How to live as a wanderer

If the opponent is not foolish, he will stand down. It wasn't a good place for the attackers to last long near Sangdarju Castle.

The late Cruzzo is determined to quickly retreat his opponent. The Marquis couldn't afford it. The soldiers led by the Marquis were the ones who had to go south.

‘If things are delayed, I am suspicious too. ’

Nowadays, the emperor was suspicious of all the services around him. Karamaf's disappearance was decisive in the unfavorable situation.

Everyone was silent, but I couldn't hide the truth from the nobles around the emperor. Rumors of Karamaf's disappointment in the Emperor have spread among the nobles.

Isn't it because Karamaf, the man behind all these crimes, ran away so badly?

This rumor made the emperor's suspicions even deeper.

I had to end it quickly.

‘The name of the Abner family is not that strong. I can send it back to you if you give me a proper face. ’

However, the monarch did not know yet.

Sangdazhou Castle has already been taken.

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“I got lucky. ”

Everyone in place nods at Ulrich's words. Sangdarism thought differently.

“A few more days would have been dangerous. ”

“That's right. I wish I'd been attacked behind the castle...”

I was fortunate to attack so violently. Otherwise, there was a situation where money was spent and nothing was gained. The knights and mercenary commanders looked at John with respectful eyes.

Anyone who climbed up the wall naked and took down the wall had no choice but to be respected among those who held the sword.

“Commander?”

“I am Earl Cruzzo. ”

“He must be among the Demibeasts, why he crawled all the way up here. ”

Ulrike looks contemptuous, but not relieved. Marquis Cruzzo was quite famous among the Emperor's cadets. He had a reputation as commander in the southern part of the Catalan Peninsula.

“How do you think it's going to go? ”

“I will not attempt to negotiate. Of course, that would be disadvantageous. ”

The knights smiled. It was because they knew they had the advantage.

If they hadn't captured the castle, they would have had to negotiate from a disadvantage, but not now. That was a bummer.

“Seong-ju, what do you think? ”

“... The king will reward you for your mercy. ”

“Really?"

Ulrike stands up. You hear Longsword in your hand.

“But what if I don't need the mercy of the Cardyrians? No, actually, I don't know if he's merciful. If I cut the heads of the nobles like that, will they cut mine? ”

“No, no! ”

“First of all, you're the one who needs mercy now, not me. Mercy on a subject that breaks the habit of surrender and attacks? Let us see the mercy of the Cardyrians! ”

“Ball! Ball...! ”

Along with the horse, Ulrike blew the Holy Spirit's head off. There was blood on Ulice's face. She said in a harsh voice.

“Put it away. Bring me the neck when the baron comes. Tell them what he did. ”

“Yes.”

John takes out his handkerchief and hands it to Ulrike. Ulice looks at John with mixed eyes and picks up and wipes his cheeks.

“So... no more Holy Spirit. What do you think we're trying to negotiate? ”

“The Holy Spirit's relatives are still there, so they'll want to raise them up and take the castle back. You want to get a castle by paying the right amount of money. ”

“Ignore it. I have no reason to listen to such nonsense. ”

“But we can't completely ignore it. The name of the Abner family will be tarnished. ”

Although fighting between nobles is easy, killing the Holy Master is not enough. If you take the castle and turn it into a territory, other nobles nearby will notice the boundaries.

There's no law against the Abner family in the west, not even the nobles in the middle or the north.

“Then, do you want me to return the castle I've captured? Nonsense! This castle must be in the hands of House Abner at all costs. That's the point.”

“Why don't you buy us some time? Whatever comes out of the negotiation, you can ask for ridiculous compensation. In the meantime, you can use your last name as much as you want. ”

Giving the castle back is indescribable, but it's also a curious situation to just swallow it.

Ulrike's goblins had a heated discussion with opinions. In this part, John didn't have much to say, so he only took a sip of the cup.

“? ”

John turns his head. Suetlq gestures to get out of the gate.

“I saw the Ulrike ball slit his throat. I knew it. ”

“You're on your own. ”

“That's right. You did something worth dying for. But where did you get that handkerchief? It doesn't suit me.”

“It was given to me by Ibelka. ”

“Who's Ibelka? ”

“I told you before. She used to serve in the mansion. ”

“... never speak his name in front of the Ulrich ball! ”

Suetlq is frightened. What the hell is this mad knight doing?

“I don't mean to be cheap. This is a handkerchief I bought with my money. ”

“That's not the case... After all, you told me to catch all the servants and slaves. ”

“I was.”

“That's why I called to see if there's anything unusual about looking around. ”

“? ”

“You'll see. Follow me.”

John follows Suetlg outside. The servants and slaves trapped in the courtyard are trembling.

It was the monarch who denied it, but he was originally executed after this fight, up and down. If Ulrich feels dirty, we'll be bound together.

Fortunately, Ulrich did not intend to see anyone else's blood but the Holy Spirit.

“What do you think? ”

“What's that? ”

“That little guy. Don't they resemble the Holy Spirit? ”

“Well?”

John looks at a young servant curiously. For a servant, I was quite a noble face, but I didn't prove to be noble.

The accent was a layman's accent and the movements were dull. He was not a big nobleman from childhood.

