you I am Hwaran Grunchian.”

Not a single bandage was visible on Hwaran’s body as he said that.

I heard that he also took part in the battle, but I doubted that he looked more normal than I thought.

“By the way, Hwaran, are you feeling well? I heard he participated in the Yeongji War.”

Hearing that, Hwaran chuckled and said only one word.

“You bastard… don’t you think you know your teacher too much?”

Fortunately, the kick didn’t come flying.

Instead, out of Hwaran’s mouth came the ‘survival rule’ he always talked about.

“If you hear some strange bullsh*t, you should charge in the opposite direction. Didn’t I teach you that?”

“Then…”

He nodded.

“At least I saved all the members around me.”

“Didn’t your camp say something?”

“We have the closest and simplest solution. Aye.”

He quietly clench his fists and lift them up.

“This is it.”

“Are you a fan of allies?”

“Baby. It’s not a fan, it’s a rapid reality injection!”

As expected, yes.

Hwaran lowered his fist again and asked while looking at me.

“So, why did the hero who commanded the Death Knight come here? Looking at it, it’s a little different, but I don’t think I’m the one who draws Auras like the soldiers said.”

“Yes?”

What does this mean?

Hwaran explained the stories he heard in the military camp.

“They say you struck the sword and it tumbled off the hill in a misty glow!”

f*ck.

You can’t believe that’s how you saw him rolling down the hill surrounded by spheres, right?

“Then, after the totem disappeared, it disappeared in smoke?”

That must be because the summoning and the shield are dispelled almost simultaneously now.

It’s definitely true, but hearing it like that makes me feel like a legendary warrior.

“That’s not all there is. Aye.”

Hua Luan, who had been teasing people with various rumors for such a long time, looked at the two people next to me and said that.

“I’m sorry Lorna and the priest, but I’d like you to step aside. Let’s talk to our hero.”

The two of them nodded at the party’s banquet while smiling.

“Then we will leave.”

After the Priianian squad leader said that politely, he and Priest Rien went out of the tent.

After the two left, Hwaran’s face turned bloody.

“Okay.”

He uttered only one word.

Creepy.

“Evil!”

“What the hell are you doing?”

“I took the job.”

“Is it something to do with Lorna?”

I nodded. In a way, the prianian squad leader is also involved in this.

Then Hwar’an said in a nonchalant tone.

“Didn’t I say that when I asked on the hill? There are things in the world that you don’t need to know.”

At that, I questioned Hwar’an.

“Did you know?”

“What?”

“The leader of the prianian squad.”

I didn’t say anything behind the scenes.

“It is not normal from the fact that the shooter, who was recognized as at least twice as mercenary, jumped up to the north. Aye.”

But he seems to understand what I mean.

“That’s why I dug my back.”

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“What do you mean by dug up?”

Did she investigate her back?

“I subdued all the guys who were chasing Lorna and asked. The blade always gives the answer.”

Probably, those bastards from the information guild sent them.

“That’s what I learned, but I didn’t tell you. There’s no need to tell you.”

After speaking, Hwaran looked at me.

“Your turn. Recite what you know.”

Information is information. I explained why she was pursued.

As soon as I organized the information in an appropriate line and gave it to you, Hwaran’s face hardened.

“I knew at least that the wizards she shot and killed were left behind, but I didn’t know it would be like this. You shouldn’t have come to Central.”

“By the way, what happened to the mercenary corps where the prianian squad leader was in the past?”

“I was annihilated after receiving one mission. I don’t know what kind of mission it is.”

Hwaran said indifferently.

“That’s why I attached you to Lorna when she had assignments.”

“Did you really think this would happen?”

f*ck!

A star appeared before my eyes.

“Oops.”

“Crazy man. Do you know Master as a fortuneteller?”

Hwar An said, loosening his clenched fists.

“Then would I be touching a knife in the tent? He must have been saying, ‘Abandon hope…’ while caressing a bead with a f*cking expression.”

I erased the image of astrologer Hwang Geun-chul from my head before I burst out laughing, then asked again.

“Then what you said before coming to the central region.”

“It was just a feeling. The atmosphere in the guild was also quite disturbing. When I thought about the reason for Lorna’s coming, I thought that this would not be normal. I didn’t expect to get hit like this, but I mean.”

Hwaran must have had his own thoughts.

“That’s why when Lorna received her nomination request, she also threw Selendian, and this time she gave me a ring of protection. Because I’m the leader I have an obligation to take care of you guys.”

Seeing Hwaran’s reliable appearance, I cautiously opened my mouth.

“Come to think of it, Hwaran.”

“What is it?”

