How to live as a wanderer

“You two... what are you doing? ”

“Ah. The head of Iain's branch. It's been a long time."

“Is this the branch manager? Greetings."

When Suetl and John greet, Iaon nods with a puzzling look. I felt like I was holding a GO. The situation is...

"Is Suettleg losing?" ’

I can see that Suttleg is falling apart. Iaon was even more embarrassed. Suetlq has won battles with the Knights of the Sultan.

“This is as far as the branch manager is concerned. I'm afraid I have no choice. ”

Suetlq wipes the top off with his hand with his horse. John stares at Suetlg as if it were absurd. Suetlq dodges his gaze and walks ahead.

“Is he always like that? ”

“Oh, no. Did you know each other better? ”

“I've never met him before today. ”

Iaon slightly changed John's assessment.

Seeing that he was getting along well with Suttle, this article was also an annoying nerd.

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“You can start with Suetlq. ”

“Thank you. I'll tell you why I'm here, since this knight is so kind." Branch Leader.I heard there's been some commotion in the southeast lately. ”

“? ”

Johann wonders, what's all the commotion in the southeast?

Suetlq explained to me kindly as John didn't seem to know.

Recently, mercenaries have been pouring in from place to place and suddenly they've become a group of bandits. The number had suddenly become a nightmare in a nearby forest, and travelers and merchants passing by chose the turning path.

Of course, there was no way Marcel was still watching that. Both the Praetor and the City Watch unilaterally decided to subdue them, and the city's golden army hired mercenaries.

Over 500 mercenaries have gone out into the forest to subdue them, so if it takes some time, they will be subdued soon.

That's what everyone in the city thought.

“I'm afraid the subjugation will fail. ”

“...?! ”

Iaon is surprised, but doesn't listen to Suetlg. Suetlq was also a wise man who had ties to the Grand Marquis, the owner of the Kettana Council. It would be meaningful if he said that.

“What makes you say that? ”

“Rivers and water have shown me the future. ”

What kind of persuasion is that?

John was a fool. If he were a commander and a wizard came and said, "The river and water have shown you the future, you will lose," then "Strike the head of this old man! ’.'

Shouldn't we explain it to them with a good reason?

But that was enough.

Unlike John, people took magic and superstition much more seriously.

“I see. We should be prepared, then. ”

“?! ”

“I thought it best to do that. That's great.”

‘No. That'll do it? ’

“Thank you for visiting. Do you have any idea why you lost? ”

“I didn't get to see that. ”

“I understand.”

Suetlq rises straight from his seat. It looks like it's about to return. Iaon speaks carefully.

“If you don't mind, you can stay a little longer. ”

“Never mind. The Chamber of Commerce is uncomfortable. ”

The High Priestess would never have given a shabby inn to a wizard like Suettleg. Even though they offered me a luxurious place to stay for nobles.That's how I reacted. It was not the quality of the accommodation, but the nature of Suetlq.

Iaon's head flashes momentarily. She opens her mouth with a brilliant sense of humor.

“I think you've found a good opponent. Why don't you stay here and leave some more?" ”

“...... ”

Suetlq gives a shivering look. Honestly, I don't have a conscience about "right."

But the temptation was also true. Where else can I find someone like that?

Iaon looks at John and sees a faint look in his eyes. I meant to ask for help.

I've already learned and felt that if I help the merchant, I'll get help. I had no reason to refuse.

“Why don't you put some more? ”

“... good. If you say so.”

Suetlq's expression was subtle and he regretted it after speaking. However, I got up first and left. The two men, Iaon, said with a bright face.

“Thank you, Lord Johann. ”

“It was nothing. I'm in the sewers too. Mm-hmm. It's fun to be right. ”

“Thank you very much for saying that. If you wouldn't mind staying in the villa where Suttleg is staying, rather than staying at the inn right now? ”

John smiled gladly. I can't believe there's this much business left in the world.

“I will. ”

“Thank you very much. ”

“May I ask you a question? ”

“Ask.”

“Suetlq has already prophesied. Why should he stay longer?" ”

“Ah…”

Iaon smiles bitterly. As a knight, I didn't know this part very well.

“Suetlg's prophecy is not easy to come by. No matter how much we ask, you won't be able to do it easily. Magic is something that Shhh can't leave behind. ”

“...? ”

John wonders. Then what did Suetlg say before?

Did he do you a favor?

