How to live as a wanderer

I liked blacksmith skills, cooking, and anything with talent. I could have been chosen as a bodyguard or soldier if I didn't want to. That's how Lord Gessen recruited a few soldiers. It was a dangerous life, but it was also an opportunity to raise the ball and be freed from slavery.

‘But is there such a man in a village like this? ’

I wondered if there were any skilled slaves in this town. A skilled slave is too expensive not to be sold to a village like this...

“What's he doing? ”

“He's from a peddler. He's very knowledgeable, thanks to his travels across the continent. The knight can answer any questions you ask him. ”

“! ”

John was surprised at the conditions better than he thought. Obviously, a slave that broad was useful in Johann's position. But, um...

Why are you giving it to me? ’

I couldn't give it to someone who was really useful. John asks a few questions.

“Is he of no use to the village? ”

“Of course he's useful! However, if I want to repay the Knight for his sins, I'll have to pay for it. ”

It was a lie. In fact, a wide spectrum of slaves was of little use in the town.

The knowledge that was needed in the village was knowledge of which herbs could be used for what purpose, when it was raining and when it would snow, not the same knowledge as' What is famous in the city beyond the mountains, what is beyond the sea '. It was knowledge that only young people in the village would be in vain.

“You're not a violent or rebellious person, are you? ”

“No! He's not like that. ”

‘I can see you're not much use in town. ’

But it was a tempting offer. Whether he was useful or useless, John should have brought someone with him by now.

‘It would be nice to take anyone with you. ’

No matter how John proved he was of noble birth with armor, accent and attitude, there was something he could not hide. It was a poor bag situation.

There are some wealthy Wandering Knights who carry dozens of people, even though they are wandering around unaccompanied, and some poor Wandering Knights who wander around unarmed.

It was obvious which one people would respect more.

To be treated, you have to look like one. The peddlers and the commoners were enough for now, but the above identities will not work.

“Fine. I'll take a look. ”

As John tried to leave, the panicked mercenaries tried to stop him.

“Knight, you must be careful. Could be a trap. ”

“That's right. You shouldn't expect honor from these villagers. ”

Experienced mercenaries were worried about traps.

These villagers were able to do anything they wanted. They could have killed and buried mercenaries to protect their honor and fortune. Besides, if Johann wants to get out of here alone...

However, John was reincarnated.

“If it comes out like that, we'll get out of here. Don't worry. ”

John's confidence made the mercenaries convincing at first glance.

I really think that knight can take out dozens of the villagers and get out.

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‘Your arms and legs are fine. ’

John hit me high on the fact that the limbs were fine. The man was wearing an old, shabby cloth and a bronze necklace on his neck that symbolizes slavery. A solid necklace with a name, guilt, and owner's name on it was tightly soldered without any gaps, so it could not be taken off without an extension.

“Atanka, you're here! ”

“Come on, Gordon. Fortunately, the honorable knight here says he'll take you with him. ”

“Yes?”

Slave, Gordon is bewildered by the chief's words. I can't believe I have to follow a story I've never seen.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

It wasn't his decision to make anyway.

‘I'd rather not rot in this shitty town. ’

A slave's life follows its master.

Slaves in the countryside will die plowing and cleaning up horse dung for the rest of their lives, but noble slaves were able to live in luxury without envy of the troubled commoners if they were lucky.

And a knight, in his own way, is a nobleman's footstool. Moreover, the previous article looked quite plausible. He wasn't a wandering knight without any equipment.

Problem is...

"Shouldn't a guy like me be following a knight around? ’

It's good to be trapped in a Goblin Cave. Gordon is afraid to follow the knight around and scream. Knights are fanatics looking for a place to die.

“Gordon. This guy. What are you doing? ”

“Ah, yes! Thank you so much! You've raised a man like me high! I don't know if someone like me will notice you, but I'll do my best. I don't know how to handle an organ, I have weak arms and legs, but whatever it takes...”

Goridan greets the chief with a fearless shout. But I slipped something in that I was weak. If the knight wasn't satisfied with this and didn't take him with him, he would have nothing to lose.

Atanka frowns.

‘Even if he says he's strong, it's not enough. ’

“Turn your neck. ”

Gordon turns his head. Then the writing on the necklace was revealed.

Do you know how to read? ’

It wasn't that there were no well-educated knights, but it was as rare as a stupid Orc. Most of the articles preferred hiring someone to read. People who are precious thought they were too embarrassed to read it themselves.

Among the articles you can read are articles from churches or monks.

I don't think he's from a church or a convent.

"Smuggling gold? ”

“Yes, yes. I'm sorry, I'm reflecting...”

“How did you survive? ”

John was amazed. The laws of this world were much more stringent than the Earth. Once you've done something, if you don't have an identity or connections, you should consider it a death sentence.

Prison? It's rare to keep a sinner in custody while feeding him expensive food. Unless you're a hostage of a precious identity.

And smuggling was usually an execution. It was a felony to bring anything into the city without paying taxes.

“I had some treasure saved up. ”

Apparently, he paid back his life somehow. John nods interestingly.

“Have you plunged into smuggling despite your wealth? Why?”

