How to live as a wanderer

It was simple but true. It wasn't a hunter, but a mercenary or a knight who came out of nowhere.

There were monsters in this world that had no aura, no internal air, and no magic.

A particularly strong predator that was difficult to deal with.

When the monsters came out, people called for mercenaries or knights. I was just curious about how you deal with animals that are several times more powerful than predators without guns, but I heard stories about how it was possible to deal with them.

‘There's got to be a way. ’

Once upon a time, when there were no guns, people would have caught predators with spears. People here are no different.

“Let's go.”

“Yes, I'll take the lead. ”

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Joseph was one of the few people allowed to enter the forest in the village. Others were punished as soon as they found out they were going in, but Joseph was also able to go in and hunt.

Instead, Joseph managed to keep the others out of the forest, and if Lord Gessen wanted to go hunting in the forest, he had to take the lead, and if there was a war, he had to fight as a soldier.

Of course, Joseph had no intention of following through on his last duty. When the war broke out, I was going to pack my things and run away. I ran all the way here, but I didn't intend to be an arrowhead for the nobles.

"What a peculiar aristocrat. ’

Joseph thought of John, who was following him through the woods. This was not the first time I hunted with John.

Are you Joseph the Hunter? I'd like to join the hunt.

I'm sorry, John.

When I first met John, Joseph bowed his head and kicked his tongue. There are a lot of Lord Gessen's sons, so they're not the only ones coming to take charge of the Hunting Attendant.

Of course, I couldn't accommodate all those demands. Technically, it was only Lord Gessen who could make such a request. The rest of the sons had no right.

Luckily, Joseph had an excuse.

If you want to go on a proper hunt, you need to mobilize soldiers, because I don't have that kind of authority...

It was different for nobles to go hunting than for hunters to go hunting with a bow.

The nobleman's acolytes follow them, and soldiers to escort them. Rather than traditional hunting for animals, the hunters are closer to hunting animals.

Of course, it cost a lot. I couldn't let the nobles get away with it. Especially if the Ates family is not that rich. Moreover, the sons of the Aces had no authority to make such decisions.

Joseph thought John would walk away complaining. I was prepared to swear or spit.

"Don't beat him. ’

However, the answer returned was not as expected.

No, I'm not talking about hunting with soldiers, I'm talking about hunting with hunters. I want to follow your hunt.

...?!

Joseph was embarrassed and hated.

"What nonsense..."

I can't believe you want to follow the hunters. The nobleman's child must be bored within hours. Plus, if you act fast and get hurt...

But I couldn't say no. If I refused here, I was sure John would be angry, no matter how nice he was.

Don't worry. I'm not gonna follow you around complaining. I won't hold you responsible if I get hurt.

W-what are you talking about?

Joseph's heart flushed. It was a mistake to look at him as a child like the rest of Lord Gessen's children. John was smarter than I thought.

Eventually, Joseph went hunting with John, worrying. And not long after, I had to admit it.

John didn't lie.

John was incredibly patient for the nobles. I did not complain and follow the directions of the trivial hunter, waited if I waited, and did not complain about camping on the cold night dew.

Thanks to this, the worry that I initially had disappeared for a long time. I became curious as soon as my worries disappeared. What in the world is this young nobleman thinking of learning a hunter's skill?

Knights will snore when they hear it, but even a hunter's skills aren't easy to learn. Moreover, Joseph's skills were even more so.

How to track the tracks of animals, how to walk through the forest quickly without sound, how to trap animals, how to camp against predators and insects...

When the war broke out, we didn't just use hunters as scouts.

However, no matter how much I think about it, it was not a skill for nobles to learn.

“Joseph, what are you doing? ”

“Oh… yes! I'm sorry."

Joseph shakes his head in anger. I can't believe you thought differently in the woods. Even though it was the entrance to the forest, it was a mistake I shouldn't have made.

“Is this a footprint? ”

“Yes, you've found it. You are truly a noble and excellent worker. Not just anyone can find it. It's not always easy to find footprints in this weather, but it's John. God will recognize this precious person and help him. ”

“... Yes. ”

John nods with a shivering face. A compliment on a mouth like that.

"Does anyone like hearing that? ’

But Joseph had no choice. If they did not do so, there were many angry nobles.

“We can set a trap right away, right? ”

“No, John. ”

Find the tracks of the beast and lay a trap in its path. This was the first thing Joseph taught me.

“Why?”

