How to live as a wanderer

Marco leans back and pulls out his bow as John charges in.

“! ”

Knights from the Holy Empire or the Errance Kingdom did not use their bows well. Though I learned to be a knight's martial artist, I haven't been treated like any other weapon.

In that way, it is clear that the knight who draws the bow is from Cataria.

Heave!

You feel a heavy blow coming from your arm with a sharp sound. John stopped it not too hard. The user reads the target's movements and blocks the arrow, even in a state of confusion.

Marco lowers his bow and draws his sword. However, it was meaningless to John. John slams the sword with a single blow and grabs the target by the neck and drops it under the horse.

Bang!

After defeating the knights at once, the other knights felt nervous.

“Do you surrender?”

“You won't fight as a knight! ”

“If that's the case.”

I was expecting the opponent to answer like that. John defeated all the remaining knights.

The knights foolishly attempt to confront John with weapons.

Once struck with a weapon, John's super-strength caused him to lose his balance. All the knights fell into an unexpected shock.

After that, it became the prey of the knights who were waiting. Knights admitted and surrendered after losing so cleanly that they could not defend themselves.

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The prince barely escaped to the city alive, and Ulrich's army returned home with tons of loot.

As the opposing team disappears, Ulrich casually bites the opposing team. It was enough to leave a new monarch, a few to control him, and a garrison to defend the castle.

“Congratulations on your victory. ”

“The erl fled dishonorably...”

“Don't mind if we don't catch the Marquis. I don't have to win. ”

Ulrike gave everyone a satisfactory voice.

It was a pity that we failed to capture the Marquis of Cruzzo, but the total destruction of the army was an unexpected accomplishment.

I was slightly anticipating that John would lead the pursuit himself, but I didn't expect this much success.

"It always exceeds expectations. ’

Earl Cruzzo's forces have also disappeared, but this victory is far more impactful.

What decisions other lords of the Empire will make based on the strength and influence of the Abner family.

“I'll reward you after I see Earl Abner, so you can all relax. ”

Ulrike's expression was mixed with everyone's expectations.

War was heaven to the victors. Starting with the salary, you will share the spoils of war.

“Well done. I heard you caught some knights.”

“I'm the bastard of the baron. Do you think he'll pay for it?" ”

“Well, I don't think so. It might be more expensive for other knights. If they sell weapons in their armor, they'll pay for it. ”

In his words, John kicked his tongue.

“Thought you might be as pretty as Stefan...”

“It's rare for a bastard to be treated like that. ”

“What should I do if I don't get paid? ”

“Take care of it. I don't think it's right to keep him locked up, liberate him, leave him with another nobleman... or execute him. Anyway, don't expect too much ransom. Knights often put their fortunes on the line... and besides, didn't you get a lot out of this war? ”

Suetlg looks around. Maybe it's the return of the victors. The territory is full of energy. I could see the merchants coming and going from afar.

“You should rest until spring and prepare for the next season. I'm the wizard who's not interested in such things, but you're a young, ambitious knight...”

“I'm not very ambitious. ”

“Don't be ridiculous. Have you thought of a plan?”

In his words, John nods.

From the last subjugation to this war, John has gained enormous wealth thanks to his victory.

Baron and Stefan's ransom, Doris' possessions, the price of vanquishing bandits, the blood of Trolls, the tax rights of the town and the reward of the siege...

Together, the Empire's gold coins account for close to a thousand dollars.

I would not hold this in my hands at once, but it was as if I had the money made by the messy lord, the monarch, and the baron in one year.

The largest share was also the baron and Stefan's ransom. I made a few hundred gold coins at a time just for my body price.

Compared to that, the Troll's blood, rewards, and subjugation costs seemed small. The town tax rights were quite expensive, but the limits were clear. It was a small town in the first place.

I could see why the Three Knights hung themselves from the war.

ransom!

A war that could legally cost money was an opportunity for a rise in status and business.

“I wanted to build a castle like Sangda-ju or the Abner family. ”

“The castle? That money won't get you anywhere. ”

Suttleg is ridiculously absurd.

To build a properly constructed stone castle, it would take several years as a base and ten times as much gold.

What does it mean to build something like that?

“I know. And it doesn't seem to mean anything. ”

The place where John was supposed to receive the castle was meaningless. It was a waste to build a castle to protect it.

“You can build a big mansion, even if it's not the right castle. It would be much cheaper and faster if you built it out of wood. ”

Suetlq opens his mouth cautiously, wondering if it was too much to say.

Why are you fighting like that as a knight?

For fame's sake.

If I had to take possession of the territory and live in a small house, it would have been too insulting for a young and bloodthirsty knight.

“No, not really. ”

But Suetlig still didn't know John. John didn't really care about that.

It was the dream of other nobles and knights to build villas in the territory and boast of their wealth and strength, not John.

I also wanted to build a castle because I wanted to be able to stay inside when the enemies came. When I looked around the village, I gave up because I wanted to 'I'd rather just throw it away than build a wall here.'

“Are you really not interested? ”

“I didn't intend to stay in town for long. ”

If you do well a year, what will happen if you pioneer with a village of ten gold coins? And John was not confident in that part.

