Chapter 103: Watchman in the barley field (2)

“Please save me… please save me, sir.”

Regardless of whether it’s grace or resentment.

Joseph always said that one must repay what they receive.

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Vlad hadn’t lived an easy life to the point of dismissing the person who intended harm.

“Did you also save others when they asked?”

If you’ve received something, you must repay it.

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The fingers of someone hanging from his neck seemed pitiful.

“Is that so?”

“Yes! adopt I saved his life! acid It’s true!”

The moonlight shining at the right moment illuminated the bandit, begging for his life.

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And they crush the world weaker than themselves too easily.

Even if you’re unqualified, you take more than others and rise higher.

There are too many unqualified people in this world.

“Don’t fuck with me.”

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And one thing unqualified people have in common.

Goethe was staring.

“Get rid of the finger bones stuck in your neck and tell me. admire Bastards.”

They’re all liars.

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The moonlight begins from Vlad’s closed left eye and flows to the tip of the sword.

The person here now was someone with their own world.

The boy who admired Moonlight sung by someone else is no longer here.

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Under the sword wielded by a qualified person, they began to scream lies.

The price for daring to insult a legitimate knight.

The soft moonlight summoned by Vlad began to capture bright red blood.

It wasn’t enough to pay it with their life.

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It was a quiet village where even the passing merchants were familiar faces, but the guards standing in front of the wooden fence seemed rigid.

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Dobrechi, a rural and secluded territory.

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“What’s that over there?”

This was because recent rumors circulating through the territory had put them on edge.

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Two men on horseback coming from a snow-covered hill in the distance.

There was a suspicious gathering in their sight.

“What is that?”

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“Stop! amber Everyone ahead must stop!”

And even the men who were being dragged behind them.

Despite it being a cold winter, they were clearly not a common group as they were being dragged by a rope without even wearing boots.

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“I am the Knight of Bayezid. abandon Vlad.”

“Who are you…”

However, the man at the front was not at all intimidated by the guards’ strong restrictions and simply approached slowly.

The guards pointed their spears at unfamiliar men they had never seen before.

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A young blonde man mounted on a jet-black horse.

“We’ve caught the bandits who were causing trouble around here.”

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The young man, not only with his beautiful hair color but also with the clothes he wore, looked luxurious and exuded an elegance that made anyone seem to belong to a certain nobility.

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Although his correct identification had not yet been confirmed, the guard addressed Vlad with a respectful tone without realizing it.

“Bandits, you mean bandits?”

It wasn’t just because the aura he exuded seemed noble.

The men followed the young man, bound with a rope.

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With those words, Vlad lifted the sheath of his sword and showed it to the guard.

“I want to meet the person in charge of security in this city.”

This was because they all held the frozen head of someone.

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It was a phrase referring to Bayezid, a noble family from the north.

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In the center of Vlad’s sword handle was engraved the flag that waved on the huge wall of the castle.

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This was because Vlad was an armed knight, not a common trader or traveler, so they couldn’t allow entry easily on their own decisions.

The guard, who had entered angrily, let out a deep sigh and courteously allowed Vlad entry into the village.

“The lord wants to meet you in person!”

“Welcome! palette Welcome to Dobrechi!”

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Vlad was slightly surprised to hear that the lord suddenly wanted to see him.

“…The lord?”

Originally, the plan was to meet with the authority, hand over the bandits, and receive a reasonable reward.

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“Okay. avalanche Lead the way.”

I also thought it would be better if there was a reward for it.

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The guard quickly attempted to grab Noir’s reins in response to Vlad’s answer, but the surly horse only snorted, baring its white teeth like a wolf.

“Yes, yes!”

“…Don’t grab the reins.”

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“I’ll guide you to the residence.”

Except for Vlad, at least Goethe, who was familiar to it, could take Noir’s reins and saddle it.

Thanks to living in Soara, Noir no longer disliked people, but that didn’t mean its damned personality had disappeared.

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“Captain. amateur Isn’t the atmosphere here in the village a bit strange?”

Although they were a group with a unique combination, the mood of the villagers who saw them was a little different from what they expected.

