During the long procession, the rcenary man who identified himself as Fil beca a very good companion.
He really looked like a mixture of a typical high-ranking man and a small man, but he was an intelligent person who was at the top of the rcenaries and adventurers I t. Even though I politely refused to accompany him, he didn’t just go off the hook, but continued talking softly, sharing various information and trying to make him less likeable.
He is obviously good at socializing.
Even though it wasn’t perfect, he might have been an illegitimate son or bastard son of so nobleman, judging from the manners that ca out sparsely and the attention he put into his clothes. Among those who were quick to judge among those who thought they were not good enough to distribute their wealth in their families, there were not a few who studied military science diligently and converted to rcenaries when they were still protected.
“By the way, Dok2-hyung seems to be good at etiquette too? Are you by any chance an adventurer who only takes professional requests from nobles?”
“I’ve only worked in a noble’s mansion for a few years.”
“It must have been a boy learning this very hard! Looking at the traces of that still left. Seeing that he is still doing adventure work like this, it seems that his skills are extraordinary, right?”
Attempts to extract information while standing up in the middle of the day are very natural. It was a little funny to use the expression ‘still’ by guessing my age on my own, but it was a little funny
. I didn’t feel offended or rejected
because it felt funny. I was just lucky enough not to die.”
“Even humble!
While saying that, he naturally taps the pattern engraved on his breastplate to draw attention. Rather than using paint to inscribe sothing in earnest, the pattern of a rose with a broken neck was crudely made with a hamr and chisel, which looked ridiculous, but I could see this man. Looking at the appearance of Jun, it seed that even that was just a ans to make it morable. Wouldn’t this be a person with great talent for entertainnt
? They are outstanding people! I’ve fought against that blue owl on the battlefield several tis, but I’m still alive and breathing like this!”
Huh, I was a bit surprised that the na popped out that I hadn’t expected at all. Fil laughed heartily, probably interpreting it as admiration, and wittily talked about the heroic stories of his colleagues, and while admiring his natural words like flowing water, I slightly revised my evaluation of the Blue Owl rcenary Corps.
It was a very capable rcenary beyond the level of a decent rcenary. To the extent that other rcenaries took pride in fighting them.
Of course, there was no reason to suddenly beco interested, so I declined. Fiml must have noticed my feelings already. After the advertisents, I told them to visit if they had any ideas, told the na of the inn they were planning to stay in, and went back to their original group.
Thanks to the ti spent listening to the long talk, the line had shrunk to the nose before I knew it. Could it be that you calculated this timing and said it? What a great person.
Well, even though the story of the leader of the Broken Rose rcenary Corps saying that she was a female warrior with heavenly beauty was useless, it was good for as I got a glimpse of how the surroundings were going while I was gone. When it was my turn after the people left, the guard tired of looking at the luggage of the rcenaries in front of said, managing his expression with difficulty.
“ID.”
Unlike the other guards, he had a crest attached to his helt, so he must have been the chief of the guards. I handed over the adventurer’s card prepared in advance as if taking out a passport.
“You know that it’s not enough with just an adventurer’s hand.”
“yes?”
what is this again? Seeing my bewildered expression at the unexpected reaction, the head of the guard scratched the inside of his helt and replied with a deep sigh.
“Damn, did you go out for a long ti because of the request? How long have you been back?”
While talking, he went into the guard post and opened a booklet made of thick paper, which was very natural, but I was still perplexed.
“Probably three weeks? Four weeks? I think it’s been…”
“Damn it, it’s almost a month? This won’t even last.”
Shaking his head, he asked another guard for a book, took off his helt for a mont, scratched his head nervously, and continued his explanation.
“In the anti, there has been work in the city, so entry inspections have beco stricter. Normally, you should have been issued a separate certificate when you go out. Sorry, but there is no exception for this, so you can be verified by the person in charge of the last request or prove your identity. I have to bring it. Is it possible?”
Contrary to his behavior, his voice was calm, so he was a man who was truly devoted to his work. But alas, I couldn’t co up with any of the things he said, so I had to shake my head stupidly.
“That, the way I ca here is a bit special…”
“Special? How?”
“The last request I received was from the Capital Adventurer’s Guild.”
Both the head of the guard who heard my words and the guard who had just left the book began to twist their expressions in doubt. It was worth it. It doesn’t make sense that the guy who was commissioned by the capital at this ti was at the eastern end of Ethiel. Even the other guards didn’t stop in their doubts and subtly held the window, so I calmly continued my explanation to reduce misunderstandings.
“I am a victim of an orc avalanche near the capital. I was swept away by the gate the orcs rode over and flew all the way to the western lands and back.”
At my answer, the head of the guard who was talking to twitched, and the other guards straightened up and raised their spears. Unlike the head of the guard, who seed to be worried about sothing, the faces of the other guards were already hostile beyond distrust.
“Dude… believe that now? That you made it from the Westlands to the East in less than a month?”
“That’s with the help of elves…”
“Elf?”
fuck.
I’m only telling the facts, but even if it were , it would be a thrill. Thanks to this, the guards openly ignored my words and started a siege. However, I didn’t want to give a shit about their reaction. It was a normal enough reaction, so it was my job to convince him.
As I was about to open my mouth again, the guard in front of raised his hand to stop the other guards.
“…got caught up in the gate?”
“yes.”
“na is?”
“This is Eldmia Ega.”
“…Adventurer L.”
When I handed over the adventurer card that I was about to hand over earlier, the head of the guard who read my personal information written on the back nodded briefly, returned the adventurer card, and put on my helt.
“There were many instances.”
Then, after beckoning the other dumbfounded guards to snap their spears, he gave a serious yet respectful salute.
“Nothing wrong. Let’s go.”
A mont of silence passed.
Silence behind , horror among the guards. While curious glances poured in from passers-by beyond, the guards who ca to their senses belatedly gave an urgent salute, and I was taken aback by the sudden change in attitude.
Either way, the head of the guard explained to in a very quiet yet certain tone.
“It is an honor to et the hero who took the lead in defending the capital. His Excellency, Duke Zwinera, who led the Oak Gate incident, gave an order. As soon as Ega-sama returns, we must report it to the highest commander, please. Please accompany our guards and visit the lord’s castle.”
I expected to take so asures, but it seed that the old Lesrom prepared very ticulously. Above all, it was my preference to respond as quietly as possible without shouting loudly.
“…All right.”
“Thank you. 2nd Guards, imdiately switch to escort duty after switching to 3rd Guards. Move quietly.”
“Ah, I see.”
Even if they were moving quietly, the sudden movents of the guards in perfect order were enough to attract attention. At the glances pouring back and forth, I wondered if I should even take out my helt and use it, but it would stand out and I couldn’t spread information about my equipnt for this reason, so I decided to just stay still.
Of course, I couldn’t escape the pouring gaze with that alone, so I tried to get off the horse and walk, but when the head of the guard beckoned to , a carriage appeared at the entrance of the alley as if it were preparing.
…Couldn’t all cities have prepared sothing like this for , who doesn’t even know when or where he’ll appear…?
Just in case, I sent my gaze asking what the hell this was, and the head of the guard replied with a clear smile.
“This is a carriage that the Duke has rented in advance for this day. Let’s get on it.”
…that seems right. Since he is a duke, he must have a lot of money.
In the end, I got into a carriage from a port city whose na I still don’t know, and headed for the castle of the lord under the strict escort of the guards.
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