How to live as a wanderer

Suetlq was surprised and looked at John. Of course, I knew that John had a quite different way of thinking than a typical article.

I can't believe you told the guy who did that you'd never see it coming.

“Yes…? ”

“I don't think I have anything to say. I'm not going anywhere to tell you a secret, so you don't have to suffer so much. ”

“Oh, no...”

The lord stared at John, wondering if he was crazy as well.

You're the driver, right?

"Cursed are you for breaking honorable customs." I can no longer stay in this cursed mansion. "

“Th-that's... that's true? ”

“I have a grudge against blood, what can I say? Judgment is God's work only, not the work of knights like me. ”

God has always been a good excuse. Suetlq realizes that John is putting it together, but he doesn't point out.

“The Undead has been dealt with by me and the sage. The Lord doesn't need to care anymore. Please live a life without shame in front of God. ”

John hangs up neatly.

John took this and said to the opponent, "Are you really a nobleman, you vile dwarf? 'There was no reason to say,' and most of all, his dead opponent was an Imperial knight.

And frankly...

"You should know better if you are entertained as a guest. If you complimented the emperor in front of the nobles who had a grudge against the Imperial Court, you would honestly die." ’

In John's eyes, there were times when people here were too oblivious. Especially for nobles.

Differences in values!

You think it's okay to say this to yourself, but then, when you meet a runaway Dwarf like that, you go hook up.

After all, John was going to show mercy rather than blame the lord for nothing. I don't know when I'll be able to repay you, but...

“I'm sorry I said something nice, but you can't just leave. ”

“? ”

Suetlq clears his throat and looks at the lord.

“It was touching for a knight here to forgive the Lord's actions and entrust them to God. But it's not over yet. My lord, there must be a place where their bodies are buried. Please guide me.”

“...! ”

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John asked Suetlje while walking along the lord's servant.

“What about the body? ”

“Vengeance is no ordinary thing when it comes to being an undead. Besides, the lord would have taken care of the body and buried it. ”

Suttleg's expectations were correct. The body is buried under a corner shed. It was so messy that I couldn't recognize it properly.

John digs the ground himself and lays the body down. Suetlq cautiously asked.

“Don't we need slaves? ”

“Do I not have to do this myself? ”

“I can't. That's why I did it myself. ”

However, unlike that, there were rare articles that wanted to do this directly.

Suetlq was grateful that the knight before him was a well-spoken knight. If not, it would have bothered me many times.

"You must have called for a priest in the first place..."

He sprinkles the blessed water and recites his prayers. John received the prayer and recited it. Suetlq had a knack for theology, and John was the one who learned to stand by the priests in the beginning.

“I think we're done here. ”

“Can I ask? ”

“No. Before you ask, please remove all your belongings. You might get annoyed if you keep it buried. This is to comfort the dead, so don't be offended...”

“Yes?”

John was already going through his belongings. Suetlq nods.

“Keep digging. ”

There was no other name like Sir Karamaf's. Instead, you find Lord Gaylendel's Seal Ring.

‘I don't think this is going to work. ’

I thought it would be a misunderstanding if I had it, but discarding it was also a sad subtle object. John decided to give it back to the family when he had a chance later. I can't help it if I can't.

“This... is the Emperor's permission slip. ”

“Gather troops from the city? Must be in a hurry.”

Even the emperor had his own troops, but the troops carrying the corpses below were also important.

The Great Lords know how to hire thick mercenary commanders, but if you go down there, mercenaries have to worry about their own food prices.

Then I had to jump directly into my body.

Carrying this letter of recruitment around the town or city, we bring in mercenaries or young people.

The Emperor's Seal is stamped, so if you speak well, you can collect a lot of money for it.

“... but why do you have that? ”

“Oh, how can I throw it away when the Emperor's Seal is sealed? Unsullied.”

“...... ”

Suetlq tries to hit one.

You killed Karamaf.

The rest of the luggage was nothing.

John found in the knight's arms a sphere the size of a palm made of blue glass. John wondered, because the glass was quite luxurious.

“Where was it?! ”

“I was in his arms...? ”

“This guy? That can't be right. ”

Suetlq took the Glass Ball like it was taken from him. Then I checked again.

“This can't be used without a wizard. Do you know his name? ”

“I don't even know what it is. Looks like a glass ball. ”

“This is a firecup. ”

It was a glass of fire, literally. John wondered what it didn't fit him.

“It's not a fire, it's not a cup...? ”

“Light a fire in this cup. That's why they call it the Firecup. It was used by the wizards of the Ancient Empire and I saw it here...”

“Is it expensive?”

“It's not as expensive as your sword, but there are some nobles who like it. It's an ancient Imperial object. ”

Suetlq gazes at the goblet as if it were strange to see again.

