Chapter 195Chapter [NaN]

Chapter 195Chapter [NaN]

The rogue was quick to assess the situation. He wasn’t just some ignorant bumpkin who had wandered into the forest, but a mercenary turned rogue, so it was only natural. Even seeing this sight now, if he didn’t realize it, he was an asshole.

“The punitive force. . . There was no news about the punitive force. . .?”

The local feudal lord around here was lazy and dull, so he didn’t even care about the gang of rogues that had appeared near this town. Besides, he didn’t have many soldiers either.

If he had hired this level of elite force, there would surely have been rumors. . .

“You don’t seem to realize your rudeness. Where is your captain?”

“C-Captain? We’re just poor folks who fled to the forest because it was hard to make a living. . .”

Seeing the rogue trying to talk his way out, Johan shook his head.

“I gave you a chance, yet you spout nonsense. Gerdolf. You’ll have to prove your skill.”

“Yes.”

Gerdolf walked forward. He had been following Suetlg quite peacefully and quietly, but he hadn’t been able to change Gerdolf’s true nature.

It seemed the rogues had sensed what kind of being Gerdolf was. They instinctively shuddered.

The gag was removed and another suppressed scream burst out. Before long, the rogues had spilled everything they knew. As he wiped the blood splattered on his face, Gerdolf said,

“It’s over, Count.”

“Well done, Sir Gerdolf. Your skills are as excellent as ever.”

“Thank you.”

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Completely surrounds the surroundings, rains arrows and bolts, and then wields swords mercilessly at those standing.

It was a short battle but intense. After a storm of iron passed by, there were less than five rogues left breathing hard.

“Damn, f*ck, crazy. . .!”

The rogue captain who was caught was quicker than his subordinates. Lying to an opponent who would not back down until he got the answer he wanted was crazy.

As the rogue captain babbled in a panic, Johan’s face stiffened.

“From Mairene City. . .?”

“It’s become a headache.”

Mairene City had a lot of gold. That meant it could hire a lot of mercenaries. If such a city joined hands with the emperor, it would be a headache.

“Isn’t Mairene City a free city in its own right? What’s so unsatisfactory?”

“Isn’t every free city have different circumstances? Mairene City has been close to the empire from the past. I suspect they must have been promised rights within the empire. . .”

Johan understood what Suetlg meant. Cities originally banded together to escape interference from their former feudal lords, but once they reached a certain size, the story changed. They attempt to interfere within the empire, believing in their own power.

Especially the free cities around here found it difficult to escape the sphere of influence of the Holy Empire. Even if they actually enjoy freedom, they could not completely break free.

“Do you think they were promised a title?”

“That’s possible. A duchy instead of one of the hundred kingdoms. . .”

No matter how the emperor had lost his fangs, he was still the emperor, and the rights he held were respected. The imperial titles guaranteed by the emperor were worthwhile.

From the past, the people of Mairene had frequent conflicts with their surroundings and wanted to establish themselves as the dominant power in the region. To them, the Order must have felt like an annoying competitor.

Taking advantage of the emperor’s unfortunate situation to seize rights within the empire, while at the same time striking down their competitor. It was a worthwhile plan.

“Don’t make such a serious face. The situation is not that worrying, I tell you.”

But as Suetlg said, now that they found out in advance, there was no need to be so afraid. The other side was strong, but this side was not weak either.

Mairene City may be prosperous, but Johan was not inferior in terms of gold either. He did not have as abundant sources of income as a city, but the amount of gold he had accumulated here and there was tremendous. If things went badly, he could hire more at any time.

Besides, the Order must have quite a bit of assets too. . .

“You’re right. Clearly the current situation is lucky.”

The people of Mairene probably don’t even know why they were exposed now. Putting together the information leaked from the imperial side, to the information spilled by a rogue, the outline of the matter could barely be seen.

Johan felt a little sympathy for the person who had worked hard preparing. Making plans from above, leaks from the side, leaks from below, what’s the point?

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Adviko who rules over the city of Mairene. If you trace back his family line, mercenaries came out.

It was not uncommon for mercenary captains who protect the city to increase their power and fame and become new nobles sitting in the magistrate’s seat. Adviko’s ancestors did the same.

However, after a few generations, the bloodline was closer to a noble than a mercenary. Nevertheless, Adviko often relied on his mercenary origins to gain the trust of mercenary captains.

“This fight shouldn’t be prolonged.”

“I know.”

Adviko said to the gathered mercenary captains. Wars were best when they were short if you were the employer, even if they were better when they were long when you were hired.

“Catch him. It seems something has happened.”

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Oragon was one of the poor knights of Count Yeats who participated in Johan’s expedition this time.

In fact, it was poor, but Oragon was in the wealthy class compared to all knights. First of all, he had a small town as his fiefdom, and he had proper weapons.

But with that income alone, he couldn’t afford the knight’s expenses. Money went out just by breathing as a knight. Let alone taking care of the people under him.

In the meantime, the newly appeared Count Yeats was an opportunity among opportunities. Starting with the fact that he himself was a young knight, he had been shaking the surroundings by establishing all kinds of achievements and honors.

Apart from such admiration, just looking at the realistic conditions, Count Yeats was exceptional. There was no one around who piled up so much gold and called knights. If it wasn’t Count Yeats, he’d have to go up north and be a mercenary.

‘I have to establish merit. I have to establish merit.’

It was basic to receive money in return for service. To get more than that, he had to show something. He had to earn the admiration of the count by establishing outstanding exploits and dedicating his honor.

Looking at the knights around the count now, they were really diverse.

Ability, not blood or power of the family!

If I can show that ability. . .

“A group of rogues is coming to town!”

“Impudent guys. Get ready to fight!”

Oragon went out in front of the town armed and ready to fight. Oragon’s followers and servants also armed themselves and stood together.

The townspeople cheered at the sight. To the eyes of those who did not know well, the appearance of Oragon and his subordinates was reassurance itself.

“Master. The rogue guys are quite well equipped. . .”

“I wonder where they got dressed up. Aim the catapults!”

Although the subordinates were slightly discouraged by the ostentatious appearance of what looked like dozens of mercenaries, Oragon did not care. Anyway, this number was enough to be overturned in defense. The opponent was just a ragtag group.

“. . .?!”

Oragon was surprised to see the mercenaries holding shields standing in front and charging in an orderly manner. The discipline was better than he thought.

What was more surprising was next.

“Our captain said to fight one-on-one to determine the winner and loser.”

“. . .what did you say?”

“Didn’t you hear already?”

Oragon was angry at the sight of the mercenary giggling.

How dare!

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“No way he lost, right?”

While moving with the messenger, Johan asked.

“The victory or defeat was not decided in one fight, so they fought three times. . . In the third fight, the other guy cowardly shot an arrow and was seriously injured. . .”

Johan clicked his tongue. He wondered if it would happen, but really to fall for such a trick!

“He was enduring inside the town.”

“I see. By the way, the opponent is a knight?”

“Yes. He said he was a knight from the empire. . .”

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