How to live as a wanderer

The duc realizes he's holding the sword tight as he wins or loses. My palms were sweaty. That's how distracting I was.

As rulers, you have to rigorously coordinate tournaments to create political gain.

Watching these tournaments like this was for ordinary people, not for the Duke.

The duc reflects and quickly opens his mouth.

“This is the end of the game! I will not allow any more fights in the name of Breduhe. Let the acolytes, servants and slaves go inside and bring their masters out. Bless the knights who fought honorably! ”

The people gathered in the crowd exclaimed with applause and shouts. I was thankful for the grace and generosity of the duc who showed me this match.

It was said that once the tournament was held well, the surrounding area would be calm for several years. The tournament was an event to establish the authority of the host and get people drunk.

There's only one thing left.

It was to pick the winner of the tournament.

The bishop and the abbot who were sitting next to the duc opened their mouths, lightly drawing the sign.

“You must be very difficult to choose. ”

“You don't have that feeling. ”

It was customary for the winner to receive the leader of the winning faction. And Aklada of the Alzheimer's tribe deserved it. Lord Lucas of the West has defeated and won himself.

The problem was that there was one more active article in the tournament.

Johann of the Yates.

I did not actively fight in the tournament, but no one could follow me as well as the demonstration. The part about hurrying in the short run to defeat the Knights and saving the Aklada was truly amazing.

Thanks to that, it was already popular among the crowd. I wasn't even a knight in the East originally. The Duke was astonished.

This would cause dissatisfaction among the crowd if John did not become the winner.

But...

“I heard from Bishop Mohshaw, and Lord Johann of the Yates said that his faithfulness exemplifies other knights. And when I saw that today, I realized it wasn't wrong. ”

“?! ”

The duc was greatly surprised by what the bishop said.

I knew John was young and talented, but I didn't expect him to hear this from the bishop.

Usually these tournaments are barbaric acts that the Church abhors. No matter how careful I was, a lot of people died.

What kind of response is that?

Did you go to the convent? Or were you on a pilgrimage? What the hell was he doing? ’

“God loves a faithful knight. ”

Unlike being surprised to hear such things, the duc became resolved.

‘The winner is Aklada. ’

If the Knights of the East had won, and the Aclada had not received the honor of the winner, the Alzia would have complained.

I put a lot of effort into pacifying the nomadic tribes, but I could never let that happen.

People could have been frustrated, but it wouldn't have been such an absurd outcome if it had been. It will sink soon.

“Duke.”

“? ”

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The Duke's officials have come for John. John was resting, talking to the others.

“Sir Johann. You have been honored in this contest. ”

“? ”

John wondered at that. It was because I thought it was customary to get an Aclada.

“Sir, congratulations! ”

“Did you say something behind your back? ”

“Yes? No, what kind of misunderstanding? What do I do? ”

Aklada has lost her mind, but Aklada has not been able to locate John.

John was more than just a knight with strength. In this situation, he had a head that was more realistic than anyone else.

“Well, your tribe seems like a pretty great tribe, and you're a great warrior, so I figured maybe you owe me a favor. ”

“... I'm sorry. Sir, I underestimated you and insulted you. ”

When they found out, she gave up and apologized. If I try to talk back, my relationship will only be wrong.

“No. It would be a thankful thing to yield. Why so shallow and insulting?" ”

“I didn't say anything. I didn't say anything.”

Aklada worried that John might get angry, but this was also a mistake.

“If you told me, you would have been concerned if I refused or took offense. Thank you for your consideration. ”

“...! ”

“But are you sure you don't want me to answer? I'm not from around here, but it would mean a lot to you. ”

“That's all right. Another honor awaits me. ”

“...? ”

John wonders, but he decides to accept a concession. I couldn't keep the duc waiting long.

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With the sound of trumpets and trumpets and some strange instruments, and the duc's servants and officials shouting John's name and courage, John was able to get across the stadium and in front of the duc.

John kneels before the duc politely. I noticed the Duke's children beside him.

“...!! ”

John was surprised.

It was because the Duke's children looked so unrealistic.

Silver hair, pale and beautiful, looks like a peacock, but I never thought everyone would look like twins.

The appearance of men and women who resembled each other indistinguishably seemed like a fantasy. I thought I knew why the duc's children were called the "stars of Breduhe." He looked like that.

Isn't that magic? ’

“Sir Johann. I am pleased to bestow upon you the most honorable honor of this tournament. If it were the West, the most beautiful and noble man would have given me this sword...”

Laughter blooms around the duc's jokes.

“The Black Warrior of the East must give it to the Warrior. I give you this sword for the honor, glory, and bravery you have shown me today! ”

The Duke's sword, dusk, was a silver blade.

This sword was not as great as John's, a sword that came down from the ancient Empire.

