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Albrecht held people hostile and vicious when he captured them, but he guaranteed a long life after he locked them up in the village.
Each of the families of the Merchant Guild settled in a district, and it didn't matter what they did in that area. Of course, the cost is entirely up to them.
Whether you communicate outside of town or during the day, you are also allowed to call prostitutes, you are not allowed to party, but you are allowed to party.
Merchants enjoyed almost unlimited freedom within the village of Wittenheim. But no one spends a week partying.
I'm going to die right now.Who wears hookers and drinks and parties?
Traders of the League of Merchants were the smartest men on the North continent in their time.
Of course, because the lords and knights were so ignorant, we didn't even have a sense of being smart because of them.
The merchants gathered for the day and took charge, and when the day came, they went to the detained weekday and reported on their plans or plans. And the parties gave the order.
Albrecht was giving them as much of an excuse as possible, but they had no intention of making any excuses.
I spent all my manpower, information and money trying to survive, no matter what means.
All sorts of nasty, tiresome, and bold schemes were poured out every day, from the idea of using the king's neighbors to frame other merchants or approaching the king himself to negotiate.
And soon, thanks to Rosamund's professional and sincere care, Goeths woke up. I've heard details from the victim at the time of the murder, but nothing special.
He and his fellow soldiers were ambushed on their way, and Goeths said they could not be defeated by their skills.
Only, when I swing Illudia with flashing lights, I can barely live, because I cut off their armor or weapons like cheese.
Albrecht nods and truly defeats Goeths. When the body is fully recovered, there will be a reward.
Even though he was able to give up halfway and run away or come back, he risked his life to complete the mission.
Albrecht thought his honor, courage and responsibility deserved a reward.
It was past the end of June and is now in July. The weather felt something dirty between the heat and gentleness.
But Wittenheim is still good thanks to the breeze from the mountains and the lake.
The scenery is as beautiful as the North Continent, and the weather is also ideal as a resort throughout the year, but no one enjoyed a vacation.
Merchants are dying and Albrecht is in trouble because of the royal family.
The house Albrecht lived in was very small and where the king lived. But it was enough for the couple to live together, and rather it tasted adorable to mingle with the surrounding scenery.
In the building, in a small yet cozy room, Albrecht wanders around Rosamund sewing. The sunlight that entered the window was clear and peaceful.
‘Oh, really, how do I say this? ’
Having a child was more normal than anything else in the world, but a king's place was a place that he couldn't rely on.
Rosamund finished what he was doing when he glanced at his husband with the look on his face. Albrecht continues to come and go in front of Rosamund, touching his beard.
“What sin have you committed that would make the king so restless? ”
Rosamund said without even looking at Albrecht, keeping his eyes fixed on what he was doing. Albrecht is saddened by her playful words.
“Hey, you know, Rose. That...... Marie is pregnant. ”
As soon as Albrecht finished, Rosamund's stitching stopped. And then, again, I started sewing.
“Really? That's great. I also thought, if she can't have kids, she'll have to marry her husband again. It's good.”
Rosamund seems to speak softly, but his voice trembles slightly at the end. Albrecht's eyes paint a sad crease.
“I still love you with all my heart and soul. This won't change until I'm dead. In this moment, my heart is filled with you more than it is with children. I mean it.If I can show you my heart, I'll do it a hundred times. ”
Rosamund smiles rather than be moved by Albrecht's sincere confession of love.
“Albert, you really do notice me. Is the king allowed to do that? I could manipulate you and rule the kingdom. ”
“Whatever.”
Rather, Rosamund tries to lighten the mood while joking, and only Albrecht is serious. They were silent for a while.
Albrecht thought that more time together than a hundred words would comfort Rosamund than anything else.
“Marie's pregnant, so I think we should take some time alone again. You want to call your mom and leave Marie in charge, and this time go west on vacation? ”
Rosamund shakes his head, smiling faintly.
“Drink nonsense. When the hell are you gonna do this? I'm really fine. Take care of Marina. If she's pregnant and only cares about me, she'll be sad, too. ”
How can a person be so sweet? Even though he may be jealous, Rosamund still cares about Mary. Albrecht felt a heartache.
“I think we need to get this over with. I'll be out in a minute. I love you, Rose. ”
Albrecht comes up close and squeezes Rosamund, who sits there, and kisses him lightly. I was pretending not to, but Rosamund's lips were trembling.
Albrecht squeezes his hand tightly into Rosamund's shoulder, then releases again.
Albrecht wipes his shoulders and back a couple of times, as though it were a shame to fall from Rosamund.
Albrecht leaves the room, and Rosamund pauses to sew. And soon, I grew up in the bright silver eyes of a full moon.
Rosamund sighs, sighs and sighs. I continued sewing again, seeing my eyes blinking rapidly and crying profusely.
Darkness settled in Wittenheim, but the moonlight and bright constellations seemed to have the power to calm the intricate and disorderly mind.
The vast and mysterious movements of the heavenly bodies were enough to inspire the beholders, but none of the people in Wittenheim felt that way.
Torches are lit all over the town, and knights are chatting with colleagues nearby about some of the finest wines from the south.
They didn't have much to do with the merchants being told not to run away and to leave the rest alone. Knights should be wary of the bribes offered by merchants.
The knight Albrecht took a bribe, and there were no knights taking a bribe because he insisted on expelling him from the Knights immediately.
But to what extent is a bribe and to what extent is a small gift? The boundary was also obscured in the modern world, but people in this age could not distinguish it strictly and precisely.
The knights received no money, liquor, meat, etc. I thought it would be better if I didn't provide convenience.
