How to live as a wanderer

When I tell Earl Jarpen that I'm going, he nods as if he's made a good choice.

“You made a good choice. We should convey the word to Earl Bartok as politely as possible, and prepare to leave immediately. Would you hire a mercenary? ”

“! ”

In Iaon's words, John realized a purely realistic problem. There were servants and slaves in Earl Batok's territory, but John was a slave and a wolf.

It was not only face-to-face but actually dangerous. As we get closer to Earl Jarpen, there will be more mercenaries and bandits.

To avoid unnecessary fighting, it was good to have that look.

“... May I ask the good mercenaries of the council?" ”

“Yes, please. ”

Iaon nods, smiling. The network was definitely comfortable in this area.

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If you take more than twenty mercenaries with you, you will have four Empire Silver Coins in one day. It was an enormously low body price compared to the knight, but it was a hit.

Had it not been for the enormous silver coins caused by the subjugation, he would have joined the ranks of the upper ranks.

Fortunately, the mercenaries introduced by the Council were basically reliable. It was different from the fishing trays you could find on the side of the road. There was no need for unnecessary discussions or fights.

And, uh...

“That knight killed a Troll? ”

“Don't you look fine? ”

“I thought what he looked like? ”

“I don't know. I thought you'd be twice as tall. ”

Above all, there were no crazy mercenaries trying to overthrow John's authority after the subjugation had just ended. The more experienced the mercenary, the better off he is.

“My Lord, would you prefer to buy more slaves?" ”

“Hmm. I'm thinking. ”

Gordon had a point. It was better to carry slaves and servants around than mercenaries with money. I thought it was more reliable.

Problem is...

"Expensive. ’

It was John who took a lot of money so that his specialty didn't match the fountain. As soon as I shut up, I was reluctant to buy a war slave and start a squad.

“Gordo, you look better than that. ”

“Isn't it because the weather is nice? ”

Gordon looks very happy. There was only one reason.

With no Suetlg, no Suetlg slaves, and no Chamber of Commerce servants, this time I'm going to act like a tongue in Johann's mouth and score!

Even if other slaves come in, Gordon is determined to do his best to avoid the slaves, in order to play a trusted role.

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The road to Earl Jarpen was a way back up the road to the city. I came once, but the atmosphere changed even more when I came back up.

“Knight, it doesn't look suspicious. ”

The mercenaries who entered the nearby village and took some food and reported to John with a serious look.

Earl Jarpen was in the middle of a war when John escaped, but his phone call did not reach Luzbek. However, it seemed that the aftermath of the fight had been pushed to the south.

Luzbek and the other villages were in a state of tension.

“Is that it? ”

“Yes, I think we should be more careful moving forward. ”

Earl Abner is at war with Earl Jarpen. It was a powerful Earl family from Palace White. Earl Jarpen was an empire, but he seemed to be pushed back.

The battle between the two lords to the south-west of the Empire is getting long enough to attract attention from the Lords of the Errance Kingdom to the High Councillors of the Southern Mountains!

This era of war was closer to what the country and country were doing than what the country and country were doing. Horses were a country. The lords in it were like a small country.

And if this war goes on long enough...

“My lord, perhaps we should turn back. ”

Gordon opens his mouth carefully. Since I was from a peddler, I was well aware of the dangers of crossing areas where territorial wars are prolonging.

Plunder!

It was a systematic supply world. An accident from a war merchant who was following the military, or else he went straight into plunder.

The story of a time when mercenaries saw the lord, but it was always in bad shape. I was hungry and had to stay afloat, but no mercenaries endured thinking about what happened later.

“You think so? ”

“Honestly, at this rate, I think we should send a procession from Erl Jarpen. It's customary. It's just that I didn't...”

“It's an inconvenience. ”

Originally, if you want to invite someone outside in this chaotic situation, send an escort procession to show them the bowl as an invitation.

But Earl Jarpen did not. No, you didn't.

‘I thought it would be good to go to the unfortunate situation, but were you greedy? ’

The user's condition is meaningless even if the target can't give up anything. I thought I'd rather go to Earl Bartok of the generous Errand Kingdom.

But the decision was already made and after the letter returned, Now it was only John's loss to come back and back off.

“... but I'm not going back. I've been looking for you for more than a while. ”

Honor was important in this regard. If you say you will go to meet him and then take it away from him, his name will be lightened.

Gordon nods. This was the role of slavery. I gave advice and then followed the owner's orders.

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My worries were right. A group of forty mercenaries blocked the way. You encounter a group of mercenaries a few times before, but they also retreat to see if John's group was burdened.

But they were different.

