104 – Strike-5

“Did you hear that rumor too? Lord…”

“Hey, watch your mouth! There are rumors that they release guards and catch people!”

“Is it something that will be hidden just because we don’t talk? Everyone is already talking about it!”

The pub was noisy. I smiled contentedly.

“There are rumors that the lord is selling food at a high price…”

“It’s hard to even buy something to eat right now.”

“I don’t know if it was when the demon king army was there, when was the last time the hero defeated the demon king?”

If groundless rumors had been spread, the rumors would not have spread so quickly.

But this is a bit different. Apart from being plausible, it’s because they spread what they wanted to hear.

What you’re struggling with right now is definitely a strange thing. There’s no reason to be hard.

The vassals around the lord are secretly selling food. Their tributes and expensive taxes are being turned into luxuries.

“Not dispersing the soldiers is also a problem!”

“Isn’t that all money?”

The atmosphere was heated enough. However, surveillance cannot be delayed.

It’s not modern, and there’s no way we’ll quietly protest just because there’s a dissatisfaction.

Their voicing will be a way to express their opinions in more extreme ways after more time has passed and complaints have accumulated.

To get this done peacefully, we needed a little more help.

/////

“An arrow unknown to the necromancer, must be really crazy.”

When I heard the testimonies of those who participated in the battle with the Demon King’s Army, the possibility that they were the Demon King’s Army was very small.

Skeleton soldiers were only numerous, and it was difficult to see them as a proper force.

Considering the formation of the Demon King’s army, the first enemy the witnesses should have seen was not just a skeleton, but a knight, and their terrifying and terrifying aura was so huge that even ordinary people could immediately notice it.

“The second son of the Weather family is beating it up. He said why he couldn’t figure out the cause.”

“this…”

I had nothing to say. I didn’t see any skeleton soldiers in a strange place, I just found them in broad daylight while walking on a well-paved road.

“I wanted to do it more slowly.”

Plans are already underway. Even if civilian casualties do occur, it is wiser to bury one or two.

However, if the list of victims includes nobles, the story is a little different.

“It’s a big deal, people outside…”

“What else?”

Outside the door, a number of people in precious clothes were gathered. Not only that, but people who seemed to be farmers or ordinary citizens were standing there with angry faces.

“How long do we have to wait outside?”

“…are you here?”

“There are not one or two people who are dissatisfied.

He was the second son of the Weather family. Inwardly, the captain of the guard swallowed his anger.

‘Baby…’

He was gifted with a sword, but his temper was weak and his head was bad. Rather, Aaron, who was born as an illegitimate child, would be closer to the head of the family.

“The Skeleton Soldiers you saw then… I think there’s probably a necromancer nearby. We’ll deploy the soldiers after securing more information.”

“Yes, it can.”

The captain of the guard felt uncomfortable. There’s no way that stupid second son could understand the circumstances of the guard so easily.

“But at least, shouldn’t there be something to say? They say it can’t be helped because there are so many wild dogs, but the necromancer attacked people in broad daylight!”

“that…”

“Shouldn’t I at least try to control people and understand the situation? I was able to get out of the wagon, but what about the travelers and merchants just walking down the street?”

The captain of the guard felt uncomfortable. Intelligence is hidden between the words.

It was different from the usual second son who shouted blindly, ‘What are you doing without arresting them right away?’

“That’s… you’re absolutely right. We’ll take action as soon as possible.”

But no matter who came after it, the words themselves were not wrong.

Not even notifying this could be interpreted as a betrayal of the merchants. Because they hid potentially dangerous information.

“But… I was gathering information. It took time to get credible testimony. Most of it was rumor, and there were no fatalities…”

“Are you expecting a dead person to come to the guards and testify! No, the dead man is attacking passers-by with a knife, but…”

“Okay. I’ll find the necromancer’s residence as soon as possible.”

“Yes. And it seems that there are a lot of people who are dissatisfied with the guards besides me…”

The head of the guard had barely breathed, but no one left the office. The second son was just standing in the corner of the office with his back turned.

“What is this…”

That wasn’t the end. Those who followed behind began to vomit their displeasure.

“If the way up is blocked like this, won’t everyone starve to death? How much grain do you have in stock?”

“that…”

There was a second son next to him, so he couldn’t push him away.

It made no sense to even listen to it. If I listened to the whining of farmers and merchants seriously, I would incur the wrath of my superiors.

“I don’t know right now, but I might go hungry tomorrow or next week!”

It was horror. Forced fear with weak evidence and no solution.

But few things can shake people like that kind of fear.

Normally, I could have ignored it by saying not to talk nonsense, but the second son was by my side.

‘I didn’t know you would do something like this…’

I don’t know anything else, but when to send the soldiers back or why so much grain was stored, the captain of the guards couldn’t do anything on his own.

It was the decision of the Weather family, and if I had to argue, the second son was more responsible than the chief of the guard.

‘Because I don’t know that, I’m sure I’m out of the succession ranking…’

If I had done this in the square, I would have caught them all. Had they visited separately, they could have managed somehow.

However, a number of people with different interests and social statuses gathered together to become each other’s shields.

‘It can’t be helped.’

Even if you are reprimanded later, this matter must be reported to the upper level. As long as the second son of the Weather family has already learned about this incident, it will not be hidden even if he tries to hide it.

However, right now it was difficult just to deal with the bee-like people in front of me. The guard commander let out a deep sigh.

After everyone complained, the second son came out of the office with the man covering his face.

“You’re really smart. That wolf-like guy really listened to you.”

“It’s only natural. He’s arrogant enough to displease the nobles, and there’s no way he wouldn’t have displeased others.”

“You’re not going to take this to your father, are you?”

“I would report, but it would be daunting just to fix the problem right away.”

“Okay, well done!”

Enerel covered her face and smiled brighter than the second son.

/////

“I can’t.”

William shook his head.

“Of course, it is. Looking back, it’s really unbearably sad and devastating… But after all, it’s the past.”

“Is that so.”

“Right now, I’m in a decent position too. It’s a lord position that I’ve been pushed to, but first of all, a lord is a lord. It’s a bit difficult to give up that life now…”

The old priest shook his head.

“I’m sorry if you’ve been in vain because of me.”

“No. You can’t force revenge on those who don’t like it. But, it’s a promise. The prayer you made as a child is definitely a contract with Erinis, and the goddess has an obligation to fulfill it.”

“Well, what happens if you break it?”

William was very nervous, but the old priest smiled brightly this time too.

“No big deal.”

“yes?”

“It’s not like calling the guards, it’s not like calling the judges. Among the priests who made a vow to God to be single for the rest of their lives, do you know how many people break their oath by meeting a woman?”

“that…”

“That’s it. Nothing happens.”

William let out another sigh of relief.

“Then stop now…”

“However, I think he wants to keep his promise. The promise he made with young William, who prayed to him, not you.”

“yes?”

“You, who begged that you would not forget this feeling and that you would cherish it for the rest of your life, prayed to Erinis.”

red The priest’s eyes burned red like a warm fire.

“I ask you to hold on to your feelings in case one day you lose your vengeance.”

“I made that promise….”

“But you can’t create a vengeful spirit that even Erinis didn’t have, and you can’t force them to live with the same feelings for the rest of their lives. I can just show you the feelings you felt then.”

It wasn’t just his eyes. The whole room was red. I can’t understand why I didn’t notice this.

It was an amazing skill. He was a high priest who could prepare divine spells while conversing casually.

“Now, I’ll show you.”