“Whatever, you mean?”
“If I can do it, that is.”
In fact, the maximum concession the Viscount could make. It’s an oral promise, so there’s no proof. However, reversing words is also a way to do it while looking at the opponent.
At least, he wouldn’t be able to overturn what the family head said in front of Luke.
“If you want fame, I’ll spread your name all over the West. If you want money, I’ll try to be as flexible as possible. do you want something different? I’ll listen as much as I can, so tell me.”
Luke pretended to be troubled by the Viscount’s words for a while before speaking.
“Then let me ask you a favor.”
“Something?”
“If a quarrel arises with another family on this journey, please support me no matter what decision I make.”
The viscount’s face hardened. To ask for a favor like that is to make a decision that will arouse the disapproval of those around you.
In a way, it was the most terrifying request for a nobleman. Supporters also had to share the antipathy.
“What are you going to do?”
“I don’t know yet. You will know everything when you go.”
The viscount glared at Luke’s puzzling words for a moment before sighing. Because of the circumstances, the decision could not be reversed.
The viscount nodded and accepted Luke’s words.
“I will.”
“You swear on your family name?”
“Yes, I swear on Winslow’s name.”
Luke smiled at the viscount’s answer.
* * *
Two days later, Luke’s party joined the Winslow family’s reinforcements. The reinforcements also included his successor Leon and Beric, who had been beaten by Bruno.
-Since this is the case, accompany Sir Luke. His vassals will also be of great help.
-yes… … .
I had received the word in advance, but Leon’s complexion was not very good. No, to put it bluntly, it was stained with an earthy color.
The Ray he wanted so much was taken away, and he was helped by the family’s important affairs. In return, he even promised unconditional support.
For Leon, it was a bittersweet result.
‘It’s a disaster.’
It was the first time I had been teased like this against people of the same age. The bitter defeat seemed to permeate his entire body.
It was a great shock to a 16-year-old boy who felt like the world was his own, and Luke and his party also understood Leon’s condition and moved slightly apart.
‘It’s troublesome if I accidentally touch it and it’s affected in a bad way.’
He says he’s dwelling on his sense of defeat now, but he’ll come to his senses soon. At that time, I will calmly grasp the family’s interests and act.
I decided to stay apart because it would be difficult if I touched him before and exploded my inferiority complex. As a result, it was Beric who died.
“Hey, Sir Berrick.”
“Why are you calling again?”
“Why is your face so dead? Whoever sees it will know that he is going to die.”
“It sounds like you made a person’s face out of rice cakes and that’s how it sounds.”
“You attacked first.”
“… … .”
Beric shut his mouth at Luke’s words. To be honest, I didn’t want anything to do with Luke’s party.
Because she violated the custom of hospitality and exposed her private parts, and because she was hit back, she was lying on the ground without using her hands or feet.
‘But is Rion, who will stand up for me, in such a state? … .’
Even as he let out a sigh, Beric attached himself to Luke’s group. Like it or not, he had to be in charge of them.
“Anyway, why did you call me? Do you have any questions?”
“There are several. How long will it take to Count Herning?”
“It depends on the situation. If nothing happens, it will arrive in a week.”
“What if nothing happens?”
“Because monsters often pop out, there are often delays. Depending on the frequency, it may take more than 15 days.”
As soon as the words were finished, a rustling sound resounded from all directions. After a while, a monster that looked like a twisted wild dog jumped out from between the forest roads.
Warg. They were the ones who disturbed the previous Luke’s party’s sleep.
-Grrr
“I didn’t even call, but he jumped out right away.”
Seeing the brightly shining eyes from all sides, Beric squinted. Excluding Luke and his party, the strength was 10 knights and 30 soldiers.
However, the fact that it came out like this means that it is quite confident in hunting humans. He probably ate a bunch of nearby merchants or travelers.
“Do you need help?”
“Thank you for that… … .”
“No, we will take care of it.”
Just before Beric agreed to Luke’s proposal, a knight stopped him. Beric was startled and tried to say something to the knight, but the knight had already run away.
“Soldiers, forward! Follow me in line formation!”
“Wow!”
-Greuleuk!?
At the knight’s courageous cry, the soldiers raised their spears and charged. Unexpected for the sudden counterattack, the group of Wargs took aback in surprise.
The knights dug into the gap and swung their swords to slaughter them. If there was anyone who missed it, the soldiers rushed in and finished it off.
– Keen!
“Don’t chase me! Do not break ranks!”
When the group of over 30 wargs collapsed, the knights calmed the excitement of the soldiers and kept them in place.
The soldiers who inadvertently tried to chase them flinched and stopped. It was a clean, uncluttered command.
‘It’s fine.’
Ordinary knights tend to lack commanding skills because they focus on individual strength. However, both of these articles were outstanding.
At least in terms of arms, the Bernsteins would have the upper hand, but they would have the upper hand in their ability to command small units.
“good! Return to marching formation again!”
“yes!”
The soldiers found their place in perfect order. It was a part where you could get a glimpse of the results of your usual training.
When the place was cleared, the knights came to Luke’s side again.
“As you can see, we are enough. You don’t have to use your strength.”
