Shinigami ni Sodaterareta Shoujo wa Shikkoku no Ken wo Mune ni Idaku

A platoon led by Olivia was stretching its legs to the centre of the continent after a night in the village of Amr, as planned, through Coslia, the city of San Calea, etc., for approximately a week.

A three-hundred-year-old country just north of Zarschberg Street is ahead of us. It is the kingdom of Swaran ruled by the young king Allen Kaim Swaran.

The Swaran kingdom now came to fruition with the imperial kingdom and was in hostile relations with the Farnest kingdom. The platoon line eventually arrives in a small village called Lago, with scenic views, as it takes its path south to make a major detour through the Swaran Kingdom to avoid extra contact. So I tried to get some rest, but...

"You want me to leave now?

Claudia frowned upon the words of the old man, who named him representative of the village early in his arrival.

The time is already about to hit the dim (hakubo) moment. As far as the map goes, I don't see anything like a city or village ahead of me. Although Nojuku is used to it, people and horses accumulate quite a bit of fatigue on long journeys.

Hold on around here if you can, and that's how Claudia feels about wanting to spend the whole day getting some rest. Ashton and others, in particular, are probably turning their hoped-for eyes here. That's why I couldn't sit forcefully and bother the villagers.

The old man gives a peek at his tenacious expression, yet says a similar word to Claudia's query.

"Of course I'm leaving if you mean annoying...... if you don't mind if I ask why?

If there is any misunderstanding, there is still hope. The old man started talking to Potspots after showing him how to patrol for a moment.

"As you can see, this is a despicable village. I have lived peacefully and safely without being involved in extra strife even when the war began for its merits. There you suddenly appeared. Honestly, a soldier like you is a source of contention."

Claudia will frown even more when she hears thoughtless words coming out of the old man's mouth.

"... you've often realized we're military men"

As they went out of the realm, Claudia and the others disguised themselves as merchants for the kingdom. Naturally, the outfit is not military uniform either, and he wears something that contemporary merchants prefer. Plus swords and other weapons are hidden in the carriage, so that's what you can't tell unless you look inside in detail.

I have a knife around my hips, if you ask me, but it is only a level of protection. A traveler is something that everyone carries.

Claudia's doubts quickly became apparent in the words of the next old man.

"I don't know and I don't want to know which country you are military personnel from, but the unique sense of air that military personnel wrap up in is not something you can hide from the eyes of weak people like us. Especially in this area, there is constant strife. It means you don't get to see a natural soldier very often."

Many small countries exist from the centre of the continent to the west. And I hear that each country is heavily crossing spears beneath its own thoughts. In fact, by the time I got out of the realm and came here, I had found a number of battlefield tracks that I thought were relatively recent. Therefore, there is no doubt about the words of the old man.

The old man keeps bowing his head deeply just to tell him to get out. The villagers who were gathering also looked at the old man's tricks and began to bow their heads without hesitation. Apparently, there's no island to mount.

Claudia sighed inside.

"My lord, I'm going to be in Nojuku today because I can't seem to convince you. May I?

Olivia nodded her mouth open as she eared to not hear the old man.

"I don't mind at all. I like Nojuku too."

"Sorry for the inconvenience"

It's not Claudia's fault.

It doesn't look like she's been distracted, and Olivia gives her notice of departure. It was also once that the old man stroked down his ho shoulder, suddenly peering into his ghoulish face.

"What's up?

Even though Claudia, suspicious, speaks, the old man is hardened as if he were a monster. It was not just the old man, but the villagers had a similar reaction.

"Hey, Mom. Is that a bandit?

In the meantime, one toddler says with an innocent smile as he pulls his mother's sleeve. The mother is rushing to block the mouth of the toddler with all the impetus she has been attacking.

"You're not, kid! We are the noble Dawn Mercenaries!

At the end of Claudia's turned gaze, at some point men like beasts blocked the entrance to the village. Each of them is looking at this one with a grin on it. The villagers fled into the building first as a man in martial bone armor approached him.

"You've seen it!

He turned and resented. The old man, pointing his face at Claudia, followed and ran away with his cane. The man stopped in front of Claudia as he watched with pleasure.

"Ho. That's a lot of tough merchants to see up close. Besides, I rarely see you around here. You're full of beauties. This is gonna be fun."

The man nodded with a satisfied look after seeing Claudia, Ellis and finally Olivia.

"... What can I do for you?

In response to Claudia, who asked surprisingly, the man turns his expression into something serious.

"What? I got a report from my men that a merchant was wandering around in a place like this without an escort. There's a lot of skirmishes going on around here between the kingdoms of Lean and Carnera, so to speak, a danger zone."

"Really?

"Really? That's a lot of relaxation for a merchant. Normally...... Ah. Its lion's crest. You are the merchants of the kingdom of Furnest. Then I can't help but ignore the situation around here."

The man was nodding with a convincing face when he noticed the crest painted on the carriage door.

"So, what can I do for you?

"Bad, bad. You're out of line. I'll tell you what. Why don't you hire us as escorts?

"You guys?

"Oh. Let's just say I'm going to ask you where you're going. With us, we can continue our journey in peace without getting caught up in their feud. ─ ─ That said, you haven't introduced yourself yet. I'm Jerris, the leader of this Dawn Mercenary Corps."

That said, the man mourns his little nose. The man's left hand is gently wrapping a sword around his waist. I guess from the way it's used up pretty well, there's a lot of confidence in my arms, etc.

