How to live as a wanderer

50 Abner Family People (4)

Stefan knew exactly who the knight's son was.

Butcher Gerdolf!

A member of the Goan family serving Erl Abner, a cruel and vicious knight who was nicknamed "The Butcher."

Even Lord Karamaf, nicknamed "Noble Executioner," Gerdolph has killed many knights. He was like Earl Abner's hound.

Earl Abner had no business trying to stop him while Stefan was drying him out. Of course, it would be nice if Gerdolf crushed Johann, but the latter is too much of a nuisance.

Earl Jarpen, who likes honorable knights, would be furious as fire, and negotiations could be broken that would eventually lead to reconciliation. Despite your generosity, the insult to kill the knight you invited was not noble.

Moreover, it reminds me of a knight nicknamed Johanna the Troll Killer. If Gerdolf gets hurt or beaten...

He would behave. He was very irritated that he wanted to raise the fame of his family. However, the Earl could not refuse after this.

If John stepped down, the Earl would be very considerate.

“How can I say no to a fight I've been in? ”

‘Goddamn you. ’

After all, the knights were those who opposed her from one to ten.

Crazy bastard! ’

Stefan watches the fight with a nervous expression. I told him not to, but his attitude was very annoying.

There was a reason for stopping the fight with Gerdolf. Gerdolf seemed to have gathered all the negative images of the knights.

A cruel, vile and vicious knight.

If there are knights who have been trained in their honor and values as knights since childhood, there are knights who have been trained in blood and slaughter since childhood.

If it wasn't for Earl Abner, Gerdolf would have been so hung up by now.

“Enemy. Kill. Enemy. Kill. I-I understand. ”

One or two headaches larger than John came inside, answering with a silent tone. His father, Sir Inno, explained the situation diligently, but he didn't understand half of it.

Gerdolf's fierceness contributed to his low intelligence. Unlike other knights, the next step is to make him more violent by a brain that can't even imagine.

Over two meters. ’

Earl Jarpen's knights have also grown very serious about hearing Gerdolf's name. You hear a whispering voice, "How can I stop you?"

I felt like a chimney, even though I couldn't take it out because I was afraid it would feel rude to John.

‘I don't think he's incompetent. ’

Unlike when I was in the territory, I gained some experience and was able to hear my instincts whispering.

How strong they are, how they can win, how they fight...

This immediately led to a cold assessment.

John picks up the new Longsword, shield, and Gerdolph's hand without shield. I saw that the sword held with both hands felt bigger, and it was enlarged to its size.

Gerdolf's urge to rush in quickly and smack him out of his face. John glances at him. It might be better to go to the long run after seeing such a rush.

Wood Duck!

Gerdolf howls with the sound of bones cracking. The duel was over in one piece.

As John digs into the dagger's Reach, Gerdolf tries to wrestle, as if he were well caught, and John is likewise well caught.

With their strength, the two confident knights stood up to each other without any skill...

The winner, of course, was John.

Gerdolf shouts in agony that he never thought John would be stronger than himself.

“My arm, my arm! ”

‘Oh, shit. ’

John kicked his tongue.

It ended too soon because of Gerdolf's vicious attack.

He originally slammed his sword and shield and tried to win after a tense fight. That way we'll face each other even if we lose.

I just made up with the Earl, but I didn't want to mess him up.

But when Gerdolph came at us with all his strength, he couldn't stand John...

The result was now. Earl Abner's people were staring at Gerdolf with a very crumpled look on their faces.

Gerdolf is a ruthless knight with no honor, but he has been able to be respected ever since because he won. Such a man lost his worth the moment he lost.

“Hang on! I'd rather...”

Gerdolf's father cried out in a loud voice. Everyone could tell the story behind it. You'd rather die.

However, Gerdolf cries out in silence.

“Surrender, surrender! ”

The sigh erupted from everywhere. John lets go of his arm and shouts.

“I thank the Earl for giving me the opportunity to compete with the honorable knights! Lord Gerdolf wants to test my strength. He must have fought like this, but he wouldn't have fought if they had hit each other properly! ”

“...... ”

A moment of silence and a quick sigh began to applaud. To ease the awkward atmosphere.

“Bless Lord Johann's honor! Blessings in the name of God! ”

“... I've seen the noble knights fight well. It was a fight God would be pleased with. ”

No one thought so, but no one spoke out in front of the Earl. John felt the Earl expressing his gratitude with his eyes.

‘I'd rather fight, I'm so damn tired. ’

I tire myself out of thinking about what choice is right in front of the nobles every time I turn my head. Even John, who has a flesh like steel, is so tiring.

Luckily, John didn't come forward after that.

You retrieve the fallen Gerdolf and remove it, then the lion comes out and talks to the Earl and exchanges documents.

The ransom that I promised John came in.

200 Empire Doubloons.

It was worth the trouble.

“Earl! Ulice...”

“Ulrike ball. ”

“Yes?”

“We should call it the Ulrike ball. ”

“Yes, yes. The Ulrike ball is trying to kill me...”

“Do you have proof?