“How do you put the fire in? ”

“Impossible in the usual way. We have to light it in a sealed ball, so it's literally just magic. That's why they're only for wizards. ”

“Wizards... they're pretty shitty. ”

“You know, I don't feel like it. ”

Even with this simple item, I felt proud of the wizards. Only those who know the mystery and the secret can handle it with pride.

“Why don't you light a fire? ”

“I can't do it. ”

“Yes?”

“I don't know how to handle fire... and I'm not supposed to use it lightly." These glasses are made in pairs. One glass lights up, the other lights up. ”

John quickly realized the value of this item. It was like a small and convenient Beacon Mound. I can't believe this knight had such a powerful tool.

“Is it the Emperor's tribute? ”

“I don't think so. I think... it was given to me by the Wizard around the Emperor. ”

“? ”

“Some powerful wizards make knights. You gave it to me to contact you. ”

“Well...”

“Why are you looking at me? ”

“It's nothing. Anyway, this thing...”

John's face was stiff. Whoever the wizard is around the emperor, he must be a wizard of great skill to be around him.

“Is it traceable? ”

“Well, I've never used it... so I might be able to track the difference between far and near." ”

“Then I don't think it's time to relax. ”

“Don't worry. Whoever this wizard gave you, if you want to find it, you're gonna have to do a lot of digging. But the Emperor's army is nowhere near here. No matter how great a wizard may be, he's just rotting away. ”

Suetlq grins and starts wrapping the goblet of fire with a purple cloth engraved with a symbol.

“Whoever it was, it's good. I never thought I'd find something like this here. ”

“I thought you said Suttleg was useless. ”

“Give it to another wizard who knows how to write, not me. I can repay your debt in one fell swoop. ”

“...? ”

John thought to himself:

Can I change that suspicious scheme? It was good for John, of course, but...

John didn't know it, but it was normal to deceive the truth among the wizards. The ability to deceive an opponent without lying.

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“What did you do at dawn? I didn't think the lord would ask for a duel...”

Marco asked with a curious expression. It was like John and Suetlig were chatting with the Lord from the dawn.

“He asked me how I couldn't marry Stefan and his relatives. ”

“Oh, that's why you've been so kind. ”

Marco is convinced. Stefan, who is listening next to you, cries out in surprise.

“I, I have no intention of marrying a dwarf. ”

“Why? Of course, the Valpa family is smaller than the Abner family, but you're not the first, Lord Stefan. It's a great opportunity, isn't it? ”

Marco didn't really understand. If he were Stefan, he would have accepted the lord's offer immediately.

A bastard from nothing, he will accept the chance to marry the son of a righteous noble family. Whether the opponent is a Dwarf or a Centaurus or an Orc, the territory is important.

And the Dwarves were renowned for their unity to help each other, even other families. Even the smallest families are connected to each other.

“No, you're a dwarf! ”

“Yes? I know you're a dwarf. I told you.”

“...... ”

Stefan shuts up, thinking he's the only one who's going to be stupid.

John remembers what he received from the lord before he left.

Sir Johann, please take this.

It was a twisted knot in the beard.

If you hand over the knot in the name of the Wavering Family, no Dwarf will ignore you.

I don't know how effective this knot will be, but the lord has spoken the truth. Late at night, there was a death marvel and the price he paid with Suetl.

“Keep moving fast. I have a friend I need to see in the city of Weigen. ”

Between the western and southern empires lies a vast forest. It was often called the ‘Black Forest’.

No one wanted to break through this forest with all kinds of dangers and mysteries, and usually went up or down.

Johann went through the woods to outrun the pursuers, but...

The city was located on its way back down to the city of Weigen. People come and go from all over because they're crossing the river.

“Friend or noble? ”

“I don't have any noble friends. They won't think I'm a friend. ”

“Well, I consider him a friend. ”

“Well, thank you... I'm talking about a friend of the Wizard. ”

“! ”

Johann was surprised. Though he knew other wizards, he was not surprised.

“With all the fireworks and all the exchanges, I should go see my friend. Maybe they have something useful. ”

“That's a little exciting. ”

“Don't expect too much. Most wizards' treasures are worthless to others. ”

However, others were looking forward to it, even though John did not expect it. It has always been an exciting thing for travelers who wandered through the fields to stop by the city. Moreover, the mercenaries here were well stocked with money.

“Marco?”

“Yes.”

“When you enter the city, make sure you don't do anything stupid. ”

“I understand.”

It was one of the knights' tasks to maintain and maintain the strength of the mercenaries. Marco is determined to keep the mercenaries from doing anything meaningless while staying in the city accommodation.

“Stefan.”

“Yes?”

“Keep that Stefan out of trouble. Mercenaries aren't fools. They'll figure it out. ”

“… Ah, yes! ”

Marco is embarrassed, but nods.

“You don't have to worry. We won't have time to do anything nonsense anyway. ”

“? ”

“Do you have time to play somewhere else while the Abner and the Zarfen flag come in? The nobles of the city will line up to meet you. ”

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