Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 138
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After a leisurely meal, Asili and I briefly checked our equipment, then left the mansion and headed out into the street..
Now that we've taken out the nearest slavers, we need to find our next target. We decided to visit Zikmel using the time we had left until evening..
"Haven’t you worked really hard to even open a store in the capital? It was said that it was a nuance that did not even mean that the original city had been cleaned up.?"
"I overlooked it at the time, but it was kind of amazing. Even if he proudly says that he went somewhere and became a self-made man, wouldn't it be something that everyone would have no choice but to admit??"
This time, as usual, I had planned to go alone, but the information dealer insisted that the more I knew, the better, so Asilier volunteered to accompany me..
While heading to the store, it wasn't boring because we talked with Asilier and compared the changes from the last time she remembered the capital. She probably had a lot of memories, but she told me more than I thought, and in the meantime, she whispered very naturally..
"Well, I'm sure. I was followed from the mansion.."
"already? I expected it, but it was faster than I thought.."
Unlike me, who didn't notice this time, Asilier seemed to sense it as soon as we left the mansion. After finishing her search so neatly and secretly that I couldn't tell when she checked, Asilier folded her arms and explained her situation to me..
"I'm pretty good at it. It looks like the provocation I tried against Count Bosha this morning went well.?"
"Are we the only ones watching??"
"well? All I know for sure is that he had no hesitation in following us.."
Although it was a provocation that I threw out in the hope that it would lead to something like this, I was a little surprised because I did not expect that instructions would be given and taken into action in the short time it took to enter the court..
"Well, since he has this level of action, he's probably plotting a treason.."
"You're saying such a big thing without even thinking about it.."
"I'm going to fail anyway."
The moment you are already in a bad relationship with me, it is over. Even if I can't stop his rebellion, I will shake off the head of the guy who is happy that he succeeded in his rebellion..
We arrived at Zikmel's Jewelry Store with the feeling that we had walked for a long time as the spirit of the moving walker on Mount Jeongnyeongsan had not yet worn off. When we opened the door to Zikmel's Jewelry Store, the store clerk greeted us..
"welcome! sir! How can I help you!"
The employee who greeted me stiffened for a moment, probably because he remembered my face, but quickly regained his composure. If you remember, the story becomes easier..
"I really liked the jewelry I bought last time. He stopped by to see if there was anything else like that time.."
"iced coffee. That's right! The store manager is also inside, so I will guide you right away.!"
Did he receive instructions from Zikmel to deal with me? The staff led me to the room where Zikmel was, without hesitation, even though Asilier was with him..
And Zikmel also greeted me without hesitation..
"Are you here, Eldmia? I was waiting because I thought you would come already.!"
Zikmel always bowed 90 degrees to greet me, but today, with Asilier around, I feel embarrassed for no reason..
"You thought it would come? why?"
"The story came in this morning. He said he completely smashed the slave top.?"
For a moment, I wondered how this guy had identified me and even thought that Krul and others had sold the information, but I quickly realized that it was a simple conclusion that could not even be called speculation..
"Well, if I heard that the top exploded as soon as I bought the information from you, you would naturally think it was me.."
"ha ha ha. It's like that. To be honest, it happened so quickly that I was wondering if it was just a coincidence.."
Zikmel naturally offered her a seat and even took out the prepared tea cup and tea, but while looking at Asilier, he didn't ask any questions as if it was only natural that she was here..
It was strangely funny because it seemed as if he was trying to appeal that information about me would not be passed on to anyone else, but I decided to hang out for now..
"If you already know everything, there is no need to talk at length. Which is closest?"
"In fact, the distance is now at a level where it is a bit absurd to say that it is close. Unlike the slave merchants, they will be more skilled in combat.."
As if saying he was waiting wasn't just empty words, Zikmel took out the document and showed it to me at once, unlike last time..
"Correctional Facility for Newly Hired Enlisted Soldiers...?"
The title of the presentation smells very suspicious..
"Nominally built for the purpose of providing educational benefits to private soldiers hired by nobles... should I say it was a hastily constructed building? Anyway, it's like a training ground, as they say. In the ongoing war, skilled people continue to escape to the front lines, but humans alone have several kingdoms divided, so they must watch their backs. They say it was created in the name of."
"It sounds very legal.?"
"On the surface, it's legal. The important part is the people who gave up midway, which are listed in the next chapter.."
