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Chapter 17.1: Knight, Merchant, Mercenary, Slave (2)
Additionally, Eldans is a merchant affiliated with the Katana Merchant Guild. If he violates the rules, it becomes difficult to get hired anywhere the Katana Merchant Guild has influence.
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‘Damn. . . Can’t I just run away?’
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‘Shit. Do I have to risk my life for a few coins?’
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The mercenaries watched their conversation with clenched teeth. They didn’t run away, mainly because of their Captain, Goran.
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“I agree. I don’t want to fight with a knight.”
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Eldans frowned in thought.
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“Haven’t we checked the owner of the territory around here?”
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“Of course, we checked!”
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Eldans, a middle-aged cat beastman, racked his brain. They had surely confirmed the owner of the nearby territory. They even paid the taxes. . .
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So, were they really robbers?
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Eldans glanced at the forest. It would be hard to be pursued if he ran into the forest, but entering it was akin to suicide. And if the opponent had really come to rob, there could be an ambush in the forest.
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While he pondered, Johan arrived in front of the group. The mercenaries gripped their weapons tightly, ready to flee in all directions if the situation escalated, money and reputation be damned.
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“May the divine’s blessing be with you. From which noble family do you hail, Sir?”
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“May the divine’s blessing be upon us. I am Johan of the Yeats family.”
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Johan changed the name of his family. He altered the spelling of Aitz to Yeats. After all, there were many small and insignificant families on the continent, so no one would know if he claimed a fake family name.
Of course, if the other party didn’t care and attacked, the absent Count wouldn’t be able to protect them, but it was still better than not mentioning it at all. Names can sometimes be stronger than swords.
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Johan understood their intent and smiled wryly. He wondered why they were so guarded. . .
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‘Well, I suppose it’s natural to be cautious first.’
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“I had no intention of harming you. It seems our paths are converging, so I wondered if we could travel together.”
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“Ah. . .! That would be an honor!”
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Eldans’s face noticeably brightened. It was a relief that he was not a bandit, and even better to have a companion for the journey.
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It was an offer that couldn’t be refused, and there was no reason to refuse. Eldans readily accepted.
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“Why would a knight seek companionship on the road? Isn’t that suspicious?”
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“What will you do if you’re suspicious, *sshole? Shut up and stay quiet. If you don’t want to die.”
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“Seems like a wandering knight. . . must have aged a decade.”
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Khan, the oldest mercenary in the mercenary group, muttered. Khan was experienced and knowledgeable, befitting his age.
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“A wandering knight?”
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“A knight without a fiefdom. Probably the third or fourth son of some family.”
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The eldest inherits the fiefdom, but the rest get nothing. Each must find their own way to survive. Still, it’s better than being a commoner. They have connections and some inheritance. If lucky, they might find a new lord and gain a fiefdom. A much more likely story than that of a commoner-turned-knight.
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“Don’t they usually have servants or slaves? Why would such a person wander alone?”
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“How would I know the affairs of noble families. There are poor nobles too, you know.”
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Chapter 17.1: Knight, Merchant, Mercenary, Slave (2)
Additionally, Eldans is a merchant affiliated with the Katana Merchant Guild. If he violates the rules, it becomes difficult to get hired anywhere the Katana Merchant Guild has influence.
ᅠ
‘Damn. . . Can’t I just run away?’
ᅠ
‘Shit. Do I have to risk my life for a few coins?’
ᅠ
The mercenaries watched their conversation with clenched teeth. They didn’t run away, mainly because of their Captain, Goran.
ᅠ
“I agree. I don’t want to fight with a knight.”
ᅠ
Eldans frowned in thought.
ᅠ
“Haven’t we checked the owner of the territory around here?”
ᅠ
“Of course, we checked!”
ᅠ
Eldans, a middle-aged cat beastman, racked his brain. They had surely confirmed the owner of the nearby territory. They even paid the taxes. . .
ᅠ
So, were they really robbers?
ᅠ
Eldans glanced at the forest. It would be hard to be pursued if he ran into the forest, but entering it was akin to suicide. And if the opponent had really come to rob, there could be an ambush in the forest.
ᅠ
While he pondered, Johan arrived in front of the group. The mercenaries gripped their weapons tightly, ready to flee in all directions if the situation escalated, money and reputation be damned.
ᅠ
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“May the divine’s blessing be with you. From which noble family do you hail, Sir?”
ᅠ
“May the divine’s blessing be upon us. I am Johan of the Yeats family.”