“If you stay long and are treated like one, you may receive more prophecies. Please do me a favor in that calculation. This is a rare opportunity. ”

“Huh. I see. Is the prophecy so great? ”

“A good prophecy can change the fate of the Chamber. ”

Although not sure, everyone wanted a prophecy about the future. The prophecy allowed Suetlq to serve as the Earl's advisor.

“That's all I have to say about Suttleg. Let me tell you a story about Sir Johann. ”

“I'd appreciate it if you would. ”

“Sir Johann. We are guessing why Sir Johann has come to the High Council. ”

“! ”

You find it hard to earn a little money?

"But you don't have to give me this face, right? ’

“Ambition is not a bad thing. Moreover, if it is the ambition of a qualified person, it is virtue. Lord Johann deserves to serve the rightful lord and receive the vomit. ”

“... you caught my mind. ”

He trembles, but John decides to fit in with the other party's lead.

An ambitious knight who aims for territory is better than coming here to make some money.

And frankly, the former... seemed too petty.

“We guessed right. I hope you'll forgive me for saying this first. We're merchants, so we like to check each other's minds. ”

“Oh, yeah. ”

“Sir, may I assume you don't care or reluctant to fight under our banners?" ”

“Of course, I don't care. ”

“Hmmm...”

Iaon gives a satisfactory snort. As Eldans saw, John was truly a worthy knight.

I was satisfied from the first impression.

John has honored her with the identity of the knight. If it were another young knight, he would have acted arrogantly, trusting only his identity.

But John did not.

It was clear that they knew who he was but understood what he was. In other knights, there was little flexibility seen in John.

“With the care of St. Luke, may this meeting benefit each other. I'm asking you nicely, Sir Johann. ”

“I'll do the same for you. ”

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I never thought I'd... be Lord of the Territory. ’

John is lost in thought. When I was in the countryside, my primary goal was to settle down, not the lord. It was too much of a goal.

However, hearing Aeon's words suddenly felt plausible. In the end, it's only the eyes of a nobleman who will give us that burial bead.

With the help of the Chamber of Commerce, if we set up a specialty and raise our reputation, who knows?

“Aren't you leaving? ”

“Oh, yeah. ”

John sticks to it. He was the butcher who caught the Wizard's weed. Suetlq's face is red and turning to lead.

“Wizard, may I step down? ”

“... because I couldn't sleep the night before because of you. ”

“I did what? ”

“You cried the servant all night long! ”

“Ah. I guess you heard. I'm sorry."

I tried to stop her because she seemed like a beauty, but it made me curious that she was a feline Demibeast. Especially tails and ears.

As a result, the Demibeast cat has a weak tail.

“I'll give you some good advice if you take a step back. ”

“Oh, yeah. ”

“Beware of having too much of a relationship with the High Council. ”

“... is there a problem? ”

John is nervous. I can't hear Suetlq's words. You know better than that, don't you?

“What are you up to at the Sanctuary? ”

“What's the plot? The Chamber of Commerce is transparent.If it profits, I'll catch it. If it doesn't, I'll let it go. The problem is you. You're from the Empire, aren't you? ”

“That's right.”

“The Khettana Chamber is an anti-emperor. Once or twice, if you keep hanging out, it means you and your family could be perceived as the anti-emperor. Don't let the High Council take care of you. Think big. ”

“Er... it's all about being prepared. ”

“... Did you? ”

“Yes.”

“Then finish playing GO. ”

“...... ”

Suetlq no longer said whether he was embarrassed. An awkward silence passed between them. John said to clear the air.

“This is a nice house. ”

Experienced servants, maids, and beautifully decorated courtyards and rooms. Every meal that came out was free. Seeing the treatment that Suetlg received, John was also coveted by the Wizard.

“This is where the nobles lived. ”

“Oh, who are you? ”

“Do you remember any of that? And I hate this house. I can't hear the lecture... This is the only one I'm satisfied with. ”

Suetlq tries to stroke Karamaf. The wolf shakes its head to see if it felt bad.

“But your name sucks, doesn't it? ”

“Enemies should be frightened by their names. ”

“Well, that's just it. ”

While you two were chatting, a messenger with urgent news arrived at the mansion. He panted and drank a glass of water and preached.

“The subjugation failed. Johann, the manager is looking for Johann. ”

“The prophecy was right. ”

Suttleg, who was next to you, hesitates. Suetlq didn't know it, but John was looking at Suetlg with his own admirable eyes. It was a very profane look.

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