How to live as a wanderer

It was basic to stand in front of the elderly unless it was a special occasion.

Well-armed and experienced veterans can withstand a few fights, but newcomers have had a lot of casualties.

Breaking the front lines can affect even the back lines that fought well.

It wasn't that surprising that John and Gerdolf were at the forefront of that.

They were the best armed, the best fighters.

It was amazing that knights didn't lead the way fighting Goblins in caves like this...

The mercenaries who went into the cave were curious about how well the two knights fought.

Knights who were good at riding were invincible on horses.

But under the horse?

Even in a clay fight in a cave this small and dark?

As a result, the articles were also unbeatable below.

“Goblins...”

“Goblins? What, did the Goblins do some wicked magic? ”

“I've never seen the Goblins look so pitiful. ”

“...... ”

A mercenary who conveys his appreciation briefly. Everyone was appalled by what the colleague said.

What the...?

An experienced mercenary talking like a fluffy rookie.

“The Goblins are coming in front of us, and they won't stop, and they just keep stepping on what they're standing on, and they want us to help them. They just sweep them away like rocks... and they drown...”

“So you just did nothing and watched? What are you, an idiot? Did you pay him back?”

“I caught some of the protruding ones next to me. ”

“You're not gonna cut the knight because of these bastards, are you? ”

“You can't be...”

The mercenaries swallowed saliva. Mercenaries had their pride.

It was an insult to get fired for not doing a good job. How much more can a respected warrior defend his opponent than a star aristocrat?

Even the mercenaries didn't know it, John was already admired.

It was not difficult to be respected among the rough warriors.

I could be an employer who would not avoid me like a coward, but who would lead by example, fight, save gold, and respect mercenaries.

Actually, it was difficult.

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“Stefan.”

“Huh?"

“You didn't say anything to those mercenaries, did you? ”

“What? What...”

Stefan, who was sitting quietly, was embarrassed by John's question.

What kind of plot is this?

“I really didn't do anything! Ask the servants around you! ”

“The mercenaries fought hard all of a sudden, I wonder. ”

The mercenaries swooped in like they had eaten something wrong, so Johann must have made some worthless threats or reward promises.

Apparently not.

‘I don't have that kind of money. ’

“Saw, what happened to the subjugation? ”

“It's still a success. Looks like we got about a thousand of them. ”

“A thousand... thousand?! Is that true?! ”

Stefan is surprised to run. How dare you talk about your specialty like that?

“That's a big success! I need to write to the Earl right away! ”

So far, the mercenaries who have come here to subdue us have only caught dozens at most.

After catching it, the Goblins didn't come out, and the mercenaries were bored around town, waiting for time, then giving up the subjugation and returning.

This was a success, no, a great success.

I opened my mouth in awe of the specialty that Suttleg had set up quickly.

“You saw what the wolf did. ”

“I'm sure you did a good job of actively subjugating them rather than waiting. ”

“Yes. It must have been hard waiting for someone to scare me. ”

“...... ”

“But haven't the Goblins counter-attacked you? ”

“That's what the mercenaries said, too. They only survive in caves. ”

Karamaf was so excited that John complimented him that he found the Goblin Cave wherever he came from.

There were tens and hundreds of Goblins in each cave, and John and the mercenaries slaughtered them thoroughly.

At this point, the mercenaries expected to gather and attack as if they were running away, but they didn't look like that at all.

“Goblins don't use tricks, do they? An ambush...”

“I'd say it's nonsense, but this time it's hard to say anything suspicious. You better watch your back. ”

“The search is primarily over anyway. Now we'll stay in town and convince the runaways to bring them back, and we'll see if there are any more oysters left. ”

Grrr.

“Yes, yes. Well done."

John tickles Karamaf's jaw. Suetlq was amazed at the sight of the giant wolf swaying his sheep.

Where did John meet this guy?

Training monsters requires a very special skill...

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“Have the Goblins gone mad? Why aren't you listening? ”

“Quiet! There was only a problem for a moment, but I will follow my orders again soon. ”

“Don't you see those mercenaries swarming around down there? I can't go out like this! You're nothing to lose, but I've got a lot to lose! ”

“I told you to shut up! ”

The wizard surrounded himself with a robe threatened the young nobleman with a fierce voice. The nobleman's consciousness rests in his voice.

“The Punitive Force hasn't been here once or twice, and if you let them, they'll come back anyway. I don't care if the Goblins don't attack. ”

The wizard has been using the Goblins around here as his own pawn. He attacked the village, stopped the punitive force, and all thanks to the Wizard's command.

But this punitive force was different.

Don't you think the Goblins are afraid to run away from the beast boars they raised?

The most exciting thing is that the Goblins are starting to get scared and fall into caves. They walk as a prize for fancy drugs, but even if they enhance their ferocity with a special scent, they can't move.

By that time, the wizard had also noticed.

The knight leading this punitive force must have been a real pain in the ass!

Why would a knight like that come out of nowhere? ’

It was ridiculous, but it didn't change anything. I had to accept the reality and figure it out like a wizard.

