How to live as a wanderer

The problem was that the Ulrike ball was somewhere other than Earl Abner.

The Ulrike ball is out on an expedition with an army.

“How long has the war been over? ”

“No surprise there. ”

Wars in this world were everyday things like sleeping and eating. Soldiers were mobilized for all sorts of reasons, and a fight broke out.

Suetlq said with a shivering expression.

“I don't know if the nobles like war. That's when I was surprised. It's winter...”

The war began in the spring and was forced to fight in the summer and plunder the opposing lands in the fall. It was foolish to start in winter. Where can I get food for the army?

“You might have some ideas about what happened. ”

“I'm sure it is. Like a wizard who blew his head off from you. Who in the world wouldn't? I have an idea about that knight over there. ”

Although Suettle and John were in different directions, they were also contemplating this.

As an heir to the Earl, Ulrich inherited several territories in advance after becoming an adult. He was not a man who could not mobilize an army.

I can imagine why. The Abner family suffered a loss because of Earl Jarpen. He would have wanted to be punished anywhere. Whoever you're dealing with.

But it's too soon, isn't it?

He was confident enough to raise an army in a hurry. John wondered what the Ulrich ball believed in.

Especially if you have to meet now and say, "I actually have one of the rights to your territory."

“I'm glad you brought the mercenaries. Don't go anywhere by yourself. If you don't want to rummage like a dog. ”

Suetlq's natural advice sounds strange and ominous.

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It wasn't just bad news. The lion who came to John suddenly said so.

“What's going on? ”

“Earl Abner sent me. ”

Only after praising Lord Stefan in the customs, awarding rewards, and rewarding the mercenaries who successfully completed the subjugation did the lion find John separately.

The letter with the wax seal said something very simple.

If you save Stefan, I swear I'll return the favor.

“...... ”

John's face became complicated. What did the Earl mean by this?

John is on his way to negotiate with Wolice.

"I see. You're asking me not to negotiate with anyone else. ’

If the negotiations with Ulrich go sideways and pass it on to the other forces, John may not know it, but Stefan is more likely to go behind his back.

Ulrich stood idly by while Stefan stood idly by, different from when he was running off with his fortune.

Make sure Ulrich doesn't kill Stefan!

‘It seems difficult, and it seems easy. ’

But one thing was certain.

Earl Abner has been corrected. It would be quite helpful to create a debt.

“And here. ”

“? ”

John received a certificate from the lion. It was a certificate that could be exchanged at the Chamber of Commerce.

“I don't really get paid by the erl. What do you mean? ”

“You said you wanted to thank me personally. ”

“I see... I see. for your reference.”

John envies Saab Stefan.

Unlike intelligence, luck is born!

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Earl Abner's castle, east of Shanghai.

Below is a mountainous ridge, one of the main transportation points for those from the west to get to the center of the empire.

In the past, Sangdaersu has made a few frictions with the Abner family. There was only one reason why Seong-ju was able to show courage against the Abner family with several territories.

A solid backpack.

The Holy Spirit of Sangdarju is a land directly served by the Emperor.

The powerful lords laughed at the emperor, but the emperor was not powerless.

Not only was the emperor not as powerful as he claimed, but the emperor was also the Great Lord.

I couldn't buy the support of my predecessors with gold unless I was the lord in the first place.

But now, the Ulrike ball was sweeping through the Holy Spirit like he didn't care about any of that.

“Good choice. ”

The village chief falls down trembling. In front of him is a pile of silver coins scraped into the village.

It was supposed to be a protection fee for the lord, but an angry army is shining in front of the town.

One word from the Ulrike ball and the town burns to the ground in no time.

And all of this was the lord's fault for not protecting them in the first place. Why do they offer tribute and labor?

“It's not coming out, is it? ”

“Yes. I wouldn't have had time to hire mercenaries. I send a lion to warn you...”

“Idiots. You still don't understand the situation. We've finished the plunder, we're going to Sangdarju Castle! Let me see the face of the Holy Spirit! ”

At the cries of the Ulrike ball, the army cries out. Employers who provide many opportunities for gold and plunder have always been popular.

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“... I feel strange. ”

“Shut up.”

Stefan grunts, his face blushing. It was similar to what he saw.

I was surrounded by Count Jarpen's fortress of succession, and it was ridiculous!

Of course, Sangdazhou Castle was smaller and less defensive than Bozon Castle. The last name was still a last name. The army can't just wait and surround them.

‘Clearly, you have a different spirit. ’

Stefan led an army that looked clumsy and hollow, but the army led by the Ulrike ball was the opposite.

“More than a thousand roughly... I see. ”

“? ”

“You'd better be careful. Ulrich must be supported by the Errance royal family. ”

“! ”

A source of confidence that can be overrun, regardless of whether the emperor is behind it or not.

The only thing it had was that lord.

“Is that true? ”

“It may not be, but there aren't many places Ulrich can support. Besides, everyone knows King Errance is interested in the Empire situation. ”

Your misfortune is my happiness.

If the Holy Emperor and the Great Lords fight, King Erance will be very happy.

“And the emperor... you know, made too many enemies. There are so many urgent fires, you won't even be able to get in here. ”

“But if you do nothing, authority will fall to the ground. ”

“It's a common denominator, but it's all in itself. ”

While you two whisper, knights are out to meet you in the camp. I was cautious whether it was because of John, Suettleg and Stefan's identity.

