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Chapter 27.1: It Was Warm in the City That Year (1)
Of course, dice gambling was a game enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly, and from slaves to nobles.
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However, it was a bit too lowly a pastime for nobles to openly admit their fondness for. Nobles were openly fond of intellectual and dignified entertainments like chess, not dice gambling.
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But to show such open interest in it. What does that mean. . .?
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“Sir Knight, you seem to be quite fond of dice gambling!”
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Geoffrey was suddenly delighted. Unsure if he could get along with this new master he had just met, he now felt they would be a good match. A knight who liked gambling, what better master could there be?
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Although not something to boast about, Geoffrey was an expert in dice gambling. He knew which gambling houses in each city had the best odds, where to find unlicensed illegal gambling houses, and which dice rolls were likely in different situations.
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But Johan proved to be beyond Geoffrey’s expectations. As soon as the conversation about gambling ended, Johan began asking about smuggling.
ᅠN♡vεlB¡n: Where Every Word Sparks Wonder.
“How did you do the smuggling?”
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“Pardon?”
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“I’m curious about how you smuggled gold. Tell me the method. You must have been quite confident to do it, right?”
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“Bribing the guards and sneaking it in boxes brought into the city. . .”
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“Standard procedure. Why were you caught?”
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“The guard betrayed us. Seemed like he got scared. . .”
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Smuggling was too serious a crime for a few coins. Getting caught meant risking not only one’s life but also the lives of one’s family.
ᅠ
“Hmm. Bribing guards doesn’t seem like a good method. Easy to betray and if another person inspects, it’s over.”
ᅠ
Goods brought into the city were rigorously inspected. It was too risky to bribe just a few people.
ᅠ
“How about a method less likely to get caught. . . like hiding it in the stomachs of animals? Hiring shepherds or pig herders to put gold in the stomachs of sheep or pigs.”
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“!!!”
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Geoffrey was shocked by Johan’s suggestion for two reasons.
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First, that a knight would suggest a method of smuggling, and second, that the method was actually plausible. He wondered why he hadn’t thought of it himself.
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‘That’s a great idea!’
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No one would suspect shepherds or pig herders bringing animals into the city.
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Johan stood up and walked towards the outskirts of the campsite. The startled mercenaries asked him.
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“Where are you going, Sir Knight?”
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“Just going to check something.”
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Johan approached the edge of the forest with a longsword at his side. Then he shouted.
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“Come out!”
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The mercenaries thought Johan had lost his mind for a moment. If Johan hadn’t been a knight, they would have immediately called him crazy.
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However, Johan wasn’t crazy. A huge wolf appeared in front of him. It was so large that the mercenaries initially thought it wasn’t a wolf.
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“W-What is that, a monster?”
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The mercenaries, who had been hastily grabbing their weapons, stopped. The wolf began to wag its tail and act playfully in front of Johan, like a shepherd’s dog.
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“Isn’t that. . . Sir Knight’s pet?”
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“Wow. Quite a feat to tame such a creature.”
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“He’s not even a wolf shapeshifter. Is he from the north?”
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“Isn’t it from the east if it’s about handling wolves?”
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“No, the northerners do it too.”
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‘. . .?’
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Johan was surprised to hear the mercenaries chatting behind him.
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They were less shocked than he expected about him having such a large wolf.
ᅠ
Then Johan realized. He had been thinking too much with old wisdom.
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‘Indeed, with monsters and magic around, it’s not impossible for someone to tame a large wolf. . .!’
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Eldans, who came over upon hearing the noise, asked.
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“Is this wolf tamed by you, Sir Knight? Why did you have it follow from afar? What if you lost it. . .”
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“I didn’t want to cause unnecessary worry.”
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Chapter 27.1: It Was Warm in the City That Year (1)
Of course, dice gambling was a game enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly, and from slaves to nobles.
ᅠ
However, it was a bit too lowly a pastime for nobles to openly admit their fondness for. Nobles were openly fond of intellectual and dignified entertainments like chess, not dice gambling.
ᅠ
But to show such open interest in it. What does that mean. . .?
ᅠ
“Sir Knight, you seem to be quite fond of dice gambling!”
ᅠ
Geoffrey was suddenly delighted. Unsure if he could get along with this new master he had just met, he now felt they would be a good match. A knight who liked gambling, what better master could there be?
ᅠ
Although not something to boast about, Geoffrey was an expert in dice gambling. He knew which gambling houses in each city had the best odds, where to find unlicensed illegal gambling houses, and which dice rolls were likely in different situations.
ᅠ
But Johan proved to be beyond Geoffrey’s expectations. As soon as the conversation about gambling ended, Johan began asking about smuggling.
ᅠN♡vεlB¡n: Where Every Word Sparks Wonder.
“How did you do the smuggling?”
ᅠ
“Pardon?”
ᅠ
“I’m curious about how you smuggled gold. Tell me the method. You must have been quite confident to do it, right?”
ᅠ
“Bribing the guards and sneaking it in boxes brought into the city. . .”
ᅠ
“Standard procedure. Why were you caught?”
ᅠ
“The guard betrayed us. Seemed like he got scared. . .”
ᅠ
Smuggling was too serious a crime for a few coins. Getting caught meant risking not only one’s life but also the lives of one’s family.
ᅠ
“Hmm. Bribing guards doesn’t seem like a good method. Easy to betray and if another person inspects, it’s over.”
ᅠ
Goods brought into the city were rigorously inspected. It was too risky to bribe just a few people.