“There's no evidence, but you know that. Earl, how much did the Ulrich ball...”

“I have a proposition for you. ”

“? ”

Earl Abner says Stefan opens his eyes wide. What kind of offer is that?

“I spoke to Sharkaz Monastery. They'll let you in. You'll be safe in there. ”

“...!!! ”

Sharkaz Monastery. Otherwise known as the 'Silent Monastery'. Unlike other monasteries, this closed monastery was prohibited from social activities of monks.

Once you enter, you will not come out until you are dead.

It was like social death.

“Baek, Baek, Earl...! ”

Stefan trembles. I heard rumors that the noble disciples who were pushed from the struggle of power are being sent to the Silent Monastery, but I didn't think it would come to me.

“If you don't want to go, you don't have to go. But that's the last chance I can give you. ”

Earl Abner has made Stefan realize that.

Earl Abner gave up on him because of this failure!

He thought too easily.

Even though it was a blood spirit, it was the end. Especially in the position of an Earl who has to rule the family.

“... and I'll think about it and answer it. ”

“You'd better decide quickly. Even for you. ”

“... Yes. ”

The Order of John and Earl Zarfen were joyfully drunk.

You must have done your duty as an ambassador. Now all you have to do is be treated and return.

Earl Abner served the best drinks and dishes for his own good, which impressed John. The only thing that grew around was the difficult palate.

“Hail Lord Johann! Cheers to the power that God has blessed! ”

“Wa-ha-ha! I didn't think you'd step on that butcher! ”

Earl Abner's people entertained the Sadducees with a dirty smile on their faces. I had already made peace. I had no choice but to endure it.

You always have to win if you're unfair.

“Hey, hey! ”

“? ”

When Stefan came to the table, John wondered. Why did you come back when you paid the price?

“What's the matter? ”

“I need to talk to you for a minute. It's urgent!”

Grrrrr.

“Karamaf doesn't want to hear it. ”

“Don't play with me! It would be a good story for you, too! I swear!”

John became interested when Stefan came out like this.

I thought you had a good conversation with the Earl. What's the big deal?

“Good. Let's hear the story. ”

“Well... well done. Farewell."

John said good-bye in advance. If you enter the Monastery, you may not see each other again.

“Don't be a fucking joke! What are you talking about? ”

“So you're just going to stand up to the Ulrike ball's sword? Well, that's not so bad either. ”

John knew Stefan would die within a week.

“Stop talking nonsense and listen carefully. I have... territory. It's not a big village...”

“...??? ”

John thought Stefan was crazy.

“Did you have that dream? ”

“I told you to listen! There really is a territory. Not exactly territory, but tax rights for that territory...”

The territory of this world was always complicated. Owner of the territory was A, which was managed by B, tax rights by C, and jurisdiction could have been D. The nobles' wars were usually based on these intertwined rights.

The right to collect taxes on the territory if it is taxable. It was actually one of the most expensive rights. That was my territory.

“Who gave it to you? ”

“Earlier, Earl Abner...”

“In front of others? ”

“No, in secret. Make one bishop a notary. ”

“... I see why the Ulrike ball wants to kill you. ”

I was serious, not joking.

The nobles said they were parents' children, so they didn't give up their situation. As a first, I could feel uneasy if I started a war against my parents because I didn't give them the territory he deserved.

How could you sneak away some land tax rights to a third party?

If Ulrich finds out, he could seriously start a war against the Earl.

“Damn. I knew it when I got it. I was a kid, too! ”

“You have the right to tax, don't you think? We can sell it to the right place and then run to the city. ”

About the tax jurisdiction of the territory, the price was unimaginable. With that money, you'll be able to settle down and have a favorable stay in the city.

“... can't sell. ”

“Pride? ”

“No. The town is in bad shape...”

Stefan said with a frustrated look on his face. I would have sold it a long time ago if I was in town.

As the number of monsters near you increased, the villagers fled into the mountains and became weaponized.

With the man gone, there was no place for tax.

“I will give you all the tax rights to the territory. Come with me to subdue the monsters in this territory! ”

“If I give you all the tax rights to the territory, where do you get your income? ”

“... and I'll give you half the tax jurisdiction in the region. ”

“...... ”

John seriously considers whether he can hold hands with Stefan.

It was also dangerous to catch someone clever enough to deceive themselves, but the one who was painted like this seemed to be dangerous in another direction.

“Any troops? You don't expect me to hire soldiers. ”

“...... ”

‘Looks like it. You cheeky bastard. ’

Stefan listens and turns red to see if he was embarrassed.

“I, I can hire mercenaries with the money I have prepared. ”

“The knights would be much more comfortable if they could mobilize. Each of them will bring a certain amount of soldiers. ”

“Are you crazy?! What do the Knights of the House think of me? ”

If you despise or dislike it, you may be offended by Ulrich and try to kill him.

“So let's just say that mercenaries only participate... do I just have to participate? ”

“You said you caught a Troll. It's easier to catch other monsters, right? ”

“It's not that simple. ”

John is lost in thought.