“Come on in. ”

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“Isn't that rude? ”

Suetlq said with calm anger.

Inside the tent are the armed guards and the armed guards who have been loaded. In this case, he seemed willing to throw himself away and block the way.

There was no custom in the world to greet a visitor like this.

“Forgive my rudeness. I'm a little scared. ”

The Ulrike ball replies without blinking an eye. It was natural for her.

Rumor has it that stupid Stefan got caught by a naked knight, trembling with pride, believing only in his name.

I didn't want to be the second idiot in the family.

“You should have done the right thing! ”

“Let's not take this the wrong way. ”

After answering Suetlj's words, John walked forward.

I didn't intend to take you hostage in the first place, but this was definitely impossible.

“How are you? Ulrike ball?”

“I'm fine. Lord Johann. It's good to see you. ”

John glances over Ulrich's face. It was definitely a bright and pleasant face.

‘The Earl has assured me. ’

It was a message that was more clear than a hundred words, telling Stefan, 'Search or go to the Silent Monastery.'

Now that I knew there was no reason for wealth to leak out, I understood that.

‘... it makes me more reluctant to say tax rights. ’

It felt good for people, but I felt cold water for no reason.

“Regret?”

“? ”

“You should have taken my offer. We would have been so happy together. ”

Ulke's words puzzle him, and Stefan blushes with fury and fear.

It was only John and Stefan who understood the meaning of the proposal here.

“But the opportunity is over. Opportunity is like an arrow, so once you fire it, you can't get it back. I hope the honor you've earned is worth it. ”

“It wasn't about honor...”

“Okay, I'll start with the answer. I refuse.”

“? ”

“Obviously. It's Lord Stefan's idea. The subjugation has failed, and I don't want to go to the Silent Monastery, so you're going to try to bring in mercenaries and fight them under me. But I don't need it. ”

Suetlg, who was listening, asked.

“You won't be able to spare more than 200 mercenaries...”

“Hopefully. But I don't want anything to do with that incompetent knight. So lead the mercenaries away. Next time you want to come, get rid of that knight. ”

Ulice pointed to Stefan.

Two hundred mercenaries would be helpful, but I didn't want to give Stefan a small ball.

Hater with nothing to give.

That's what Stefan was.

“Ulrike ball. ”

“Why? What's left to say? ”

“I should start with the government... The subjugation was a success. ”

“...... ”

Stefan felt refreshed for the first time in his life. The look on Ulrich's face that I just saw was worth it.

“... I should have taken it off. Definitely. I underestimated your abilities. ”

Come to think of it, even the wise man in the Iphael River was not someone Stefan could call. It must have been called by John.

“Thank you."

“So? Are you here to boast about your successful subjugation? ”

“I'd like to speak to you in private...”

“Mr. Ulrich! ”

The mercenary commander rushes in, opening his tent.

“Sangdazhou says he will surrender! ”

“! ”

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Thanks to this, the face to face with John alone was postponed. The Holy Spirit said he would surrender, but of course he had to solve it first.

“You're faster than I thought. ”

“Thanks to Ulrich's command. ”

“I've waited for nothing, so stop with the useless praises. ”

It was a sinister tone that resembled Earl Abner.

But it wasn't completely wrong.

There wasn't much the surrounded monarch could do. Die or surrender.

Sangdazhou chose the latter.

The gate opens and an emissary appears. Ulrike smiled without my knowledge. There was no one who didn't laugh in this situation.

“What about surrender documents? ”

“Here...”

The lions' faces were dark and superficial. It was natural for him to stay under siege and surrender. Ulrike sends a signal to the tip of his jaw. Your men take the document and start reading it.

Meanwhile, John was staring blankly behind. Stefan cautiously asked.

“... Do you think the negotiation will go well? ”

“I don't know. I think it would be good to be rational, but it's not just animals who think with their heads... Why don't you settle your grudges? ”

“You didn't buy it because I wanted to buy it! ”

“Stupid is also a sin. If it were me, I'd be careful breathing. ”

“Enough of this useless talk. You have a lot of ears. ”

In his words, John nods. It was useless to talk here anyway. Negotiations were to be made face-to-face with Ulrike.

“...? ”

John felt something wrong with the apostles' faces. You look familiar.

At that moment, John realized. Why their faces were familiar.

“Gerdolf!”

“Listen, I'm listening! ”

“Take the mercenaries and block the left flank! ”

Before he finished speaking, John ran out like crazy. I didn't have time to find a horse and ride it.

Their faces were familiar because they were thinking the same thoughts John had.

Ambush!

Crazy bastards!

But the meaning was the opposite.

John earned the knight's honor by building up his justification in front of others. Because the justification was with John, the knights who were there made sense even when it happened.

However, they came out as surrender envoys and tried to ambush them. That was disrespectful enough to not be treated like a nobleman.

Woulke didn't think he'd do something like that.

“Ulrike!”

“What? Have you lost your mind? ”

Ulke notices John's voice and turns his head as if it were absurd. Except for the ball. Were we that close?

“Move back! ”

“What nonsense...”

Ulrike pauses to say so. The cold senses are passing through the brain.

“Catch the Ulrike ball!! ”

An extraordinary mission pulls out its weapon. They come at Ulrike with ferocious eyes like animals.

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