How to live as a wanderer

Unfortunately, the White Guard commander was not as intriguing as John.

He had to give orders to keep the mercenary commanders from complaining. He had to ask the people of the knights politely, and bow down to the knights sent by Earl Bartok.

He had a long experience in the city, but he ended up as a mercenary. There was no way to resolve this situation.

‘Bastards. ’

“What would you do? ”

“If you see any enemies, report them to us. If we have to step up, we'll step up. ”

“Yes, I understand. ”

With that said, the knights retreat. I didn't seem to have the slightest intention of talking to the mercenary commanders. I was the boss, but I couldn't help it.

“The paladins...”

“We will act accordingly with the soldiers. ”

“!! ”

With happy words, the white commander was able to let go. I won't be able to give orders to the paladins of the Knights, but I don't know if they'll act together in an auxiliary fashion.

“The paladins from St. Gallanto's...”

“We'll do the same. ”

“Thank you. This should make things easier." With the famous knights and the paladins, those bandits will soon be captured and hanged! ”

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The Punitive Force's camp was chaos in John's eyes.

The mercenaries gathered and moved separately from the mercenaries. There was nothing moving around in a chaotic formation.

Dozens of vendors make their way through the camp with workers. They came out to sell various meals, equipment, and necessities to mercenaries.

“You've got quite a grip. ”

“The White Guard commander is quite famous. He has a high name among mercenaries, so he shouldn't have any trouble capturing him. ”

The dwarf Kumar gives you a nod. John had to feel like he was awake alone among the fools.

"Crazy..."

Adaptation was a separate problem, even though I knew it was best this way with my head. John kicked his tongue.

Where the Red Iron Mercenaries were located, the faction was also on a good axis. There were names of the Quettana Council and the Red Iron Mercenaries, but there were also names of John and Suettl.

Thanks to this, the other mercenaries are preparing to set up camp, so John and Suetlq can rest comfortably in the camp while they stand guard.

“Is this where Sir Johann and the Wise Man of the Iphael River, Suetlg, live? ”

A well-dressed servant carefully approaches and asks. Suetlg frowns and asks.

“I am Suetlg. What's going on?”

“My master, Lord Gustave, would like to serve you both. ”

“Hmm... I see. I'll be right there. ”

When the servant goes, he spits. John asked surprised.

“Do you have any complaints? ”

“Knights are good at flipping wizards. ”

“Then why did you accept it? ”

“We must also consider the face of Earl Bartok. Wizards who get along with nobles are treated like nobles, but wizards who don't get along with nobles are more dangerous than slaves. There's nothing good about buying the wrath of the nobles. ”

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The members and knights stand comfortably inside the camp. They didn't have to go camping or on guard.

However, they stayed in the opposite direction.

The Knights' camp was more humble than the mercenaries, but their tents were decorated with all kinds of colorful cloths and flags.

Inside, the wacky laughter and light spread, whether it had already begun. Seeing that, Suttleg shakes his head.

“Those without money are crowding. ”

Nobility was a luxury, not a sword. The more luxurious I was, the bigger the bowl I could show the nobleman.

The problem was that those knights weren't rich enough to afford such luxury.

“Don't you have territory? ”

“Any chance you got the territory? They only got the title. They probably didn't get the territory. I wouldn't be in a place like this if I had territory. ”

Even if I was to be knighted at the inauguration ceremony, it was not necessarily the territory that followed. I had to build up that much to receive the territory.

They're probably spending more money than they're making. Just for his dignity.

“Thanks to you, I'll eat and drink well. With someone else's money.”

“I hope you're comfortable. What a reaction. ”

Suetlq grumbles and goes inside. But John was right.

It wasn't a thick mercenary soup that I didn't know what it was, but it was cooked by various animals such as noble soup, pigeons, boars, and geese made by boiling spices neatly. Onions, garlic, potatoes, etc. are naturally cooked next to each other, with soft white bread and ripe cheese to eat together.

I was rolling on the table. The servant and the slaves brought by the knight shined with anticipation.

While the Elven Knights were craving wine and meat, the paladins were eating incredibly modest meals.

Boiled potatoes, a little salt. That was all they had to eat. John looks bored. I eat soft bread that I don't usually eat.

“The Wise Man of the Iphael River will be lucky to see us in battle! ”

An elf shouts out loud. Then the eyes of the people inside were both drawn to them. Suttle and John simply greet each other and sit down. John has been trying to eat some expensive meat for a long time, but the knights do not let up.

“Wise man, would you mind occupying our future? ”

“...... ”

Suetlq was expressionless, but John could see that Suetlg was getting angry.

