Chapter 367
My Villains Episode 367
61. art of war(9)
The 'Rose Garden' inn that our group was using as a lodging had an overall luxurious atmosphere, but its structure was not much different from other inns. This means that it is a typical structure with guest rooms on the second floor and a kitchen, dining room, and bathroom on the first floor..
Thanks to Goleman's urging, I came down to the first floor in time and had time to enjoy a great breakfast..
“Good night, Nari.?”
“Uh, okay. good morning”
I sat down at the table, yawned, and looked around. The restaurant was empty except for a couple of servants and a few new mercenaries. It's only natural since the sun hasn't risen yet..
Actually, normally it would have been noisy with subordinates preparing for morning training. However, immediately after arriving at High Castle, each subordinate was given their own mission, so they were unable to do group training separately..
“It smells good. what is this morning?”
“Stew and white bread... … Well, this and that.” “What stew?” “Just stew. I made it simply with pork and chicken..”
Contrary to Rowen's light answer, the table setting was very generous..
First of all, bread. The bread, which had a ripe, dark brown crust, was swollen in the shape of an apple, and when I tore it in half, hot steam rose from the white, fine interior. Judging by the mouth-watering smell, I'm sure they rushed to the public oven early in the morning to start grilling..
The stew was made by boiling broth with onions, carrots, and celery, and then adding minced chicken tenderloin and pork leg. The soup was thick and oily, and it was full of meat, so it was a filling dish..
Bread and stew alone seemed to be enough, but it seemed to be no problem for Rowen, whose hands had grown large due to living with mercenaries who treated him like cattle..
Cheese made from sheep's milk is kneaded with flour and egg yolk and boiled like sujebi, coarsely ground oats and flour are kneaded with honey and then fried in oil like a round rangttaeng, whole grilled beef ribs, pickled herring, boiled eggs, It was a sumptuous feast that would have been enough for 10 people, including well-washed and halved figs..
I tried to invite the rookie mercenaries who were helping to set the table to sit with me, but in the end, it was only Golman and I who sat at the table..
“Wow, the stew is really crazy..”
“Suit your taste?”
“It's not to the taste. If it wasn't for Hicks, I might have proposed to you.
I don't know.”
“Hey, Nari! If you don't say things like that, I'm going to get scolded by that girl.!”
Seeing Rowen shivering, I giggled and ate the egg..
I'm sure hiring Hicks and Loewen was one of the best decisions I've made in recent memory..
This young couple was not only basically sincere, but also skilled at treating people of high status. It is said that he previously worked for a wealthy family, but his words and actions were not harsh or rude, perhaps because he received separate training. At the same time, like most commoners in this world, he was simple and religious..
His wife, Rowen, was a short and plump woman. As a child, he suffered from an illness that caused one of his cheeks to become tangled, but his expression was always so bright that it was not noticeable..
He had a meticulous personality and was good at cleaning and organizing, to the point where Hayla, who was born and raised in the ducal palace of Thauz Den, did not show any complaints..
Also, Rowen was good at kitchen work, so there was nothing he couldn't cook. I've become so accustomed to her cooking that now I can't imagine traveling without her.
It's almost impossible.
Hicks, on her husband's side, was a good-looking young man with round eyes that did not match his short, bushy beard. Although he was familiar with all kinds of chores, he was especially skilled at stable work, so he took charge of all the horses in his group..
Of course, he could not manage more than ten horses on his own, so he had to enlist the help of rookie mercenaries such as Goleman. But in the meantime, what Nana Hayla said was that it wasn't like she was stubborn about taking care of it herself..
Even though he was an innocent spotted horse and a trained war horse, Oltonise, it was clear that he had a special talent for managing horses, as he was even able to manage the magical beast Bicorn..
Unlike regular horses, bicorns did not need horseshoeing or hoof care. However, since he was born a beast, it was extremely difficult to keep him in the stable and manage him..
It had a carnivore-like odor that scared other horses just by standing still, and it had a foul temper and was as strong as its size, so it would often break pillars or fences. He's a guy that's difficult to even get close to, even if you have the courage to do so..
Despite this, Hicks managed to become close to Bai Cohn. No, should I say that Bicorn accepted the Higgs?.
The first time Hicks washed or groomed the bicorn, I had to hold the reins or wait nearby. But these days, even when I'm not around, he calmly accepts Hicks' touch..
Bicorn is highly intelligent as a horse-like beast, so he is sure to recognize Hicks, who always feeds him. Or maybe they noticed you working for me.
Anyway, if it weren't for Hicks I would have lost half a day trying to maintain the bicorn..
Considering the work Hicks and Rowen do, I wanted to raise their weekly wages by three or four times - a silver coin for the two of them together - but I couldn't do that because Hayla was strongly opposed to it..
Heila's opinion was that no matter what the couple's actual contribution was, they were only servants, so paying them more money than they would give to warriors risking their lives to fight would cause strife among their subordinates..
Well, after hearing it, I thought it was true, so I decided not to give this grateful couple any more money. Instead, I planned to secretly help him if he decided to leave the group or settle down somewhere in the future..
“……Come to think of it, Heila?”
“well. I asked Shea to wake me up.……
Rowen filled my water glass and glanced up the stairs..
“There's no news yet.”
“okay? “It looks like I failed today.” Unknowingly, Rowen, who was being preyed upon, also smiled and said, ‘I guess so. 'I'll have to comfort you later,' he chimed..
After I started being overworked as the commander of the central guard, the vanguard of the heavy cavalry, and a swordsmanship instructor, Hayla went to great lengths to have breakfast with me..
