How to live as a wanderer

“Come when you can. ”

John picks up Karamaf's Longsword instead of the broken Longsword. Honestly, I was embarrassed about this, but it was better than walking around unarmed. Moreover, unlike body armor, Karamaf's longsword is plain and characteristic, so most people don't seem to notice.

‘Use it when no one's watching. ’

However, the Black Wolf did not attack. He bows and starts walking. Not at all threatening

‘? ’

John was embarrassed.

Is it a trick?

Monsters do tricks like this?

But it was not a trick. The black wolf kneels before John and shakes his head.

“... Are you kidding me? ”

John is frightened. I still remember when the wolves attacked the mercenaries.

And then I thought, "You didn't strike me strangely either."

John reaches out and scratches under the black wolf's jaw. I was going to hit him right away, but he didn't. Rather, I wagged my tail as if it were good and revealed myself to the ram's belly.

“... would you like some? ”

John refers to Karamaf (who was) and the corpse of the horse. The Black Wolf gets excited and starts biting the horse. I began to reveal my bones in an instant, whether my appetite was big enough.

Is it... good? ’

No one will be able to recognize the body if it is harmed like that. John took possessions before the wolf swallowed the whole Karamaf.

A Silk Pouch with one Longsword, six Empire Doubloons and twenty Silver Coins (I almost forgot my grudge against Lord Karamaf for a moment), a ring with a family seal on it.

Short clothing, luxurious clothing. John squeezes his pocket tightly. More money than I've ever had in my life.

Empire doubloons were worth 20 silver coins. Moreover, empire silver and gold coins were reliable coins that could be used anywhere in the empire and even in other empires.

‘What about the ring? ’

A family seal ring. This was clearly more misunderstood than body armor the moment it was discovered. John thought about burying the ring with his armor, but he finally put it in his chest. I didn't want to sell it, and I wanted to see how I could use it later.

‘It's small, so you can hide it well. ’

After finishing his thoughts, John approached the body armor. I feel sorry for the people who see it smashed and torn.

Chollarak

“! ”

You give the body strength to remove the body's body armor, and it moves as if it were alive. The parts that are secured to the body move and then are released.

“??? ”

John didn't know how the people of Earth wore plate armor-like body armor, but at least he knew this was not the way.

‘What. Dwarves. Are you using some kind of geo-memory alloy? It's really amazing. "

This would be a few times more convenient than it actually is. When I put my body to the armor, I could wear it on my own, and if I wanted to unwind it, I also felt like it could be sized to fit my body.

Even though it was torn apart and torn, that's it.

‘You must remember your location. ’

John clears Karamaf's body and buries his armor on the ground. He left a mark around which only John could know.

There are two kinds of hunter markings: One that disappears over time, and one that does not disappear over time.

If the mark made of wood was an electron, the stone was the latter. After finishing his work, John wipes the sweat off his forehead.

Now, the body...

Pa

I can feel the black wolf's gaze. He drools over Karamaf's corpse.

“... would you like one of these? ”

The Black Wolf clearly understood the language. I chewed through the hot pot of caramaf. How edible and well-fed, the horses had only bones left. John doesn't know how well the wolf eats, but he can tell that this black wolf is unique.

It's not uncommon to leave bones clean in less than a few minutes.

‘But can I teach the wolf a taste of human meat? No, no, no, no. They must have eaten the mercenaries anyway. ’

They've already eaten mercenaries. What's the difference?

John looks at the black wolf and asks.

“Well, I hope we don't raid the village's peasants. We can ambush the iron-smelling mercenaries. ”

Nod

“... Do you really understand me? ”

The Black Wolf licks his front foot instead of answering. John frowns and stands up.

"Let's finish burying the bones. ’

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The sun was rising when the work was done. The sun shines in the forest. I wanted to sleep, but of course I couldn't. I had to get as far away as I could.

Where will you run to?

The Aces' territory is located in the south-west of the Empire. Fortunately, another country was close. In fact, even in the Empire, I didn't think I'd be caught. I didn't think I'd be tracking John, and even if I were, what technology would I use to find him in this age? If John changed his name and took his place, it was practically impossible.

‘Still, other countries would be better. ’

Almost to the west is the Kingdom of Erence, and beyond the great Dwarf Mountains to the south are the free cities with little influence on the Emperor.

