Chapter 54: ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? (????)
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Chapter 54: People of the Abner family (8)
Usually, it’s basic for the experienced soldiers to stand at the front unless it’s a special case.
Well-armed and experienced senior soldiers could hold their ground in a fight, but newcomers often just collapsed.
If the front line collapses, even the skilled fighters in the back line get affected.
In that regard, it wasn’t surprising that Johan and Gerdolf were leading at the front.
Because they were the best armed and the best fighters.
It was surprising that the knights weren’t leading in a cave fight against goblins. . .
The mercenaries who entered the cave were curious to see how well the two knights fought.
The knights, skilled in horsemanship, were invincible on horseback.
But what about on foot?
Could they be just as invincible in a muddy, close-quarters fight in a dark, narrow cave?
Turns out, the knights were indeed invincible on foot as well.
“T-The goblins. . .”
“The goblins? Did they cast some wicked magic or something?”
“It was the first time I felt sorry for the goblin scum.”
“. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
A mercenary briefly and simply shared his impression. Everyone was shocked by his words.
What in the world. . .?
It was like hearing a soft, inexperienced newcomer talking, not a seasoned mercenary.
“As the goblins were rushing forward, not stopping, just trampling everything in their path, and we were about to help from behind, but they were swept away like boulders. . . I was just stunned. . .”
“So you did nothing but watch? What kind of *sshole are you? Worthless?”
“I, I took down a few that jumped out from the side.”
“Because of guys like you, Sir Knight can’t work properly. They’re not going to fire us for that, right?”
“M-Maybe not. . .”
The mercenaries swallowed hard. Even mercenaries have their own pride.
Being fired for incompetence was a disgrace. Especially if the opposite party was not some insignificant noble, but a respected warrior.
Without the mercenaries realizing, Johan had already earned their respect.
Gaining respect among tough warriors wasn’t difficult.
Just don’t shy away like a coward, lead the fight, be generous with gold, and respect the mercenaries.
Though, it was actually hard to do.
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“Stephen.”
“Yes?”The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.
“I hope you haven’t been saying unnecessary things to the mercenaries.”
“What? No, why would I. . .”
Stephen, who had been sitting quietly as instructed, was taken aback by Johan’s question.
What a baseless accusation.
“I really did nothing! Ask the servants around!”
“The mercenaries started fighting fiercely, so I wondered.”
Johan suspected that Stephen might have made some unnecessary threats or promises of rewards to the mercenaries, considering how aggressively they attacked.
It seems that was not the case.
‘After all, he wouldn’t have the money for that.’
“So, how did the subjugation go?”
“So far, it’s successful. Seems like we’ve caught about a thousand.”
“A thousand. . . A thousand?! Are you serious?!”
Stephen was astounded. How could he speak so calmly about such an achievement?
“That’s a great success! A grand success! I must write a report to the Countess right away!”
Until now, the mercenaries who came here for subjugation had only managed to catch a few dozen at best.
After that, the goblins would disappear and not show up again, and the mercenaries would spend their time idly around the town, eventually giving up and returning.
This was indeed a success, no, a grand success.
Suetlg opened his mouth in admiration of the quick victory.
“We’ve indeed benefitted greatly from the wolf.”
“Certainly, it was good to actively pursue the subjugation rather than wait.”
“Yes. It would have been harder if we waited, scared by someone.”
“. . . . . .”
“But did the goblins not counterattack?”
“The mercenaries said the same, but no. They just holed up in their caves.”
“Ah. My apologies.”
Suetlg cleared his throat. There was no need to act like a heretic in front of the monks. They were not ordinary fools.
“It definitely looks like a temple of a different faith, but it feels too blasphemous for us to examine it further. . . we are sorry.”
“Haha. Don’t worry. God will understan━. . . forgive us.”
‘What nonsense. . .’
Suetlg looked at Johan with a horrified expression. Did he almost say ‘understand’ just now?
Such words were not fitting for a devout believer.
Of course, the thoroughly smitten monks did not notice.
“You came to ask to report to the bishop, right?”
“Yes. It doesn’t seem like something we should verify. . .”