Most of the time, he barely succeeded and would see me off, wiping away his sleepy eyes. But there were times, like today, where I couldn't get up in the end..
They say that on days when I sleep in like this, I hear the news late that I have already left for Naeseong and spend the morning with a depressed expression.…….
As I imagine Hayla's gloomy expression, a smile comes out. It's because it reminded me of the image she showed me a while ago, prickling like a squid with that beautiful face..
“Hmm.”
I was laughing to myself like an idiot, and when I was about to clear my throat at Goalman's puzzled look, a man and a woman appeared on the stairs..
“Phoenix.”
“Oh, are you here??”
“Ugh
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Behind Ute Kwai, who came down while scratching his chin, a small figure suddenly stuck out his head..
“Hello to you, EOP. did you sleep well?”
He smiled and waved his hand. However, Iopiya, Utequai's sister-in-law and spirit shaman, only nodded slightly with a shy, faint smile..
“This office.”
W.O. ”
When Utequai spoke in a soft but stern voice, the girl reluctantly revealed herself and opened her mouth..
“……Good morning. I slept well thanks to your consideration. Did you sleep well??”
I burst out laughing at his awkward attitude that did not match his fluent pronunciation..
“Puheap. Your brother-in-law ordered it.?”
“……yes.”
“Even if it’s awkward, it’s too awkward? Just do what's convenient.”
“No way.”
Utequwai took a seat across from me and shook his head firmly..
“Iopi, I am a young shaman. You must learn to humble yourself. very important.”
“What does prolonging your greeting have to do with lowering yourself??”
“Words are half of attitude, and if you have the right attitude, it is easy to have the right mind as well. words matter.”
“Indeed. Then you talk informally to anyone.”
“I am a Daejeon envoy. Daejeonsa received revelation. It's natural to talk down to everyone who isn't your mother..”
Right after the two showed up, Rowen was busy going back and forth in the kitchen. It was to prepare a meal for U Te Kwai, the biggest eater in the group..
However, since the table that had already been prepared was not lacking, Utequoi and Iopiya started eating as soon as they sat down..
I asked the two of them a question while putting half a fig in my mouth..
“But, where are you going early in the morning??”
“I will go to the cathedral.”
“cathedral? Andal-Viren?”
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Unlike me, who caught the eye of the farm owner Ulkar and received the blessing of labor, Utequai had no specific mission..
For good reason, the Utequoi are both foreigners and pagans..
Of course, there is absolutely no problem in training or leading the mercenaries under my command regardless of whether they are heretics or not. However, the current army of High Castle is made up of soldiers brought in by lords from all over the kingdom, that is, Gwangmyeong believers. In this situation, it is difficult to blame Ute Kwai..
Of course, Utequai is a renowned warrior called 'Thunder Giant' or 'Red Bear', so if he wants, he will be able to take on the mission by force. But I don't want that at all..
Utequai is only participating in the war for the sake of the Sueatan tribe, who are enslaved by their enemies, and for me. They say that you fight as a single warrior, and that you will not assume the title of garrison commander or your training commander..
Due to these circumstances, Utekwai is effectively serving as Iopiya's nanny these days. This curious girl, Opiya, is acting as an escort and guide while she wanders around..
Therefore, after hearing Utequai's answer, I turned my puzzled gaze to Iopiya..
“Why do you want to go there??”
“Well, of all the places I haven't been to, that's the only one I'm curious about..”
“ah. I've never been to the cathedral?”
“yes.”
Iopiya arrived at High Castle about 1 month before our group arrived. It's because I went with Grania's gang..
“Grania and Arnal guided me around most of the way, but I couldn't go to the cathedral..”
While staying at Oduenne Port, Iopiya used magic to help many people, earning her the nickname 'Half-Elf'. The one who benefited the most in the process was the Grania gang..
Grania and Arnal, who had helped Iopia and were familiar with Utequai, continued to protect her. At Auduenne, of course, until you reach High Castle and meet Utequai..
“Grania was a powerful person, but I think the cathedral was still a bit burdensome..”
“I guess so. Not just an ordinary pagan, what priest of the Church of Gwangmyeong would welcome a pagan shaman?.”
I shook my head and scratched my eyebrows..
“Are you okay now? Even though Sir Kabar and Oh Khan are there, it's still a bit...……
Sir Kavar, the cathedral knight, his two assistants, and Okan, the monk, are already in Andal-Viren. For the first few days, he stayed at the Rose Garden Inn and went back and forth, but at some point, he decided to sleep in the cathedral because it was more comfortable..
“It'll be okay. Because I told Gospatrick..”
“To Father Gospatrick? you?”
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Utequai nodded and continued speaking..
“The word was conveyed through Gidon. They told me to come as often as I wanted..”
“Yeah, well, if that's the case.”
“Theodora will also go with us..”
“Princess too?”
“hmm. I kept putting it off so I thought I should stop by now..”
Unlike her insistence on staying at the cathedral a week ago, Theodora calmly stayed in the rose garden. The accommodation itself was nice, and there was no one to notice, so I guess there was no reason to leave..
Now, I guess I'm planning to slowly reveal my face in the cathedral. Well, as a priest of the Church of Light before being a Holy Knight of Calandari, she will have to remain trapped in Andal-Viren once the full-scale siege begins..
I wanted to leave the hotel after talking with Theodora, but a lot of time had passed since I was eating leisurely. In the end, I headed straight to Naeseong with Golman..
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