ᅠ
Johan changed the name of his family. He altered the spelling of Aitz to Yeats. After all, there were many small and insignificant families on the continent, so no one would know if he claimed a fake family name.
Of course, if the other party didn’t care and attacked, the absent Count wouldn’t be able to protect them, but it was still better than not mentioning it at all. Names can sometimes be stronger than swords.
ᅠ
Johan understood their intent and smiled wryly. He wondered why they were so guarded. . .
ᅠ
‘Well, I suppose it’s natural to be cautious first.’
ᅠ
“I had no intention of harming you. It seems our paths are converging, so I wondered if we could travel together.”
ᅠ
“Ah. . .! That would be an honor!”
ᅠ
Eldans’s face noticeably brightened. It was a relief that he was not a bandit, and even better to have a companion for the journey.
ᅠ
It was an offer that couldn’t be refused, and there was no reason to refuse. Eldans readily accepted.
ᅠ
“Why would a knight seek companionship on the road? Isn’t that suspicious?”
ᅠ
“What will you do if you’re suspicious, *sshole? Shut up and stay quiet. If you don’t want to die.”
ᅠ
“Seems like a wandering knight. . . must have aged a decade.”
ᅠ
Khan, the oldest mercenary in the mercenary group, muttered. Khan was experienced and knowledgeable, befitting his age.
ᅠ
“A wandering knight?”
ᅠ
“A knight without a fiefdom. Probably the third or fourth son of some family.”
ᅠ
The eldest inherits the fiefdom, but the rest get nothing. Each must find their own way to survive. Still, it’s better than being a commoner. They have connections and some inheritance. If lucky, they might find a new lord and gain a fiefdom. A much more likely story than that of a commoner-turned-knight.
ᅠ
“Don’t they usually have servants or slaves? Why would such a person wander alone?”
ᅠ
“How would I know the affairs of noble families. There are poor nobles too, you know.”
Chapter 17.1: Knight, Merchant, Mercenary, Slave 2Additionally, Eldans is a merchant affiliated with the Katana Merchant Guild. If he violates the rules, it becomes difficult to get hired anywhere the Katana Merchant Guild has influence.Damn. . . Can't I just run away?'Shit. Do I have to risk my life for a few coins?'The mercenaries watched their conversation with clenched teeth. They didn't run away, mainly because of their Captain, Goran.I agree. I don't want to fight with a knight.Eldans frowned in thought.Haven't we checked the owner of the territory around here?Of course, we checked!Eldans, a middle-aged cat beastman, racked his brain. They had surely confirmed the owner of the nearby territory. They even paid the taxes. . .So, were they really robbers?Eldans glanced at the forest. It would be hard to be pursued if he ran into the forest, but entering it was akin to suicide. And if the opponent had really come to rob, there could be an ambush in the forest.While he pondered, Johan arrived in front of the group. The mercenaries gripped their weapons tightly, ready to flee in all directions if the situation escalated, money and reputation be damned.????????????????????????May the divine's blessing be with you. From which noble family do you hail, Sir?May the divine's blessing be upon us. I am Johan of the Yeats family.Johan changed the name of his family. He altered the spelling of Aitz to Yeats. After all, there were many small and insignificant families on the continent, so no one would know if he claimed a fake family name.Of course, if the other party didn't care and attacked, the absent Count wouldn't be able to protect them, but it was still better than not mentioning it at all. Names can sometimes be stronger than swords.Johan understood their intent and smiled wryly. He wondered why they were so guarded. . .Well, I suppose it's natural to be cautious first.'I had no intention of harming you. It seems our paths are converging, so I wondered if we could travel together.Ah. . .! That would be an honor!Eldans's face noticeably brightened. It was a relief that he was not a bandit, and even better to have a companion for the journey.It was an offer that couldn't be refused, and there was no reason to refuse. Eldans readily accepted.Why would a knight seek companionship on the road? Isn't that suspicious?What will you do if you're suspicious, *sshole? Shut up and stay quiet. If you don't want to die.Seems like a wandering knight. . . must have aged a decade.Khan, the oldest mercenary in the mercenary group, muttered. Khan was experienced and knowledgeable, befitting his age.A wandering knight?A knight without a fiefdom. Probably the third or fourth son of some family.The eldest inherits the fiefdom, but the rest get nothing. Each must find their own way to survive. Still, it's better than being a commoner. They have connections and some inheritance. If lucky, they might find a new lord and gain a fiefdom. A much more likely story than that of a commoner-turned-knight.Don't they usually have servants or slaves? Why would such a person wander alone?How would I know the affairs of noble families. There are poor nobles too, you know.