Suetlg desperately nudged Johan’s back. It was a signal to show him first, before the Bishop of Mohsho saw it. Johan nodded.
“Understood. But I can’t report directly to the bishop easily, so I will verify and report after seeing it myself.”
“Oh. . .! To give Sir Johan such trouble. . .”
“It’s obviously my duty.”
The monks, moved, made the sign of the cross and then withdrew. Their faces were filled with trust, believing Johan was reliable.
Hearing this, Suetlg said,
“If there’s a trial later, it’s better to be judged by the church. That would be very reassuring.”
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Johan selected the strongest and most discreet among the mercenaries. While scouting was important, for Suetlg’s sake, tight-lipped mercenaries would be better.
That was all well and good.
Suetlg was grateful for Johan’s thoughtfulness. Indeed, friendship is felt in such moments.
However. . .
“Why did you bring that foolish knight dastard?!”
“. . .I had no choice, he kept following.”
Behind them, ‘The butcher’ Gerdolf and the mercenaries were walking.
For Suetlg, it was an astonishing situation.
━I will follow.
━No. It’s not necessary.
━I will follow the mercenaries. I am stronger than that mercenary. The mercenary will be missing. It’s obvious.
━. . .Your logic is sound; hard to argue with that.
“We need people to guard outside too, so having Gerdolf isn’t bad. He’s a loyal friend.”
“I think you have a knack for befriending strange people, huff huff. . .”
‘Doesn’t that include you, Suetlg-nim?’
Johan thought so but didn’t say it aloud.
“So, why do you want to see that temple?”
“Don’t you know? They say it’s a heretical temple, but it’s surely from the ancient Empire era!”
“. . .!”
“Of course, it could be a new temple secretly built by heretics, but considering it’s mentioned in monastery records, it’s unlikely. It must be an artifact from long ago. Huff huff. . . Imagine the mysteries and secrets it holds.”
Suetlg, out of breath, was glad they reached the reported location without getting lost.
“What do you think?”
“We’ll see. . .”
Suetlg looked around mesmerized. The small temple perched on a cliff looked very ordinary, almost like a church.
Suetlg touched and licked the walls, pacing back and forth. The mercenaries had to restrain their expressions at this bizarre sight.
Wizards are indeed a bit crazy. . .
“Is there anything valuable?”
“Nothing. It’s all gone.”
There were no silverware or unused sacrificial implements that Johan wanted. Most of the valuable items had been made of gold or silver.
Suetlg, wandering inside, stopped in front of a wall for a while.
“?”
“This is. . . a door. A barrier against intruders. During the Empire’s chaotic times, various looters roamed. A church was prime prey, so such a door is not surprising.”
“Can you open it?”
“Well. It might take days to figure out how. We can stay and investigate.”
“That’s a bit. . .”
“Why not?”
“How can we leave everything to Stephen alone?”
“Then leave me behind.”
“How can I leave Suetlg-nim alone? If it’s really a door, I’ll try to open it.”
“What are you talking about? If it’s something that can be opened with strength. . . Oh.”
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Chapter 54: People of the Abner family (8)
Usually, it’s basic for the experienced soldiers to stand at the front unless it’s a special case.
Well-armed and experienced senior soldiers could hold their ground in a fight, but newcomers often just collapsed.
If the front line collapses, even the skilled fighters in the back line get affected.
In that regard, it wasn’t surprising that Johan and Gerdolf were leading at the front.
Because they were the best armed and the best fighters.
It was surprising that the knights weren’t leading in a cave fight against goblins. . .
The mercenaries who entered the cave were curious to see how well the two knights fought.
The knights, skilled in horsemanship, were invincible on horseback.
But what about on foot?
Could they be just as invincible in a muddy, close-quarters fight in a dark, narrow cave?
Turns out, the knights were indeed invincible on foot as well.
“T-The goblins. . .”
“The goblins? Did they cast some wicked magic or something?”
“It was the first time I felt sorry for the goblin scum.”
“. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
A mercenary briefly and simply shared his impression. Everyone was shocked by his words.
What in the world. . .?
It was like hearing a soft, inexperienced newcomer talking, not a seasoned mercenary.