"Thankfully, we don't need a special escort. I'm sorry, but I need another merchant."

Claudia grinned heartily that military personnel would not be escorted by mercenaries or other laughing stories.

"Does that mean no?

"I'm not going to say anything else, though?

"This guy surprised me... You know what's going on right now? I'm telling you, you have a good chance of getting involved in a fight, right?

Jerris shook her neck wide and sideways just saying she didn't know what it meant.

"I intend to understand the situation. Still no need for an escort. Are you mercenaries in the first place? I think you could make more money out of the battlefield than out guarding a merchant and earning change?

It is the mercenary who goes to the battlefield, depending on the gold, without belonging to the country. Mercenaries would be more elusive in any country than they are in these times. All the more so if you remember your arm. Their nostalgia should warm up considerably in exchange for constantly putting death aside.

To Claudia's half-natured question, but Jerris twists his face and tongues. Shortly afterwards, Ellis walked out of front of Jerris with a laugh.

"─ Woman, what are you laughing at so hard?

"Because that would be weird to decide. Are you the Dawn Mercenaries? A mercenary collapse that doesn't employ any country, as I'm guessing. Even if you hire a lot of people, you're going to have an episode soon?

…………

"Was it a picture star? I'm sorry. If you're still sure of your arm, you should be hired, but it's not actually that far. So I know it's a merchant's escort...... pup. I wouldn't be so proud to interrupt my pride, but I can't!

Ellis, who will have no one left or right to turn against him, covers his face with his hands only to be ashamed.

(It's not that uncommon for mercenaries to escort merchants if it's normal. Nevertheless, I didn't know you could scorn them so far. No how horrible......)

This was Claudia's honest sentiment.

Starting to bring a dull light to his eyes, Jerris changes his tone to something intimidating as well.

"You can say whatever you want just now. I don't know what you're mistaken about, but this escort is compulsory. I haven't had a choice for you guys since the beginning."

"But no more! Stop saying any more because I'm gonna die laughing!

Ellis grinning with her belly. I guess I can't help but really freak out from being a tear eye either. Ashton and other soldiers stare at Ellis with a fearful look.

Only Evansin had a grand head.

"Holy shit!!

"Ha-ha-ha... ok, ok. Let's do this, then. Me and the captain, Jerris, right? Play sword fights with Sashi. If I lose, I'll give you the luggage in the carriage. The truth is, that's what we're getting closer to, isn't it?

"Ellis, what are you doing?"

"Olivia, my sister! That's good, right?

Ellis, who blocked Claudia's words, pleasantly asks Olivia for permission. Naturally, you can't give permission or anything. As if to bruise Claudia who thought so, Olivia agreed without one or two.

Plus, with a full smile.

"Ahhh. That's my dear Olivia, your sister. Well. You know me very well."

"My lord!

"Haha. Claudia knows how it turned out, right?

"That's well..."

When I glanced at Chirali and Jerris, I started pulling my hips out with an angry look.

"Always kidding me, too. You really think I'm gonna get behind the merchants?

"Afraid it could be one-on-one?

Ellis stares worryingly at Jeris with both hands together deliberately. An attitude that makes people look like little fools everywhere, but it is fit for military reason to disturb their minds.

I don't even think Ellis thinks that much.

"I don't know why. I know you know, but don't imitate anything."

My men snort at the words of Jerris. Same here, but I guess they're confused by the unexpected development, too.

"Hey, you know what? The weaker dogs bark the better?

Say it. Ellis had ordered Evansin to go get his sword.

"It's a mouth-watering bitch everywhere. I was going to have a lot of fun later, but I'm sorry you didn't kill me directly with my hands."

"Yes, sir. That's a stinky line. All right, whenever you want."

Ellis grabs the sword that Evansin hurriedly threw over her. And I gently invited Jerris with my empty other hand.

It's a completely insulting attitude, but...

"Shit! Why! Why is this happening to merchants?

Ellis opens her legs to her big crotch and rests her arms on her hips. Beneath Ellis' feet was Jerris, who broke his knee and gave him a distressed look.

"Isn't that that simple reason? I was stronger than you. That's all."

Turning to Jerris, who beats his blood-soaked fist to the ground over and over again, Ellis had told him pale with his eyes as if to see even a bug.

"... Hey! What the hell were you staring at? Just smash this bitch to death!

"Ah. That's what I'm gonna say. It's just not funny when you get that far."

"You know that! At this time. I'm gonna fuck this up! - Hey, what's going on? Kill him now!

To Jerris' words. When the men look at each other, they begin to walk away from this place with no one. Jerris rushes to retain his men, but it never ended for them to come back.

"Oh, how could those guys...?

"Should I say your men... ex-members? I guess that means I'm better at judging the situation than you. ─ ─ Well. Do you want to stop?"

Ellis gives a cut toward Jeris' neck muscle. Jerris ate the bubble and raised both arms.

"Ma, wait! I'm familiar with the geography around here. Use me as your guide. You guys don't want to get involved in useless fights, either, do you?

"... as soon as things get worse, people begging for orders just throw up"

Ellis cleaves Jerris' neck without question after telling him to throw it away. Jerris cramped her body as she sprayed a bubble of blood, falling and lying on her back as she did.

"Looks like you're done. Shall we leave then?"

I'll give you another notice of departure so that Olivia is nothing.

Ellis was the only one who responded with a swinging voice.