How to live as a wanderer

The knight wasn't always taking the right course. As long as the knights were human, they could be despicable.

Compared to all the sneaky tricks used in war, sneaking in like this was not surprising.

Of course, it was hard to guarantee his life when he was found out.

“Let's skin him! ”

“Knight, give me a chance! ”

Warriors wanted to remove the knight's face with a well-held dagger. John raises his hand to stop them. Surprisingly, the fierce warriors became silent.

The knight wakes up, surprised to see John. An outsider treats these ferocious tribes so well.

How in the world?

“You have two options: I'm talking before the skin is peeled and spoken, or the skin is peeled off. What would you choose?”

“... Nothing to hide. I'll tell you.”

Knight, Botan laid bare the purpose of his visit.

Boris' orders were to sneak into the Tribe and eavesdrop on information about the prey and, if possible, interrupt them.

Aklada glances at Botan with a fierce frown.

“I'm sorry, Knight. I didn't think the other bastards were greedy for werewolves. ”

“With a hunt that size, it's no wonder rumors spread all over the meadow. Don't worry too much. You're clearly not chasing after this trick. ”

Well, the Centauri have always been a predatory prey, so there's nothing wrong with the others interfering.

‘But it's a bit strange. ’

John recalls Boriska or other knights. While it was possible to do as many tricks as possible, it was different for each person about what tricks they used.

Eavesdropping on Barbarians dressed and snooping around was a trick the knights couldn't think of.

No way.

“Which of your allies came up with this ruse? ”

“...! ”

Botan was startled. He had no choice but to think John already knew about the Arrowhead Mercenaries.

There was a lot of complaints before Botany arrived. I can't believe he'd have to grow ground so dishonorably in a mercenary plot.

Even the mercenaries didn't step up to their schemes. No matter how much you pay me, I don't want to crawl barefoot where the Barbarians are.

Thanks to this, Botan's mouth is easily opened. He even told me he hired mercenaries. Warriors were frightened. Even mercenaries?

“A mercenary named Galambos gave it to me. ”

“What the hell is he? ”

“A hunter from the Eastern Patrol. I don't know any more than that. ”

Aklada, who was listening next to me, was surprised and asked John small.

“Knight. How do you know there are people helping Boriska? ”

“I was just getting to the point. ”

“...... ”

I mentioned that, but Aklada still looks at John with admirable eyes. I say it humbly, but in the end, it's the warrior's instinct to extract such things intuitively.

“Do you want to be treated as prisoners? ”

“... I wouldn't expect that from these barbarians. Kill to kill.”

“Come, this old man will have your hide...”

“There you go.”

John sanctioned the warriors who wanted to come back and summoned them apart.

“His life is mine, right? ”

“That's right.”

“I'm letting you go, what do you think? ”

Johann speaks of a sudden, the warriors are furious and do not... react. Rather, I nodded and accepted.

“You're a knight from the Empire. ”

“I know what that is. It's a yoke, isn't it? Did I write it right? ”

“Seems a little different, since you caught him. Go ahead. I'm afraid I can't do anything about it. ”

“... No, not out of honor. ”

Asked Aclada as if she was curious.

“Are you going to let him go and go after him? It's a swarm. We're masters of pursuit, but you'll notice as soon as he has eyes. ”

The meadow is a tricky place to sneak up on an opponent. Especially when the opponent is aware and alert.

If I have a head, I will check the perimeter several times.

“Why don't you torture him and find out where he's supposed to meet?" It won't be far. ”

“No. I've been thinking about that. ”

‘Have you thought about it? ’

Aklada had to endure the laughter. I liked what John said too much.

“I'm sure the men who sent that knight were prepared for that. I don't know if he was ready for that. ”

“...... ”

Aklada accepted John's words. Certainly. You would have been prepared when the opponent sent you.

“If we can find such a place and ambush it, it won't be much fun. You're staying in a good place to fight. ”

“Absolutely. But, Knight, we are confident they will win, even if they are prepared. ”

“I know that. ”

The captured knight has nothing to vomit about, but there's no reason to let him crawl in here and sneak in.

John's reason was elsewhere.

“Think of it this way. I gave the order to infiltrate the subordinates, but they returned safely. His face was smashed and his weapon was gone. In that state, what do you think? ”

“...! ”

“He looks like he's got a grudge, don't you think? This looks better than going where the opponent prepared it. ”

“The knight is a true Tangre! ”

“I thought you said something like tangre the other day. Who was it? ”

“A warrior from the myths of our tribe who fought well and killed well. ”

“Oh, I like that. ”

Aklada smiles satisfactorily at John's reaction. The other knight would have said, "Where is the filthy pagan god?" ’The same reaction did not come back.

“Tangre, the destroyer of worlds and the pure wrath of God, burned every city from the west end to the east and enslaved the weak. ”

“...... ”

Isn't that just a lunatic?

John said that to his throat, but refrained. To respect the opponent's religion.

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The intruder finds nothing, but the group decides to move quickly.

As long as it's known to target the same werewolf, you'd better hurry. They could have gotten the intel elsewhere and hit the players.

Luckily, the hunters arrive in town at sunrise.

