Chapter 350
My Villains Episode 350
59. plateau(10)
‘'Gold coins and mules'. This is the name of the tavern we arrived at after being guided by a dervish..
“This place was introduced to me by a friend who is a native of this neighborhood. They say the brandy tastes amazing..”
“Brandy.”
“Here, the alcohol is mainly made with raspberries or cherries, and it is not very sweet..”
The Gold Coin and the Mule was a one-story tavern with a high ceiling, reminiscent of any other hall. Even though there was chaos the day before, it was very crowded..
“Everyone is so nice. If it were me, I'd stay home because I'm scared..”
““I heard that because it’s a bar on the outskirts, a lot of people from out of town visit, so I guess that’s why.” As the dervish said, looking at the behavior of the guests, they seemed to be outsiders who stopped by Longdale for business or travel reasons..
“••••••what?”
“I am the red knight. Why are we here?……
Attention is immediately drawn, perhaps because nine armed men swarm in. There are several tables that recognize me and are chatting amongst themselves..
The air inside the hall is somehow mysterious. I didn’t want to rest in an uncomfortable atmosphere, so I thought about just giving a wave, even though it might be awkward. “Hey, what are you looking at?” Eat with your eyes closed.”
Fritz's ponytail growled faster. It was a very blatant, wide-ranging argument, but since the guy had such a dirty look and was wearing hideous-looking full armor, no one made eye contact..
“lily? There is a seat over there.”
“Uh, yeah.”
As we sat around the large round table on the wall opposite the window, Nomi, the younger middle child, approached us with an awkward gesture. For some reason, it seems like my lips have turned a little blue..
“Ugh, welcome to doubloons and mules.……”
Still, he seems to have some time on his hands, so he doesn't stutter even as he says hello and introduces popular menu items..
When I glanced back, I saw the other guests getting up from their seats. It's probably because we're afraid of our group..
It's unfair. It’s not like we came here and did anything bad. No, rather, shouldn't you be grateful because you saved the village??
Apart from being unfair, I am causing trouble to the store, so I need to increase sales at least a lot..
As we ordered various dishes, wines, brands, etc., Nomi Jung muttered the menu in her mouth and stepped away..
“It looks like I'll be staying here for a few days, but my itinerary will be quite long..”
I shook my head at what the veteran Conquer said..
“Well, probably not. Listening to what the prince said, it seemed like he was planning to leave, leaving only Sir Hülterre and a few of his soldiers behind..”
“Is it okay though??”
“Sir Hülterre said he was an expert at cleaning up things like this. They say it's always been done like this in other places too..”
“but. 3I guess the prince is used to this kind of thing..”
“I guess so. I'd say it's fairly easy here. The village hasn't been completely devastated, and there are people who can take on temporary positions..”
“A guy named Ben. He is the grandson of the former Daegwan..”
“that's right. The kid is so smart that there won’t be any problems if we leave..”
I continued speaking as I took two long swords from the sword belt and leaned them on the table..
“And, there isn't much time. We don't know when the Elector Counts will attack, but we can't just leave Hi Castle empty. No matter how important the stability of the rear is, if the front line is pushed back, it's a disaster..”
“High Castle… … . Now it's a battlefield.”
“The schedule will be tight because we have to stop by several villages along the way. Everyone will have a hard time?”
The main goal of this expedition was to subdue the remnants of the Bloodmane mercenaries..
In other words, that's not everything. We had to stop at several villages on the way to Highcastle for secondary objectives..
The hairy man sitting next to Conwy burst into laughter..
“Thank you for your hard work, Nari. I got a spare horse, the weather was warm, and my pockets were full. I'm only traveling for a few days at most, so what's the point of suffering??”
He was 'Henrik', a mercenary who joined from the Monastery of Seteniora..
Henrik was from the faraway Baden region, a typical northern man with a large stature and thick hair. It is said that he was a garrison and stable keeper in Setenio La, so his horsemanship was quite good..
Meanwhile, as he said, we have a spare horse. Of course, it was obtained by defeating the Bloodmane mercenaries..
In the process of dividing the loot, each of my men was given a horse, and they were all large war horses. Maybe it's because they made a huge fortune by plundering southern colonies, so they ride nice horses..
As a result, the guys gathered here got a lot of special allowances thanks to going on this expedition. A good fighting horse is worth 100 gold coins, so even if you retire right away, you will be able to play and eat for the rest of your life..
“Hey, Cabas.”
“yes yes‘?”
“Other people may not know, but you shouldn't think it's yours. What kind of loot is that bastard who couldn't even raise a protest because he was chasing after me? Think of it as me leaving it to you, huh.?”
When Fritz slapped him, the poacher Kavas protested with an aggrieved look on his face..
““I never thought it was mine either.” “Oh, really? But if you don’t have it, you don’t have it. Why is it a seungjil?” “… … No, I didn't lose my temper.,”
“No, this little bastard. I'm so sick of seeing you already crawling like a dog..”
Fritz, who had been harassing Cabas, turned to look at me..
“lily! This guy could run away at night just because he picked up a horse. Wouldn’t you feel at ease if you tied it up somewhere??”
“Oh, really no. Goleman and Shea are there and I can't run away anywhere.……
I burst out laughing when I saw Cabas whining..
“Don't mistreat that strict kid, just leave him alone..”
“Ha, indeed. Nari is too soft on children. You have to develop good habits at a young age to avoid accidents later on..”
