Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 43



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Episode 43. thief of the country

It was already evening.

Night came early in the mountains.

We camped in an open space created by passing merchants.

I made a big dinner and ate it.

The village that received help provided a variety of good food ingredients.

We talked a lot about various things.

Zeuter, the mercenary who was mainly talking nonsense, made fun of his mouth.

He said that when things were going well, he cut down five knights.

It is said that at that time, he tried to regain the title of count for himself in the Khan Kingdom.

He said he liked freedom-loving mercenaries and rejected them.

The story was told in a realistic way.

It was a fun time with some exaggerated nonsense.

Some time passed and everyone in the group went to bed.

While lying in bed, I organized the 2-circle magic formula in my own way.

I have almost memorized the basic 2nd circle magic formula.

The problem was the 3-circle magic formula.

This was an area that only Gerius could solve.

Sigh.

Gerius quietly got up from his sleeping bag.

I was lost in thought as I looked at the burning firewood flame.

Gerius, an intelligent man with blue hair.

The strange atmosphere was so good that even men would fall in love with it.

“Jin. “If I can’t sleep, should we talk?”

“How did you know?”

“A wizard’s intuition.”

“You seem to have a lot on your mind.”

“It’s a thought… … .”

Gerius trailed off.

The voice is quiet.

“Can I talk about myself?”

“yes. “I want to hear it.”

“So I… … .”

Gerius began to tell his story in a muttering manner.

Originally, Gerius was a noble son of the Kingdom of Serotoan, the predecessor of the Principality of Nainim.

My parents were brutally killed by the enemy’s spears.

The butler held young Gerius and took refuge toward the Magic Tower.

Fortunately, he was discovered by an old wizard at the Magic Tower and came to live there.

After spending time at the Magic Tower, everything was forgotten.

One day, the finance minister of the old kingdom quietly came to see me.

He said that he wanted to fly the flag of the Serotoan Kingdom again according to the king’s will.

After that, Gerius was conflicted.

Between his duties as a noble of a ruined country and the life of an ordinary wizard.

“Is it such a difficult problem?”

“… It may be easy for you, but it’s difficult for me. “Every situation feels like a test from God.”

Gerius’ voice filled with agony.

“I believe that humans always do their best, nothing less and nothing more.”

“best?”

“Think of just one thing. A choice you won’t regret when you die. “I think that’s the answer.”

I lived and continue to live like that.

I lived an independent life away from my parents.

The relationship with Master Gyeryongsan was also a relationship I chose.

The same goes for studying in the US.

I have no regrets about all of that.

If you don’t take revenge, your anger will only build up.

“You are right. Master also said. He said there is a future only for those who are faithful to the present.”

“You just have to think of it that way. Cheer up! “For my brother, I will do my best to help, even if it is only a little bit.”

I conveyed my sincerity.

Gerius is a kind wizard who is not easy to meet.

Not because of purpose, but because of good humanity.

It is a relationship worth having as a friend in life.

“thanks. “I guess I didn’t misunderstand you.”

Gerius’ eyes are hot.

The moment when sincerity and sincerity communicate.

“jin.”

“Yes, brother.”

Gerius calls.

“Let’s become irreplaceable brothers in this lonely world. “Let us swear by the names of the two moons floating in the sky.”

“great! “I pledge that our brother’s righteousness will never change.”

“thanks. jin!”

“I am more grateful.”

We held hands.

hot.

The righteousness of being a brother advanced to the next level.

The two moons were shining brightly, shining brightly.

***

“Good morning, respected brother.”

“Okay, good morning. “My dear little brother.”

“Did you two eat anything good together last night? “What is this sweet atmosphere?”

Zeuter tilts his head and asks.

“You don’t need to know about a strong mercenary.”

“You just want strength? Have you ever seen such an intelligent and manly mercenary? “When I show up, the Faruzen bars will go crazy!”

Zeuter was furious.

So it’s fun to tease.

“There will be a fuss trying to get extra money for drinks.”

“W-what?”

Zeuter is truly taken aback by this simple comment.

“But how did you know? this!!!”

Zeuter suddenly glares at his colleague Phil without speaking.

“Hey you, Phil! Are you still friends? I didn’t tell you that you were drunk and fell asleep in the stable! “You coward!”

“what? What did I say!!! And you said you would never reveal that secret!”

Phil got even more upset.

Two mercenaries giggling.

Watching is fun.

“You bastard! “I didn’t even tell you that I got beaten to death by her husband last winter after flirting with the owner of a bar in Faruzen!”

“You bastard! “Who said you got hit!”

“If you hit one and get ten, that’s a hit!”

“Wow! People die because of lies like that! “You also had your pants torn by two orcs two years ago!”

“I was pooping at that time!”

“That’s it! “A mid-level mercenary gets attacked by an orc!”

“Are you saying we’re leaving now?”

“okay! Let’s decide it today!”

