Chapter 1246

Episode 1246. It’s the same everywhere where people live.

The border guards of the Principality of Toplar looked at the stagecoaches in a mess and stuck out their tongues.

Border guards shook their heads when Transportation Superintendent Rein Hyde reported shelling on Azesa Road.

“The Southern Kingdom guys are now shelling stagecoaches as well.”

“If this is the case, shouldn’t stagecoach transportation be banned?”

“Weren’t adventurers and mercenaries welcome?”

The border guards said one word at a time, but that was it.

Considering the artillery shelling of the city by both sides at the beginning of the war, the Azesa road was no surprise.

While the border guards were whispering, Rhine Hyde met the checkpoint warden.

The checkpoint warden, who was meticulously examining the paperwork, glanced at Reinhide.

“It says three passenger wagons and two freight wagons... but one is empty. What happened?”

“A little while ago, I was hit by an artillery shell from the Southern Kingdom on Azesa Road and was broken.”

“The southerners shelled Azesa Road?”

“Yeah, I was going to ask. Since when did the Stagecoach Transport Society’s wagons become a target? I have never received such notice from the Association.”

The checkpoint warden looked a bit surprised, but soon shrugged his shoulders as if it was nothing.

“It’s a big deal. Why did you suddenly do something you didn’t do? I’m not going to keep doing that. If the stagecoach doesn’t go into the southern kingdoms, only they will lose.”

“Are you saying the Southern Kingdoms didn’t ban stagecoaches?”

“In that case, the Stagecoach Association would have given us permission to transport it. I must have made a momentary mistake. If they continue to bombard the roads of Azesa, we’ll stop the stagecoach transport, but we’re not there yet. Can’t you see that this checkpoint is operating normally right now? The guys in the Southern Kingdom also hoped that the Stagecoach Transportation Association would diligently carry supplies and people. So don’t worry too much.”

“Then I will only believe the words of the baron and continue moving to the southern kingdom. By the way, are there any adventurers and mercenaries returning to the Empire from the Southern Kingdom?”

“There was even a war with the treasures excavated in the Abyss, so is there anyone who can go back? Everyone is just rushing to the great forest to earn their share. Indeed, more than half of the stagecoach passengers are mercenaries. Watch carefully and be careful.”

“What trouble are the mercenaries causing?”

“They are people who will do anything for money. Recently, I heard that there are many mercenaries who suddenly turn into robbers in the Great Forest.”

“All right. We will watch carefully. And this is a small but sign of sincerity from the Society.”

Along with his horse, Reinhide politely handed over a leather pouch containing twenty gold.

The checkpoint warden roughly estimated the weight of the money bag and smiled.

“Cargoes are supposed to be thoroughly inspected, but this time I will replace them with a document inspection. We’ve lost a wagon, but we need to make that much of a convenience. Stop and see.”

“thank you.”

Reinhide showed no respect to the checkpoint warden and hurried out.

After a while, the four wagons at the border checkpoint slowly crossed the border.

After passing the wooden fence blocking the road, it is the Shade Kingdom.

The wagon, which was moving slowly, soon arrived at the border checkpoint of the Shade Kingdom.

The border checkpoint of the Shade Kingdom was no different from that of the Principality of Toplar.

Or rather, they welcomed adventurers and mercenaries and supplies on their wagons.

Transportation Superintendent Rein Hyde questioned the director of the Shade Border Checkpoint about the attack on the stagecoach on Azesa Road and why the shelling had occurred.

“I brought adventurers, mercenaries, and logistics to sell in the Southern Kingdom, but they attacked me? Who the hell fired the bombardment and for what purpose?”

For aristocratic knights, the checkpoint is a job far from success.

Of course, the power of the checkpoint commander is not as strong as that of a company commander in an ordinary combat unit.

The Shade Kingdom checkpoint was in a position that could not be criticized for the artillery shelling of Azesa Road.

“I don’t know. i don’t even want to know If you’re curious, ask the headquarters at the association level. And it’s a pity that one wagon was destroyed, but now it’s wartime. It was necessary because it was necessary for the operation. Couldn’t the artillery have shelled Azesa for no reason?”

“Should we take this as meaning that there may still be shelling in the future?”