“Take a closer look. It is deeper than the usual blue-spotted deer footprint. Must be a pregnant female. Females, also pregnant blue spotted deer, are more sensitive than usual. A guy like this can't catch a booby trap if he doesn't keep up. ”

John nods. For John, who had lived in the city all his life, Joseph's teachings touched one another.

“So what do we do? ”

“I'll use this Herb Powder to avoid his scent. The combination is…”

“Achinen and tiny devil herbs in red pastures. Is that correct?"

“... Yes. That's right. You remembered. ”

Experienced and skilled hunters also knew the knowledge of herbalists. Hunters who can combine commonly seen herbs to make medicine like this were respected in the town.

And Joseph was one of the hunters.

“If you sprinkle this herb powder, he'll be confused because his sense of smell will be paralyzed. No matter how sensitive you are, you won't notice the traps. Now you can install it. ”

John's skill was familiar with a few times. I skillfully carved a wooden spear and mounted a resilient rope. The moment you touch it, the spear will fly and stab the deer in the trunk.

“Well done. Now I'm going to set up a few more. ”

No hunter set a single trap. And Joseph was originally not very good at catching deer. If you kill many animals like deer, you can be caught by the lord.

Joseph mostly killed rabbits, weasels, foxes, birds. I could have caught the wolf, but I didn't. You don't have to do that unless you show up in the village and attack people.

“Joseph.”

“Yes?”

“What's that wolf? ”

“...?! ”

Joseph turns his head in horror. A black wolf stares at Joseph among the dense trees.

‘What?! ’

This is not the area where the wolves come out. I had to go another day to see the wolves' realm in the forest. Moreover, there was no sign of wolves. Footprints, poop, claw marks.

Wandering wolf! ’

Joseph realized that the wolf was not the wolf he had originally seen in the forest. Such a big, dark fur that shines twice as big as the other wolves.

"No way… a monster…! ’

Those of the predators who fought and survived with extraordinary strength and strength. They behaved and moved differently than normal predators. Even skilled hunters didn't want to deal with these exceptional predators.

“John, you mustn't let your guard down! ”

“I know. ”

John did not tolerate it, but he knew how dangerous the situation was. The wolf must have been an unexpected foe, seeing what Joseph did.

Moreover, the sensation of intimidation was not a joke. John never saw a monster. "Is that a monster? 'Enough to think.

I have a sword, but...

John was also the son of a knight, and he received a longsword. Even though it was a little old and dull, it belonged to a proper weapon in this village.

The problem is that John doesn't know how to use the sword!

I felt more confident fighting with my bare fist with my sword.

“Slowly... step back, without provoking him." ”

Along with the horse, Joseph slips a pouch of powder between his fingers that the beast hates. Then he raised his bow and put an arrow in the protest.

"Please..."

I was confident in my archery skills, but not against him. Joseph begged me not to follow him.

“! ”

The wolf whips and turns and disappears into the dark forest. Joseph sighs of relief.

“Let's get out of here! ”

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Joseph, who had escaped the forest, gasped.

“He looks like a monster no matter how much I look at him. I should tell them not to go into the forest for a while. I can't believe I'm about to see a black wolf...”

The Black Wolves were an ominous sign among the hunters. John looked at it and thought,

‘I haven't learned in the woods in a while. ’

Joseph was a good teacher. Whether it was because of identity differences, John answered every question. If the other boys in the village had asked, they would not have.

However, I couldn't force Joseph to go into the woods. Johann will be in danger.

“I see. You've been through a lot. ”

“No. It was great of John, who was not disheartened. ”

“Yes, yes. All right, let's get some rest and talk when the wolf disappears. ”

John sends Joseph back and sits on a nocturnal hill in front of the village. I was stuck for a while and had to train near the village.

Drumrung

“?! ”

John was surprised. Usually, there was a sailor sitting under a tree with no one but him.

"What is it, a beggar?" ’

I didn't look like a villager to me. Seeing you sleeping in a thick, worn coat with your shabby luggage by your side, you were clearly wandering.

Even the peasants in the village did not treat John lightly, but they could kick him out if they were wandering around. But John did not.

‘Cause it's not just there. ’

John took a step and moved to another tree. Then I started exercising. You create a creak in the tree as your muscles are pulled tightly.

“You're doing something interesting. Are you Lord Gessen's son? ”

“? ”

John stops exercising and turns his head. The wandering old man stood up and looked over here.

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