Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 24



Only Krnovel

Episode 24. night attack

It rattled. It rattled.

Since I didn’t have a horse, I rode in a carriage pulled by merchants.

A bumpy carriage with no springs.

The top was small.

They traveled to each territory within the Paishan Kingdom to buy and sell specialty products.

To put it simply, it is a bundle business.

There are four carriages in total.

The total number of people is twelve including me.

There were four coachmen and odd men and four merchants.

And there are four mercenaries including me.

The mercenaries’ skills were minimal.

“Is it bearable?”

Roll, a merchant who approached on horseback, smiled and asked.

“It’s worth the ride.”

“When you get on a carriage for the first time, you almost become a dead body. You seem to have a healthy constitution. haha.”

“The neighbors called me Dragon Bone.”

“Then I’m glad.”

Roll was friendly.

I also liked conversation.

Through him, I learned a lot about the overall situation on the Gaisha Continent.

As a merchant, Roll knew most of the information.

The Gaisha continent had three empires, five kingdoms, and two principalities.

To the north of the Great Engon Mountains are the Kaishar Empire and its vassal states, the Principality of Pukel, the Kingdom of Perumon, and the Kingdom of Khan.

On the other side are the Ponshtar Empire, the Kshari Kingdom, the Edzel Kingdom, the Nainim Principality, and the Rainis Empire. And then there existed the Paishan Kingdom where I stand now.

Among all the kingdoms, the Paishan Kingdom is said to be the weakest.

The situation of the Paishan Kingdom was obvious as it was full of lords who sucked at the bones of the territory’s residents.

The king of the Paishan Kingdom is old.

The 1st and 2nd princes were busy preparing for war to take over the throne.

The nobles raise taxes to pay for the princes they support.

Due to such circumstances, only the common people are dying.

“We’re camping here today!”

Roll gave the command.

There was a long way to go.

Only after the sun had set did we decide on a campsite.

Camping is nothing special.

Light a wood fire, add hard bread to a tasteless soup, and boil it.

There is no pork belly or beer.

The only thing that comforted me was seeing the bonfire burning red.

“I saw you today and you didn’t even sweat? “Is there some special reason?”

Mercenary Harry asks.

A low-level mercenary in his mid-30s.

His sweaty face and body were full of small scars.

He was armed with leather armor and swords and arrows.

We don’t get along well.

They treated me like someone else.

When I first met him, I only nodded and accepted the greeting.

“It runs in the family. “One of my ancestors was a priest of Darsen, and he said he was blessed.”

I answered like a naive hillbilly.

I thought back to my teacher’s advice to hide my skills.

Then Heri smiled.

“Mercenaries must take turns keeping watch. “Be on alert from 12am to 3am.”

Command?

The mercenaries arbitrarily set watch times and announced them.

The most tiring time of the morning.

Being territorial.

Of course, it doesn’t matter if you don’t sleep.

However, I don’t like the seemingly dismissive attitude.

First of all, you… Just wait.

***

“I always see it.”

Two moons floating in the sky.

Unlike me, the two moons are dripping with affection for each other.

The slightly larger moon was called the male moon, and the smaller moon next to it was called the female moon.

Carus and Adello.

The love between two beautiful men and women who were humans but were jealous of the gods.

A man and a woman who loved each other infinitely, but committed suicide by thrusting their swords into each other’s heart.

Elena told us that the gods’ anger was finally released and two moons were created.

Crackle crackle.

When the fire died down, I raised the branch again and looked at the flames.

An intimate fire energy.

Unlike Earth, the energies here were more intimate.

Suddenly, I felt surprisingly sensitive.

It’s not like enlightenment.

Sensitivity to nature that I don’t know what it is.

“!!!”

crazy! What is that guy???

A red lizard shape appeared on the firewood.

“It’s useless, right?”

A fire lizard flicking its tongue and quickly disappearing.

It showed up a few times today.

The phenomenon of seeing things in vain even in the prime of life.

Wild ginseng is ripe.

I think I should at least take a pinch of wild ginseng tonic as soon as I return to Earth.

“What are these again?”

While I was rummaging around the seemingly empty campfire, I could feel the sense of death from afar.

I spread my energy and looked at the surrounding energy.

It’s not just one or two.