Just as Fritz was grumbling, the courtier Jungnoh Mi came out with the waitress Duot to serve drinks and food..
The main menu was pork soup and fish dishes..
The soup was made by boiling grilled pork ribs with cabbage, goat's milk, and pork back fat, and flavored with cardamom and basil. This is the most expensive menu item in this tavern..
The fish dish was, so to speak, a ‘fish platter’. Grilled trout and salted and fried sardines were the main dishes, and a similar salad with sardine sauce, including arugula, shepherd's purse, mint, basil, and walnuts, was served..
“Wow, what kind of mountain valley store sells fish?.”
When I looked surprised, Jungnomi said with an awkward smile..
“The trout was caught from the lake beyond the valley, and the salted sardines were bought from merchants..”
“merchant‘?”
“There is an uphill road connecting the southern coast with the Lianwell and Past regions near here. Merchants often stop by.”
“I see thank you for the explanation.”
“uh… … . Go, thank you.”
When I handed her a silver coin with a grin, Jungnomi blinked with a shocked expression and quickly hid the tip she received in her arms..
The pork soup was a bit greasy, but I was satisfied with it thanks to the thick soup and flavorful cabbage..
The fish dish was even better. The grilled trout had a firm texture, and the fried sardines were crispy and salty, perfect for my taste. The fish sauce-covered salad was somehow familiar yet unique, so I kept reaching for it..
As I was about to drink some alcohol, Nomi Jung, who had been putting boiled eggs, bread, and figs on the table, gently pushed a bottle of alcohol in front of me..
“I got the wine from fish merchants, but the reviews aren't very good. Instead, this cherry brandy is amazing..”
As if responding to this, Gidon, the crossbowman who had been drinking wine and crumpling his face, wiped the corners of his mouth and said:.
“Ugh, my tongue is starting to tingle from writing this. It's clearly a low-quality wine made from fallen fruit..”
“All three-penny wines are like that. Still, it won't be that much..”
Conwy, who had also tasted the wine, frowned and waved his hand..
“Never mind, kid. Not long ago, everyone's eyes were raised because they tasted wine from Dandelli..”
Instead, the cherry brandy was really amazing. It definitely seems to be a high-alcohol drink, but I couldn't really feel it because of the sweet taste and strong cherry scent..
“after. This is pretty dangerous.”
Night watchman Dylan broke his characteristic reticence and stuck out his tongue. It was a little funny to hear a human who didn't even lift an eyebrow in the face of an undead army say such a thing, but at the same time, I nodded..
It was a drink that would make you drink too much in an instant if you were intoxicated by the taste and aroma. Well, thanks to my stronger body than common sense, I can't feel drunk after one or two drinks, but I still have to be careful..
“But Nari.”
“huh?”
“Shouldn't I get along with the prince and other knights? Not people like us..”
I shrugged my shoulders at the dervish’s question..
“Everyone is working, so who do you hang out with? Besides, everyone except Lord Ankir is a bit burnt..”
“Ah, well… … . I have a hard time imagining Nari hanging out with noble nobles..”
“Hey, what?”
After a while of chatting and drinking, the Confire gave me a glance..
“Nari, over there.”
“hmm?”
When I turned my head, I saw a familiar woman loitering near the entrance of the tavern..
“This is Princess Theodora..”
“That's right. Why is that person.”
While muttering that, I raised my hand and waved it, and Theodora, who spotted me, hesitated for a moment and then came straight towards me..
“Princess, what are you doing in such a shabby place?,”
“……I came to see you.”
Theodora sat down in the seat provided by her subordinates with an awkward movement, glanced around and lowered her voice..
“Of course, I didn't expect to be in a place like this..”
“Ah, haha. But why were you looking for me? What's going on??”
“that.”
She took off her thin leather gloves and chose her words..
“Well, I guess the only person who would welcome me is Sir..”
“……yes? What do you mean by that??”
For some reason, I thought Theodora's face was frozen, but when I looked again, I saw that her expression had become somewhat sour..
“Literally.”
“No, who doesn't welcome the princess? Villagers.?”
“Of course, so do the villagers..”
“The word 'village people' means.”
I roughly realized the situation and narrowed my eyes..
“No way. Aren't you the niece of Prince Ulkar?.”
“At the same time, he is also the nephew of Duke Strom. Even his official identity is that of the Qalandari Church, belonging to an enemy nation..”
“Uh, yes, but……
Anyway, I don't think Ulkar's men will show any hostility towards their lord's nephew..
Theodora, noticing my expression, quickly added:.
“Of course, it's not like he did it on purpose. just… … It must be a little uncomfortable.”
“Maybe so..”
I quietly looked at her. Looking at him with his light green eyes downcast and his hands clenched, he looks a bit sad..
Well, the other Paladins, who could be considered her henchmen, left for High Castle first. They are hastening their return to the religious order to avoid being caught up in the war..
Theodora has strong self-love. Regardless of whether it was your duty or not, it must have been uncomfortable to be left alone in a place that was almost like an enemy and receive uncomfortable attention from those around you..
“Then you've come to the right place..”
The journey we have to take together as colleagues is ninety thousand miles ahead. In many ways, it would be better to take advantage of this opportunity and build bonds in advance..
“The cherry brandy here is good. Would you like to have just one??”
He smiled brightly and pushed the tin cup in front of her..
Theodora, who had lowered her eyes, glanced at me and nodded slowly..
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