How to live as a wanderer

The mercenary doesn't respond to how sudden it was. No, I wouldn't have reacted even if I had known. John's fist was that fast and strong.

You hear the cracking of your skull. The mercenary falls to his side, foaming at the side. The limb twitches and sags. It was inevitably instantaneous.

“Yo, John! ”

“No more gratitude. ”

John burns Joseph by his side. It'll be better than two if you get hurt.

‘I can't let him pack his things. ’

John felt strange about himself. What a desperate, dangerous situation you're in. Is the sense of danger broken?

‘No... no. ’

John didn't feel this was dangerous.

Confidence!

Even though all the wolves were here, the confidence that they could survive made John calm.

You hear something biting behind the two running horses.

“The wolves will devour it. ”

“... Thank you, Sense. ”

Joseph said in an uncertain voice. I didn't think John would do this.

“You repaid your debt. ”

“Yes?”

“You kept me from being one of those idiots. ”

John pointed to the mercenaries. Joseph had to endure the tickling of his throat. Laughing at this situation was insane.

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Two wounded in four deaths.

Ser Karamaf's face turns cold, saying half of the people he's brought are dead and injured. The mercenaries didn't lift their heads.

“You tried to catch a wolf and got hurt and died? ”

“Yes...”

“I gave silver coins to mercenaries. You didn't give silver coins to idiots. ”

“I have nothing to say. Sorry, Karamaf. ”

The mercenaries were bleeding and wounded big and small, but they didn't think to come after washing up. They were very afraid of Karamaf.

“I won't take away your silver coins. But remember, if things go wrong, it's hard on your neck. ”

“Yes! Thank you for your kindness! ”

The mercenaries shout out loud. It was a dick inside, but it wasn't just the two of them who flew off in front of Karamaf and got cocky. To live a long life as a mercenary, you have to know how to look at the opponent.

“Go and rest. ”

Knock-knock.

“What is it?”

“I'm here to tend to the armor of the knights, as my lord has commanded...”

The servant mutters with a shriek. The mercenaries were consumed by it. After one fight, the armor and weapons had to be taken care of. Chainmail had to be rolled with sand and vinegar in a wooden barrel to prevent rust, and Longsword had to wipe off the blood and flesh and grease it.

It was a hassle, of course, and it was no better if someone else did it. The knights could have sent their men or acolytes, but they were mercenaries.

“Then take it...”

“Idiot. He knows what he's doing. That's it. We got this. ”

The mercenary in charge of the Dozens has stopped the other mercenaries. How can I trust the skills of the servants who work here? Expensive armor. Lord Karamaf would love it if you fought naked when you broke it.

“Go back and wait. Don't shoot out of the Sheriff's Hall, just stay inside. One more whim and I'll cut off your ankle. ”

“Yes! Thank you for your kindness! ”

The mercenaries were able to shout out loud again.

“Fuck... what a shame. ”

“Crazy wolf pups. ”

“Go put some medicine on it and bandage it up. You bastards.”

“I don't know what the hell is wrong with this territory anyway. Honestly, Karamaf, can't you kill them all by yourself? If I wear that armor, I'll kill a hundred of them in this area. ”

“A hundred men, all fleeing. ”

The mercenaries march on. This little territory had no much power. All the nobles and servants who had not been properly trained by the Eights.

Gulp

As the mercenaries leave, the servant treads carefully. He came out and hid in a corner of the hall instead of coming out right away.

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“Well done.”

John praised his servant. The servant chuckles while trembling. It was an excellent shape for one's own thinking.

After the mercenaries who went after the wolves came back messed up, John told the scared servant.

Hey, how did you...

Just tell him I made him do it. Then I won't hold you responsible.

Ser Karamaf's men were injured, and the servant who took out the armor was in trouble. It was not unusual for the other sons or Mrs. Acts to punish her servants to confront them immediately.

John, who knows it well, told his servant that he could sell his name. It didn't change that things were getting worse with the rest of the Eights.

John...!

The servant is impressed with tears. The kindness that the above person showed was how many times more brutal. The servant blames himself for hesitating when John asked to borrow armor.

"John really is a good fit for a knight..."

The servant speaks in a decisive voice.

Johann, I'm sure you won't, but if you need my help, please let me know anytime. We're here to help.

That's good. I just had a favor to ask you.

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John told his servant to pretend to be an errand and eavesdrop on the mercenaries' conversations. Karamaf, mercenaries, and the like. It was that servants and slaves do not treat people, but ignore them.

‘You won't doubt it. ’

John's expectations were exactly right. The servant must have been eavesdropping. And it was worse than I thought. John's face was stiff.