It would be better to wander about in time and earn gold.

“That's why I was thinking of hiring more mercenaries. ”

Now that the war is over, there will be quite a few mercenaries left. John was going to hire some of these well-armed men. Even better with the cavalry.

“That's... not a bad idea. ”

Suetlq was frankly impressed by John's words.

Though the idea was not incredibly genius and ingenious, it was remarkable to be able to come up with such an idea in this situation.

The other knights would be excited to sprinkle gold, but John was preparing for the next task without any shaking.

The situation in the Empire was getting more chaotic, and John had already dipped his feet in it, so the more soldiers you have, the better.

‘You didn't need my advice. ’

Suetlq was worried that John might get drunk on gold and get cocky or make a mistake. Seeing that I was worried, I seemed to be quite familiar with this young knight.

But when I saw John, I realized I didn't have to worry about it.

“One thing I'm worried about is hiring mercenaries, and if no one calls...”

“I don't think you need to worry about that. ”

Suetlq has made his point. His specialty in the Siege will spread faster than the Trolls in Marcel.

The question of what title to call it was, there was no way anyone would call it.

“That emissary over there must be from Erl Jarpen. ”

“They must be busy preparing for the wedding. Thanks to your victory, we can smile at each other. ”

The soothsayer, Suttleg, stopped.

From what I hear, even Earl Jarpen was quite fond of John. What do you think of this expedition?

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The people of the mission were overwhelmed at first, confused in the middle, and finally accepted the news.

“You're going under the Abner family?! ”

“It's a service contract. ”

Basically, Bon Temps and the monarch were business relationships. I didn't expect to be loyal to give my life for some vomit. The envelope was dedicated to a period of service.

Unlike that, however, the eyes on the outside were different. As soon as I became a preacher, I was right to assume that I was on the western side of the Abner family.

“I... don't know how to do this...”

The people of the Zarfen clan chatted amongst themselves. John asked as if wondering.

“Is there a problem? ”

“Well... you know, the erl was about to ask for the inauguration of Lord Johann's knights. ”

“Yes.”

“I kept my mouth shut because I told you not to tell until the story was done, but I'm telling you this for sure. This is Duke Breduhe. ”

“...! ”

Duke Breduhe.

John, who was in the corner of the village, was also a great lord who knew his name. A peacock who is one of the pre-emptive post-empires and wrinkles territory in the south-east of the empire.

It meant a great deal to Duke Breduhe to get the inauguration of the knights himself.

Since one of the priests gave me the name of the knight, even if John goes into the Emperor's territory alone, the opponent has the strength to hesitate without harming him.

John clears his head during the confusion and asks.

“Earl Jarpen is not so familiar with the Kingdom of Errance? ”

“Ah... I see what you mean. It's the Abner family. The Earl may have some connections, but he's not that close. ”

What Earl Zarfen believed in was Duke Brührer. John pondered.

If you accept the territory, the inauguration of Duke Breduhe's knights is likely to fly away. I'll start with the Duke's underlings.

‘But even if it is small, it is territory. ’

It was important that there was a steady income source even if it was small.

As John ponders, Suetlg, who is listening next to him, opens his mouth.

“Do you want both? ”

“Sure you don't want both? ”

“If you were interested in roaring as lord, you wouldn't have done it... but if you were to be burdened, you should have the right." The duc won't say anything if we don't sign the seals. ”

“...! ”

Thinking about it, it didn't mean much to John to take care of the villagers. He was not the type to call and work and have fun.

“It's a good idea... but will the Ulrike ball allow it? ”

“Of course you're unhappy with the Ulrike ball. But there is no such thing as absolute law. Things change depending on how you talk and persuade them. ”

That's what Suttleg said, but John couldn't believe it.

It was a disadvantage for Ulrich no matter what he thought.

Not having a sealing agreement means not having the duty to be served as the owner. The less fortunate the relationship becomes.

“I don't think that's going to work...”

“Well, you're the one who wants both, so why don't you give it a try? Persuade the Ulrike ball. Even if I don't sign a service contract, I'll show my loyalty and honor to the knight. ”

“...... ”

John gives a shivering look. Ulrich is not an idiot, and he doesn't seem to believe a word of it.

“Go ahead, Lord Johann. Don't you have anything to lose? ”

“Yes, Sir Johann. ”

However, the people of Erl Jarpen urged John to make sure that this was his only chance. From their point of view, they wanted to get the duc's coronation somehow.

“Very well. I'll try my best. Don't get your hopes up...”

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“I'm proud of the ball. ”

Earl Abner gives you a nod. Ulrike's specialty was worth listening to.

“Lord Gerdolf. I've heard of your specialty. ”

“Thank you.”

“I'm sending you to the city of Shandar to work...”

Ino smiles gracefully. It was rewarding to have served behind John with Gerdolf.

Sangdazhou Castle needed a lot of talent because it was occupied by a new city.

It was an honor to be one of them, and it had many advantages.

“I'm sorry.”

“Yes? If you don't like it, I can't help it. ”

Inno opens his eyes wide. Reject that?!

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