ᅠ
“How about a method less likely to get caught. . . like hiding it in the stomachs of animals? Hiring shepherds or pig herders to put gold in the stomachs of sheep or pigs.”
ᅠ
“!!!”
ᅠ
Geoffrey was shocked by Johan’s suggestion for two reasons.
ᅠ
First, that a knight would suggest a method of smuggling, and second, that the method was actually plausible. He wondered why he hadn’t thought of it himself.
ᅠ
‘That’s a great idea!’
ᅠ
No one would suspect shepherds or pig herders bringing animals into the city.
ᅠ
ᅠ
Johan stood up and walked towards the outskirts of the campsite. The startled mercenaries asked him.
ᅠ
“Where are you going, Sir Knight?”
ᅠ
“Just going to check something.”
ᅠ
Johan approached the edge of the forest with a longsword at his side. Then he shouted.
ᅠ
“Come out!”
ᅠ
The mercenaries thought Johan had lost his mind for a moment. If Johan hadn’t been a knight, they would have immediately called him crazy.
ᅠ
However, Johan wasn’t crazy. A huge wolf appeared in front of him. It was so large that the mercenaries initially thought it wasn’t a wolf.
ᅠ
“W-What is that, a monster?”
ᅠ
The mercenaries, who had been hastily grabbing their weapons, stopped. The wolf began to wag its tail and act playfully in front of Johan, like a shepherd’s dog.
ᅠ
“Isn’t that. . . Sir Knight’s pet?”
ᅠ
“Wow. Quite a feat to tame such a creature.”
ᅠ
“He’s not even a wolf shapeshifter. Is he from the north?”
ᅠ
“Isn’t it from the east if it’s about handling wolves?”
ᅠ
“No, the northerners do it too.”
ᅠ
‘. . .?’
ᅠ
Johan was surprised to hear the mercenaries chatting behind him.
ᅠ
They were less shocked than he expected about him having such a large wolf.
ᅠ
Then Johan realized. He had been thinking too much with old wisdom.
ᅠ
‘Indeed, with monsters and magic around, it’s not impossible for someone to tame a large wolf. . .!’
ᅠ
Eldans, who came over upon hearing the noise, asked.
ᅠ
“Is this wolf tamed by you, Sir Knight? Why did you have it follow from afar? What if you lost it. . .”
ᅠ
“I didn’t want to cause unnecessary worry.”
Chapter 27.1: It Was Warm in the City That Year 1Of course, dice gambling was a game enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly, and from slaves to nobles.However, it was a bit too lowly a pastime for nobles to openly admit their fondness for. Nobles were openly fond of intellectual and dignified entertainments like chess, not dice gambling.But to show such open interest in it. What does that mean. . .?Sir Knight, you seem to be quite fond of dice gambling!Geoffrey was suddenly delighted. Unsure if he could get along with this new master he had just met, he now felt they would be a good match. A knight who liked gambling, what better master could there be?Although not something to boast about, Geoffrey was an expert in dice gambling. He knew which gambling houses in each city had the best odds, where to find unlicensed illegal gambling houses, and which dice rolls were likely in different situations.But Johan proved to be beyond Geoffrey's expectations. As soon as the conversation about gambling ended, Johan began asking about smuggling.NvlBn: Where Every Word Sparks Wonder.How did you do the smuggling?Pardon?I'm curious about how you smuggled gold. Tell me the method. You must have been quite confident to do it, right?Bribing the guards and sneaking it in boxes brought into the city. . .Standard procedure. Why were you caught?The guard betrayed us. Seemed like he got scared. . .Smuggling was too serious a crime for a few coins. Getting caught meant risking not only one's life but also the lives of one's family.Hmm. Bribing guards doesn't seem like a good method. Easy to betray and if another person inspects, it's over.Goods brought into the city were rigorously inspected. It was too risky to bribe just a few people.How about a method less likely to get caught. . . like hiding it in the stomachs of animals? Hiring shepherds or pig herders to put gold in the stomachs of sheep or pigs.!!!Geoffrey was shocked by Johan's suggestion for two reasons.First, that a knight would suggest a method of smuggling, and second, that the method was actually plausible. He wondered why he hadn't thought of it himself.That's a great idea!'No one would suspect shepherds or pig herders bringing animals into the city.Johan stood up and walked towards the outskirts of the campsite. The startled mercenaries asked him.Where are you going, Sir Knight?Just going to check something.Johan approached the edge of the forest with a longsword at his side. Then he shouted.Come out!The mercenaries thought Johan had lost his mind for a moment. If Johan hadn't been a knight, they would have immediately called him crazy.However, Johan wasn't crazy. A huge wolf appeared in front of him. It was so large that the mercenaries initially thought it wasn't a wolf.W-What is that, a monster?The mercenaries, who had been hastily grabbing their weapons, stopped. The wolf began to wag its tail and act playfully in front of Johan, like a shepherd's dog.Isn't that. . . Sir Knight's pet?Wow. Quite a feat to tame such a creature.He's not even a wolf shapeshifter. Is he from the north?Isn't it from the east if it's about handling wolves?No, the northerners do it too.. . .?'Johan was surprised to hear the mercenaries chatting behind him.They were less shocked than he expected about him having such a large wolf.Then Johan realized. He had been thinking too much with old wisdom.Indeed, with monsters and magic around, it's not impossible for someone to tame a large wolf. . .!'Eldans, who came over upon hearing the noise, asked.Is this wolf tamed by you, Sir Knight? Why did you have it follow from afar? What if you lost it. . .I didn't want to cause unnecessary worry.