“As the goblins were rushing forward, not stopping, just trampling everything in their path, and we were about to help from behind, but they were swept away like boulders. . . I was just stunned. . .”
“So you did nothing but watch? What kind of *sshole are you? Worthless?”
“I, I took down a few that jumped out from the side.”
“Because of guys like you, Sir Knight can’t work properly. They’re not going to fire us for that, right?”
“M-Maybe not. . .”
The mercenaries swallowed hard. Even mercenaries have their own pride.
Being fired for incompetence was a disgrace. Especially if the opposite party was not some insignificant noble, but a respected warrior.
Without the mercenaries realizing, Johan had already earned their respect.
Gaining respect among tough warriors wasn’t difficult.
Just don’t shy away like a coward, lead the fight, be generous with gold, and respect the mercenaries.
Though, it was actually hard to do.
????????????????????????
“Stephen.”
“Yes?”The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.
“I hope you haven’t been saying unnecessary things to the mercenaries.”
“What? No, why would I. . .”
Stephen, who had been sitting quietly as instructed, was taken aback by Johan’s question.
What a baseless accusation.
“I really did nothing! Ask the servants around!”
“The mercenaries started fighting fiercely, so I wondered.”
Johan suspected that Stephen might have made some unnecessary threats or promises of rewards to the mercenaries, considering how aggressively they attacked.
It seems that was not the case.
‘After all, he wouldn’t have the money for that.’
“So, how did the subjugation go?”
“So far, it’s successful. Seems like we’ve caught about a thousand.”
“A thousand. . . A thousand?! Are you serious?!”
Stephen was astounded. How could he speak so calmly about such an achievement?
“That’s a great success! A grand success! I must write a report to the Countess right away!”
Until now, the mercenaries who came here for subjugation had only managed to catch a few dozen at best.
After that, the goblins would disappear and not show up again, and the mercenaries would spend their time idly around the town, eventually giving up and returning.
This was indeed a success, no, a grand success.
Suetlg opened his mouth in admiration of the quick victory.
“We’ve indeed benefitted greatly from the wolf.”
“Certainly, it was good to actively pursue the subjugation rather than wait.”
“Yes. It would have been harder if we waited, scared by someone.”
“. . . . . .”
“But did the goblins not counterattack?”
“The mercenaries said the same, but no. They just holed up in their caves.”
“Ah. My apologies.”
Suetlg cleared his throat. There was no need to act like a heretic in front of the monks. They were not ordinary fools.
“It definitely looks like a temple of a different faith, but it feels too blasphemous for us to examine it further. . . we are sorry.”
“Haha. Don’t worry. God will understan━. . . forgive us.”
‘What nonsense. . .’
Suetlg looked at Johan with a horrified expression. Did he almost say ‘understand’ just now?
Such words were not fitting for a devout believer.
Of course, the thoroughly smitten monks did not notice.
“You came to ask to report to the bishop, right?”
“Yes. It doesn’t seem like something we should verify. . .”
Suetlg desperately nudged Johan’s back. It was a signal to show him first, before the Bishop of Mohsho saw it. Johan nodded.
“Understood. But I can’t report directly to the bishop easily, so I will verify and report after seeing it myself.”
“Oh. . .! To give Sir Johan such trouble. . .”
“It’s obviously my duty.”
The monks, moved, made the sign of the cross and then withdrew. Their faces were filled with trust, believing Johan was reliable.
Hearing this, Suetlg said,
“If there’s a trial later, it’s better to be judged by the church. That would be very reassuring.”
????????????????????????
Johan selected the strongest and most discreet among the mercenaries. While scouting was important, for Suetlg’s sake, tight-lipped mercenaries would be better.
That was all well and good.
Suetlg was grateful for Johan’s thoughtfulness. Indeed, friendship is felt in such moments.
However. . .
“Why did you bring that foolish knight dastard?!”
“. . .I had no choice, he kept following.”
Behind them, ‘The butcher’ Gerdolf and the mercenaries were walking.
For Suetlg, it was an astonishing situation.
━I will follow.
━No. It’s not necessary.
━I will follow the mercenaries. I am stronger than that mercenary. The mercenary will be missing. It’s obvious.
