How to live as a wanderer

The Elven Knights answer arrogantly, riding skillfully. They felt that they deserved such cheer and celebration, and were also proud.

Different articles, from the very beginning, than John, who was calculating how much he would have benefited from the subjugation!

‘Basic allowance, active, majored, extra, troll body made quite a bit of money, baron Einbeck's body... and a lot of money. ’

It was so salty that I could smile on my own. Meanwhile, the Elven Knights complimented John by receiving a gift from the noblewomen.

“Without this honorable knight here, this body would still be dead. ”

“Hmm? Huh. I was.”

“A round of applause for a knight who knows this honor! Praise is due! ”

The Elven Knights clearly branded John's name to the nobles of the city. The impact of praising in public places for all of these people was different, not just hearing from a white captain's report.

This made John not a knight who had been fortunate enough to come from the empire and take advantage of the opportunity, but a knight who had been vouched for by other knights with skill and honor.

It was too much business for one subjugation.

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“Was it meant to be? ”

“Yes?”

“I'm just curious. Saving the Elven Knights. ”

After the refurbishment, the two of them freed themselves at the mansion. Johann is exuberant, but Suetlq's magical aftermath does not keep him well. Gordon was John's slave, but the market seemed to be picking up more of him.

"Then why do your slaves do nothing? ’

Gordon doesn't know that slaves dare not touch their bodies because they fear wizards. Gordon would never have made it easy if he had known the details.

“Those arrogant elves had a big crush on you. A virgin in love wouldn't do that. ”

“Who's thinking about that? I got it, and I did it. ”

“That's as good as it gets if you're not aiming. Wait, is that a ? What are you gonna use it for?"

“I'll give it to Ibelka. ”

“Who's Ibelka? ”

“You have a handmaiden. ”

He was embarrassed by what John said.

“You're not mistaken are you? The maid must have had a boyfriend before you came along, and she will soon have a new boyfriend after you leave. Not like a lady.”

Sometimes, some of the young people mistakenly think the target is their own flesh and blood. The target has no idea, but if the target is mistaken, it can only be disgraced.

Moreover, there was nothing good about a knight who was raising his fame in battle over a servant girl.

“I know. ”

“... you know? Then why did you give me that gift? ”

“You too, Suttleg. Do you always give gifts that deeply? You can just give it to them. And Ibelka was very helpful in many ways. ”

“You mean the help at the bottom? ”

“... some nonsense... about the rumors of the city." I don't think I've been in this city very long. I love hearing rumors about Ibelka because she has wide feet. Of course, I'm a servant of the High Council, so I have a part of my mouth to arrest, but if I make it feel better like this, my mouth will be lighter. ”

“...!! ”

Suetlq was really surprised by what John said. I thought it was a young and bloody knight, but the way I thought about it seemed to me like an old nobleman.

Not many knights think that way. It seems that if you are obsessed with training as a knight in the castle since you were a child, your mindset will harden.

“Have you been playing with that idea from the start? ”

“Playing around. While I was... making misunderstandings. There's nothing wrong with giving a gift. ”

“You really surprise me every time. I'm not one to be surprised... Do you know how brave lions are and fox tricks are? ”

“What's that? ”

“A virtue a king should have. Be brave and cunning. It's rare for people to have both of these. And the knights are mostly electronic. ”

“That's for sure. ”

“But you're both talented. ”

“... I'm not cunning. ”

“No. You're talented enough. ”

It was definitely a compliment, but it seemed strangely insulting. John nods with a shivering expression.

“You can do well at the banquet held by the Praetor. I was a little worried, actually. ”

“I've looked into it, but it's not really your place to care, is it? ”

“The mercenary commanders and monks are here to serve, so don't worry about the formalities. I don't care about your little mistakes. But you're gonna have to take it a different way. A young, weak background and skillful knight this time. Who wouldn't be? ”

“...... ”

John wakes up in his words. He was absolutely right. John's position was still unstable and a good one to use.

“It would be nice if I could offer you a higher opinion, but there's not much good in the world. Especially the nobles of the city. Stay sharp, and think carefully when you get the offer. ”

“I'll keep that in mind. I was digging for someone else to care about, but I need to find out more." ”

“... I guess I shouldn't have said that. ”

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The urban nobles were technically not nobles. Those in power in the city could be wealthy civilians, guild leaders, or military mercenaries.

However, in a city without a lord, they behaved like nobles and were practically treated like nobles.