Zeuter and Phil’s snout fighting!

Contrary to what they said, the two people kept a certain distance and only spat.

The fight became more intense as time went by.

Unexpectedly, the fight between the two continued.

There is so much we know about each other.

It is said that Zeuter wears red underwear when he sleeps.

Phil is as speechless as a cat before a woman.

It was nice not to be bored while traveling.

They exposed each other’s secrets one by one.

Gerius and Chaney laughed out loud.

I gradually accumulated information by eating beef jerky instead of popcorn.

“Stop!”

Arrived at the Paishan Kingdom checkpoint.

blockhouse.

Hundreds of soldiers, including knights, came into view.

The problem is military discipline.

The condition of the front-line soldiers on the border with the imperial army is a mess.

Rusty weapons and shabby armor.

My eyes are blurry too.

Then, it looks at our group like a monster that has found its prey.

A dirty and sticky gaze sweeps over Cheyney.

these guys… … It’s a mess.

“Who are you?”

A middle-aged man with a protruding stomach speaks informally.

It looks like an article, but the condition is a mess.

“Mercenaries and travelers heading to Kaishar.”

Zeuter answers with a smile.

“This is Baron Yaron, commander of the Paishan Eastern Border Guard Unit. Now, traitors have appeared in the home country and an order has been given to close all borders. “Excluding merchants, all ordinary travelers and mercenaries must return!”

“How can you tell me to go back that far? “Do you know that the problem is not the traitors, but the imperial army?”

Gerius asks in a cold voice.

Gerius wears a traveler’s robe instead of a wizard’s robe.

“I just cooperated with the subjugation of monsters. How dare a commoner argue with that!”

A man named Yaron yells.

There is a deep look in his eyes that tells him it was a good decision.

Viscount Cha.

Knights and soldiers draw their weapons.

It’s a ploy to catch them if the situation arises.

“I am the wizard of the Magic Tower. “I’m not someone you can ignore!”

Gerius shouted.

Paaaat!

A powerful mana wave that instantly spreads around Gerius.

“!!!”

The baronet was surprised.

“You were a wizard.”

For an instant, his expression became polite.

“Merchant’s Road has been closed for the time being by the solemn order of His Majesty the King. “You must go back.”

“They said our group was busy! My identity is clear, so why not?”

This is my first time seeing Gerius angry.

It seems like the baronetcy of the kingdom is a piece of gum.

“Please wait a moment.”

Baron Yaron enters the fortress while observing Gerius’s notice.

It appeared after a while.

“Please come inside.”

I entered the fortress.

“!!!”

The office located inside the fortress.

It was surprisingly luxurious.

It seemed like they had moved to a noble family instead of the front line.

Gorgeous furniture and accessories.

No matter how you look at it, it is the living room of an aristocratic family with even a landscape painting hanging on it.

At that time, a fat man came in.

A pig with a well-trimmed mustache and a face covered in dog oil.

This one also looks very rice-like.

“My name is Baron Aruel de Badeon, and I am in charge of the border post.”

He revealed his identity and sat down on the soft chair behind the desk with an arrogant attitude.

“I heard that there is a magic tower wizard and a female priest.”

Check out Gerius and Chaney.

Unspoken pressure to say hello.

“My name is Gerius of the Magic Tower.”

“This is Cheyney, the young daughter of Anne, the goddess of wisdom. “I greet you in the name of wisdom.”

Gerius and Cheyney greeted each other in turn.

A smile spreads across the pig’s face, its three-layered chin shaking.

“You want to pass by here?”

“I want to cross the border.”

Gerius revealed his purpose.

A confident appearance.

Dissatisfaction flashes in Baron Aruel’s eyes.

“An order has come from the capital to strongly control the border. “It’s impossible.”

“Is there any better way to get through?”

“Your identity is certain… … .”

A baron who cuts his sentences short.

I notice.

The backstory is obvious.

“The situation in the kingdom is not very good these days. There are many difficulties in border defense due to monsters… … .”

They say you should give it to yourself.

“I want to cooperate with border security. Please tell me how.”

Gerius asked directly.

The speaking style of a smart wizard.

“There are five people… … “I think 2 golden will be enough.”

It’s a robbery.

Our group was seen as a baton.

It is known that the merchant’s road was originally a free trade route.

Since the royal authority is a mess, so are the borders.

“Here it is.”

Gerius took money out of his pocket and paid on the spot.

As a magic tower wizard, he had plenty of money.

“haha. I can’t believe there are people who love the kingdom this much. “With my authority, I will allow you to pass.”

The Baron’s eyes sparkle with gold coins.

It seems like they live for the fun of earning money.

I’m angry for no reason.

A politician’s words came to mind: It’s not that the country doesn’t have money, but there are a lot of thieves.

The kingdom’s thief!

How dare you such a pig rip off my brother!

It was clear that our group was seen as an ATM machine.

Just wait… … .

I took a special picture of you!!!