Even though it was a bit dangerous, the urge to eat big was tingling in my face and eyes.

“Halt! We are mercenaries, ruled by the divine Earl Abner." I will impose a toll on the Earl in his name. Give me the package and the weapon you're carrying. ”

“Do you have a permission slip with a seal on it? ”

“Ha! Would you carry that around with you? Look at this flag. This proves enough. ”

Mercenaries point to their flags, but Johann's side whispers small.

They don't know. They're not famous.

I was thinking the same thing.

I couldn't tell if it was a direct mercenary of Earl Abner or a fugitive mercenary. And even the mercenaries contracted directly with Earl Abner had no reason to endure such plunder.

“I am John of the Yates. The warriors behind me are mercenaries hired in the name of Marcel's Kettana Chamber. Even Earl Abner cannot tolerate such an imposition. ”

“Are you disobeying the Earl's orders? ”

The mercenaries raise their weapons up. It was meant to be a threat and a threat. John growls in a low voice.

“Karamaf!”

“? ”

The enemies wanted to hear John's voice. But by the time I realized it, a huge wolf was already attacking me from the side.

Grrrrrrr!

“Kill the thunderbolts first, Karamaf! ”

John raises his spear, shouting ferociously. After the subjugation, the newly fitted end of the spear was shining sharply.

Puck!

The one who made fun of John was his first opponent. He throws a spear through his body before it even moves. I was wearing armor covered in iron plates, but the spear pierced through me like clay.

“This mad knight bird...”

Before he finished speaking, John was in front of the mercenaries. Some of the mercenaries carelessly pee, as the knight of the crocodile raises his arm above the horse.

And the slaughter began.

As a wolf slaughters a flock, John slaughters the mercenaries with Mace and Longsword, squeezing between the mercenaries. Blood splashes every time the sword flashes, and someone's head breaks whenever a dull sound erupts.

In the blink of an eye, seven Yemenis died.

The once-destroyed mercenaries shun their backs in panic. In John's view, he was using dragons to kill them. If you want to stop the knights on horseback, you have to stick together and attack the horses.

“Stone, charge! Help the knight!”

The mercenaries who were frozen in Johann's sudden onslaught also rushed into battle. The arrow flies and collides with the scream.

The battle was easy enough because John was frozen like a madman in front of him. All you have to do is turn your back and attack the fleeing mercenaries at their heels.

Heave!

“! ”

John turns his head back, feeling eerie. Bolts have just passed where there was a face. It looks like one of the mercenaries who escaped behind him smashed the bolt.

Just like that!

“Rrrrgh!”

The mercenary was immediately punished. Karamaf jumped and tore the mercenary apart. What threatened Johann was a ranged attack like that from the Knights. Thanks to Karamaf, John was able to comfortably devote himself to battle.

“Catch the runners! Don't let any of them escape! ”

John had no intention of missing the remaining enemies. They'll be nothing but miserable bastards.

The mercenaries John hired knew about it, so they hurried quickly. The fugitives had to kill all the hired men here.

“Now, mercy! Mercy! Home...”

“You have a wife? I'll take good care of your wife! ”

“Help me! Help me! I just wanted to be the boss...”

“Killkill. I told you to do it. ”

John asked as soon as it seemed like it was over.

“Karamaf. Any runaways? ”

Grrr.

The wolf, and the monster Karamaf's sense of smell, was stunning, and I could tell right away if the mercenaries in the vicinity fled. John asked some mercenaries who were still breathing heavily.

“Were they hired by Earl Abner or the fugitives? If you tell me the truth, I swear to God I won't touch you. ”

“Tal, I escaped. ”

“Why did you run away? ”

“Bon, I'm behind on my pay...”

Although it was funny to say that the winning side was getting paid well, it was not surprising at all. The opponent must kneel completely to get what he wants. If you hold on as steadily as you do now, you have nowhere to tear it from the attacking position.

“I see. It had nothing to do with the erl. ”

“I'm sorry I tricked you. Well, I just wanted to leave, but the commander...”

“It's okay. I lied to you, too. ”

“? ”

Puck!

John stirs the mace and chokes the rest of them. They had no reason to keep him alive.

“Hurry up and get the money! We're getting out of here. ”

“Yes!! ”

The mercenaries show their faces despite a sudden struggle. Thanks to your reward, the wealth you plundered from your enemies was a solid income for mercenaries.

Moreover, seeing John fighting was not very reliable. I had no choice but to leave something dangerous and follow a knight like that.

A good employer is an employer who pays on time, not out of wages. Better employers were employers who gave mercenaries the opportunity to take part.

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