Vlad and Goethe rode their horses following the leading guard who said he would guide them.

And even the bandits walking behind them.

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“…I know.”

However, the people of Dobrechi quickly shut their doors and hid the children behind them, as if they were watching people suffering from a plague.

If this were Soara, people would have flocked to see something unique they hadn’t seen in a long time.

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“We’re here.”

Two people who knew how to read the atmosphere could tell that there was something odd about the atmosphere in Dobrechi.

Former pickpocket and swindler.

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Dobrechi was a small place that didn’t give Vlad much time to think.

Vlad looked around and tried to guess the situation, but it wasn’t easy either.

“Hmm?”

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“…”

A three-story wooden building.

“Right in front is the residence where Lord Dalmatia resides.”

Vlad raised his head and looked at the building the guard was pointing to.

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It didn’t look bad, but it was a building too dilapidated to say it housed a lord.

Although he lived in alleys, Vlad was clearly a city dweller.

‘Is it too small?’

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The authority of a noble is not guaranteed by family history or a high title.

“The lord is waiting. harbor Sir.”

“Very well. antique Please lead the way.”

Vlad, who had seen the tall gates, churches, and magnificent mansions where lords lived, even from afar, couldn’t help feeling a little puzzled upon hearing that a noble lived in the small building in front of him.

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In that sense, it would be safe to say that Baron Dalmatia failed to establish authority.

“Oh, oh. meadow A knight who has proven his worth comes to our territory!”

The first impression Vlad had of the Dalmatia family was just concern over whether he could receive adequate compensation for the bandits.

Baron Dalmatia, who recognized the knight carrying his own banner, personally stepped out of the manor to greet Vlad.

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“No, no. Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. arctic You even caught the people causing trouble nearby, so, as the owner, is there any reason not to welcome you?”

It was excessive hospitality for a wandering knight.

“Thank you for your hospitality.”

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Baron Dalmatia nodded with satisfaction as he watched Vlad greet him with respectful demeanor.

“Let’s go in!”

Although he hadn’t mastered it completely, Vlad’s courtesy, which Countess Oksana had knocked down, still shone through.

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Vlad followed Baron Dalmatia into the hall and convinced himself that his thoughts were correct.

“Yes.”

“…”

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The village landscape he saw as he walked to the lord’s residence.

And even the hall, which must be the most extravagant in Dobrechi.

“…”

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“If you include the ones who just popped up, that would be it.”

This territory was in dire straits.

“All right. adopt I heard a total of 9 bandits were caught?”

Vlad and Goethe made eye contact and realized that things had gone wrong.

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And it would be right for the lord in front of them to pay the remaining price they didn’t receive from them.

Since I caught the bandits who were threatening the area’s security, I, as the owner, should pay some compensation.

Vlad received a fair price from the bandits who threatened and insulted him.

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However, Baron Dalmatia stopped talking about compensation and just watched Vlad.

Because he wanted to keep Vlad around for as long as possible.

“Mmm. autumn The road from Soara to here must have been rugged, so you must be tired. athlete I’ll have my lunch prepared in advance.”

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Five bandits were caught and four killed.

’15 people alone!’

And since he was alone, there were about six people he couldn’t catch.

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Since I presented the evidence myself, there is no room for doubt.

None of the knights he had with him could achieve this level of accomplishment.

“That’s right. atomic Baron.”

“If you’re a knight who carries the banner, you must be looking for something to prove your worth.”

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The mistakes he had made with nobles over the years gave Vlad the judgment he has today.

“There’s something I’d like to ask you. audit I say this because you’re a true knight seeking fame.”

Vlad wanted to be honest and say no, but he couldn’t openly tell the lord who came out to greet him in person.

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Vlad’s goal was to find traces of his voice rather than prove his honor.

At first, I thought of refusing.

“Is there any problem?”

“Lately, strange things have been happening in our territory.”

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However, Baron Dalmatia began to tell Vlad, who he thought was about to take on an onerous task, a rather interesting story. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com.

“Now is the time to sow barley. beacon So, in our territory, we’re also sowing the seeds we have stored in the fields.”

“Simply plant the seeds in the field, and they vanish.”