‘As expected, the west is better. ’

I fought when I fought armed soldiers.No more hiking up cold snow mountain barefoot. He didn't want to die in an avalanche or a crash.

"If we break through the Black Forest to the west, the Ancient Imperial Way will emerge." I'm relieved to be on that path. ’

If you break through the Black Forest in Eights Village, you can make it to the west without having to circle back outside. But no one chose such a path. When I turned around, I went back. Nobody had been stupid enough to go into a dangerous forest for a week.

The path of the ancient empire, which lasted for over a thousand years, was a lifeline and milestone for travelers to travel the continent. The land of the empire was 70-80% forests and mountains, and walking around here was the death of monsters.

Travelers, merchants, nobles, vagabonds, thieves, and mercenaries all moved along the canal.

It took John two to three days to break through the Black Forest and escape west.

Even if the mercenaries who know John's face come towards the Kingdom of Errand, they will come around the canal above the Black Forest for at least a week or two.

It was enough to lose him. If John continues to move along the canal, the difference will be greater, and by that time we will never see each other again on this vast continent.

‘I had it all figured out, but it's a perfect plan. ’

Grrr?

“Well, I don't think we should follow. I think it would be a misunderstanding to take you with me. It's too big to say dog. ”

There were a lot of people carrying hunting dogs, but the black wolf noticed that the blind dog wasn't a dog. There's no such thing as dogs.

“I'm sorry.”

Grrr.

The black wolf nods, then steps back and starts disappearing. John sighs and finds the horse he tied up. I was curious about the situation in town, but I had to make the most of it now.

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No matter how much John went camping alone for three days, breaking through the forest was a distraction.

‘Damn it.'

After the forest was over, John could only sigh when he saw the road far away. It's a pity I learned it from Joseph, otherwise I would have lost my way in the woods and died.

Hunter's Knowledge.

It was knowledge of everything to do in the forest.

Light a fire, find the right place in the camp, sprinkle herbs that snakes won't like, and conserve the warmth of their bodies.

Experienced hunters use the forest as their own bed.

Joseph said that, but he couldn't believe it.

I had to camp alone, so I was half awake in my sleep, and I had to leave my weapon by my side so I could move at any time. I slept naked in the chain mail, but I forced myself to sleep with the rest. I was mentally exhausted even though I had no problem acting because I was so fit.

And you use the forest as your own bed?

‘I'll never be a hunter. ’

Of course, Joseph's words were somewhat exaggerated. And the hunters didn't go into the woods by themselves.

The joint creaks. John thought, touching his beard chin. It's a cheap beer far from here.I want to drink it and lie down.

“! ”

On the other side of the road, you see a group of two wagons approaching. The vendor must have seen him carrying a lot of luggage.

‘Good. ’

I'd rather hang out with the group than be alone. I'll ease any doubts you don't have to take.

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“Huh? A knight! ”

“What? Really? ”

The mercenaries escorting the merchant are frightened and steady. A knight.

It was propagandha of the knights that the knights were honorable and guarding the knights. For the mercenaries, the knights were merciless warriors who were screwed.

Warriors who have been meticulously trained since childhood and have good equipment, unlike mercenaries who survived on the battlefield with a twist of a weapon.

If one mercenary can fight ten peasants, one can fight ten mercenaries.

“What's the matter? We don't have anything against knights. ”

“Oh, you little... shut up if your head is empty. How ferocious the knight is. ”

The youngest of the mercenaries, the blue rookie mercenaries, bruised him with other mercenaries.

Why would a knight be here with nothing to do?

Two things come to mind.

If he cares about honor, he walks the toll, and if he doesn't care about honor...

Robbery!

There were knights who killed all the merchants and travelers passing through their territories and took things. It was absurd, but it was a very convenient business.

He owns the territory, so he has nothing to come back for, and if he goes rogue, he'll be weaker than the men he leads...

It was like eating for free.

The mercenaries swallow their saliva and look around. I feel scared in the dark forest as if I had hidden an ambush.

“My Lord Eldans. We don't want to fight knights. ”

The commander who led the mercenaries carefully told the employer. He was a small mercenary, but he was still trying to keep his word. It was because there was an ambition to go up higher. You can run away to another city, but the foundation you had built is gone.

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