“Don't you remember Seong-ju's face? ”

“I can barely remember...”

“... I remember seeing him when I was younger. He looks just like the Holy Spirit. ”

“You're not a nobleman, are you? ”

“It could be a bastard who didn't put up with the family. I heard you were strangely fond of the Holy Spirit. ”

The bastards who couldn't enter the family were doomed.

I was very fortunate to have my parents take care of me, and I usually had to eat and live on my own. If we don't have enough luck, the assassin comes for us. Even if the spouse had an affair, it was a separate problem to create a child.

In that regard, it was not unusual for the Seongju to have his bastard by his side as a servant. A nobleman's servant could live better than just playing around and being a free man.

Problem is...

“Maybe he's just a clever servant. ”

“That, too. So you're just gonna cut it off? Killing him won't bother you. ”

“That's why... oh. ”

John suddenly felt one thought passing by.

If there are no worthy children, the bastard can inherit the land, right?

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“Is that a real bastard? ”

“It doesn't matter. The important thing is that the Abner family can avoid the blame. ”

Slaughter the Holy Spirit who has done wrong and return the Holy Spirit's child to him at no cost. No one could blame him.

Of course, this was just a trick.

No authority will be given to the children of the Holy Spirit. The Abner family will have control of the town near this castle.

Ulice looks at John surprised.

“What's the matter? ”

“I didn't think you could pull this off. ”

“It's no big deal. Thanks to Suttleg's advice. ”

“The advice of the wise is not for everyone to understand, and even if they do, they don't understand. Yeah, that's a good idea. We need to do it now. Wash and decorate the Holy Father's son. ”

It didn't matter if it was a bastard or not. If you insist strongly on going out this way, and if it feels plausible, it is true.

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Earl Cruzzo felt his heart freeze.

“The castle is taken? ”

“The... and the son of the Holy Spirit inherited the Holy Spirit's throne. ”

“What nonsense! He doesn't have any children! ”

He had no children and only relatives. If the Holy Spirit had died, the brothers would have to take over.

However, whether the Marquis is angry or not, a well-dressed new Sangdae Seongju is looking down at them on the wall. It was a boy who did not go fluffy.

“Don't you dare pick him up from somewhere! Do you know how to make excuses like that after killing the Holy Father? ”

“I ambushed him by sending a surrender envoy. ”

The monarch, Cruzzo, grips his teeth for blood. The opposing Pokémon hold a grudging excuse.

The user was executed for violating the habit of surrender and connected the family because they didn't intend to conquer the opposing family.

“You can't just change the Emperor's body! ”

“The right to uphold the law of customs, the imperial law, the churches, and every law in the world. ”

“That succession was forced! ”

“Then file a trial. ”

The knight who came out of the envoy brazenly replied. Lord Cruzzo had to endure wanting to draw his sword. If you try to stand trial, you won't be able to go quietly from there.

The late Cruzzo knows it won't work, but he's given up his ultimatum.

“Open the gates! I need to meet the new Holy Spirit in person and listen to the news. ”

“Are you trying to take the sacred vomit with your strength? Like your master always does? ”

“... watch your mouth. Because I'm not weak enough to kill one of you! ”

“If you can do it. The walls of Sandarism are high and the weather is getting cold. I don't know what I can do out there. ”

The apostles sneered and went inside.

The emperor of Cruzzo is desperate because there was nothing wrong with what he said.

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“Do you think we're retreating, or do you think we're attacking? ”

“Would you step back? ”

“I'll wager an attack. ”

“I thought you said he was an experienced commander? ”

Ulice looks at John. It was an unusual knight, no matter how much I thought about it. The characteristics of many people seemed to be gathered together by one person.

I like nobles and teachers of the law to plot, but it was one of the knights when I saw how well I fought. But the blood was too cold for the article.

No article told me to back off in this situation. The walls were high and not a disadvantage. Honor as a knight, pride, face to face...

These are things that run deep in the blood of knights. I couldn't calculate them with my head.

If you just back out because you're disadvantaged, knights have no reason to be knights.

“Because... I would have attacked. ”

Ulrike was right.

That night, the Count of Cruzzo launched an attack. It was a devastating attack somewhere.

And the attack didn't last a week. A week before the marshal Cruzzo's army began to withdraw.

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“I don't think I'm going to catch the Marquis. ”

“My eyes are burning for that. ”

Unlike the monarch, the monarch had a very lively family to pay for his ransom. He's a hostage who can get as much ransom from the southern territory as he wants.

Not only John, but also the other knights. They burn with desire to pursue the army of the Fallen Marquis.

“Don't overdo it. How to always be overwhelmed when overworked. I've never seen anything so good about anyone going up the river. ”

“I know. Flowing water doesn't contend. ”

“That's a good point. Where did you hear that? ”

John raises his spear without answering.

The pursuit group is organized around cavalry. They will swiftly pursue and bite the Marquis of War.

“Sir Johann. Will you come to the front, please? ”

The knights offered no one else first. Stefan looks jealous.

John had no connections under Ulrich and no supportive family. However, I was recognized by all the knights.

Is that a real knight?

John at the front draws his sword. The chivalrous shouts of the knights erupted.

It was almost time for the hunt.

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