Baron Dalmatia wet his mouth with a pure tea that didn’t suit his chubby cheeks and then opened his mouth.

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“Indeed. timber Even if you station soldiers and watch them all night, it’s the same.”

“…Are you saying the seeds disappear?”

Even if animals or rat-like monsters were to blame, there was no way the soldiers on guard duty wouldn’t have noticed.

At first glance, it was an incomprehensible claim.

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“Some elders in the village say it’s the work of spirits that live in the forest…”

One word from Baron Dalmatia’s words caught Vlad’s attention.

“Are you talking about spirits?”

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‘Spirit, spirit…’

In particular, in the case of the church, anything not in the name of God was denied, so people who remember the existence of spirits these days are probably older people who have lived for a long time.

The new orders created with the empire and its establishment didn’t give way to old things like spirits.

“Well. absorb There are many stories about spirits in this forest. arrow Of course, I don’t believe in such things according to the teachings of the Church.”

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Because he was the one who saw it, felt it, and even received its blessings.

However, Vlad knew very well that there were beings called spirits in this world.

Vlad couldn’t help but worry when the word “spirit” was mentioned in a strange and inexplicable event.

“So, could you watch over the barley fields in our territory for once? arctic If it’s the eyes of a great knight like you, you might see something different.”

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For him, if this sowing failed, he might not survive until the next autumn when the wheat was harvested, and if that happened, the existence of the family might be in danger.

It was an insignificant task, but the eyes of Lord Dalmatia who asked for the task were full of seriousness.

“Oh, oh. orbit Thank you very much! apple I never thought there would still be true knights following chivalry in these times!”

“…Very well. atomic Baron. arrow I’ll do my best.”

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For Vlad, who sought clues about the spirit, this lead was good.

It may have been only meaningless words spoken by old people, but Vlad decided to agree.

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Moreover, since it was a simple task of just protecting the barley fields, it was also considered that it wouldn’t be a big issue.

If it’s related to your work and the mission is simple, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make a good impression on Baron Dalmatia.

“Make yourself comfortable while you’re here! adopt I’ll do my best to compensate for the bandits!”

“Thank you. sphere Baron.”

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“By the way, Captain. wizard What happened to our compensation?”

For a knight, the more value of honor he has, the better.

“Don’t you need to get paid? alien Money! aluminum Noir, that guy only eats boiled fodder these days. zenith It’s the price of the fodder and the price of firewood…”

After finishing the story, Vlad left the baron’s hall and heard Goethe’s small but urgent voice shouting.

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“That depends on you.”

You must be able to distinguish between big and small things.

“What?”

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“Really…”

That was why Joseph always carried Bordan, a half-hearted knight who didn’t even know how to use a sword.

“You can handle that now. matrix That’s why I brought you here.”

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Goethe, who took charge of negotiating with the bandits, looked at Vlad with shining eyes.

Bordan and Goethe.

A chatterbox and a swindler.

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“Raspberries, where are the raspberries?”

The child’s clothes were tattered, as if they displayed her difficult circumstances, but her carefully braided hair showed that this child was receiving attention and love from her parents.

A rosy-cheeked girl with a basket was walking towards the edge of the forest.

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Winter raspberries.

Further ahead, on the snow-covered white vines, I saw small fruits showing their true colors.

“They’re over there.”

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Kiee!

It was one of the few fruits that could provide comfort to people in this time of need.

It would have been enough to take one in her mouth, but the girl was hurriedly putting the raspberries in the basket, thinking of her family at home, when suddenly she heard a strange sound.

The girl approached the vines, drawn by the vibrant colors of the raspberries.

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“…?”

Before the sound that echoed like an echo, the girl stopped picking raspberries and looked into the depths of the forest.

The darkness of the forest is alive.

A strange sound that seemed to echo from afar.

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“Aaaah!”

And at the moment the girl looked into the forest.

As the Forest of Dobrechi is ancient, it is also a place that contains many legends and stories.

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The forest also looked at the girl.

The place where the girl was.

And the well that had swallowed the girl was nothing more than a dark, gaping mouth.

There were baskets rolling and raspberries scattered everywhere.