Enforcers and urban marshals were key figures of the city's nobles and rulers at the same time. Despite being democratically elected, it was actually a structure that rolls with money and power, so the Praetor and his family were safe to assume that it was the lord and lord's family of the city.

Dark Elves... Are you a noble family, too? ’

Seeing a middle-aged dark elf man, John thought to himself,

The blood of Elves or Dark Elves, by itself, meant the nobles of Erence. Even if you don't have a title or territory, you should at least be treated like a precious blood relative.

It was much easier and simpler for nobles like John to prove themselves with accents and attitudes. The Elves weren't really treated as' blue blood ’for no reason.

“I thank you for your subjugation, and I give this honor to God. ”

“Thank God! ”

The banquet area was definitely comfortable without formalities. At the end of the long table, the mercenary commanders, who had specially built up the ball, sat down. They were happy and proud that they had been invited to this position.

John reacquainted with the identity of those who were seated.

“Sir, don't you think you're enjoying yourself a little too little? Here, have a drink. ”

An Elven Knight of the Velemens poured wine into John's cup. These Elven Knights will be the most comfortable thing in this place.

We'll be done with the subjugation. We'll just go back to the Earl and get paid...

But they were sitting right next to each other, so even foreigners like Johann could talk comfortably. And there was one effect I didn't expect.

“Sir Johann. I heard you hunted Trolls. It's amazing how much work you've done at that age. There's a nobleman who owes me a lot of favor.Cocatrix appeared on his territory. What do you think? Don't you want to build more shining achievements on that glowing honor? ”

“Ha! If you want to take down Cocatrix, you'll have to call in paladins who want to die, or hunters, which is what honorable knights do!" It's too rude to bring such a dirty and tricky matter to Lord Johann! ”

The Elven Knights shout, dipping the glass so hard that the wine splashes out. You must be really drunk. There's nothing to be ashamed of in this city. They say that the opposing Pokémon should be taken by the nobles of this city or anyone else.

Honestly, as Johann put it, I'm relieved!

“No, I'm just saying. Lord Johann might be interested...”

“What's the interest! You don't think we know how shitty Cocatrix has to be! What's with the knight's honor? People who stick their jewellery in their rooms! ”

“...... ”

The man pulls out his horse, his face turning red. After a few times that has happened, no one else has made the same offer.

“Sir Johann. My nephew is just about the right age, and he's a really good kid, so I think he'd be right for you...”

“How many nephews does this guy, Gu Morens, have? You must have married her the other day. Did your husband do some digging in the meantime, or did he bring in a new stepdaughter in between? No, it's a matter of making sure. If she was from a decent place, she wouldn't have picked up a street orphan and dressed her up.

Joe? I've heard that one before, but... ”

‘No, these lunatics. ’

It seems like the Elven Knights are throwing wine all the way through their heads without even thinking about it.

John was watching because he didn't care, but those who were insulted blasphemed at the knights. They were the ones who said they didn't really live in this city.

‘Obviously, all the offers I received today were subtle. ’

John drank a drink and summarized the offers he received today. Most of them were suggestions to covet John's abilities and put them to good use.

Compared to these offers, the agreement with the Chamber seemed generous.

Reputation was important, but not just fame. If they don't have that kind of background, they'll flock like straw dogs.

“Sir Johann? ”

“? ”

“The President wants to see you separately. ”

“...... ”

So, by the end of the banquet, the offer that I received embarrassed John.

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The Praetor Vilaco was a man who seemed strangely clueless when faced alone. It could have been because of the Dark Elves.

“Do you know why I called you this separately, Lord? ”

“? ”

John was interested in the attitude of the bystander, which usually starts with the ritualistic words, and goes straight to the point.

“Aren't you here to ask me questions that people shouldn't have in their ears? ”

“What do you think it is? ”

“Well, is this about the Emperor? ”

In John's words, the Praetor was very happy and reflexive.

“You got it right. So, are you going to stand with the Emperor or the other side? ”

“I am under the banner of the council, so I will follow the will of the council. ”

“Don't sound like a horse. Sir, why would someone bite you? Which knight in the world would want to spend the rest of his life with the Chamber of Commerce? that only hold hands until we need each other. ”

“Do you have any complaints about following the will of the council? ”

“Hey, Ser. The Quettana Council is one of the city's most trusted members... but frankly, if you get more money from the Yellow Bride, you'll hear from the Emperor. I don't trust those shy. ”

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