How to live as a wanderer

78 East of the Empire (2)

When fighting monsters of medium size or higher, they usually do not engage in melee combat.

When you fight monsters with tenacity, people will fall first.

The only thing that stood against such monsters was a curious knight.

"Amazing…! ’

That's why Kaernerna was stunned by John's power.

Werewolves are sturdy and ferocious monsters. They can withstand an assault from a knight once, but they collapsed like a hawk.

‘Is there a reason for gaining a reputation at such a young age? ’

In fact, Kaernerna had never seen John fight properly. I've seen the brawl in the warehouse of the Falls, but it was a madhouse.

A situation where knights were pushed, but not even knights were properly equipped. You might think the knights were unlucky.

But now it seemed obvious that the knights were pushed.

Although the knights were fame and curiosity crazy, the knights were also people. There was fear and a head.

Only a handful of people can attack a ferocious werewolf without wearing a single piece of armor.

“Bring it on!”

The fallen werewolf does not rise again.

The werewolves who were in the dark could not bear John's cry but turned around.

Kaernerna feels it's time to show her worth.

With the spell, complex movements move back and forth into the darkness. The flames around the camp burn violently, giving off a dazzling glow. As the light approaches them, the werewolves panic and flee into the darkness.

“Suetlq! Well done!”

“... I did it. ”

“Oh, yeah? Well done, Wizard. Excellent. Are the bribes loaded? Fire at will! ”

The Iron Bribery gripped it.

The vast east was a place where all the monsters could be seen. But meeting the werewolves on a plain like this.

It was a pity that John was next to her, or else he would have pissed himself.

“Any more advice? ”

Cayerna felt very complicated with John's attitude. As a wizard, I admit my abilities, but I have no fear or fear that I should look like a normal person, and I'm not sure whether I should be angry or not.

“Better to keep more fires burning and keep them out of reach. Have the wounded stand back. Werewolf's wounds will heal in no time. And get a couple of them to mate. ”

“I see. I see. ”

John summons Gerdolf.

“Gerdolf. Protect Suetlg. Lord Marco, take your knights and march with Stefan. Protect the people of the Zarfen family. ”

The people of Stefan and the Zarfen family were the first to be protected apart from their combat strength.

John realizes that he's taken one thing off the table.

“No, Gerdolf. Protect the Kaenerna ball. ”

“Wait, wait. ”

Kaernerna said in an urgent voice.

Gerdolf was a lunatic who didn't know when the others would swing their weapons at him.

“Could you ask Lord Marco to escort you? ”

“That's a little... sorry. You may get doubts for no reason. ”

Marco says the color. Otherwise, the Emperor's people could live with suspicion.

“Then stay with me. You'd better be careful. I'm not good at fighting for someone. ”

“... keep in mind. ”

As the campfire started to burn even brighter, the werewolves realized the raid had failed. They hide in the dark, circling around, trying to find the right path.

Every time a light flashes, the werewolves appear.

A head or two, bigger than a human, gives the mercenaries goosebumps the appearance of a two-legged beast. Their fingernails are thick and sharp, as if their shields could be broken into pieces.

Khhh!

One of them turns to see if he's finally impatient. The bolt launches and digs through the trunk.

However, the werewolves endured with a cry. He strikes with a desire to repay this pain with blood and flesh.

It's a werewolf. If the camp collapses later, some of the mercenaries are definitely dead. John raises his spear, shouting the name of the devil.

“Valkamur!”

John clearly saw. The window twists and changes its trajectory in line with the movement of the werewolf to avoid twisting its body.

And the spear pierces through the werewolf's chest. Even though he had strong leather and strong muscles, John's javelin could not stand it.

“Out of my way!"

John rushes in and blows the werewolf's head off with a dagger. As the blood splashes like a fountain, the morale of the werewolves outside the camp drops even further.

They start running, screaming like beasts.

The screams of mercenaries fly behind them. The excitement of the battle and the mercenaries drunk by John's valor mock and curse the werewolves.

Cayerna, surprised, suddenly realized something.

“Didn't I tell you evil spirits don't fight? ”

“If you're in a hurry, you can use it. ”

“...... ”

Kaernerna loses her words to John.

Who the hell is this knight?

The mercenaries can't sleep until daybreak. I was attacked by a werewolf in the plains, but I was a lunatic when I slept.

It was only after daybreak that the mercenaries were able to rest.

“It's a little harsh for a werewolf to come out of the plains, no matter how rough the east is. ”

The people of the Zarfen family couldn't hide their surprise. It was that shocking.

“Sir Johann. A little further to the river and the town will be out. I'd better rest in town, even if I have to go back a little bit. ”

“Knight, someone's coming from the east. ”

“? ”

John, who left Werewolf's corpse and asked Suettle and Cainerna about it, steps out on the call of the mercenaries.

A horde of cavalry is headed this way.

“I don't think they're bandits...”

