How to live as a wanderer

The Punitive Force commander was Stefan, but anyone with eyes could see right away that the real commander was John. The mercenary commanders knew, not just the two of them.

Stefan had neither the fame nor the ability to command this punitive force.

Gerdolf recites the words he learned at his father's command.

“I'm going to kill him. Loyal.”

“No. The darkness will soon descend. Looks like you don't have to take any unnecessary risks. ”

“The darkness will soon descend, and you won't have to take any unnecessary risks. ”

Stefan said as he did. Gerdolf's face twists and puzzles.

“Follow? ”

“... No, this one...”

“There you go, Stefan. Let's not complicate things. The commander doesn't have to order this. ”

“Is it... is it? ”

Ino glances at John, playing with Stefan.

“Sir, may I speak to you alone for a moment? ”

“What is it?”

“I hope you won't be offended by what I did last time. ”

“Not particularly unpleasant. A knight can act on honor. ”

“As expected, you know. I thought you knew. It's no different here...”

Ino tries to take out his squirming pocket and hold it in John's hand. John wondered.

“What do you mean? ”

“Can you give my son the honor of his first charge? ”

“I told you. You don't have to go in there in the dark. ”

“That's not a problem for Gerdolf. ”

“I care. If something goes wrong, we'll have to send other soldiers in, so wait. ”

When Ino's face became blurry, John continued.

“Under no circumstances will I yield the honor of the first assault to Lord Gerdolf. Don't worry.”

“... Thank you! Sir, here...”

“No. Put that bag away. You trust Lord Gerdolf with your skills. ”

John felt sorry for himself.

Could that pouch have been a silver coin? It wasn't gold coins, was it?

‘I see why this article didn't make it. ’

If you're going to give it to me, you have to give it to me before you depart. I don't care what you give me in a camp like this, I'll get into someone else's eyes and ears. I could not accept it even if I wanted to.

‘By the way, even if I lost the last time I paid a bribe like this... would my position be in danger? ’

In the Empire language Inona Gerdolf speaks, I didn't notice any noble accents. Humans express themselves with accents and behavior. Like John and the other nobles, it was likely that they were not from nobles, but self-made or had a short history as a family.

Then it made sense for me to be so contagious.

‘It's not difficult, so it's not bad to take some care of it. ’

There are some knights obsessed with the first charge (like the Elven Knights I met in the city), but John was not interested. If you ask me where I went on my first raid, "I blew a Troll's head off," it will work better.

“Knight! There seems to be a fight going on in town! ”

“? ”

In a sudden report, John hardened his face.

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“Are there any who will come to this village first and fight? ”

“The runaway farmers may have raised money to hire mercenaries. ”

“No. The joke wouldn't have done that. As long as the pranksters aren't fools after a few failed attempts...”

“The bandits have flowed into the village, right? Many mercenaries have been freed since the war ended. ”

“Priests.”

“??? ”

Suetlq stops speaking to the noisy.

“Yes?”

“The chorus is coming from over there. If you sing the chorus in a fight, only people from the convent will come out. ”

“Ah…! ”

The mercenaries weren't the only ones running around like wild dogs. The monks and priests of the monks went everywhere.

What difference does a mercenary want for gold, but a monk want to do God's will?

If you have monsters, go catch them, if they're in a mood for a drought or a flood, go help them, if they're pillaged by war, go protect them...

“If you're from the convent, you've got enough to go on in this hovel. ”

“Assemble the gliding horsemen on horseback among the soldiers. I'm going to go apply.”

The mercenary commanders replied.

“Yes.”

“Lord Gerdolf. I'll see what you can do. ”

“Thank you. I won't let you down. ”

Gerdolf stammers. Ino was surprised at that. Generally, an Earl commands, but Gerdolph doesn't understand if he doesn't tell me again. However, John's words were understood at once.

What is it?

“I'll get ready too! ”

“...... ”

Stefan shouts and the atmosphere freezes. John calmly said.

“If the commander is not at his stronghold, the mercenaries can be shaken. Keep your head down. ”

“Well, I see. ”

“Suetlq. (Make sure he doesn't do anything useless.) I'll take good care of him. ”

“(Make sure he doesn't do anything worthless.) ”

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Gerdolf, in front of you, cries ferociously. It was more like a monster scream than a human. The sound was intense enough to blow away the darkness that surrounded it.

Handling the Great Sword on the horse took a long time to practice, as well as strong strength. Despite his poor social skills, Gerdolf has proven why he bears the title of Butcher.

Just like that!

Goblins bounce off the town after a sudden cavalry charge. Goblins smaller than humans are appalled by the attack on horseback warriors.

“ ■ ■ ■! ■! ”

“ ■ ■! ■ ■ ■! ”

The Goblins cry out after realizing that back-up is coming. However, in the midst of a full-scale battle, few armies were able to withstand such a surprise.

“Kill! Don't spare the Goblins! ”

The mercenaries shout furiously and shoot a bolt of iron. The Goblins' armor was mostly leather-bound. It was hard to stop the bolts in the combination.