“I'm sorry. Magic isn't easy to use. ”

“Well, I can't help it. That's okay, because there's only one outcome. The bandits will all be torn to pieces! ”

The elf knight throws his mug to the ground in excitement with his horse. The group he brings claps and rolls their feet. John ate metallurgical food in the meantime.

‘Hmm. The meat is delicious. ’

“What could be more reliable and understandable than a sharpened sword? Beyond unbelievable and capricious magic... the heavenly god himself! Oh, I'm sorry. Wise man, I didn't mean to insult you. ”

“Not bad.”

John was amazed at the words of the knights as he ate the meat. Calling a wizard and stealing magic.

What was even more surprising was that they didn't have any grudges or enemies against him. It's just what I was really thinking.

Soottleg is a wise man with a face like Earl Bartok. Of course, there was nothing to insult.

It's my job as a knight, of course, but magic is suspicious and unreliable, so I'm not sure what you're thinking.

I think I understand why Suttleg didn't want to be treated like a knight.

‘I see. There are some gifted people who mess with their temper. ’

“Sir Johann of the Yates? ”

"Oops."

When the arrow came at him, John slapped his tongue. I called you because of Suetl. I thought I'd end up talking to Suetl.

What should I do if I mess with John's temper?

“It's such a pleasure to meet such a nobleman on such a filthy battlefield with only mercenaries and bandits. You would, wouldn't you?”

“Oh, yes, of course. ”

John replied roughly, but the Elven Knights seemed to like him more than they thought.

Basically, John had a look that the knights would love.

An Elvish knight named Leon poured a glass of ferocious wine.

“I hear you're working under the flag of the council. Working for those greedy bastards. You must be furious. ”

“It's swallowing such a wrathful heart. ”

“Yes! I know that feeling. Merchants are blind to gold. Whatever they do, they try to scrape it like a golden rake. Do you know how greedy they are? Once I owe you, you run like a little bitch. ”

Isn't it the guy who owes you money? ’

The knights had a slightly different mindset than John.

I owe you a debt, you pay me back, but can you do this to me, the noble noble who owes me a debt?

“Leon. It's a shame to fight under the banner of the council, though." ”

“Don't be silly. Lauren. If the greedy merchants decide to run, they won't get away until they let go of one arm. ”

An Elvish knight called Leon thought John was forced to fight under the flag of the Chamber of Commerce because of his debts. John came to my feet and was eating well three times a day. He kept his mouth shut.

“Yes, sir. Won't you join us in the charge tomorrow? I'm going to take the lead as soon as they report back. ”

“It must be hard to command the merchant mercenaries. ”

“Well, that's too bad. I can't believe I missed that opportunity as a knight. ”

John had no intention of staying away from the mercenaries and rushing ahead with the strange knights. They want glory and majors, but that doesn't necessarily mean they come back at the forefront.

Only then did John truly not realize what it meant for the knights to ‘stand at the forefront.’

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“The mercenaries who went out into the backyard found a camp full of enemies. The number seems to be about fifty…”

“I see. We must prepare the soldiers for advancement. ”

A loud trumpet sounds from the knights' camp before the White Guard commander summons the warriors gathered.

Chainmail, helmets, heavily armed Elven knights with Lance and Longsword and, if not enough, well-armed servants and slaves are getting ready to charge on horseback.

DagDagDag, DagDagDag.

The riders are ahead. Those who bring the reserve horse are behind you. The Elven Knights marched on with their horses. While the mercenaries watch, the knights plunge through the factions and slip away.

Before the chuck reports to the White Captain, he first hears and then finishes the preparations.

Consorting with mercenaries? Working together to subdue them? That didn't mean anything to the knights.

All that matters is their dance and their discipline!

“Yes, sir. You go first.”

“They won't even listen to me. Get the mercenaries ready! We need to wipe them out before they run any further. ”

It was not surprising that the knights coveted the ball and rushed ahead of the preparations.

It wasn't because the knights were stupid. They knew it was good to fight together as a group. I just didn't know it.

Waiting for the mercenaries to come and fight together was like declaring them not strong.

For those born and trained as knights, these values and ways of thinking were absolute.

“Isn't it dangerous? I think it's in the woods. ”

“What are the risks? Those knights alone could wipe out the bandits inside. ”

Suttleg wasn't exaggerating.

Of course, if a few hundred mercenaries all got together to take on a knight, the knights won't be able to take it easy.

But mercenaries are far from unity.

If you are attacked by knights, you will abandon your allies and flee rather than come together to face them.

The fear of knights lies in these small battles. Fierce combat power that can't be fought with mercenaries of a similar size!

I don't know how long it's been, but a messenger from the knights came running. There was blood on his cheeks and clothes.

“My master and honorable knights have attacked the camp and slaughtered everyone inside! ”

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