Chapter 300
My Villains Episode 300
54. paladin(8)
It was lunchtime when I received Buni's letter, but I had to postpone opening it for a while. This is because the minor lord and knights who brought troops at the call of priest Marcel requested a meeting..
The ones who rushed forward in response to the church's request for support were five nobles who had estates and manors in the 'Antrum' region and 'Odenroc' region, close to Seteniora Monastery..
There was no need to feel burdened by meeting them just because they were nobles. Two of them were barons, and the other three were knights like me..
Since none of them were nobles with great power, their troops were insignificant..
Each of them brought a soldier of about twenty to forty, and except for a few family soldiers and servants, all of them were conscripts. Baron Sempi, who is said to have come from a fortress in Odenlock, brought about 120 well-trained spearmen and archers.
all.
However, the monastery clergy seemed uneasy about the ragtag army of less than three hundred people. It was clear that he had asked me to stay at the monastery just a little longer, even though I didn't say anything..
The meeting with the five nobles ended without much value. In the first place, he didn't ask to meet me because he had any special business, but he just came to see my face..
However, the topic Baron Sempi brought up at the end of the conversation was very interesting..
“I wanted to visit my lord one day to express my gratitude, and since our relationship has reached this point, I would be grateful if you could convey this to me..”
“What do you mean, thank you??”
“3The recapture of Auduenne by His Majesty the Prince's army. Thanks to this, peace was restored to the Abidden region, and I also had some peace of mind. My castle is close to Abiden..”
Auduenne? Auduenne Port?
“This is my first time hearing this. You recaptured Auduenne. Was it ever lost? To whom?”
“Oh my, it looks like you don't know anything about this side..”
Baron Sempy clicked his tongue and elaborated..
“‘Didn't the fishman army led by the 'Witch of Praise' swallow Oduenne?.”
“The fishman army……
“Originally, they were targeting Vitian Port to the southeast, but it seems they gave up soon..”
Baron Sempi shrugged his shoulders with annoyance in his eyes..
“Well, what can these idiots do??
‘The iron scale fleet of the Blood White came into Vitian by chance..”
Fresh blood? Ironscale Fleet?
I unconsciously looked to the side. Hayla, who was helping me converse with the nobles sitting next to me, was sipping tea with her usual expressionless face..
“By any chance, you don’t even know about blood whiteness? This is Your Excellency, Count Akele, the first Blood Knight of Eyland..”
“Ah, well, I know. I've heard it a few times... … He blurted out his words and smiled..
As someone who is a mixture of Kim Seung-su and Poynix, I don't know how to react every time I hear about Poynix's father..
“Well, that's good. Then the story must be pretty easy..”
As if he didn't notice my awkward expression, Baron Sempy continued speaking with an excited expression..
“From what I heard, the White Blood Lord came with over 40 blood knights. Apart from the fleet..”
“……“Forty people?” The Blood Knights are an elite military group that the twin royal families are proud of, and they are precious beings, numbering less than a hundred in the entire Duchy of Eyland. However, Count Akele came to the continent with half of them in tow.?
“This includes seeds as well..”
It was none other than Hayla who spoke quietly..
From the moment they sat down here, the five nobles were persistently glancing at the outstanding beauty. But perhaps Hela didn't notice those gazes, or didn't care, and just blinked her eyes in a drowsy manner..
“Eyland is an island rich in copper, silver, and iron. Thanks to this, I heard that not only blood knights and auxiliary soldiers, but also squires and regular soldiers are equipped with high-quality equipment..”
“Hmm, I see.?”
“Yes, Baron. In the eyes of the world, the well-armed servants probably looked like blood knights..”
“Maybe... … . “You must be a lady with broad insight.” Instead of answering, Hayla slightly lowered her head and sipped her tea again, and Baron Sempy cleared his throat..
“Anyway, the Blood Knights and the Blood Knights have arrived there with a fleet, so the Witch of Praise and the Sea Giants are no match for them..”
“Umm. I guess so..”
“So the fishman's offensive was concentrated on Oduenne Port..”
Baron Sempi cleared his throat and wet his lips with wine boiled with herbs and spices..