“Ser Gerdolf, fight face to face! ”

John sews three Goblins through his spear and shouts sharply. Gerdolf frowns like a berserker without looking aside.

Goblins' weapons were crude bows, arrows, and catapults in crude spears, but they were usually injured if they kept getting hit like this. Armor covers the entire body.

However, Gerdolf wields his weapon without hesitation. The user feels strongly willing to kill the target before it hurts itself.

Dozens of well-armed lieutenants flew in and the clumsy advancement of the Goblins collapsed in an instant. John picks up the whip and smashes Gerdolf.

“?! ”

“Align your assistants. Gerdolf.”

“Al, I see. ”

Gerdolf nods with a sober nod. He puts a bloody face next to John.

Were you in town on an ambush? ’

A wise mercenary throws a torch and clears out the darkness around him. The situation catches my attention. It appears that those who were in the basement of the village quickly emerged as they heard the popularity.

But at this level, it's enough to prevent an ambush.

"Unless the priests are careless..."

“Knight! Those Goblins are quite well-dressed! ”

“! ”

The Goblins inside were surprisingly wearing metal armor. It was a funny quality to call armor, but it was great to melt iron and attach plates to it. At least it means they have something like a forge.

Inside, the monks appear to be advancing to stop the attack. Goblins are attacking in the shadows, but there is no shortage of unshakable resistance.

“I don't care what kind of armor you're wearing. Crush him!”

“Yes!! ”

John did not hesitate to give orders to the mercenaries. John was a knight who could give courage to his men just by fighting in front of him. As the Goblins in the spears fly, the mercenaries scream.

“Help the priests! ”

Grrrrrrr!

Karamaf, who was fighting beside you, growls. Out of the darkness, a mid-tone cry erupted. Hundreds of pounds of boars seem to be about to leave, rushing towards her with their moms ferociously.

“Me, me, crazy...! ”

“What are the Goblin bastards raising?! ”

The mercenaries were frightened at the sight of those ferocious Boars because they could barely handle metal weapons. John felt the need to do it himself.

“Karamaf, drive them away! Gerdolf, follow me. I'll give you a chance to hunt it down! ”

“Thank you!”

John rides his horse and quickly turns to his side. Karamaf moved in a similar way. The wild boar always had a weakness on its side.

“Fire! Cover the knight! ”

The mercenaries abandoned the Goblins and tried to kill the Boars first. A full-grown boar was as dangerous as a beast because it was monstrous. If I was attacked or stabbed in the thumb, I could have died instantly.

The bolt flies and sticks, but it's not enough to stop the boars. It just makes them angrier.

Bang!

A Boar has fallen. John's thrown spear pierced through his thick torso and pierced his heart.

“Great, great! ”

“Hit it, Gerdolf! ”

Gerdolf jumps off the horse and aims at the Boar like he's aiming at a spear. Boars run into the Great Sword at the same speed.

“Grrrgh!"

It was an ignorant method, although it reduced the impact by sneaking aside. The blood spills out as Gerdolf's grip is torn.

Another Boar turns to aim for Gerdolf. John rode to the side on his horse.

John, who had already thrown the spear, follows with a mace and smashes his side like crazy. A rumbling drumming noise erupts. The boar staggers and collapses to its side with a grim scream.

The mercenaries who were watching put their tongues to the ignorant, or rather clever, fighting methods of the two knights. No matter how well a knight fights, I've never seen anyone fight like that.

"Is that human power?" ’

Mercenaries are allies, so they can be surprised and admired, but not Goblins.

Suddenly, the warrior who defeats the beasts appears to be a monster from the darkness.

“ ■ ■! ■ ■! ”

“ ■ ■ ■! ”

Goblins started running around screaming. Thanks to the complete darkness, the small Goblins' bodies were easily concealed.

“What are they talking about? ”

“I think it's the Devil. ”

“What? Do you even understand Goblins? ”

“No, I just thought it was. ”

“Don't talk nonsense! Prepare to pursue!”

Stop! Don't pursue!

The mercenaries stop at John's command while they pursue. They looked at John curiously.

“Shouldn't I go after him? ”

“If I fight in a place I don't know about with monsters at night, I'll only get hurt here. We don't need to make casualties. ”

I couldn't see very well because of the darkness, but the mercenaries gave me an impressive look. Rarely were knights who cared for soldiers like that.

For the knight, the soldiers were usually supplies.

Props for your honor and achievements!

It was possible to go on patrol at night, assault first, and treat soldiers as consumables. Some knights deliberately send mercenaries to the limbs to save their salary.

In that regard, John was the knight who had to follow the more he went along. Not because of salary or loot, but because of the charisma that naturally followed John.

“Are you trying to kill Marcel's Trolls?! ”

“... I don't know how you found out, but yes! ”

John answered the question that stood out among the monks. Since we're on the lookout for each other, it's best to reassure the opposing Pokémon quickly if they know.

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