How to live as a wanderer

It was a frightening atmosphere that seemed to kill him right away. John picked up the sword right away.

“Are you going to save me? ”

“Is there a better way? ”

“No... good idea. ”

Suetlq nods. Saving her was a good idea. Give the Wizard a favor and he'll come back.

It's just that not long ago, John tried to kill Cainerna three times!

“Gerdolf, follow me! ”

John didn't listen to the answer and drove the horse. Gerdolf pulls out his weapon without asking, and goes after John.

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The wizard was basically a respectful and respectful job. However, sometimes when things got complicated, the wizard was first tied up and offered as a sacrifice.

The same moment right now!

Handling magic was inevitable to live in fear. Nothing scares me more than I don't understand.

‘You're out of luck. ’

Cainerna sighs, thinking that way. There's a saying, "A wizard can't see his future." I can't believe that's what he does.

Seeing you now, I thought I should go ahead of myself rather than advise the Yellow Bride.

Unfortunate to know where to begin.

It was okay to lose the knights I brought. I was able to get some servants and some slaves out of town.

I was prepared to be a bit unpleasant compared to the harsh surroundings, but Cayerna also had an idea. It was a ploy to join the nearby Merchant Guild and travel together. Kaenerna's ability was enough to satisfy the merchants.

The problem was that I met some crazy mercenaries screaming, "This bridge can't go through." "If there's a witch, I have to catch it."

There were some fanatics in the world who didn't fit a needle. Those mercenaries I met this time, they did.

I knew mercenaries believed in superstition, but I didn't expect it to be like this.

It doesn't even speak to Kaernena, who has the strength to understand how stuffy she is.

“I told you I'm not a witch. ”

“Don't lie to me, witch! The merchants told me! I saw you using magic! ”

“It's not evil magic, it's pure magic. I am a counselor to the Emperor, a palace wizard...”

“Cover your ears! That witch is trying to seduce us! ”

“Stop! The Master told me to cover my ears! ”

“...... ”

There are times when we live in harmony. Kaernerna senses that this is the moment.

The wizard did not act meaningless, even if he was in a stubborn situation.

“Give me a chance and I'll prove I'm a wizard. ”

“Ha! You think we're crazy! ”

“Aren't you going to execute me anyway? Throw me in the fire. Then I'll show you magic. ”

A few of the mercenaries glared at the words. I was curious to see him speak with such confidence.

“No! The boss told me to throw the witch in the water. ”

“Of course... you said that because you thought the witch was up to something. ”

“But what's a witch gonna do when she's thrown in the fire? ”

“I don't know. They'll run away. ”

“Isn't it the same if you throw it in the water? ”

“You can go talk to the boss. ”

“... throw the witch in the water! Throw the witch in the water! ”

Kaernerna sighs, looking up at the sky.

One way or another, I'll burn that headmistress to the ground!

Is it water? ’

Dagdagdagdagdagda

On the other side of the bridge, two knights race at full speed. The mercenaries standing in front of you scream and throw themselves.

Those who should have blocked the way, but were loyal enough to throw themselves in front of the fierce running knights, there is no way they could work as mercenaries.

“Wha... what are you doing? What...”

“You stupid bastard! Nobles!”

“... nobles! ”

The mercenaries were almost beaten by horses, but they didn't insult them and only looked at them and asked. John opens his mouth, looking around at the mercenaries.

“What's the difference between a wizard and a witch? ”

“...... ”

“Do I have to ask that question now? ”

Kaernerna says it's absurd even when she's tied up.

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There was no big difference between a wizard and a witch. It was said that if there was a wizard to hang and evil, it was a witch.

With that much knowledge, the mercenaries were unable to answer.

“Weren't you a witch when you passed by the bridge with magic? Master says she's a witch. ”

“How do you prove you're a witch? ”

“I threw it under a bridge, but it was a witch when it came up. ”

“What if it sinks?”

“You're not a witch...? ”

“Huh. Creepy logic. ”

Kaenerna opens her mouth, realizing that John is playing with mercenaries.

“... If you've come as far as you can help me, won't you? ”

“I pray that my path is filled with pain and glory, and that your path ahead is filled with pain and glory. ”

Kaenerna blushes slightly at John's taunt. She wasn't supposed to be shaken by a taunt like that, but things are different now.

I'm ashamed to be a wizard, to be honest!

“I'm sorry, but he's not a witch. Wizard... I'm a little skeptical about that, but for now, he must be a wizard. A nobleman who is guaranteed by the Emperor. ”

Even with John's words, the mercenaries do not retreat easily. Once you believe it, you'll think about it. John appears to be a knight seduced by witches in the eyes of mercenaries.

Zec

John grins as mercenaries block the way and try not to get out of the way.

“Are you not going to listen? ”

“You're being seduced by a witch. ”

“Hm. Yes. ”

“? ”

When John accepted it so easily, the mercenaries panicked. What's that supposed to mean?

Soon I realized what it meant. Gerdolf smashed the mercenary's jaw right in front of him.

He was a rather large man, but he fell down as soon as Gerdolf's fist became authentic.

“What...? ”

John grips the neck of a mercenary close at hand. And I threw it.

It seemed to have been thrown lightly and without much strength, but it flew to the side of the bridge and splashed into the river.

It was a terrifying power.

The mercenaries are frozen and unable to draw their weapons.

“Are you going to move? ”

“No, witch...”

“Yes. Don't move. ”

“Ahhhh!”

Another mercenary flies off the bridge.

The people watching from behind opened their eyes wide to the strange sight.

A mercenary flew over the bridge like a bird and started drowning in a puddle of water.