“It may not be compared to Vitian, who appeared with fresh blood, but Oduenne was not that easy either. Not only the lord, Viscount Cirillo, but also all of the three princes' subordinates stationed there are prominent people..”
He mentioned each person's name and counted them with his fingers..
“Not to mention the Silver Prince's arrogant knight, Lord Lyam, I heard that the mercenary leader from the North called the 'Shield Maiden' is also an outstanding person..”
……shield maiden?
I scratched my eyebrows and then asked a question..
“Do you even know the name of the mercenary leader called Shield Maiden??”
“name? What was that?……
“Isn't this Grania??”
“Yeah, I think that was the name. Do we know each other??”
“yes. Because we were once comrades in arms..”
“Ah, well, it's only natural since they're both descendants of His Majesty the Third Prince..”
Grania is a mercenary whom I met in South Harbor and worked with for a while..
He was a warrior who was amazing with his sword and shield. He is also the teacher who developed the foundation of my swordsmanship before I regained my memories of Phoenix..
It seems like only yesterday that we were rolling together in the backyard of the inn in Batgo-dong, and before we knew it, he had become a renowned mercenary leader. The feeling is new.
“There is also Atalanta, the leader of the Nudein warrior group, ‘Hares Kiss’..”
Following Sir Lyam and Grania, it is a familiar name again..
“She is called 'Nafidat al-Nuboa', which means 'Daughter of Salvation' in Nudein. As befits her grand nickname, three members of the Nudein clan are following her..”
A couple of months ago, when I first entered the 'Dream Territory', I don't know what happened, but I met Atalanta..
At that time, I remember hearing the news that they were stationed in Auduenne while sharing the latest news..
“Despite the resistance of such prominent people, Auduenne fell briefly into the hands of the Witch of Hymn and a group of fishmen..”
Baron Sempy, who noticed that the nobles gathered at the table were suddenly focusing on him instead of Hayla, smiled slightly..
“However, the army gathered its strength again, led by Viscount Cirillo and Lord Lyam. And finally, a week ago, no, ten days ago, the Witch of Praise was finally driven out by a mysterious shaman from the far western plains..”
“……Something like that happened. This is my first time hearing it.”
‘When you say 'mysterious shaman from the far western plains', you are probably referring to 'Kanzai Iopiya', Utequai's sister-in-law and spirit shaman..
Lord Lyam the Arrogant, Grania the Shieldmaiden, Atalanta the Daughter of Salvation, and Iophya the Soul Shaman..
These are all names that I would like to meet again or meet..
“Auduenne. Port of Auduenne.”
It is close enough to be reached in one day by traveling south along the mountain path for about three days and then taking a boat..
I'm not in a position to run right now. But I have a feeling that we will all be able to meet in the near future..
It was late afternoon, as the sun was slowly setting, when I finally opened Buni's letter..
-Nari, this is Buni..
Are you healthy? I heard that Gistol arrived safely. I hear rumors of you everywhere, and I’m sorry..
I'm not far away anymore. It's called the one-armed tube booni..
““I used to write.” The writing on Goebal Development makes me laugh out loud..
Buni, who was illiterate, learned to read immediately after being appointed as a vice-governor, under my instructions. I can still see the image of him working hard to learn to read despite all the harsh treatment he received from Longville's scribe Veldin..
The handwriting and spelling are still terrible, but it warms my heart because I can guess how much effort was put into writing a letter like this..
When I looked at the letter again with a smile, I could easily understand even the crappy handwriting and strange words. It's so amazing.
-This is Gunjuk, the original Grand Hall of Lavalton. He is the son of an old Daegwan Taker. Te Kher was appointed 30 years ago during the reign of Prince Alot. Gunjuk leads a gang of thugs and harasses the residents of the manor. In addition to the produce, you receive 30% of the land price. I'm a pure bitch.
This is a story I heard once..
Of the six mercenaries I met at the 'Golden Knife' tavern in Longville, the hard-nosed Steedman, the quiet Genessa, and Buni were from Lavalton and often talked about their hometown..
-Prince Alot became a traitor in 735. Three years ago, this area became the territory of Prince Ulkar. And now Lavalton is my land. I am the new magistrate appointed by Nari Jeon..