An elastic mixture of envy and jealousy flowed out around me. John was politely sworn. I feel the duc's children staring at me.

‘I can almost feel what you're thinking. ’

The other knights here must already have some sort of relationship with the Duke's children. The noble families in the east, of course.

But it wasn't John.

Suddenly, a big stone rolled in, and they said, "How do I handle that knight? ’It must have been a problem.

After John returned, the duc stood up and looked around at those who were gathered in his place by chance.

It was time for the feast to begin after the game. The gatherers were filled with anticipation for alcohol and food to be served at the mercy of the duc.

But the Duke had one more plan.

“With this prestigious match over, there will be a feast to be held for all. But it's still time to unravel! Here's another match for the warriors gathered! ”

“??? ”

The crowd begins to rumble. Usually, after a tournament, there's a banquet, but there's one more thing.

Is it a one-on-one game? Or archery?

“Hunting! ”

Hunting has always been the best event to prove a warrior's ability.

Of course, the hunt for the hunter was far from fame, as if he were waiting for a trap.

Only a warrior should be able to kill a hunter with his own sharpened martial arts.

And the other thing that mattered was the opponent.

If the hunting goal is a deer, it will be a sport for nobles with dignity. If the hunting goal is a Boar, it will be a battle for the training and honor of young knights. If the target was a rabbit, he would be ashamed and unable to speak.

“From this new moon to the next, I give the greatest honor to the knight who captured the greatest monster! Until then, eat, drink and enjoy the bounty for the Knights! ”

A thunderous shout erupted again. It was the greatest scream that came out today. People talk about the hunt, admiring the duc's generosity and distribution. Everyone was looking forward to it.

However, the faces of the knights who would participate here were serious.

Most of the knights didn't know about it. Suddenly, I had to find and hunt monsters nearby, so I was embarrassed.

And this habit...

“It's a Barbarian custom, isn't it?! ”

“Shh. Keep your voice down. Ser. And hunting is common in the Empire. ”

“No, I have something to say! Hunting in the Empire? Where do you hunt like this? Those Barbarians do what they do to honor those who have hunted and captured the greatest prey! ”

The Eastern indigenous families, of course, had some knowledge of the nomadic tribes' customs.

It's their custom to catch the greatest game and celebrate him and throw a feast!

If it had a head, you wouldn't know the Duke's intentions.

The duc is clearly pacifying the nomadic tribes.

“You conceded at the tournament, and now you have to concede to them? ”

“Ha. Then why didn't you fight well in the tournament? ”

“How dare you…! ”

“You can't hunt, so you want to pull your weapon from here?" Let's see how well the Imperial Knight fights. I wonder how well he fights against his master's orders! ”

There was commotion and growling everywhere. The duc's soldiers have to run and warn them before they can sink.

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“Interesting idea. ”

“Somehow the Centauri keep saying something meaningful...”

The Centauri return, and John and his companions are alone in the tent.

In the morning, we had to make as much planning as we could before we left.

In fact, the most disadvantage here was John. It's the darkest geography.

Besides, this hunt...

“Isn't it a bit excessive for a servant to go alone without an escort? ”

“You'd better listen to the nomads, if you're going to support them anyway. With your permission, there would have been dozens of Imperial knights. Besides, it's plausible cause. ”

A true knight must hunt alone. There was no argument against this.

“You've done well to show favor to the Centauri. The Duke is kind to them because it's worth it. ”

Suetlq nods at Kaenerna's words. John asked them.

“Is there anything I can help you with? ”

“It's impossible. What abilities? And you can't. I was already invited before you got here. While you hunt, we'll probably be wandering around here. ”

“? ”

“Nana, this wizard, Stefan, Marcona...”

“Please tell me you didn't get Lord Gerdolf. ”

“Lord Gerdolf was invited, of course. ”

“...... ”

“I'll make it work. Sir."

“Yes... just keep your mouth shut and nod. ”

I sent people from all sorts of families before John came back.

Not Abner and Zarfen, but John.

Su 'etlq or Ka 'Erna, of course, had to be invited first. He is a famous wizard in the Empire and is not affiliated with his family like the other nobles. A much easier opponent to invite.

Of course, articles like Stefan and Marco were also invited. The family cares, but it was a good choice to start with friendship.

John thought to himself, when he heard the word.

Can't we just go around and come back? ’

John had already earned enough honor in the tournament. Unlike the other knights, I didn't have to hang myself here.

We'll enjoy the rivers of the East, the plains, and the beautiful nature, and we'll be treated back in town.

“I think you're troubled. Can I help you? ”

Kaernerna replies to Marco as if he doesn't know anything.

“You're probably thinking about hunting, but your quick advice doesn't mean anything. You have to choose what a knight catches. ”

‘I need to get enough Silver Coins to be treated like a villager. ’

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