At first glance, it sounded polite, but it was a strangely sharp tone. The knight turned his head again and returned to his seat.
Seeing that, Bruno frowned and murmured.
“What did they eat wrong? Why are you here?”
“Please understand. It’s because of pride.”
“Pride?”
“We are the knights of the West who go through a real battle over the course of a day. All of them are full of pride that they are the best. But you did not come as helpers.”
It’s not just a helper either. He regarded them as powerful helpers who could make up for the meager numbers of those few troops.
It is incomprehensible to the knights. How could they rate the peaceful East more highly than they do in real battles every day!
“I know your skills, but they don’t know yet. So I can’t help but feel dissatisfied.”
“No, Sir Ray is here. That should be enough to convince you.”
“I don’t know them.”
At Bruno’s question, Ray checked the faces of the knights and said.
“I left my family four years ago. They had never been seen before.”
“Uh, so you’re saying they’re all newbies? Did Sir Ray come in when he left the family?”
“Right.”
Beric spoke again.
“They are all knights who came in around the time Ray left. Of course, I don’t know much about Ray’s skills. To be honest, you might be misunderstanding that I belonged to the halo of the family.”
“Then I will correct the misunderstanding.”
“You know that once a knight decides on something, he won’t change his opinion until he sees it with his own eyes.”
This time Bruno was at a loss for words. There was definitely something like that. Especially when it comes to someone stronger than you.
I plugged my ears with the confidence that I wouldn’t be fooled anywhere if I was on my own. The only solution was to see and feel for yourself.
“So please understand.”
“Well, that’s about it.”
“Okay.”
Bruno still seemed dissatisfied, but Luke lightly agreed. In the end, it’s a problem that happens because you don’t know the skills of the two people.
Anyway, your skills will be revealed soon. It won’t be long before the other knights break their pride and understand.
* * *
A small wall was built between the Winslow family knights and Luke’s party, but otherwise there were no major problems.
Occasionally, groups of monsters attacked, but each time the knights defeated them without damage.
At times, he made a triumphant expression as if he had seen it. When Luke and the others saw it, it was just ridiculous.
“You call that bragging right now?”
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“Because they’re young, I don’t have a sense of selfishness… … .”
Each time Beric was at a loss and had to make excuses. Beric was too ashamed to show off like that in front of Bruno and Ray.
It was when five days had passed. Leon, who was advancing, narrowed his eyes when he heard the news of the scout.
“The monster is dead?”
“Yes, there are quite a few of them.”
As they moved forward, the bodies of countless monsters were strewn about as the soldier reported. Judging from the wounds, it seemed that he had been killed by knights and soldiers.
“Damn it, it looks like someone is ahead.”
Beric frowned and grumbled. Luke asked with a puzzled face.
“What’s wrong? I think it would be good if you sorted out the monsters first.”
“Yeah, that’s right. But I’m not saying you can run into someone in front of you.”
If you are on this path at this time, the opponent ahead is obvious. One of the families that responded to Count Herning’s request for reinforcements.
And all four families, centered on Count Herning, were not on good terms.
“Looking at the traces, it seems that there are more troops than us… It hurts.”
“If you’re worried about the conflict, why don’t you go a little slower?”
“That is more of a problem. If you go later than the other families, you’ll go against the Count’s planting.”
In other words, it is said that there is no choice but to face each other by crying and eating mustard. Besides, it is now evening when the sun is slowly setting.
If you’re looking for a decent homeless spot, you’ll most likely have overlapping destinations.
“Everybody stay in formation! It looks like someone is in front of you!”
When Leon shouted, the soldiers went into discipline. The knight also changed his attitude much more seriously than before.
If it’s a competing family, you can’t show your shame. It was when I had thoroughly braced myself and advanced for several hours.
In the distance, I saw a group of people preparing for homelessness. Rion, who confirmed the pattern of the fluttering flag, gritted her teeth.
“The Vindeln family. Everyone, get ready to meet them.”
Everyone’s faces darkened at Leon’s voice. Luke felt a sudden change in mood and looked at Rey.
“Why are you doing this? The atmosphere is heavy.”
“It’s because we don’t get along well.”
“Are you saying it’s not good?”
“That said, we are almost enemies with the Vindeln family.”
“Is there a reason?”
“It’s because the Winslow family is acting as a breakwater for monster attacks.”
Geographically, the Vindeln family is behind the Winslow family. Most of the monster attacks are from the Winslow family first.
Although there are those who sometimes go over to the Vindeln family, it is only a very small number. As for the Winslow family, dissatisfaction is inevitable.
“However, the Bindeln family is very stingy when it comes to helping. They refuse even the smallest aid unless it causes harm to them.”
“indeed.”
Certainly, then, it deserved to be among the enemies. And that wasn’t all. Excluding Luke and the others, our strength is 10 knights and 30 soldiers.
On the other hand, the size of the opponent was over 200 people. Meeting with the enemy’s family, I couldn’t help but feel very good because I was pressed by the momentum.
It was when he approached, waving the Winslow family flag.
“ha ha ha! Who is this! Our next-door cousin has arrived!”
A pompous-looking young man came out and laughed at Leone and threw him away. Seeing that face, Leon bit his lip.