“That's the flag of Duc Brduhe. They must be the Duke's warriors. ”

Unlike the western and southern regions, nomadic tribes roam the vast empty lands of the Empire in the east. Those who accepted the culture and religion of the empire became loyal warriors, and those who refused to accept became threats.

The people who were coming were carrying the flag of Duke Breduhe and the flag of a unique pattern I had never seen before. The warriors serving Duke Breduhe are clear.

“Centaurus...! ”

“Centauri are a rare breed in the Empire. ”

From birth, the Centaurus, able to run on all fours and fight with both arms, has always boasted of its exquisite fighting power. When other races raise horses and train, they act as cavalry on their own.

John looks at the Centauri warriors with an interesting look. Kaernerna asked.

“Wouldn't that be awkward? ”

“It's a little awkward to be so close, but there's something Suttleg said, and I'm trying not to. Don't worry about it. ”

“...? ”

Kaernerna thought she heard something. And I immediately understood what he meant.

John was talking about her!

“... I mean the Centauri warriors. ”

“Ah. I'm sorry. Don't keep it in your heart. ”

"......"

John asks her if she's a little sorry for her silence.

“I'm a bit reluctant to be a wizard. I want you to understand.”

“Weren't you at ease talking to Suetlg? I think the magic I showed you yesterday would be a reason for my respect. I will ask for as much respect as the sage of the Ipael River. ”

In return, Cayerna speaks directly to the opponent when he does not understand. Then John replied directly.

“Well, that excuse won't work. You're reluctant to advise the Emperor. Do you understand?”

Kaernerna was neither angry nor embarrassed. If I was embarrassed by this reaction while living as a wizard, I was disqualified. She searches for John and tries to convince him by shaking him.

“... I'm not loyal to any one man as a wizard. So let's just say you don't have to worry about that. ”

“If you're not loyal to someone, then so am I." As a court wizard and as a guest, I will do as I wish, but I don't want anything more. I need the proper virtue to earn my respect. ”

John said, "Just cut it off."

Suetlq said he needed to curl up a bit as long as he was accompanied by Caernerna.

John was not as stubborn as the other knights, so he could do as much as he wanted. I was able to live long enough to please Caernena. Besides, she's an excellent wizard, so what's the harm in buying a favor?

However, John thought differently.

Sorcerers are accustomed to such dealings, but not John. It's not a bad situation, but why stick close to an unbelievable person and play acrobatics?

Kaernerna understands John's words. It was a reverse effect for the knight who cut the line like that. She decides to step back.

“Did you have a conversation? How's it going? You getting along? ”

John said in a slightly embarrassing voice when asked by Suetlq.

“We want different things from each other, so we only keep our promises. ”

“... Well, yeah. Then there's nothing we can do. ”

There were people who were dramatic. It didn't matter if they tried to force it.

Seeing Kaernerna, she seemed to have given up on John as well. Since the human doesn't seem to fit into his teeth even more, he probably thought it would be better to persuade others.

“You're from the Zarfen family. ”

The Centauri speak a crude Empire language. The people of the Zarfen clan nod with a flag.

“We will escort you. Be careful around here. ”

“I met a werewolf yesterday. ”

The Centauri look surprised. The group is too healthy to meet the werewolves.

At least a few bodies should have come out.

What was even more surprising was that Werewolf's body was found in the camp.

“Who caught it? ”

“I caught two. ”

“No, there are three. Knight, there was another one dead outside. ”

Whether the arrow pierces through the sharp spot or sunrise, a werewolf slumps without escaping. Centauri looks at John and asks.

“Your knight. Are you John of the Yates? ”

“Yes.”

“I see. The master is expecting you quite a lot. ”

Centauri calls the duc the owner of whether the imperial language was bad or a different concept. even though he was not a slave.

“Take their bodies! I have to show it to my master.”

The Centauri warrior says his men have taken the corpse. It was their custom to go out hunting and show them the loot they deserved when they returned.

Three werewolves would be enough to decorate the name of that knight John.

“Waiting, can I ask what that means? ”

In John's question, Centaurus does not feel bad, but answers kindly. Basically, they respect strong warriors and despise the weak.

John, who took three werewolves' throats, deserved respect.

“There are knights waiting for the inauguration. They are the young warriors of the east.They are eager to show their valor in front of their master. ”

“... I see. Is that where you're going? ”

The inauguration ceremony was not just a place to put the sword on your shoulders and serve as a knight.

The inauguration ceremony was a great festival and a demonstration of the prestige and authority of the leading nobles.

The knights were given a chance to prove their valor.

And those opportunities are usually filled with knife and blood.

John had no choice but to take his stand as a group of outstanding young warriors from the east.

‘Tournament? Or something else. ’

“A warrior knight is enough. Three werewolves. It's not easy. ”

“It was possible with the help of soldiers. ”

“Hunting is not alone. Everyone gets help. You'd be great if you were a knight. I miss you.”

The Centauri warriors' eyes sparkle with curiosity and anticipation. John nods.

“I'll show you when I get a chance on my way. ”