━. . .Your logic is sound; hard to argue with that.
“We need people to guard outside too, so having Gerdolf isn’t bad. He’s a loyal friend.”
“I think you have a knack for befriending strange people, huff huff. . .”
‘Doesn’t that include you, Suetlg-nim?’
Johan thought so but didn’t say it aloud.
“So, why do you want to see that temple?”
“Don’t you know? They say it’s a heretical temple, but it’s surely from the ancient Empire era!”
“. . .!”
“Of course, it could be a new temple secretly built by heretics, but considering it’s mentioned in monastery records, it’s unlikely. It must be an artifact from long ago. Huff huff. . . Imagine the mysteries and secrets it holds.”
Suetlg, out of breath, was glad they reached the reported location without getting lost.
“What do you think?”
“We’ll see. . .”
Suetlg looked around mesmerized. The small temple perched on a cliff looked very ordinary, almost like a church.
Suetlg touched and licked the walls, pacing back and forth. The mercenaries had to restrain their expressions at this bizarre sight.
Wizards are indeed a bit crazy. . .
“Is there anything valuable?”
“Nothing. It’s all gone.”
There were no silverware or unused sacrificial implements that Johan wanted. Most of the valuable items had been made of gold or silver.
Suetlg, wandering inside, stopped in front of a wall for a while.
“?”
“This is. . . a door. A barrier against intruders. During the Empire’s chaotic times, various looters roamed. A church was prime prey, so such a door is not surprising.”
“Can you open it?”
“Well. It might take days to figure out how. We can stay and investigate.”
“That’s a bit. . .”
“Why not?”
“How can we leave everything to Stephen alone?”
“Then leave me behind.”
“How can I leave Suetlg-nim alone? If it’s really a door, I’ll try to open it.”
“What are you talking about? If it’s something that can be opened with strength. . . Oh.”
Chapter 54: People of the Abner family 8Usually, it's basic for the experienced soldiers to stand at the front unless it's a special case.Well-armed and experienced senior soldiers could hold their ground in a fight, but newcomers often just collapsed.If the front line collapses, even the skilled fighters in the back line get affected.In that regard, it wasn't surprising that Johan and Gerdolf were leading at the front.Because they were the best armed and the best fighters.It was surprising that the knights weren't leading in a cave fight against goblins. . .The mercenaries who entered the cave were curious to see how well the two knights fought.The knights, skilled in horsemanship, were invincible on horseback.But what about on foot?Could they be just as invincible in a muddy, close-quarters fight in a dark, narrow cave?Turns out, the knights were indeed invincible on foot as well.T-The goblins. . .The goblins? Did they cast some wicked magic or something?It was the first time I felt sorry for the goblin scum.. . . . . .. . . . . .A mercenary briefly and simply shared his impression. Everyone was shocked by his words.What in the world. . .?It was like hearing a soft, inexperienced newcomer talking, not a seasoned mercenary.As the goblins were rushing forward, not stopping, just trampling everything in their path, and we were about to help from behind, but they were swept away like boulders. . . I was just stunned. . .So you did nothing but watch? What kind of *sshole are you? Worthless?I, I took down a few that jumped out from the side.Because of guys like you, Sir Knight can't work properly. They're not going to fire us for that, right?M-Maybe not. . .The mercenaries swallowed hard. Even mercenaries have their own pride.Being fired for incompetence was a disgrace. Especially if the opposite party was not some insignificant noble, but a respected warrior.Without the mercenaries realizing, Johan had already earned their respect.Gaining respect among tough warriors wasn't difficult.Just don't shy away like a coward, lead the fight, be generous with gold, and respect the mercenaries.Though, it was actually hard to do.???????????????????????? Stephen.Yes?The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Nvl1n.I hope you haven't been saying unnecessary things to the mercenaries.What? No, why would I. . .Stephen, who had been sitting quietly as instructed, was taken aback by Johan's question.What a baseless accusation.I really did nothing! Ask the servants around!The mercenaries started fighting fiercely, so I wondered.Johan suspected that Stephen might have made some unnecessary threats or promises of rewards to the mercenaries, considering how aggressively they attacked.It seems that was not the case.After all, he wouldn't have the