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Chapter 148.2: The Suffering of Governing (5)

What is this nonsense!

I apologize. Please understand.

There is no such rude behavior in the world! Untie us at once! How could you do this to nobles who came to help the city!

Sir Padovesi and Sir Gyrto shook their tails quickly, showing their anger. It was natural for them to react that way.

Because the unofficial reason they came here was to help the city.

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The Emperors fiefdom, alone at the southern tip of the peninsula, was in a truly precarious state.

Johan did not attack immediately but they did not know when he would.

In that situation, Gilsina City right next to the sea was one of the strongest potential allies.

But it was difficult to pay a huge amount of money or form a marriage alliance.

The monster that appeared in the city seemed like an opportunity.

The viscount asked the Emperor and summoned skilled knights and experienced wizards to hunt the monster. And he gave them secret orders and sent them to the city.

If they succeed, it would help greatly!

. . .But when they arrived at the city, there were rumors of a new count, and when they tried to confirm what those rumors were, the city folks suddenly held a big feast to welcome them. . .

When they came to, they were tied up.

It was unbelievable. The knights must have known the current situation.

Is Count Yeats really in this city! No matter what, capturing and handing over nobles who came as guests is not something people of honor would do! I will never forgive you!

. . .Shut your mouth!

Its natural to get angry when someone speaks the truth against wrongdoers. The guild master told the mercenaries to shut the knights mouths. The mercenaries gagged the knights.

Who do these tactless people think they are. . .

Youre right. They dont even know how much trouble they caused us.

The council members self-justified and insulted the knights like that. If Johan had seen this from the side, he would have been amazed they were cutting ties themselves.

They cant even properly explain themselves to the angered nobles whose hospitality was betrayed, yet they act so shamelessly!

Is that so? You came to slay a monster?

Yes!

Then I shall help you slay this monster.

Yes! . . .Huh?

You said you came here to slay a monster, did you not? It matters not who slays it, as long as the deed is done.

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The knights were taken aback. Unfortunately, they were not savvy enough to come up with a suitable excuse here.

It would only benefit Johan for them to slay the monster under his command. When the viscount hears of this. . .

Why can you not answer?

Oh. . . no, youre right. Please help us.

Good. When the monster is slain, your words will be proven true, and I shall release you. Until then, though it may be uncomfortable, please endure it.

Without waiting for a response, Johan gestured with his hand. The mercenaries muted the knights and dragged them away. The council members cursed the knights for their rudeness.

s.

Youre a wizard working under Cardirian?

Yes. But please believe me, Your Excellency. I am loyal not only to Emperor Cardirian. To any who pays me fairly, I offer my loyalty.

The wizard who introduced herself as Jyanina had red hair. Seeing this, Johan thought to himself.

?

The last time, when he was acting as the Emperors vassal, Baron Einbeck also had red hair. . .

Seeing as you accompanied the monster hunt, you must be skilled in that area.

I know a bit about handling monsters, though Im embarrassed to admit it.

Known as the tamer of monsters and beasts, Jyanina was exceptionally talented with such magic. A thought occurred to Johan and he asked,

Have you ever tamed trolls before?

. . .No?

It was an extremely subtle difference, but Johan sensed something off about her reply. Since Johan himself was both an outstanding warrior and wizard.