“Ugh! When did I say something like that? I don’t have the authority to fire or not. What I mean is ‘there is no shelling without a reason’. If you want to know more about the bombardment of Azesa, go to Headquarters. That’s all I can say. Anything else to say?”

“...doesn’t exist.”

Reinhide was dissatisfied, but did not press the checkpoint commander any further.

Because he knows that the checkpoint warden is not strong enough in the military.

The four wagons soon left the Shade Kingdom checkpoint and ran south.

Around noon, the carriage stopped at Rachel, located in the northern part of the Shade Kingdom.

People’s expressions were dark, probably because it was half a day away from the front line.

The transport manager led the passengers to a shabby tavern.

After a while, a saleswoman went around table after table, spraying a bottle of clam banana (a southern specialty).

Considering that the guests were adventurers and mercenaries who were big bosses, it was actually close to publicity.

The adventurers and mercenaries were still good, but it caught on.

And, of course, I ordered two or three more clam bananas for each table.

The drinking party started in broad daylight, but the transportation manager did not stop it.

The mercenaries knew that they had to relieve their stress.

As the alcohol began to flow, the mercenaries glanced at the adventurers’ seats.

To be precise, it is correct that he sipped alcohol with the beauty of Crea as a snack.

Mercenaries are tough.

It’s not just about their lifestyle.

“It looks so delicious.”

“If you’re curious, ask the guy who hangs around. Is it delicious?”

“I’m jealous of you fucking up. Someone sleeps among dark boys, but someone sleeps with a girl like that.”

“If you’re not going to take it with you, ask to borrow it for a day.”

“If you don’t want to borrow it, let’s do it together.”

“Quack!”

The obscenity of the mercenaries who were targeting Crea from the first meeting intensified.

Originally, mercenaries do not care about others.

Naturally, their obscenities also reached the ears of Baron Howard Solon and his party.

If it was like before, Tine Lock would have stepped forward and overthrew it.

However, Tynelock – who had already parted with Baron Solon’s party in his heart – did not step forward even when Crea was harassed in front of his eyes. It was because she believed that now Baron Solon had to protect her.

At his callous attitude, Baron Howard Solon glanced at Tynelock with resentful eyes.

Still, we’ve been together until now, but acting like we’re strangers like that!

Baron Howard Solon, who was clenching his teeth, clenched his fists.

When his expression hardened, Crea lowered her voice.

“Be patient, Baron. You know that mercenaries have dirty mouths. If you fight pigs, even the baron gets dirty.”

In fact, Crea, a former mercenary, was accustomed to men’s teasing and did not get very angry.

If Baron Howard Solon and Crea were just colleagues, they might have passed.

However, Baron Howard Solon could not stand the mercenaries’ obscenity.

He jumped up from his seat and shouted at the mercenaries.

“Let’s refrain from saying dirty words! You are not alone in the tavern!”

For an instant, the tavern became quiet.

It would have been nice if his point had worked, but looking at the mercenaries’ expressions, it wasn’t.

Vice-captain Louis, who usually identifies with women, smiled and said.

“why? I like to hear Baron, if you have something good, let’s share it. Good things are not doubled when shared.”

At the vice-captain’s bizarre joke, the mercenaries shouted ‘Wow! burst out laughing

For a moment, Baron Howard Solon’s breathing became rough.

It was because those reckless mercenaries scorned not only Crea but also herself as a nobleman.

Baron Howard Solon trudged over to the table where Louis was sitting.

“Tell me again.”

Louis didn’t even blink an eye at Howard Solon’s murderous words.

“If you have something good, let’s share it. What’s wrong? The genius knight of Pneuma, Baron Howard Solon?”

“It’s funny that you know who I am and still have that attitude. Who the hell are you?”

“You mean me? Rui of the Stan Mercenary Corps. Since you are also from the Principality of Topla, you must have heard of it at least once, right?”

“joy! You were a nymphomaniac, Louis, the disgrace of the Royal Knights. He said that he couldn’t behave like a dog, so even after he was kicked out of the Knights and became a mercenary, he still does what he does.”

Contrary to the words mocking the opponent, Baron Howard Solon’s face hardened.

Elio muttered as he watched while sipping a sweet clam banana.

“It’s the same wherever people live.”