“I lost the ring he gave me-“

“Bastard… Gongjaeol!!”

Unlike before, there was no one around to watch, so his feet protruded without hesitation.

***

After the tiger-like military boots hit my whole body, I managed to get myself together, explained the situation to him, and told him my business.

Of course, I didn’t tell you why the prianian squad leader came up to the north.

“Come on. So, to sum it up, is it true that the black magician hiding in the cave in the mountain managed to survive and play a game, and you guys took care of it?”

Hwaran Grunchian was a thorough empiricist.

So he drew conclusions based on his experiences.

“At least nothing good will happen to you.”

“Can you tell me why?”

“In conclusion, it can be said that it is because your party could not stop the warlock.”

The reason he became like that was because he went through all sorts of things while wandering around the world.

“The higher ones will just focus on that. You will be turned into weapons or scapegoats.”

“How would you like to get out of Huaruan?”

And the reason he survived was because he overcame all that.

I planned to use him.

Hwaran asked me with a puzzled expression.

“Why should I tell you how to live? I didn’t even ask you to catch the warlock.”

“Because I am the leader. I have an obligation to take care of you guys.’

It was always a good feeling to return the words as they were.

“Does a man ever speak twice?”

Then Huar’an grinned and said,

“Baby…”

***

After talking with Hwaran, I went back to the inn in the suburbs.

I didn’t stay at the military camp.

Because I’m not very fond of the battlefield.

After returning the wagon, there were two packages in my hand.

One is a bundle of books I got from the orphanage, and the other is something the squad leader bought at the coffee shop.

“Come on. Here you are.”

“Thank you.”

The squad leader took it, held it, and spoke to me.

“See you later.”

Prianian’s squad leader went into the house, leaving only those words behind.

“G-house mercenary.”

Just as I was about to enter, Priest Rien called me.

“Yes. Priest.”

“Do you have a moment?”

I nodded.

“Is there anything you would like to say?”

Then Priest Rien laughed and said.

“Would you like to laugh like this?”

Her smile was really bright.

With that smile that seemed to have no worries or worries, I felt only one emotion.

“It seems a little difficult. Priest.”

Then Priest Rien spoke more vigorously.

“I’m so glad I did!”

“Yes?”

“At least you can! That’s really good!”

I was worried that she might be crazy, so I looked around her.

There was no one in front of the gate.

Only the light that remained after the sun had recovered was only left in the darkness.

“G-house mercenary.”

After saying that, Priest Rien stepped forward a little further.

It smelled like apples.

“I have seen many people. Some of them were struggling, and some said they were tired. Even if you burn a tickle, there are some people who don’t feel it?”

“I see.”

The sunset was visible behind her bobbed hair.

The priest carrying the sun looked at me and said.

“I’m not trying to compare you with other people. However, I am telling you because you seem to have a heavy burden on your shoulders.”

“My shoulders are heavy? What is it?”

“I can’t tell! You have to figure it out for yourself!”

But.

Priest Rien raised his hand after saying that.

A rough hand climbed onto the glove I had been wearing all day except when I was drinking tea.

I didn’t feel that touch.

But it was warm.

“G-house mercenary. If you put your hands in gloves all day, they sweat. Isn’t it?”

Priest Rien came a little closer, and her fingertips touched my wrist.

The golden eyes looked round.

I inadvertently put strength into my hand.

But she didn’t take off my gloves. She was a girl who knew how to keep her line.

Sure. Shuk.

She just said, moving her fingers slightly on top of her glove.

“Sometimes. You need to get some fresh air and sunlight so that your sweaty hands don’t rot.”

“……”

I couldn’t understand Priest Rien’s words. So I just kept listening.

“So, how about doing this?”

She took another step away.

“While I am with the mercenary and Mr. Prianian, take time to take off your gloves a little bit every day!”

“Yes?”

I could only express my doubts at the sudden incomprehensible words.

“Because I am a priest! I am more confident on that side than others! Therefore…”

Priest Rien put her hand on her chest and said.

“Take off her gloves! Mercenary-sama, because her hands are pretty!”

And he smiled brightly.

***

Priest Rien smiled and disappeared.

After hearing her words, I entered the room and was sitting on the bed reading a book when I heard a knock.

“Mr. G-House. It’s me.”

He was the leader of the prianian squad.

“Please come in.”

It was late at night, but I couldn’t turn away the guest who had come this far.

Kikkik.

When I opened the door, she was standing with a tray of tea sets.

“What’s up?”

“You said you’d see me later, didn’t you?”

Squad leader Priianian said that and moved the tray slightly.

I could feel the scent of oranges.

“How about a cup of tea?”

At that voice, I nodded.