Good medicine for the body
Usually in a strange land, people are wary of strangers. However, in the countries where everyone wanders, everything is unfamiliar, and everyone other than oneself is a stranger. Even if it’s strange, if you face it often, you’ll get used to it.
Until we got close, they weren’t any more wary than necessary. They just watched while riding on their own mount so that they could escape at any time.
“There. I want to ask you something….”
However, the moment the Cataphracts fully appeared under the lights, they ran away without looking back.
Ten or so mounts are scattered in all directions. The movements of each other using each other as bait are even in perfect order. The regressor clicked his tongue as he saw those fleeing like rats.
“Chit. I was going to ask for directions. Are you wary of riding a Cataphract?”
“Cataphracts don’t matter. Strange-looking mounts are common in many countries.”
In other words, nothing is special unless you are a Juggernaut. Wanting to take a quick elixir and rest, I ordered while grunting with muscle pain.
“Mr. Shay. Okay, take out some clutter. It’s the least precious thing, regardless of the type, as long as it’s bulky. Tyr, cover it with darkness to make it look sheepish. Hey, you… Okay. Just go upstairs and sit down.”
“Huh? Why?”
“They ran away because our cart looked empty. We need to make it look as rich as possible, even now.”
“Then maybe they’re trying to rob us?”
“At least you wouldn’t think we would rob it. A satiated beast tends to be generous.”
Following my words, the regressor took out the alchemy steel from his pocket and piled it up. Tyr also covered him with darkness. Aji jumped up and sat on it.
With Aji sitting atop a mountain of clutter, bathed in the light of a bonfire, our Cataphract looked like a mountain of treasure. The regressor didn’t like the look.
“It’s like a seungnyang who came back after doing one thing right.”
“The purpose is to look like that. What the nations fear most is a hungry neighbor, and what they love most is a well-fed neighbor. Especially when the neighbor is so full that he can’t even eat more.”
“A hungry neighbor is something to be afraid of, but why a neighbor who is full?”
“Because your stomach is full, you won’t think of splitting other people’s stomachs. If I parted, I parted.”
It was as I said. The hounds that had fled hovered over us from afar, then sneaked back when the Cataphracts were covered in darkness but appeared to be full of something.
“Are you really coming back?”
“Looks like there’s no room for anything else in the luggage compartment, right? You’d think rationally, that we wouldn’t be greedy for them. They don’t have anything, and we don’t have room to contain it.”
It was as I said. A man who was clearly approaching her raised his head and shouted.
“Are you on the way from the military government?”
In this case, it would be better for me to take over than the regressor. Instead of the regressor, I shook his hand.
“Right. Are you on your way now?”
“Of course not! The looting guarantee came down the other day!”
“Guaranteed loot?”
At my question, the man looked at me with suspicious eyes and asked.
“Don’t you know about looting guarantees?”
‘The right to promise to purchase all of the items I plundered in one lump sum. It is plunder guaranteed by the Golden Palace. It’s a chance to grab a piece without worrying about being taken away, and there are many people going together, so it’s safe. But even though they don’t have it, they cross the border and come over?’
It’s a right to guarantee the things you looted because you’re afraid they’ll be taken away. What strange rights do you have? Plus, it’s amazing that it can actually move people.
Anyway, since I’ve read it, I’ll answer it.
“I don’t know. Isn’t that insurance that covers looted items?”
“I know why….”
“But why do you need that? If you were not confident, did you usually take care of that and plunder it?”
When I glanced at her, Hilde grasped my intentions, smiled menacingly, and breathed life. The basis of dry qigong, the energy that spreads through space sharply stabs the skin. She trembled and thought of the man who shrank from Hilde’s spirit.
‘Awesome momentum… ! Not just a jackdaw! It’s a predator! You’d better stop thinking about stealing!’
She was worried that she would betray us, but the man changed her mind and made a fuss about her.
“You are brave! You are amazing!”
“I just need to know. I just let you know so that nothing bothers each other.”
‘I’m sure you shouldn’t even dream of stealing anything. Well, as long as we don’t touch the beehive as long as we’re going to go to the military, there’s no reason to touch the beehive….’
She gestured to mean that the man was fine, and the wildcats who escaped followed suit and snooped around the camp. Numerous mounts regrouped in a circle around the bonfire.
Trees in all countries have a high calorific value, so even a small bonfire is enough to keep everyone warm. It was the camping method of wanderers from all over the world to gather in a circle like this, block the wind, and pitch a tent with each vehicle as a pillar.
The sunset is still setting, but there is no need to rush forward. In a country where everything changes, the only thing you can trust is your own two eyes, and even a little bit of darkness increases the chance of an accident exponentially. Even if the body is intact after learning qigong, if the vehicle is damaged, it is the same as dying.
Taeyang orders everyone under me to get ready to go to sleep because he will be leaving work. Then you should follow It’s getting dark, so let’s take some elixir and rest.
“All right. Look at the work.”
As I was about to turn around and enter her, the hesitant man gathered up the courage to talk to me.
“Hey, over there. With all due respect, can I ask you one question?”
“What is it?”
“Is steel really rolling on the ground in the military? Steel smelted with magic?”
Is that the question you mustered up the courage to ask? I read her thoughts as I looked into her man’s eyes.
‘I hear rumors and go to the military, but if there is nothing to steal there, it will be difficult. I should be able to escape, but if I go that far and come back empty-handed, it’s as good as dying!’
