Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 21



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Episode 21. Taxes are a problem here too (3)

The stockade door was opened.

People who enter proudly.

A knight in shining armor and dozens of horsemen.

And a few humans with pot bellies.

It was clear that they were Baron Daisen, the lord of this place.

“This is a knight… … .”

This is my first time seeing the article here.

According to the village chief, all the knights were elite.

It is said that the level of education is high, and that one is appointed as a knight after completing various classes such as military strategy, literature, and etiquette.

“Aren’t you Knight Vincent! “I am honored that you visit such a squalid place.”

The village chief’s back was bent 90 degrees.

It didn’t seem much different from dealing with a king.

I cleared the window of Elena’s room on the second floor and watched the movement.

The soldiers seemed like bridesmaids.

Looking at his appearance, I guessed that only Vincent could handle a sword.

The momentum that subtly emanates is different.

He is someone who knows how to manipulate energy.

“Village chief, I’m sure you received the official letter, right?”

“Yes, yes. I have received it well.”

“Bring me the 10 gold coins for the special tax now.”

The knight with the goat mustache said.

The arrogance is sky-high.

“How could we, who have lived under the Baron’s care, disobey orders? “I’ll get it right away.”

The village chief continued to bow his back.

Luckily, I was able to hand over scrap metal to a truck that passed through the village, and thanks to that, I was able to save money in advance.

“Hoo! Are you ready? Thank goodness. In Fujian village, 2 goldens were not enough, so they sent a village girl to be the lord’s maid. We won’t have to do that here. Hehehe.”

The driver talked arbitrarily at the village chief.

These guys are planning.

There are also plans to take people instead of money.

“They say the village chief’s granddaughter is of great beauty. Hehehe.”

The fat magistrate next to the knight let out a sinister smile.

Bastards!

You guys are caught!

“… “Here it is.”

“Your granddaughter is beautiful?”

“Oh, no. “How can a kid from every corner do that!”

The village chief broke into a cold sweat at the knight’s words.

I handed out the 10 golden coins I had exchanged for the junk to Vincent with trembling hands.

“I guess this village is as wealthy as the rumors say.”

“yes? “A wealthy village?”

“They say season comes in this village, right? Then it makes sense to raise taxes a little more. “Please prepare 100 goldens for the next payment.”

“Huh! “100 golden?”

The village chief’s face turned white.

Let alone elite knights, there are no thieves with swords.

Vincent announced the tax increase on the spot, as if he had made up his mind.

A cruel smile spreads across his face.

pup!

“Knight Vincent. This doesn’t make sense. It’s just a rumor. 100 goldens! How are you telling us to live? The mountain is full of monsters. This is too much treatment for us who barely make a living by farming. “Please think again!”

Clap and flutter.

The village chief knelt in front of Vincent with his old body.

ah… … . It hurts.

It seems that the merchants spread the rumor.

Even if the villagers do their best, how can they raise such a large amount of money?

“Chief, I don’t take back what I said once. I will come to you at the end of Ephyr’s season when this harvest ends, so prepare 100 goldens. If you violate this… … I will not be responsible for what happens next. Hehehe.”

Should I rip my mouth off?

The smile of the dog is boring.

“Vincent! “Please save me just once!!!”

The village chief approached the knight on his horse at a kneeling pace and grabbed his ankle.

“How dirty!”

widely!

“Oops!”

The village chief falls backwards due to the knight’s merciless kicks.

Grumble.

My teeth were ground.

I wanted to rip out the knight’s head, but it wasn’t the time yet.

There are many eyes to see.

If I kill that knight here, everyone in the village will be guilty of treason.

“grandfather!!!”

Elena, who had been quietly observing the situation inside the house, ran out.

“Ugh… … .”

The village chief was beside himself.

Since he was kicked with a metal object, it was natural that the shock was great.

“Is that that girl?”

“you’re right. It’s Elena… … “After this year, I will become an adult.”

“Good. “It would be a waste to let it rot in a place like this.”

“Hehe. you’re right.”

The beasts looked at Elena up and down insidiously.

My heart grew cold.

Those bastards have a firm grasp on me.

“Chief. My word is the lord’s command. Be sure to prepare!”

Vincent notified the village chief again.

And then he glanced at Elena darkly once more.

pup… … .

You’re behind!

“Go to the next town!”

“number of people!”

Heeeeeeeee.

A group of people holding the reins and turning their horses’ heads to leave.

“Chief!!!”

“Oh my, what should I do about this…” … .”

“Damn it, 100 golden isn’t even the name of someone’s family.”

Everyone in the village was embarrassed and their faces froze.

