The Marquis Easton’s office was surprisingly simple.

A desk and chair, a small sofa to greet guests, and even a bookshelf full of books in a space of just over 1 pyeong.

Considering that the baron’s or viscount’s office was at least 3 pyeong and filled with all sorts of fancy items, the Marquis Easton’s office showed how frugal he was living.

“The Marquis is still the same.”

Earl Warrug smiled bitterly as he looked around his office.

It was true that the Marquis had a frugal personality.

But aside from that, he had no choice but to be frugal.

Because he lives in the South.

The South was a town notoriously barren.

Even the merchants didn’t come and the door was only opened once every three months, so no matter how much money you had, it was difficult to spend that money.

And even if he had money, he couldn’t use it for himself.

Not only did they have no means to earn money, but they were also tight to manage the estate.

If it weren’t for the tax exemption and supply from the royal family, and the support of some nobles, it wouldn’t have been a problem for the Easter family to go bankrupt.

Having a strong military power and having a lot of money were two different things.

“It’s still the same, you have to change something to change it.”

The Marquis Easter smiled kindly and tapped Count Warrug on the shoulder.

“How do you think you are getting better with each passing day? Did you eat something good without me knowing?”

“ha ha ha. I wish I had something like that. If you can get better just by eating it, what better elixir could there be for me and the knights?”

“I guess so.”

Their conversation was quite pleasant.

Earl Warrug and Marquis Easton had known each other for quite some time.

When Count Warrag rushed to the southern front to test his strength, they developed a bond.

And the Marquis Easton also opened his heart to the actions of Count Warrug, such as often helping Count Warrug and providing support in addition to that.

After that, I met and talked with Count Warrug, who was coming to the supply unit.

“Thank you for coming to my request.”

“no. It’s a request from the Marquis, so of course you have to come.”

However, lately, Count Warrug has been busy and couldn’t meet him, but this time, things got better and he was able to move.

“But who is behind it?”

“ah. say hello This is Marquis Easton, who has been guarding the South for decades.”

“It is an honor to meet you.”

“And the Marquis knows this well. Millennium’s… .”

“Ah, that idiot!”

He pretended to know, banging his fists on his palms.

But what I do know is… .

“Marquis.”

“Oh, yes. I’m sorry. I was talking nonsense in front of the person in question.”

He scratched his head and apologized to me.

Even so, he glanced at me, unable to hide his curiosity.

‘Because information here is almost cut off.’

It was clear that the sources I knew would only tell me the most important things, excluding me and other minor rumors.

I knew that the latest information here was from three months ago, so I skipped over it.

That I was not incompetent was a matter of showing through my own actions.

“Now, let’s sit down and have a chat… .”

“Commander, there is a big problem!”

The Marquis’s face hardened at the words of the soldier who had burst through the door.

***

boo woo woo-

The sound of the trumpet resounded in all directions.

A savage with tattoos that stood out from afar was blowing a trumpet.

The vassals of Easton, who rushed to see it, frowned.

“What the hell is this?”

“Have savages been like that once or twice? This time, he must be fighting mad like usual.”

“How many times are you going to die this time?”

They were breathing deeply.

The battle with the barbarians was an exhausting fight.

The number of barbarians knew no bounds.

As if dozens of people were born a day, even if you kill and kill again, the next time, as many as you killed, no more than that number of savages came out.

It was like being born for a battle to die for.

“Haa, but luckily supplies came today.”

“yes? I asked when he would come, but he seems to have come this time. fortunately The last supply was attacked by a monster in the middle and cut in half.”

“Ugh, just thinking about it at that time is horrific.”

They trembled, saying that thinking about that moment made them sick.

Supplies were like a lifeline to them.

Their lifeline is also reduced if supplies are reduced or not supplied.

No matter how strong a knight may be, he must eat to gain strength.

That’s why they were very sensitive to the spread.

“I was told that there is no loss in supply, so it is okay to look forward to it.”

“That’s what I’m really looking forward to!”

“By the way, who was in charge of the supply this time? If they came without much damage, they’re saying that they’re quite strong.”

“I heard that Lord Bane is in charge of this supply.”

The body of the vassals who went with him stiffened at his words.

Father, he shouted as he grabbed the man by the shoulder.

“Is that really true? Lord Bane is here?!”

“That, yes. Really. But what is it for?”

“You mean you don’t know who Lord Bane is? That Lord Bane!”

“What the hell is that bane… uh? no way… .”

“Yes, no way! The sword master who defeated the raid single-handedly!”

“Mi, crazy! run!”

They hurriedly ran into the command tent.

Then, looking around inside the tent, her gaze stopped at the man of great build.

“It’s an honor to meet Sir Bane!”