money for that.'So, how did the subjugation go?So far, it's successful. Seems like we've caught about a thousand.A thousand. . . A thousand?! Are you serious?!Stephen was astounded. How could he speak so calmly about such an achievement?That's a great success! A grand success! I must write a report to the Countess right away!Until now, the mercenaries who came here for subjugation had only managed to catch a few dozen at best.After that, the goblins would disappear and not show up again, and the mercenaries would spend their time idly around the town, eventually giving up and returning.This was indeed a success, no, a grand success.Suetlg opened his mouth in admiration of the quick victory.We've indeed benefitted greatly from the wolf.Certainly, it was good to actively pursue the subjugation rather than wait.Yes. It would have been harder if we waited, scared by someone.. . . . . .But did the goblins not counterattack?The mercenaries said the same, but no. They just holed up in their caves.Ah. My apologies.Suetlg cleared his throat. There was no need to act like a heretic in front of the monks. They were not ordinary fools.It definitely looks like a temple of a different faith, but it feels too blasphemous for us to examine it further. . . we are sorry.Haha. Don't worry. God will understan. . . forgive us.What nonsense. . .'Suetlg looked at Johan with a horrified expression. Did he almost say understand' just now?Such words were not fitting for a devout believer.Of course, the thoroughly smitten monks did not notice.You came to ask to report to the bishop, right?Yes. It doesn't seem like something we should verify. . .Suetlg desperately nudged Johan's back. It was a signal to show him first, before the Bishop of Mohsho saw it. Johan nodded.Understood. But I can't report directly to the bishop easily, so I will verify and report after seeing it myself.Oh. . .! To give Sir Johan such trouble. . .It's obviously my duty.The monks, moved, made the sign of the cross and then withdrew. Their faces were filled with trust, believing Johan was reliable.Hearing this, Suetlg said,If there's a trial later, it's better to be judged by the church. That would be very reassuring.???????????????????????? Johan selected the strongest and most discreet among the mercenaries. While scouting was important, for Suetlg's sake, tight-lipped mercenaries would be better.That was all well and good.Suetlg was grateful for Johan's thoughtfulness. Indeed, friendship is felt in such moments.However. . .Why did you bring that foolish knight dastard?!. . .I had no choice, he kept following.Behind them, The butcher' Gerdolf and the mercenaries were walking.For Suetlg, it was an astonishing situation.I will follow.No. It's not necessary.I will follow the mercenaries. I am stronger than that mercenary. The mercenary will be missing. It's obvious.. . .Your logic is sound; hard to argue with that.We need people to guard outside too, so having Gerdolf isn't bad. He's a loyal friend.I think you have a knack for befriending strange people, huff huff. . .Doesn't that include you, Suetlg-nim?'Johan thought so but didn't say it aloud.So, why do you want to see that temple?Don't you know? They say it's a heretical temple, but it's surely from the ancient Empire era!. . .!Of course, it could be a new temple secretly built by heretics, but considering it's mentioned in monastery records, it's unlikely. It must be an artifact from long ago. Huff huff. . . Imagine the mysteries and secrets it holds.Suetlg, out of breath, was glad they reached the reported location without getting lost.What do you think?We'll see. . .Suetlg looked around mesmerized. The small temple perched on a cliff looked very ordinary, almost like a church.Suetlg touched and licked the walls, pacing back and forth. The mercenaries had to restrain their expressions at this bizarre sight.Wizards are indeed a bit crazy. . .Is there anything valuable?Nothing. It's all gone.There were no silverware or unused sacrificial implements that Johan wanted. Most of the valuable items had been made of gold or silver.Suetlg, wandering inside, stopped in front of a wall for a while.?This is. . . a door. A barrier against intruders. During the Empire's chaotic times, various looters roamed. A church was prime prey, so such a door is not surprising.Can you open it?Well. It might take days to figure out how. We can stay and investigate.That's a bit. . .Why not?How can we leave everything to Stephen alone?Then leave me behind.How can I leave Suetlg-nim alone? If it's really a door, I'll try to open it.What are you talking about? If it's something that can be opened with strength. . . Oh.