“Ugh! Ugh! ”

I could swim because I wasn't tied up, but the river was cold. The mercenaries tremble and desperately swim toward the river.

“If you want to draw your weapon, draw it. ”

John said so, but the mercenaries couldn't help themselves. They knew. Johann and Gerdolf are not deliberately pulling out their weapons.

If this fight led to bloodshed, they were the ones who lost a lot.

The mercenaries look into John's eyes.

The unshakeable eyes contain the power of a strong soul. The mercenaries facing that look lost their will to fight in defeat without my knowing it.

Slimy

Eventually, the mercenaries surrounding Kaernena step aside. John surrendered the mercenaries on the bridge without ever swinging a sword.

John stands in front of the fallen Kaenerna. Kaernerna raises John without saying anything. I felt a strong will not to lose my dignity as a wizard.

You don't have to mock a weak opponent. John reached out to Cayenne...

“!! ”

When Gerdolf tried to hit Caerner, John panicked and grabbed his arm.

“What's the matter with you? ”

“That wizard is not the enemy. ”

“Oh, I'm sorry. ”

Kaernerna sighs in relief. I felt so tied up with this article called John that I couldn't look good.

“I'm sorry. Wake up.”

“... thank you for your kindness. ”

“Gerdolf. Take this wizard and protect him. Don't grip your hand.”

“Yes, I'll keep that in mind. I won't hit you if you open your mouth. ”

“Don't throw anything suspicious into the river. ”

“Yes, I won't throw it. ”

“Again... yes. Don't hit me with a whip. ”

“Yes, I won't beat you with a whip. ”

Kaernerna holds John's hand. She said in a tired and eager voice with no room to spare.

“... I'd appreciate it if you'd just let me walk on my feet. ”

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The mercenaries are reluctant to deal with the nobles, but they do nothing and don't just say yes.

It was a good example of a noble trying to come and visit the camp where the mercenaries are staying.

I stopped the bridge. I had nothing to say to the bandits, but I refused to come to the camp on my own.

Justice, customs, and mercenaries have the upper hand.

No matter how noble he tried to get in, he could have been killed by a sword. Not all mercenaries close to a few hundred are fools.

That's why, when Mahrit heard there was a knight outside the tent, he thought he'd woken up less than a dream.

“... who's here? What are you talking about? ”

“The knight is in front of you. ”

“What did you do? ”

“...... ”

“Idiots! ”

Mahrit rises to her feet.

At least dozens of mercenaries must have been awake. You're telling me no one stopped them while the knights were coming here?

I didn't feel real because it was so absurd. In the meantime, mercenaries aren't fools, knights aren't magicians...

Suddenly, I remembered the prophecy and was frightened. I acted according to the prophecy and this happened. Did the prophecy warn us of such a situation?

“Give me my sword and armor! ”

Slaves brought me empty armor and swords. Mahrit steps out of the tent door with a stiff face.

There really was a knight waiting.

Staring this way with confidence on the horse.

“...??? ”

All the mercenaries around you are staring at you. It's like the leader of the mercenaries here has become that knight.

Of course, those who think they should be stopped, Mahrit gives way as if admitting it, and then shivers.

The dominance he has accumulated over the years as he rolls the mercenaries.

It's as if that knight had taken away his power in a short walk on horseback.

“Are you the mercenary commander? ”

“... Yes. ”

‘You look like a fortuneteller. ’

It was no wonder John thought so. Mahrit was wearing too much jewelry to be the leader of the mercenary army.

“Isn't it too much for a knight to just barge into the land of mercenaries? ”

John nods at Mahrit's protest.

“Yes, you're right. ”

“...? ”

“I'll give you a chance to swear. Do you want to fight?”

“! ”

Mahrit realizes that he has underestimated the opposing Knight.

‘No...?! ’

Ordinary knights have never given you a chance to insult a mercenary.

You insulted and persecuted me.Why would you do that to a mercenary?

That's what Mahrit was after.

If John insults the Master in front of the mercenaries, the mercenaries will be furious no matter how tempted!

The Mercenary Leader is the face and pride of the mercenaries. Insulting the Master was an insult to the mercenaries.

Mercenaries were selfish and selfish bastards, but even bastards have their own pride.

However, John gave himself a chance as a warrior, rather than insulting or persecuting him.

“Oh…! ”

“Master! Embrace it! When will I face the knight again? ”

A cheer erupted among the mercenaries. I was amazed at John's generosity and distribution.

A knight who gives his opponent a chance to come to the heart of the enemy with his bare hands.

Mahrit is intuitive. If you avoid this offer, you become a coward.

Mahrit grabs the offer and asks.

“Knight, I need to hear what you're doing here first. What brings you here? ”

“I'm here because some wicked people are blocking the bridge. ”

“... by yourself? ”

“Why, did you want me to bring my soldiers? ”

Mahrit flinches at John's words. I felt confident in John's words. It was obvious that he had brought quite an elite.

John looks around the mercenaries and says,

“I could have brought soldiers, but that's no courtesy to the warriors here. Isn't that right?"

A smile filled with the will of consent burst out. John holds the mercenaries around him with a single word and a single gesture. Surprisingly perfect yourself.

“Hard to say, but I've been asked by a noble... we're not bandits. You may have heard the name of our mercenaries...”

“I'm not sure. Prove it."

John does not give the opponent a chance to escape, nor does he have time to try. Mahrit was about to catch something and finish the job.

“Prove it. If you're not a coward. ”

“...... ”

It's getting louder and louder. Mahrit hands the weapon as if possessed.

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