At least dozens of sharp auras.

An uninvited guest appears at night.

Looks like it’s time to pay for food.

Sigh.

I grabbed the sword.

A heavy texture that feels pleasant.

Tuk-tuk!

He kicked the mercenary Herry, who was sleeping next to the campfire.

“Why are you waking me up, you bastard!”

The mercenary Hery, who had been sleeping unconsciously, turns over and glares at me as if I were going to kill him.

Are you going to throw this guy away?

“Do you want to be dog food in your sleep? Or are you going to fight fiercely and die?”

The words came out really well.

“This crazy bastard… … .”

The guy immediately frowned.

and.

“Are you challenging me to a duel now?”

duel?

I shook my head.

“Mercenary man. “I have to pay for the food.”

“???”

“Can’t you feel anything? Now I’m surrounded by strange guys. So, take your swords and tell the good mercenaries to leave their will and pray to their respective gods. “Because it might be my last prayer.”

He smiled and replied.

“What, what!!!”

Harry jumped up.

Chaang!

I drew my sword.

The action was agile and fast.

“Everyone wake up!!!”

Heri shouted and woke up the mercenaries.

At the same time, I looked everywhere.

“what? “Why are you waking me up?”

“Fuck, I was rolling around with a girl for a while… … .”

The mercenaries rose up one by one.

“You little brat, something is coming! There’s no sign of anything! “Do you want to die?”

Heri frowns nervously.

A guy with no skills has a bad temper.

“Mister, are the eye sockets decoration? Can’t you see the blue glowing life over there?”

Dozens of meters away.

He pointed in all directions.

Faaat.

“Huh!”

“What are those!!!”

The blue eyes kept flashing.

Let’s go!

Only then did the mercenaries understand the situation and quickly took up their weapons.

“W-what is it?”

“Has a monster come???”

Merchants and coachmen were also awakened by the commotion.

Everyone looks surprised.

“It feels like we’re surrounded.”

“Encirclement, siege???”

Roll asked in surprise.

Heehee! Heehee!

The horses also finally realized the intruders and went crazy.

These people are as stupid as mercenaries.

“They look like geros.”

“It’s called Gero!!!”

Gero.

One of the otherworldly creatures the village chief told me about.

It is a wolf variant monster.

It has two tails and tough skin.

They hunt in packs like wolves.

They are the saddest guys, second only to their ferocity.

It seems like they chose merchants and mercenaries for dinner.

“Uncle Roll, go up to the wagon with the merchants and defend yourself. “The skilled mercenaries here will pay for the rest.”

Everyone was in a state of panic, so they stepped forward and gave instructions.

Tingling.

The mercenaries are glaring.

My pride is alive and well.

Hehehe.

I laughed lightly.

Sreung.

I took out my sword.

A sword that is well made and easy to hold.

“every… “Get ready!”

Hery shouted.

“Fuck… “It’s not just one or two.”

“My dream was disturbed.”

The mercenaries took a defensive stance.

It’s impossible for four people, including me, to deal with dozens of mutant monsters.

“Everyone, stay alert!”

Roll shouted.

Coachmen and merchants also camped on wagons carrying weapons and shields.

It’s not a defense skill you’ve tried once or twice.

“Sigh!”

“Let’s die together, you bastard wolves!”

The fighting spirit of the mercenaries is quite high.

He held a large sword and an ax and stared into the darkness.

Crack, crackle.

A wood fire burning happily without knowing anything.

There was a solemn atmosphere.

“I’m sorry kid. “If you survive, I’ll buy you a drink.”

Harry apologizes.

I felt sincerity.

okay!

I will accept you kindly.

“I’m not a kid. “My name is Jin.”

“Good luck! Dear… … “No, Jin!”

Crumbling.

Kagang kagagagang!

The attack has begun.

Gray-colored mutant wolves came running, baring their sharp teeth.

The atmosphere is unusual.

Their survival is stronger than you might think.

It wouldn’t be surprising if they were completely wiped out if they were not careful.

Even the horses are so scared that they close their mouths and tremble.

A moment when you need to use some strength.

I put energy into the sword.

That moment.

Paaaaat!

A blue ray of light inhabits the sword.

“cow… Sword Spirit!!!”