They simultaneously shouted at Bane.

Their faces were full of excitement with their fists on their chests.

“Oh yeah.”

Count Warrug shook his hand and sent them back to their seats.

“Looks like everyone has gathered, so let’s start the meeting.”

Glancing at the vassals standing in place, the Marquis opened his mouth.

I watched their meeting with Earl Warrug from a corner of the tent.

“The scouting party has received information that the movements of the savages are unusual. They probably intend to preempt our backs.”

“Then, all those actions must be to steal our attention.”

“right. So, we have to create a raiding party to deal with their advance party in the middle and stop their schemes.”

Saying that, the Marquis looked this way.

To be precise, he looked at Count Warrug, who was watching the meeting with his arms crossed.

“And for that raiding party, Lord Bane. I think that alone is enough… Any other opinions?”

“Lord Bane is enough… .”

“Is there anything he can do to fail?”

There was not a single person who objected to the Marquis’ words.

Because they too know the power of Count Warrug.

can’t know

When he visited the South, he would solve the things they couldn’t do.

On the contrary, there were those who considered it an honor for him to take on this task.

“How, what do you think, Bane?”

“It’s an order, but I have to do it. I only have one request.”

“ask?”

“Yes. I want to take this guy and a few people with me. It will help.”

“Hmm… .”

At his words, Marquis Easton passed him and looked at me.

Sigh, he looked at me and nodded his head.

“If you are, then so be it. I’m sorry for sending you alone. OK.”

“thank you.”

Earl Warrug lowered his head, and only then could I hear the whispers of his vassals who had seen me.

“Who is the author?”

“Looking at you with Lord Bane, you don’t seem to be an ordinary person.”

Their gaze was not negative.

They were looking at me with a favorable gaze, as if I had scored a great deal with Count Warrug’s recommendation alone.

“Then here’s the meeting… .”

flutter –

The entrance to the barracks fluttered and the thick smell of blood tickled my nostrils.

I wanted to be an enemy, but the faces of the vassals and the marquis were very unconcerned.

It was a face that seemed to be facing a familiar situation.

thump, thump!

The ground cries.

A head so large that it made the large command barracks stuffy came inside.

And next to him, a man slightly smaller than his head put his head on the ground.

“Intermediate warrior Lanos. I inform you that I have just returned.”

“Yeah, well done. Leave that head to the rangers, report it and listen to it later.”

“insect!”

He knelt on the ground and slowly stood up.

Then he looked around as if he was looking for something.

“Ugh!”

His head stopped at Count Warrag, and his body stiffened.

He moved his stiff body for a while and bowed his head towards Count Warrug.

“Meet Bane Sir Bane!”

He was so tense that his voice was out of sync.

Even I, who was next to me, frowned at the sound.

He also hurriedly covered his mouth, probably admitting his mistake, and lowered his head again.

“Sin, sorry! I will pay for this sin with death!”

Count Warrug placed his hand on his shoulder as he drew out his sword.

“What are you trying to die with? Long time no see. It’s nice to see you’re stronger than before.”

“This is all thanks to Lord Bane!”

It was the look of a huge fan looking at a complete celebrity.

His lips quivered as he looked up at his shoulder, where Count Warrug’s hand was raised.

He’s the size of a bear and acts like a child.

‘Your face is also handsome… But why is it so familiar?’

He had a manly appearance with red eyes, and even though he was a first-timer, he was somehow familiar.

When I was tilting my head, not knowing the reason, the Marquis said.

“Okay then, let’s end the meeting with this. Sir Vane, you just need to select people to accompany you and report to me.”

“All right.”

Turning back to Count Warrug and Marquis Easton, who nodded, he hurriedly shouted.

“Hey, what are you talking about! What a companion! Are you saying Lord Bane is even going to the front?”

“If it’s a surprise attack, you can say that.”

“Well, then please include me in that unit!”

“you?”

Earl Warrug tilted his head as he spoke while beating his chest.

Then he hurriedly began to enumerate the advantages of using himself to distract Count Warrug.

“Hmm, but I was supposed to go here with Raymond… .”

“… !”

At his words, the red-haired man turned to me.

His eyes staring at me are very fierce.

I was embarrassed to see him as if his celebrity had been taken away.

He had only followed Earl Warrug’s request, and even now he hadn’t said anything, but the decision came by itself.

What can I do in such a situation?

“I am confident that I can do better than that guy! Please take me!”

“Lanos! What disrespect to the guest who came for us!”

The Marquis behind him shouted at his cry.

While the Marquis was apologizing, saying he was sorry, I blinked at him as he glared at me.

‘What, was this Lanos?’

I could see why he was familiar.

He was someone I knew.