These people are not even treated as human beings by knights and soldiers.

I looked at the village chief with sad eyes.

“grandfather… … . “Huh.”

Elena cries sadly.

“Okay… … . I’m okay… … .”

The village chief stood up with Elena’s support.

The face is full of sadness.

My heart ached.

Taxes are a problem both here and on Earth.

It seems that there is no perfect heaven in the world.

***

“Is there something different about these guys?”

We looked at the targeted orc villages to fill the village’s future taxes.

The scale was large.

It was large enough to easily accommodate hundreds of orcs.

An orc village of this size would have robbed quite a few humans.

There is a high possibility that he has accumulated a lot of wealth.

Occasionally visible human objects.

High-quality weapons, armor, cloth, etc. that orcs cannot make.

Save me? Stop it?

Martial arts has developed beyond imagination.

Even when I was in America, I drank the elixir that Master gave me.

Even after coming to this world, I did not stop training.

It is several times more efficient than Earth.

Although they were numerous, they were no match for me.

A typical orc village.

It was just a gathering of ordinary guys who had been kicked out of the mountains.

Dealing with them can be done in a short amount of time.

But there is something I am reluctant about.

Because they are intelligent, there are sometimes those who speak human language.

I saw baby orcs running around.

These creatures are living a primitive tribal life.

Unless you are a psycho, taking a life is not easy.

“I wanted you guys today.”

Now it is time to leave the village.

There is no way my existence will be hidden forever.

Before that, I decided to use my strength to help the villagers survive.

The village was protected by holy water.

Temple holy water whose expiration date is not far away.

It was a holy water that repelled the approach of monsters, so it was still holding on.

But it soon reaches its limit.

The price of holy water was quite expensive.

In addition, the time has come when monsters emerge from the mountains.

It was obvious that a small town would disappear in an instant.

“The warriors are quite good too.”

The sun sets soon.

I observed the orcs closely.

There are nearly dozens of orcs standing guard.

There are approximately 200 adult male orcs capable of combat.

You can also see wooden fences and guard towers.

It was built quite sturdy.

“The chief must be over there.”

The infiltration target was determined.

A huge tent located in the center of town.

The skulls of large monsters are stuck in the iron bars.

Susssut.

Meanwhile, night had fallen.

Because it was in the mountains, darkness came as soon as the sun went down.

Crack.

After confirming that the sun had set, we began our infiltration.

Whirrit.

The orcs are relaxing.

I took advantage of the darkness and shadows to hide.

We easily reached the chief’s hut.

Sneaky.

A moment was enough.

It easily infiltrated the hut.

Inside the hut.

There is a pot-bellied orc with a feather helmet on its head.

An orc sitting on a large chair.

His eyes are closed as if he is deep in thought.

See profit.

A satisfied smile spread.

The noise inside the hut was blocked in advance to prevent it from leaking out.

As the level of training in new skills increased, their utilization also changed.

Knock knock.

I lightly touched the orc’s shoulder.

“!!!”

The Orc warchief wakes up as if he had just fallen asleep.

When our eyes meet, he makes a puzzled expression.

“hi.”

He waved his hand.

“Chung? human?”

“uh. “I am human.”

“Are you the one for dinner tonight?”

“I?”

He is an orc who is fluent in the common human language.

This guy must be hungry.

In times like this.

Wow!

Quadadadang!

I lightly slapped him on the cheek to make him come to his senses, but he bounced around in his chair and rolled around.

“Kwaeeek!”

The scream is loud.

An orc lying face down and glaring with suspicion.

“Close your eyes! “Sasha!”

“Chwiik! Cheeky human being! How dare you enter my hut without fear! “I will chew your bones and eat them!”

It’s like a warchief orc.

As expected, he is stupid and has no understanding of the situation at all.

I approached step by step.

Badung badung.

The guy who wants to stand up.

Blood clotted.

A body that won’t listen to words easily.

I grabbed his shoulder and twisted it lightly.

Crack!

“Chung, kueeee!!!”

Dislocate gently.

The chuimsae and scream harmony are nice to listen to.

“Scream more. Hehehe.”

Laughed like a devil.

“… … .”

Only then did the orc close his eyes as if he felt fear.

“Ugh… … . “Human, nothing, what do you want?”

It looks like the work will be completed more easily than expected.

I feel a little sad.

Contrary to what it looks like, the spirit of Gaegim is not as clear.

How do you survive in a tough group of orcs with a mentality like this? Tsk.

“Hogaeng.”

He called out to the orc kindly.

and.

“Give it to me! bud!!!”