But Gunjuk does not believe in the letter of appointment given by Nari. With the money Nari gave me, I bought 5 mercenaries and gathered friends from my hometown. Killed 6 thugs during the battle. Guncük ran away. With gold coins
I'm wanted.
Buni's writing wasn't smooth, but it was easy to understand because it didn't have any unnecessary details..
I was also able to find out the story behind the letter enclosed in the amount of five gold coins and fifty-six silver coins, which was quite a large sum of money for a country manor. After combining the income of recent years and the property that Gunjuk had acquired, he subtracted a portion of the manor's budget and sent the rest..
-154 It is written on silver lavalton. I bought 1 boat, 4 cows, and 2 horses to float on the lake. I also bought 15 goats and 7 pigs. I didn't buy a lot of chickens..
When I am released, I will erect a watchtower, fix the fence, and pave the road. When I save money, I expand my blacksmith shop. All you have to do is collect your income for 3 years..
There are no trees in the forest. Dogs and cows gather berries, kill animals, and cut down trees. There needs to be a ban. Please allow me…….
“I wrote down all sorts of things..”
The seven-page letter was filled with content similar to the above..
There are a total of 570 people living in the manor, of which 181 are strong men. Information related to the population, such as how many people died and how many were born this year, the news that a priest has been appointed to a nearby manor, and the number of kobolds in the mountain behind. There is even a rumor that there is.
It was a letter that conveyed a desire to inform everyone, even the smallest details, about anything related to Lavalton..
-I heard there's still a lot of fighting going on. We need to send out soldiers, but there are few people and a lot of work..
The man who sent this letter is Dylan the Night Watchman. This is the biggest business in Lavalton. It's only one person, but I hope it helps.
If you need anything, write a letter, and stay healthy. Please tell Steedman that the trout is delicious today as well..
I re-read the carefully written letter several times. While I am immersed in an unknown sentiment, the end of the letter keeps getting caught in my mind..
“……Steedman isn't here..”
It reminds me of the guys who left for La-Palais through the portal..
Stylish Steedman, Archer Cole, Freckled Mira and One-Eyed Simos..
and ellen.
“Phew.”
After wiping away my bitter smile with a sigh, I leaned back against the backrest. I tapped the letter on the table and turned to look at the man standing quietly in the doorway..
“Your name is Dylan? He was a night watchman?”
“Yes, Nari.”
The night watchman, Dylan, was a man with a very sturdy physique compared to an ordinary farmer. According to Buni's letter, he was the biggest businessman in Lavalton, so he must not have been just a big guy..
Moreover, the fact that he traveled alone from Lavalton to here for a month and a half is an extraordinary ability in itself considering the state of security in this world..
“There was a battle?”
“Gunjuk attacked with a knife along with the thugs. If Buni hadn't prepared in advance, something big would have happened..”
“I see..”
Besides that, I only asked questions about the letter after we had talked about it a few more times..
“I came here because I received orders from Buni.?”
“half yes.”
Dylan continued speaking with a deadpan expression..
“I am useless in Lavalton..”
“Useless? why?”
“My father and older brother are both night watchmen. My father is old, but my brother is young. There is no need for two night watchmen in town..”
“okay? Then you want to work as a mercenary??”
“Mercenary, you mean??”
He asked back with puzzled eyes..
“I am Nari’s Youngmin. Not a mercenary, just a soldier.”
“……Is that so?.”
I scratched my eyebrows and then burst into laughter..
“Well, I get it. I'll call my subordinates and find a place for you, just give me a moment.,”
Before he could finish his words, the veteran Confidant opened the door and came in, looking in a hurry..
“Oh, Confire. I was just about to call you.”
“yes? What happened-”
“Here, my name is Dylan. I will be staying with you from now on. Please prepare a bed and some equipment for me..”
“Ah, yes. All right. rather than that……
Confire came closer, pointed backwards with his thumb, and lowered his voice..
“Princess Theodora is here..”
“The princess?”
“yes. I have something important to tell you..”
“••••••okay?”
I guess I've finally made up my mind..
Blue Son Fusion Fantasy ‘Length Novel’
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