“I was possessed by the devil. ”

“Come on, let's be honest. ”

“I need a lot of money...”

“Gee, Knight. He's probably reflexing right now. ”

Atanka makes excuses to see if he misunderstood John's question. I want a slave who is more obedient and loyal than a knight, but I don't want a smuggled vendor.

“I've got some equipment there for you to use. Please accept this and forgive me. ”

“...! ”

John was slightly surprised. There's a weapon in this town worth knights to use?

But surprisingly, it was okay. Longsod is well-balanced and Esther, who looks like a sharp skewer, is deeply embedded. The small lightning bolt worked just fine.

By comparison, the armor was terrible. It was midterm heating so much that I felt that 'knights without money wear it like this’. No matter how broken the chain mail was, I couldn't wear this. You'll be treated differently the moment you put it on.

‘I'll take the weapons and put on those armor and Gordon's clothes. ’

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Something is caught in John's hand. It was a small round lump of iron. I instinctively pulled off the lid and looked familiar.

It was a broken clock.

“...?! ”

John was surprised. He had never seen a watch like this, and had never thought he would see it. Such sophisticated objects were difficult to make even Dwarf engineers. It broke down, but I had a hunch how expensive it was.

This is a gold coin item! ’

I can't believe this was in town. I understood the value of the villagers who didn't know how to look at the clock, but I was surprised.

Where did this stuff come from? Is this an Ancient Empire relic? ’

When I looked around, I noticed a faint engraving. The ancient Empire script was right. It was hard to recognize because it was broken and erased.

John picked up the clock and threw it up and received it. Then he checked Atanka's face. Atanka stares blankly at John because he wants to do that.

Atanka was sure he didn't even know what this was.

John took care of his face. If they were too surprised, they might misunderstand. He took his weapon and watch and said,

“Yes. I'll show you mercy for reflecting. ”

In John's words, Atanka brightens his face. It was finished somehow.

“He's so ugly and dirty. Wash up and get dressed. Even if it's not armor, you shouldn't be ashamed to carry it around. ”

“Yes, I will. ”

Giving a moderately tidy shirt more pants was not difficult. But John did not stop there. The time of the meeting was surprising, but John was always going to accept the words in the beginning.

“And two horses. ”

“Yes…? ”

“I mean, he was a good bloodline. Four or five gold coins for the Empire. But no matter how good this slave is, he will not exceed fifteen Silver Coins. ”

“Ha, two words of Haona...”

“There's no good way to say this in a town like this. Don't make excuses. Two horses I won't be ashamed of even riding around on. ”

If you look at the size of the town, you can guess what kind of fortune it might have. There were probably not many well-trained horses on which the knights rode, but one or two big and fast hunting horses.

Even though the price is lower compared to a horse, these horses are also valuable property. Besides, I can't believe I have to pay for two of them.

I made fun of him to save some silver coins and then paid more.

‘Ugh.'

Why don't we just ambush him?

Atanka thought that for a moment. If I could just calm the knight down, alert him, and then ambush him...

John stares at Atanca with his black eyes. It was like saying, "I know what you're thinking."

Atanka felt his heart throbbing. My hands and feet were trembling and my heart was pounding. It was a different level of pressure than the wanderer who was defeated by the vigilantes the other day.

“I'd like to hear the answer right now. ”

“... I'll do that. ”

It was a worn, worn Atanka, but I couldn't resist the young knight in front of me. I had to bow my head.

It was an instinctive fear.

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“Looks like arrows are coming from behind. ”

“Hey, don't look back. ”

As you leave Luzbek, the mercenaries feel a chill in their backs. I can almost feel what the villagers are thinking.

You think you're going to be scavenged!

“I honestly didn't expect it to go so smoothly. ”

“I got lucky. You must be terrified, Lord Eldans. Are you sure? We don't want to come back here, but Lord Eldans will be uncomfortable in many ways. ”

“I don't care. He won't be coming for a while anyway. ”

The situation in the southern part of the Empire has become increasingly chaotic. The Sanhedrin didn't want to send merchants where the lords and mercenaries fought fiercely.

After this trip, you will stay in the city for a while and help with the council.

‘There's much more to the business than introducing a good knight. ’

Meanwhile, John was talking to Gordon.

John as John, Gordon as Gordon, was rolling his head to get to know each other.

But it was Gordon who was rolling his head much more desperately.

“So why smuggling? ”

“I don't know what it was lured by...”

“Hmm. Gordon. We're going to be moving together in a lot of ways. Better get to know me first. If I ask you a question, just answer it. Don't let your head get in the way. ”

“... I got a little overwhelmed by gambling debts...”

“Ah. That's it. What gamble?”

“It's a dice gamble...”

Gordon wondered when John wasn't so angry. It's customary for a knight to get angry or even smuggle into a gamble like that...

“Hm. What kind of gambling did you usually gamble? ”

“Well, it was a gamble that matched the sum of the eyes of three dice. ”

“Was that gambling popular? ”

“You had to pay me back to get in...? ”

Then Gordon realizes that this young knight is really interested in his story.

‘No...?! ’

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