Aklada, I've found where the werewolves are hiding.

Well done! Thanks to you, the name of the Alzio tribe should not be ashamed!

Aklada rejoices as if to run. It was in front of John and the other warriors.

I couldn't even tell you that if I called John and he was late looking for me and he took my prey, I'd go somewhere and say he was Alzio.

The group packs up for a short run and rushes through the meadow logs for more than two days to get to where the hunters have found them.

As you make your way, you send the Aklada one by one to the other.

“What are you sending? ”

“I've asked the tribe I know to summon warriors nearby. ”

“I thought you said you couldn't find the knights? ”

Hearing the news and hurrying, Aklada assures me. By the time the slowed knights get here, the hunt will be over.

And you summoned tribal warriors nearby.

“... I thought you said you were supposed to cross the bridge made of stone in the imperial proverb." ”

John nods, smiling bloody. It was a better habit to prepare than to overstep.

There were many unnamed forests on the grasslands. These forests became a good home for monsters.

Centauri hunters do not rest in these woods. Especially in winter.

But those who gathered here today were the ones who had already come to that end. An outstanding warrior on the grasslands is like an outstanding hunter.

You camp a little distance from the entrance of the forest, and the group waits for daylight.

“Werewolves roam around at night and sleep in their own den in the morning. So when the day breaks, we'll head into the forest and attack their lair. ”

The story was quick because most of them had experienced hunting werewolves. The warriors checked their weapons and saw the demonstration.

“What if they come out first and attack? ”

“The werewolves are cunning and cautious, so they don't hunt near their dens. I'm not going to jump in front of the forest. ”

“It's better if you come at me! ”

Warriors shout in a loud voice. If an ambush strikes, those who come from afar are their prey. Even if the werewolves are strong and strong, a few poisoned arrows can quickly break their body.

John is relieved to feel the breeze of a skilled hunter from the gathered warriors.

‘It's convenient to be with experienced people. ’

Warriors who were prepared for any situation were reliable allies. John decided to take a break before the Werewolf hunt.

And that night, the werewolves rushed out of the woods like crazy.

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“Werewolf! Werewolf! ”

The warrior standing guard wakes the rest of the group, and those in the camp get up immediately and pick up their weapons and armor.

“How many? ”

“I don't know! ”

“Don't know what? One or two? ”

“Tens... of…! ”

“??? ”

The awakened warriors widen their eyes and stare into the faint darkness. The earth echoes like thunder, and dozens of werewolves rush back and forth in the darkness.

“All aboard! Weapons up!”

“What's going on? ”

Even the relaxed Akkadian didn't respond easily to panic.

Those werewolves are running out of the woods like crazy. What the hell is going on?

“Haven't you seen this before? ”

“I'm sorry."

“Someone got here first. ”

“? ”

“Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened. They must have done something first. ”

“...! ”

Aklada realizes what John meant. Strange what happened when the others were chasing the werewolves. It was a strange coincidence.

“But how? ”

“I don't know. But Aklada, no matter what happens, it doesn't really make a difference what you and I have to do, does it? Give the order!”

John's calmness was also transmitted to Aclada. Aklada nods and shouts.

“It's moving! Watch out for the Werewolves' movements and drive carefully!" ”

“Should I put out the fire? ”

“I'm sure they've already seen it. Throw torches everywhere! Better to increase the fire. ”

Noticing that there are werewolves nearby makes you nervous. John thought to himself, "It's Dadoq."

‘I wish I could endure a horse even when hunting monsters. ’

Even when hunting Trolls, horses are surprisingly timid, so it is often inappropriate to hunt monsters.

Woo woo

The sound of the werewolves' howling starts to grow, as if tearing their ears. They come running out of the woods, screaming like they're glowing.

“It's definitely an odd condition. I'm not looking for any prey. I think it's just a chest burst. ”

“Aklada! A few of them are coming this way! ”

You can't see the fire, smell it, and cleverly explore the prey, but you can see the opponent if you run wild. As they get closer, they rush in.

But that was no threat to the warriors who had already mounted their horses and prepared for battle.

“I'll shoot you in the back! ”

The warriors hurl their arrows at the werewolves as they ride back and forth. The warriors' arrows hit with surprising accuracy, even though they are dark and obscured.

However, the reaction of the werewolves was also surprising. The user pushes the arrow flying out of the darkness with its claws and rolls away. I didn't believe it was a trick in a frenzy.

But the warriors came first. The warriors shoot arrows in unison. A series of flying arrows pierce the Werewolf's hide and pierce the muscle.

■ ■ ■!

You hear a cursed freak. Werewolves can no longer follow you on their knees.

“We'd better stand back and wait until daybreak! ”

“Let's retreat, Aklada! ”

“I see. Back...”

“Wait! Someone's coming! ”

The warriors raise their arrows and point. Someone appears in the dark with the sound of horse racing.

“Don't shoot! Don't shoot!”

“What, that's the guy from the article? Did he follow us? ”

“You couldn't have followed me. It's complicated. Just shoot him! ”

John suppresses the warriors and shouts.

“Tell me why we shouldn't kill you! ”

“I'll show you where Lord Boriska is! ”

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