It’s the first time I’ve heard such a determined resolve while going plunder.
Now, let’s see. He is a man of nations. My favorite is steel, which is easy to convert. Or alchemy is an easy substance. Alchemy would be nice too. However, I wouldn’t value it as much as the military. It’s just the best that’s heavy and useful.
Then, which answer is right?
“It is a little different. Rather than rolling around, they grow all over the country like plants.”
“Poetry, plants? Like a tree?”
“Street lamps or fences suddenly stand out. They say that alchemy steel is also used for the pillars of buildings? So go with the heart of a woodcutter rather than a warrior. That would make it much better.”
“Oh, oh oh! Thank you! I will listen to valuable information!”
“Well, I didn’t give the information bare-mouthed, but we also have something to ask.”
“Ask me anything!”
He gave me the answer I wanted and set the board. I wiggled my finger at the regressor.
“Mr. Shay. Come see the ball. I will pitch a tent.”
“Okay.”
‘… Mmm. I mean, it’s useful. It’s not a threat by force, but you can draw out information so naturally from someone you meet for the first time, right? To the seungnyang from all over the world who will try to stab you in the back at every opportunity?’
Yes, wouldn’t it be possible to do the opposite?
And that’s it. I envy you. It’s easier to threaten with force than bother to read the other person’s mind and fabricate the answer you want and exchange conversations.
When I left the regressor and returned to the Cataphract area, Hilde had already set up the tent. Not skilful, even quick. They say Jangseong is not good at construction work, but is it different if it is Jangseong Fortress?
As soon as I pushed back the tent door and went in, Hilde and Dasogo put her hands together and greeted me.
“Good work, Father! Welcome!”
“I’m back. Whoa. Be tough.”
Tyr’s coffin was parked on one side, and Aji was stretching his back in the other corner. I slumped down on a seat covered with two blankets. Hilde sighed as she placed the water cup and lantern in front of me.
“I never thought the order from the Golden Palace would come down. It can be confusing near the border. What should I do because I feel sorry for the military people?”
Curious, Tyr asked.
“What is a looting guarantee?”
I answered while washing her hands and feet with the water Hilde scooped out for me.
“Hmm, it’s complicated to explain. To put it simply, rob this guy and give the order. Then the wildcats scattered all over the world hear the rumors and come in droves to bite them.”
“Why do you do such a troublesome thing? Wouldn’t it just be enough to gather an army and attack?”
“Unlike militaries and other countries, nations do not have such a clear chain of command. All nations wander around the golden palace. Thanks to that, news spreads quickly, but strength cannot. Everyone is scattered all over the place to force Seungnyang.”
In other words, it means that there is no center to gather. It’s a strange country that doesn’t cling to the ground.’
I like Tyr because he is quick to understand. No, it should be said that acceptance is fast.
It is easy to explain because I believe what I said as fact without questioning why the nations are wandering around or not clinging to the land. It would be better to explain this part step by step.
“That’s why it’s an advantage for the Golden Palace to use to move the wanderers. Encourage plunder against the military, and guarantee that the plunder from it will be bought in bulk. Then the vagrants all move towards it like beasts drawn by a delicious smell. Whether to plunder, to plunder the plundered jackal again, or to protect it from plunder.”
“Whoa. It’s not gathering troops, but it’ll have a similar effect.”
“Right. You know that.”
Hilde, who was making and pouring water with magic, complained dissatisfiedly.
“Thanks to that, the ones who die are the signal soldiers and the military people~. Ah, this is annoying, but I’ll assassinate them all in the middle of the night.”
What are you talking about… I want to, but the person in front of me is the Yukjangseong Fortress Yeonggue, the fear of the military. Assassination can be done at any time, and I have actually done it.
I passively stopped Hilde.
“Isn’t that what a messenger going to propose a truce would do?”
“How are you! If no one knows, it will be nothing!”
“Did we already know everything?”
At my point, Hilde smiled and put her finger to her mouth. A lively voice came from behind a terrifying smile.
“hehehe, will you shut your mouth?”
“If I don’t close it, I feel like I will never be able to open it….”
Well, as long as I don’t kill myself. Take care of it
I wiped my hands and feet with a damp cloth, and exhaled deeply in a relatively clean state. My limbs are a little sore, but my body is fine. That should be enough.
After finishing my preparations, I took out the elixir from the wooden box. It’s magic Don’t expect too much, but…. It feels like eating health food.
“Now, let’s eat.”
“Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo! I will look forward to my father who will be reborn after drinking the elixir!”
“If I regain my strength, I will not forget the hard work of everyone who believed in me and followed me. You know what to do when you take the elixir, right? Please don’t touch me and don’t talk to me.”
It doesn’t matter much if you walk, but just in case. That elixir might be good for my body.
Tyr asked curiously.
“You shouldn’t touch it, shouldn’t you talk to it?”
“There is no need to do that. If there is something urgent, for example, if the tent catches fire, you have to run away. But in order not to waste energy, it is better to leave it alone.”
“Hmm. It’s amazing. I get it.”
Tyr moved the coffin and set it down beside me. As she sat on it, she started watching me silently. It seemed that he was going to watch until the digestion was over.
It’s burdensome, but what if it’s just watching?
“Come on. I will eat.”
You lifted the elixir. It smells spicy. It doesn’t look appetizing, but I closed my eyes and poured the elixir into my mouth.