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Chapter 14.2: The End of Childhood (14)
There were two paths in the Black Forest.
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The first was well-known to most. It started at the forest entrance, narrow and rough but passable. It was the path the mercenaries took when they went wolf hunting.
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The second path was known only to hunters Joseph and Johan. It was barely a path, covered with dense bushes and invisible soil.
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However, Joseph found this path useful for traveling through the forest. Nobles would have thought him mad for suggesting it, but it was a convenient shortcut when he was alone.
ᅠ
Johan also naturally learned this path.
ᅠ
‘Markings.’
ᅠ
Since there was no distinct path, the second path was marked by signs Joseph had left on trees. Following these signs was the shortcut.
ᅠ
Joseph had mentioned setting traps on the first path in case he needed to escape. Surely, if a pursuer followed, it would be there.
ᅠ
Johan raced down the second path. His horse snorted in annoyance at the bushes hitting its face but didn’t stop.
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Then, a horse’s neigh echoed from afar.
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‘It’s a pursuit!’
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Johan flinched. Hearing a horse in this forest meant only one thing.
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The pursuer had fallen into Joseph’s trap.
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‘But. . . the sound is too little.’
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Johan quickly dismounted and pressed his ear to the ground, a hunter’s wisdom. This way, he could detect even distant movements.
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‘Just one person?’
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The sound didn’t seem like that of a mercenary group. If mercenaries were pursuing, there should be sounds of at least ten or more.
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A face flashed through Johan’s mind.
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At the same moment he felt something being triggered, the image that flashed through Karamaf’s mind as a small crossbow bolt whizzed by was the face of the hunter.
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That oddly irritating expression!
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‘I’ll kill him when I get back!’
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There was no guarantee that this trap was set by him, but Karamaf was certain. That was enough.
ᅠ
Karamaf powerfully swatted away the incoming bolt. There was no need to catch it. The armor he wore could not be penetrated by traps meant for mere beasts.
ᅠ
However, Karamaf had underestimated Joseph too much.
After all, it was natural.
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The one who should have fled had suddenly appeared in front of Karamaf.
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“I see.”
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Karamaf nodded as if he understood.
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“What?”
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“Have you come for revenge?”
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“That’s one of the reasons.”
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There were two reasons why Johan came.
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The first reason was that he coveted the wealth that Karamaf possessed.
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If he killed Karamaf, who was alone, the mercenaries would not know who killed Karamaf. They wouldn’t have thought he was killed by Johan. Perhaps they would suspect a monster.
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And the second reason was. . .
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“To avenge your father huh. You have the qualities of a good knight. You won’t become a living knight, though.”
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“No. Among those you killed, there were servants who were close to me.”
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“. . .??”
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Karamaf looked at him as if he didn’t understand. Johan was not a coward to endure and flee when it was disadvantageous, nor was he the type to keep enduring when the situation allowed.
ᅠ
Johan’s eyes calmly glared at Karamaf. They were the eyes of a lion targeting its prey.
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“You will die here today.”
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Johan walked out slowly. Karamaf stood still, as if waiting to see what Johan would do.
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“He’s strong.”
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Kaegal’s words came to mind.
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━The most important thing is to assess how strong your opponent is. Some people do it through experience, some through investigation, and others through intuition. You rely on intuition. Assess with your intuition.
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━What if I’m wrong?
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━If you’re wrong, you die. Why do you keep asking the obvious? Have you ever seen a lion misjudge its prey? If you’re wrong, it’s not intuition.
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Karamaf was definitely a strong opponent. If even half of the songs sung by the minstrels were true, it would be so.
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But he was not afraid.
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Chapter 14.2: The End of Childhood (14)
There were two paths in the Black Forest.
ᅠ
The first was well-known to most. It started at the forest entrance, narrow and rough but passable. It was the path the mercenaries took when they went wolf hunting.
ᅠ
The second path was known only to hunters Joseph and Johan. It was barely a path, covered with dense bushes and invisible soil.
ᅠ
However, Joseph found this path useful for traveling through the forest. Nobles would have thought him mad for suggesting it, but it was a convenient shortcut when he was alone.
ᅠ
Johan also naturally learned this path.
ᅠ
‘Markings.’
ᅠ
Since there was no distinct path, the second path was marked by signs Joseph had left on trees. Following these signs was the shortcut.
ᅠ
Joseph had mentioned setting traps on the first path in case he needed to escape. Surely, if a pursuer followed, it would be there.
ᅠ
Johan raced down the second path. His horse snorted in annoyance at the bushes hitting its face but didn’t stop.
ᅠ
Then, a horse’s neigh echoed from afar.
ᅠ
‘It’s a pursuit!’
ᅠ
Johan flinched. Hearing a horse in this forest meant only one thing.
ᅠ
The pursuer had fallen into Joseph’s trap.
ᅠ
‘But. . . the sound is too little.’
ᅠ
Johan quickly dismounted and pressed his ear to the ground, a hunter’s wisdom. This way, he could detect even distant movements.
ᅠ
‘Just one person?’
ᅠ
The sound didn’t seem like that of a mercenary group. If mercenaries were pursuing, there should be sounds of at least ten or more.
ᅠ
A face flashed through Johan’s mind.
ᅠ
????????????????????????
ᅠ
At the same moment he felt something being triggered, the image that flashed through Karamaf’s mind as a small crossbow bolt whizzed by was the face of the hunter.
ᅠ
That oddly irritating expression!
