Chapter 2073 – 2073. The Fallen Empire
I listened more to what the store owner said.
It seems that there were more and more things to do until the great nobleman of the Empire, Count Morc, fought a territory war, but as a result, the territory war was fought under the mediation of the Empire and the Republic.
It is not the territory that is at stake in this territory war. The distance between the Earl of Mork and Veroprin was too far to stake the territory. Even if you gain territory, it becomes impossible to govern.
What Count Morch wants is population, food, weapons, armor, and other war supplies.
What Park Soo-ho wanted was the number of people. He says that if he wins, he gets a population of 50,000. Conversely, if you lose the Battle of the Territory, you will lose 50,000 people and have to hand over war materials. Because the justification was with Count Morch, Park Soo-ho had more to lose.
‘Park Soo-ho’s ability increases with the size of the city. Veroprin’s population is now 150,000… If 50,000 people enter at once, Park Soo-ho will become incredibly strong.’
Park Soo-ho might become an S-class hunter sooner than me. Thinking about it made me feel a bit threatened. Park Soo-ho is stronger than me?
‘I just imagined it for a moment, but it makes me feel bad.’
I didn’t want to look at Park Soo-ho, who is stronger than me.
‘Park Soo-ho has a shady temperament somewhere. They say that when a person holds power, his true nature comes out… If he gets stronger than me, he might reveal his filthy nature.’
And my stomach hurt too.
I enter the world of play and play hit-and-run to earn points and become stronger. Doesn’t this bastard easily become stronger by instigating uncivilized people and serving kimchi and pork belly?
‘They’re eating dog blades.’
I’m not particularly envious, but I decided to interfere because my belly button was twisted.
“So mercenary. Will he go to war? If you are going to join the war, I will introduce you to a reliable employer.”
“Are there any reliable employers?”
“There is our mayor. They say they’re hiring mercenaries on a large scale this time. If you are confident in your skills, apply yourself. You will be able to secure your share.”
“… It’s hard to decide here right now. War. I don’t think it’s going to turn out well after meddling in another city’s war.”
“You are much more cautious than other mercenaries.”
“Is that a compliment?”
“Of course. But I’ve seen a lot of people regret it for being too cautious.”
“Okay. Thanks for the advice.”
I drank a beer and walked out of the tavern. I decided to look at the atmosphere of the Earl of Morch and come up with a plan.
‘I can’t see how to intervene without information.’
The Earldom of Morch was a week’s drive from Veroprin. It is a walking standard, not a wagon. It is said to go all the way to the southwest.
‘There are no corps or mercenaries heading towards the Earl of Morc. It’s a war, of course.’
If you want to go, you must go alone. If I take out my bike and run, I think I can get there in 3 days… If that happens, Park Soo-ho will 100% notice. I had to cosplay as a local in order not to find out about my existence from Park Soo-ho.
‘I am not a mercenary. It feels like being ignored implicitly.’
I heard that mercenaries are not treated better in the Empire. This is because there are knights who are regarded as the most powerful force of the empire.
‘I’ll have to do some knight cosplay.’
Even in order to hide his identity, he must wear equipment different from Stormbreaker or Hwaryeonbido and refrain from conspicuous thunderbolt abilities.
‘There are so many luxury armors and swords made by the Dwarves that they will rot. Let’s get a horse.’
Speaking of the Empire’s knights, I couldn’t leave out the words.
Words are expensive things. Especially since it is a means of transportation that replaces a car in this world. But I wasn’t particularly worried about money. I am the man who rules the Psychot Elven Spirit behind the scenes. The money was more than enough to buy a horse.
“Looking for a horse? Bad timing. We do not currently sell horses.”
“Are you ignoring me because I’m a mercenary?”
“It’s not like that, calm down. You’re a mercenary, you know. War is at hand. All the horses here were rented by the mayor.”
“Rental? Not a purchase?”
“War is not a battle for money. For the mayor, we have agreed to rent horses for this beautiful city.”
“If a horse dies in a war, the damage won’t be much, right?”
“I can take that much. I want this city to win.”
I was scratching my head. He was too loyal to the subject, a citizen living in the city. Do you receive anything from Park Soo-ho? Or is this city so special?
After that, I roamed the city. It was not necessary to buy horses only from the stable. Buy it from a merchant or mercenary with a horse for a higher price.
‘Citizens here are a bit strange. The mayor didn’t even tell me to prepare for the war on my own?’
When I asked why he was preparing for war so hard after catching one person, he replied that he liked this city.
‘I don’t understand. It makes me feel bad.’
Anyway, I got a horse through a merchant. It was a good word, except for being a little older. He rode his horse and headed for the Earl of Morch. Of course it was a mare.
Except for monsters popping out on the way, nothing happened. The monster was cut to death by my hand.
‘I’m riding a horse and I’m arriving in three days. They’re getting closer, so should I change?’