“It may take a while for the Goblins to attack, but in the end, they'll be satisfied and retreated. How long can such a skilled knight stay here? ”

“All the goblins have been slaughtered. Can I still do that?" ”

“If you give them time, the Goblins will rise again! The ones I raised myself are fine anyway. Leave him alone!”

“But I can't go outside like this...”

“I told you not to go out there, but to hang on! Is there no patience in your head? Is there nothing here, no water, no food? ”

The wizard's rattling, old voice sparkles with life, and the nobleman feels a chill in his skin.

“Al... got it. I'll wait inside.”

“If you try anything, I won't let you do anything. Pray quietly!”

“Yes, yes. ”

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Nothing happened in the town while you were cleaning up the bodies, collecting the loot, and searching for scattered farmers.

Not a single raid.

Among the mercenaries, "Isn't the subjugation over? ’The Goblins are all dead,’ he wandered around.

But Suetl and John were still frowning. Of course, the Goblins caught a lot of them...

“I've never met anyone in metal armor. ”

“Yes, that's the problem. Strange, isn't it? And the Boar? No matter where I look, there has to be a place to raise it. ”

“My lord, the monks are here. ”

John's face distorted in Gordon's report. Suetlq gives an unbearable look at his smile.

“Is this another prayer? ”

“No. The monks have something to report. ”

“? ”

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After a massive subjugation, the monks roamed the mountains.

It was because of records of forgotten temples nearby. It was their job to find the temple based on this information written in the monastery.

“Found it? Isn't that great? Good for the villagers. ”

“Well... well... well...”

“?? ”

“It's like a pagan temple...”

The monks hesitated. It felt blasphemous to say such things.

“What?! ”

Suttleg is more interested. A pagan temple? Is it so precious in a place like this?

“Suetlq. ”

“Ah. I'm sorry. ”

Suetlq clears his throat. There was no need to act like a apostle in front of the monks. They weren't normal lunatics.

“It seems like a pagan temple, but it's too blasphemous for us to see any more... I'm sorry. ”

“Haha. What. God understands... No, don't worry, I'll forgive you. ”

"What are you talking about?"

Suetlq stares at John with frightened eyes. Didn't you just say "get it"?

No matter how hard I looked at it, it wasn't something that a devout believer would say.

Of course, the tight-knit monks didn't notice.

“Are you here to talk to the bishop? ”

“Yes. I don't think that's what we're looking for...”

Suetlq desperately stabbed John in the back. Before Bishop Mohawk saw it, he asked me to show it to him first. John nods.

“I see. But I can't report it to the Bishop easily, so I'll see for myself and then report it. ”

“Well…! Lord Johann for such suffering...”

“Of course it's my job. ”

The monks cut the sign with an impressive look and retreated. John filled his face with confidence that he could be trusted.

Suttleg saw it, said.

“If you have a trial later, you'd better get it from the church. You must be very confident.”

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John draws out the strongest and heaviest of the mercenaries. Searching is also a good idea, but for Suetlg, the heavier mercenaries will be better off.

It was all good.

Suetlq was also grateful for John's consideration. Friendship always feels like this.

It's just...

“Why did you bring that stupid knight?! ”

“... I couldn't help but follow you. ”

He was walking behind him with Gerdolph the Butcher and mercenaries.

It was fascinating for Suttleg.

I-I 'm following you.

No, I don't need to.

The mercenaries are following us. They're stronger than those mercenaries. We're losing mercenaries, of course.

... so logical, it's hard to argue.

“You'll need people to look out for you, so there's nothing wrong with Gerdolf." He's also a loyal friend. ”

“I think you have a knack for, huff-puff... getting along with strange people. ”

Does that include Mr. Suettleg? ’

John thought so, but he didn't take it out of his mouth.

“So why do you want to see the temple? ”

“Are you sure you don't know? Horses are pagan temples. They must have been from the Ancient Empire! ”

“...! ”

“Of course, the pagans may have gathered and built a new temple, but the records of the monastery show that this is unlikely. It must have been here a long time ago. Huff-puff... How many mysteries and secrets can there be? ”

He breathes heavily. Thankfully, I was able to arrive at the location reported by the monks without wandering around.

“What do you think?”

“I should have known...”

Suetlq looks around with a haunted expression. The small temple that sits in front of the cliff looks very ordinary from the outside. Not so different from the church.

Suetlq comes and goes, touching the wall with his hands and licking his tongue. The mercenaries had to endure the strange look on their faces.

Wizards are like crazy people.

“Is there anything of value? ”

“It's gone. It's all gone. ”

There were no silver dishes or unused herbs that John wanted. Most of them were precious items made of gold or silver.

As he wanders around, Suetlq pauses for a moment before the wall.

“? ”

“This... looks like a door. A door to stop intruders. All manner of raiders roamed the empire during the chaos of the Empire. Churches are the best prey for plundering, so there's nothing wrong with a door like this. ”

“Can you open it? ”

“Well, it's going to take me a few days to figure out how. We can stay and investigate. ”

“That's a little...”

“No, why? ”

“I can't just leave Stefan here to die. ”

“Then you can leave me alone. ”

“How can I leave him alone? If the door's right, I'll open it. ”

“What the hell are you talking about? If that thing is power-opening... ”

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