As I looked at the next page, following Zikmel, who urged me to turn the page with a simple hand gesture, I could see the names written quite densely..
"These are all people who gave up?"
"yes. It was compiled as a summary, so only the name and appropriate grades were written down, but the original had quite detailed personal information recorded.."
After lightly skimming through the names written on each page and the contents separated as if on a report card, I turn to the next page, and this time, a list of successful applicants and a report card appear..
"...Look at this?"
However, those who got the grades were worse than those who failed. They're even giving up about 10% to 20% of the amount every quarter as if they had promised it..
They say they only give up on kids who show grades in the top 10%..
"I guess it was shown like this because the list of successful applicants and the list of rejected applicants were not reversed.?"
Zikmel looked away from the document and responded with a confident smile and nod..
"You saw it correctly. By pure coincidence, the people on the list of those who were eliminated formed a mercenary group and went around together. I tend to go around and make money resolving disputes between nobles... but then again, the noble factions are fighting each other? Sometimes I participate in conflicts with the king's faction or nobles who are not part of the faction, but it's also fun to always participate as a member of the noble faction.."
"You used your mind amazingly. After all, you shouldn't get involved with people in politics.."
I clenched my teeth and ignored Asilier, who opened her eyes and gave me a rare look of distrust. I hurriedly spoke to Zikmel, who was beginning to feel puzzled by Asilier's reaction..
"The level or number is?"
"There are people who can be called executives, and there is only talk of them being Auror users. I was unable to find information on the specific level. The average size of a mercenary group is 40 people. It is said that about 15 people have been permanently tied to the mercenary group for several years, and the rest are constantly being replaced.."
"Those changed people are hired as private soldiers by aristocratic bastards.?"
"You noticed it right away. you're right."
Probably joining the private army of those classified as the new aristocrats. The reason why they are all so young is likely because Count Bosha's rebellion was a very long-term plan. I spent a lot of money on raising it, but I don't want it to get old and not be useful..
"Do you know when the last water change was??"
"It was roughly a year ago. Since then, I've been hired in about three small disputes.."
There are a lot of people, but we are not that unlucky. This means that not all 40 people are highly experienced veterans.?
I even like the fact that he is a mercenary. If these were adventurers, I would have had no choice but to just leave them alone..
"Does the royal family know about this??"
"well? This was another part that could have been skipped if you weren't interested. No matter how kingdom it is, it is impossible to understand every single mercenary group. Besides, it's a small mercenary group that doesn't even number 100 people.?"
The minimum composition of the kingdom's corps is 60 people. If it falls below that, it is considered a loss of war function and is treated as having no troops. If the royal family looked at them with the same mindset as Zikmel, there is a good chance they would be missing out..
Even if I mess up, the only thing I can destroy is a mercenary group. Public power is needed to destroy Count Bocha's boot camp..
"Ha, that old man is so uncomfortable that I don't want to see him again.."
"yes? Who are you talking about??"
"Duke of Lesrom."
It would be a good idea to wait until the trial is over and ask Lord Ekaf for advice... but due to the Geeth Gun, my trust in the royal family is not that good..
To put it bluntly, he is similar to Duke Lesrom. In this case, it would be right to first look at the cards that can be grabbed right away..
"No, why on earth would a person like that... No. Again, it's better not to know.."
This is really smart. Kikkipappa is very artistic..
"But where are they now??"
"The last thing I checked was that they had escaped through the southern gate of Riviel, a gateway city in the west. I don't know where it was headed, but I was able to guess a few possible points by inferring that it exited through the south gate.."
As Siegmel said this, he unfolded a map that had no details but showed the exact locations of the cities, and pointed to the areas painted in red ink..
"But as I said at the beginning, the distance is quite long. Even if you ride a horse, it will take three days.."
Naturally, Asili and I started looking for the forest, but unfortunately, we couldn't find any forest that was particularly connected. They say this is the closest thing to it, but in reality, unless something else happens, this is the last time they mess up, but three days is a bit far..
As I was wondering if there was a way to overcome something, the thing that crossed my mind was Gees..
"...The dragon is?"
"yes?"
"How long will it take the dragon?"
To my blunt question, Zikmel answered with a dumbfounded expression while scratching his cheek..
"It's a flying dragon, wouldn't it fly away in half a day??"
You're here now, you fucking bastard, I can't do it..
God exists. really.
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