Merchants also did not ask for convenience right away. Only, as the world's strongest knights, it was the mind that asked me when I could be oiled.
After the knights retired, it was no surprise that they became the best in the mercenary industry.
The skill of the mercenaries was very high, and many of them were steady, so it was almost as if money was not a problem for the Licence Knights, but a fire for employment with other merchants.
The knights couldn't have known that. Their simplicity has allowed them to concentrate on the present. They didn't care about the future or the past.
I was just thankful that the only tasty wine in my hand was to appease the tedious task.
At that time, three or four merchants were walking through the back door of a building. They don't notice the knights, and the knights don't care about them.
Nevertheless, the reason the merchants sneak into the building like rats was to avoid the eyes of other merchants or doors.
Those who held the lifeline guaranteed as much freedom as possible, but the merchants could not be free with their own circumstances.
In the dark room, four people gather, one candle on the table. With only one candle lit, the room was dominated by darkness over light.
People's faces seemed uneasy, or dangerous, because they were blinded by the light of a faint candle compared to the darkness around them. You notice a crest hanging from one person's chest.
On the yellow background, a blue diagonal band was drawn to the left, and inside the blue band, three white pigeons flew away. As far as anyone who knew him could tell, he was Michele, a member of the League of Merchants.
The people in the intestines were Michele's merchants, who were conspiring as usual.
Rather, Albrecht was simple and clear, and over time, merchants adapted quickly.
Albrecht decides whether to kill or save, but seems indifferent to the others.
However, other award-winning statements, both rival and co-operative, had to be cautious. So, with only one candle lit, I stopped the light from leaking out as much as I could.
Albrecht did not spy on the merchants, but the merchants were sneaking around, avoiding the eyes of other merchants.
“Did you hear about that? ”
A middle-aged man who has sharpened his mustache and beard asked me first.
“Talk about what? ”
He asked what kind of life experience he had, even though he looked younger than a middle-aged man.
“That the two queens are pregnant. ”
“That's the obvious secret. If you're ever going to talk about moving the Second Queen, quit it. The Second Queen is too far away. ”
A relatively young man said. Merchant Gates have been trading against the entire continent, gathering information from all over.
It wasn't officially announced by the royal family that she was pregnant, but none of the people in Wrightingen didn't know it.
It has been a long time since I received an early report from the family members there.
“Yes. And even if the two queens are pregnant, there's no guarantee that the king's heart will go straight to her. Given that Zigmunt's son almost died, I'd say Queen number one is real. ”
This time, a man wearing a brown hat decorated with a falcon's tail said, carrying a young man.
“Then I guess that's the end of the story. Can't we just move the first queen?“ ”
“The First Queen?"
Surprisingly, the last fourth person who had a bold look in his eyes said, the young man asked.
The person who neatly straightened the beard from the groin to the nose to the chin said, gently touching his beard.
I was giving a bold look, but my eyes were shimmering with the light of the candle.
“Yes, I've heard that the king and queen have been married for about 10 years. But seeing that love hasn't cooled yet, it's not normal. Even if she's as beautiful as an Elf. ”
“That's true, but how do you move the First Queen? I don't think giving gifts or gifts is going to change your mind. Your family will be destroyed in a court of law if you fail. ”
“Have you learned your trade? You have to bait the opponent with what they're most desperate for. ”
“The first queen's most desperate... Ah! Oh, but is that possible? ”
The fourth person with a bold look just looked at the candle and said as if throwing something in a battle.
“If you want to do something Elvish, you have to use real elves. ”
“But we are still in the process of confirming. I can't believe there are Elves in the world. I can't even believe it. If you make any nonsense, you'll definitely be strangled. And most of all, what does an Elf have to do with pregnancy? ”
“That's why we should drug them. Something mysterious and yet reasonable. And we have proof. The First Queen will believe it. ”
“Is it too dangerous? If you don't do something right, the whole family will be destroyed. ”
The harsh words of one with bold eyes make a negative look on his face, wearing a hat adorned with a falcon's tail. Again, I reminded them that their families could be destroyed.
“That's right. The king is a loose cannon. Especially if you look at the nobles of the North to see what happens when they interfere with the royal affairs. Killing all of us is a great thing. ”
A young man assisted.
“Ha, that's right. You're such a criminal. You should be afraid to speak out. ”
Thinking about Albrecht, the four of you are silent for a moment, expressing a lack of answers. Only the candle in the middle of the table was illuminating, just like before.
Then, the first one who spoke said that he had a sharp mustache and a mustache.
“First, let's talk to the Lord at the meeting tomorrow. Either way, the Lord's ashes have to fall to move. We must pray for the Elves to save us. ”
Others didn't talk. But I could see that they all agreed without saying a word.
“Then we'll see you tomorrow. And I don't have to tell you, but keep an eye on Gianni and Moroni. It looks like they're in an alliance. ”
The people in the intestines were top executives at the Michele Merchants Guild. No matter where the continent was, they wouldn't be left behind by their heads.
But rivals, like themselves, are not going anywhere with their heads. I needed to pay attention. That way, if the opponent pulls the dagger out of his chest, they can stab themselves in the face as well.
Once the merchants decided and plotted, it was impossible to stop them. I was forced to stab him in the face.
Of course, Wittenheim doesn't have a physical attack because the knights are occupying it now, but he didn't know what to do on the day of the trial. The Palm Dagger was scarier than the real Dagger.
“I'll see you tomorrow, then. ”
Like a leader with a sharp mustache and a pointed beard, you say good-bye and light a candle that proves your existence with a unique identity.
The candle, which was almost stationary, was extinguished. Surrounded by complete darkness.
< 194 > End