ᅠ
‘I’ll kill him when I get back!’
ᅠ
There was no guarantee that this trap was set by him, but Karamaf was certain. That was enough.
ᅠ
Karamaf powerfully swatted away the incoming bolt. There was no need to catch it. The armor he wore could not be penetrated by traps meant for mere beasts.
ᅠ
However, Karamaf had underestimated Joseph too much.
After all, it was natural.
ᅠ
The one who should have fled had suddenly appeared in front of Karamaf.
ᅠ
“I see.”
ᅠ
Karamaf nodded as if he understood.
ᅠ
“What?”
ᅠ
“Have you come for revenge?”
ᅠ
“That’s one of the reasons.”
ᅠ
There were two reasons why Johan came.
ᅠ
The first reason was that he coveted the wealth that Karamaf possessed.
ᅠ
If he killed Karamaf, who was alone, the mercenaries would not know who killed Karamaf. They wouldn’t have thought he was killed by Johan. Perhaps they would suspect a monster.
ᅠ
And the second reason was. . .
ᅠ
“To avenge your father huh. You have the qualities of a good knight. You won’t become a living knight, though.”
ᅠ
“No. Among those you killed, there were servants who were close to me.”
ᅠ
“. . .??”
ᅠ
Karamaf looked at him as if he didn’t understand. Johan was not a coward to endure and flee when it was disadvantageous, nor was he the type to keep enduring when the situation allowed.
ᅠ
Johan’s eyes calmly glared at Karamaf. They were the eyes of a lion targeting its prey.
ᅠ
“You will die here today.”
ᅠ
Johan walked out slowly. Karamaf stood still, as if waiting to see what Johan would do.
ᅠ
“He’s strong.”
ᅠ
Kaegal’s words came to mind.
ᅠ
━The most important thing is to assess how strong your opponent is. Some people do it through experience, some through investigation, and others through intuition. You rely on intuition. Assess with your intuition.
ᅠ
━What if I’m wrong?
ᅠ
━If you’re wrong, you die. Why do you keep asking the obvious? Have you ever seen a lion misjudge its prey? If you’re wrong, it’s not intuition.
ᅠ
Karamaf was definitely a strong opponent. If even half of the songs sung by the minstrels were true, it would be so.
ᅠ
But he was not afraid.
Chapter 14.2: The End of Childhood 14There were two paths in the Black Forest.The first was well-known to most. It started at the forest entrance, narrow and rough but passable. It was the path the mercenaries took when they went wolf hunting.The second path was known only to hunters Joseph and Johan. It was barely a path, covered with dense bushes and invisible soil.However, Joseph found this path useful for traveling through the forest. Nobles would have thought him mad for suggesting it, but it was a convenient shortcut when he was alone.Johan also naturally learned this path.Markings.'Since there was no distinct path, the second path was marked by signs Joseph had left on trees. Following these signs was the shortcut.Joseph had mentioned setting traps on the first path in case he needed to escape. Surely, if a pursuer followed, it would be there.Johan raced down the second path. His horse snorted in annoyance at the bushes hitting its face but didn't stop.Then, a horse's neigh echoed from afar.It's a pursuit!'Johan flinched. Hearing a horse in this forest meant only one thing.The pursuer had fallen into Joseph's trap.But. . . the sound is too little.'Johan quickly dismounted and pressed his ear to the ground, a hunter's wisdom. This way, he could detect even distant movements.Just one person?'The sound didn't seem like that of a mercenary group. If mercenaries were pursuing, there should be sounds of at least ten or more.A face flashed through Johan's mind.????????????????????????At the same moment he felt something being triggered, the image that flashed through Karamaf's mind as a small crossbow bolt whizzed by was the face of the hunter.That oddly irritating expression!I'll kill him when I get back!'There was no guarantee that this trap was set by him, but Karamaf was certain. That was enough.Karamaf powerfully swatted away the incoming bolt. There was no need to catch it. The armor he wore could not be penetrated by traps meant for mere beasts.However, Karamaf had underestimated Joseph too much.After all, it was natural.The one who should have fled had suddenly appeared in front of Karamaf.I see.Karamaf nodded as if he understood.What?Have you come for revenge?That's one of the reasons.There were two reasons why Johan came.The first reason was that he coveted the wealth that Karamaf possessed.If he killed Karamaf, who was alone, the mercenaries would not know who killed Karamaf. They wouldn't have thought he was killed by Johan. Perhaps they would suspect a monster.And the second reason was. . .To avenge your father huh. You have the qualities of a good knight. You won't become a living knight, though.No. Among those you killed, there were servants who were close to me.. . .??Karamaf looked at him as if he didn't understand. Johan was not a coward to endure and flee when it was disadvantageous, nor was he the type to keep enduring when the situation allowed.Johan's eyes calmly glared at Karamaf. They were the eyes of a lion targeting its prey.You will die here today.Johan walked out slowly. Karamaf stood still, as if waiting to see what Johan would do.He's strong.Kaegal's words came to mind.The most important thing is to assess how strong your opponent is. Some people do it through experience, some through investigation, and others through intuition. You rely on intuition. Assess with your intuition.What if I'm wrong?If you're wrong, you die. Why do you keep asking the obvious? Have you ever seen a lion misjudge its prey? If you're wrong, it's not intuition.Karamaf was definitely a strong opponent. If even half of the songs sung by the minstrels were true, it would be so.But he was not afraid.