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‘This looks really dangerous. ’

Two new things I've learned.

There are reinforcements waiting nearby.

And those who came with Lord Karamaf are ready to wield their swords.

I don't know why the hell a knight that size is here, but I had to prepare the Aces before I could confirm that.

"I'd rather not do anything than play around with mercenaries..."

Better than ambushing them, digging traps, or preparing to defend themselves in a monastery than doing nothing.

Compared to fortresses within the walls, the permanent residence was a strong and large building. The mercenaries will be troubled if they can summon and arm the servants in the outpost and hold them off without any siege gear.

‘We must prevent Gessen Eights from doing anything meaningless until he arrives. ’

Gessen Eights was a country lord, but a moderately experienced knight. If you return, neither mercenaries nor Lord Karamaf will be able to act easily.

John reaffirmed his appetite and turned to Lady Aces. I didn't want to, but I had no choice.

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“What nonsense are you talking? ”

‘Damn. I knew it. ’

Mrs. Aces yelled at John with a sharp voice. There were no soft, sweet voices like when I was dealing with Sir Karamaf or with Gessen Eights. Mrs. Aces was no different from John, but she was several times as fierce and persistent as John. At that young age, I could tell by looking at Aces territory.

“Lord Karamaf is plotting? Ha! And I can't believe I overheard that. Are you trying to frame Lord Karamaf? ”

“What would I do to frame Lord Karamaf? ”

“I don't know. You followed Lord Karamaf's men on a hunting expedition, then returned disgraced. It's like a garage full of reasons to set us up. ”

Man could only see what he wanted to see.

It made no sense for Lord Karamaf to plot such a plot from the perspective of Lady Ates, who wanted to establish a relationship with Lord Karamaf.

And John, who usually doesn't even bother listening to it, has been eavesdropping. It just sounded more trivial.

“Don't you think you should be prepared just in case?" ”

“Ready? We'll have to be ready. I'll have Lord Karamaf confront you in the morning. If you are the blood of a knight, apologize to Lord Karamaf and ask for his forgiveness. ”

He was clearly trying to sell himself to Karamaf and gain his sympathy. John kicked his tongue.

‘What an intricacy.’

“What's going on? ”

During the conversation, Philip Eights, the eldest son of the Eights family, entered the hall. Philipp frowns as he sees John and Mrs. Acts talking. It was a combination not normally seen.

“Sir, is that...”

John finally leaned on Philip. Mrs. Acts was in charge of the estate, but Philippe had no authority within the territory.

Since he is the oldest son and has lived in the territory for a long time, many of his men followed him.

Philip, however, made an indiscreet look.

“Nonsense. Why would Lord Karamaf do such a thing? I heard a rumor from a wandering clown somewhere, but I've seen it. If you spread such nonsense one more time, I won't forgive you. ”

Philipp did not want to get to know Lord Karamaf as much as Lady Acts did. However, he did not believe John.

‘Pathetic. You're trying to frame me. ’

Lord Karamaf is not the leader of the bandits. Why would he do such a thing on this land? It wasn't right.

Rather, John, who was humiliated in the hunt, was most likely framed for being jealous of Lord Karamaf. I couldn't believe it and dig a trap or prepare for a fight. If caught, Lord Karamaf could feel insulted or threatened.

And at that moment, John firmly made his decision.

I'm just gonna run away today.

However, I was going to pick something up and try to leave somehow, but I thought I'd see a rough look if I didn't have to.

‘I have to take enough to run away without chasing me. ’

If you steal too much, the real pursuers might stick, so I thought I'd take it with me. Of course, I don't think it's appropriate to steal.

Whatever it was, no more one-on-one excuses in front of Lord Karamaf tomorrow.

“Go back and be on probation. You'll be responsible for everything from hurting Lord Karamaf's men in the hunt to framing him. ”

“... Yes. ”

John pretended to reflect. Of course, I was calculating where to rob it.

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It was a different difficulty to wear armor during the day with the help of the servants, and to wear armor secretly killing noises at night.

John was armed with all his senses. I put on a well-maintained chain mail over my best quality, sturdy flax shirt, wore a coat, and even packed a coat made of Finnish wool. It was getting cold. You'll need a thick outfit that wraps around you.

Thanks to what he learned from Joseph, John was able to prepare without hesitation what he needed to leave quickly.

‘Let's give up silver coins. ’

Unlike the storeroom where the armor is stored, silver coins will be stored in the bedroom vault. It was dangerous to break in and break in, but I could have sent a chasing party if I raided the silver coins while stealing expensive armor.

Of course, the goods you take now will be angry enough, but there is also a family face, so this is likely to pass.

‘I have to start thinking about how to make money. ’

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