Changed from comfortable clothes into dwarven armor. Armor that anyone can see that it is a luxury item and new. I thought about putting armor on the horse, but gave up. It was clear that this old horse would tire quickly if he wore barding.
I headed towards the city of Count Mork more confidently than anyone else. The guards guarding the entrance stood in front of me nervously.
“Now, please pause.”
“Stop? Do you dare to speak to me?”
After a slight growl, the guard immediately lowered his head.
“Sorry! Kyung! Due to the lord’s orders, no one should be identified without exception! It’s because the territory battle with Veroprine is getting closer, so please cooperate!”
It was a bad idea to push through with the authority of a knight. As war is right around the corner, they will react sensitively.
“I am Aaron Daycourt, son of Chrome Daycourt. As a wandering knight, he roams the empire in search of his master of destiny.”
Of course it was all gura. But the guards had no doubts. It is an uncivilized world where there is no such thing as a separate resident registration card. My status is guaranteed by my equipment and horses.
“Wandering Knight! Are you here to help our estate?!”
“There is nothing I can’t help you with.”
“Thank you, Lord Daycourt! This friend will guide you to the lord’s castle!”
“Done. Yeongju Castle is so big, I wonder if I can’t go there alone. Guard the entrance here.”
Mounted on a horse, he proudly enters the territory.
I looked around the city without heading straight to Yeongju Castle.
There was no liveliness like Veroprine. Most of the people’s expressions were dark. Slaves dressed in rags carry on the hard labor. None of them stood in my way. I try not to even make eye contact. As soon as our eyes met, I immediately knelt on the floor.
‘It’s completely different from Veroprine. Well, I’m more used to it this way.’
[Baekhwan] It was similar to the territory of the world. A commoner is a commoner. Slaves like slaves
Unlike the Republic, the Empire was dark. But it’s not that dark. The Felheim Empire gives commoners and slaves a chance to succeed. Strength. In other words, you need to prove your powerlessness. No matter what, as long as you become a knight, you will be corrected.
Toured the city Compared to Veroprine, it is shabby. That cannot be denied. Because Veroprine is the city that Park Soo-ho, the lord of Veroprine, has developed into modern knowledge and objects. But I like this city.
‘It is only natural that uncivilized bastards live uncivilized lives. Park Soo-ho also understands. Because the city needs to develop to become stronger. But these guys will climb if you do well.’
I rebel because my hair is a bit thick. I would be satisfied if I lived well, but I rebelled because I wanted to live a better life. Rebellion over raising taxes.
‘Dogs and pigs should be raised like dogs and pigs for easier management.’
Every time.
On my way to Yeongju Castle, I feel an impure gaze in the alley. It is an unfavorable gaze.
‘Because I am an outsider? Or because it’s a knight?’
Either way, it didn’t seem necessary to do anything right away.
I was able to meet Count Morch simply. Normally, aristocrats are portrayed as greedy, but Count Morc was a middle-aged man with a 2m tall muscular body, more like a warrior than an aristocrat. The only thing that can be said to be aristocratic in appearance is the white beard.
“Welcome to my estate. I welcome the article. Sir Daycourt is a wandering knight wandering the Empire, right? I know how hard the life of a wandering knight is. I’ll tell you straight forward. Won’t you be my knight?”
“Count. I’m not wandering the Empire for an easy life. It is to serve the true lord of destiny someday.”
“Lord of Fate? I can be the lord of your destiny.”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t feel destiny from the Count.”
Count Morch let out an empty laugh. It was the four knights around him who were furious.
“What a cheeky thing! Are you insulting His Excellency for being a wanderer?”
“Daycourt. It’s a name I’ve never heard of. You are too stiff on the subject of an article without reputation.”
“Dismissal. If you allow it, I will show that wanderer the power of the Dread Knights!”
“Dismissal! Leave the duel to me!”
The knights scrambled to show hostility. Do they really want to kill me? No. These guys were competing for allegiance. While pretending not to be Count Morch, he is secretly enjoying himself.
It’s fun to compete for loyalty among subordinates.
“Everyone be quiet. Sir Daycott. I have a question. Sir’s armor and sword are the best of the best, but I’ve never heard of Sir’s name. Who did you get your knighthood from?”
“Are you suspicious of me now?”
“Isn’t the era the era? I want to make sure.”
Even in an era where there are many aristocrats, it is only a matter of time before my status is denied after recklessly mentioning the name of an aristocrat. In this case, you need to be more bold.
“It’s unpleasant.”
Catch the mood
Gives strength to the whole body and emits mana to the surroundings. Count Morch’s face hardened, and the nearby knights put their hands on the hilt. They also rallied as if against me.
At this level, you should have known that my skills are not unusual. The mana was saved and the tension was relaxed.
“Oops, sorry. I must have been rude because I had a hot temper.”
“… Nope I’ve done more rudeness. I was ignorant and insulted a knight like you.”
“I will forgive you. But I am not an official article.
“What?”
