The network of roads that connect the city to the city is important for people living on the central continent.

To facilitate the transport of supplies, blacksmiths adhere to delivery times, so farmers buy consumables into the city.

If there's something strange going on in a remote city with a soldier, use the road to rush right away.

Bandits, bandits, and monsters are no exception.

To sustain their lives, they attack caravans, burn villages, and grab people.

Empire History September 27, 1023.

It was a quiet night.

The full moon floating in the sky followed the stars, trying gently to illuminate the earth, but it is the darkness that makes people anxious that dominates the earth.

Near Hollen in the eastern part of the Central Region - a street off Shine Boulevard to the east.

There are men who run there at all costs.

age, clothing and varied, but their faces were uniformly possessed of terror.

"Ha, ha, ha, fuck you, why are you doing this!

As I said, the bandit's leader - Klaoto kept his face forward and shouted at his men behind him.

"……… Ooh, hey, are you all right!?

"You're safe... the others are dead!

"How's he doing!? Are you following me!?

When Klaoto looks back at Matsumitsu in his hand, the pitiful face of his men rises to darkness.

"I don't know, there seems to be only one of them around!

Klaoto, holding down his flank and stopping his leg, looked up to heaven and exhaled his breath out loud.

"Shh, I'm gonna take a little break. You'll be fine if we leave you like this."

With just a little extra room, Klaoto shakes the pine lights to explore the surroundings.

"No one else survived. Hey?

Four of my men were sitting on the ground around.

Klaoto pounds his tongue.

I had no idea that there would be so many fewer employees there...... there is no doubt that there is an obstacle to future bandit operations.

"No… there might be other guys who got away with it. I'll just be a minute."

Kraoto sat on a near-field rock, judging, trying to wait while he was breathing.

Then a sharp voice comes from one of my men to blame.

"That's why I said stop!

"Ugh! Ultimately, even Terra would have been willing to ride!

I knew a royal line of the Grants Grand Empire was off Shine Boulevard and headed for the city of Hollen. The unprecedented scale of security is also laid….

To that place, it's not hard to imagine what would happen if a bandit or bandit showed up.

But because of that, the neighboring villages were thin and I thought Kraoto was a good opportunity.

"You don't think they're going to help the people!

royalty and subordinates.

When I put my life on the scale, I don't have to think about it, and it is decided which way to lean.

Even if villages were attacked nearby, soldiers would give priority to protecting the royal family.

Whether the village is burned, or the people seek salvation, they pretend not to see it.

It is no different from the royal family. The thoughts of those who dwell on the clouds are always conservative.

After ensuring the safety of the royal family, even if we try to help.

"I grabbed a few people in the meantime, and it was this way."

Still never carefully exceeded, Kraoto aimed for a time when people were quiet.

The result is as you can see - it is a failure.

I lost a lot of men, besides.

"If this is the case, should I have drunk and waited for them to leave... If I had caught one woman, I would have cleared her of depression."

I can't help it now, but I couldn't help but moan.

"What did he do to you?"

It was an inexplicable event to remember now.

Stepping into the village, come on, as soon as I screamed it was looting, my men's necks were launched into the sky one after the other.

I don't know what happened at first, but I'm in a state of confusion.

When I was able to recognize the clear sight, a red and black stained earth - surrounded by the corpses of my men, one boy stood in a pile of blood.

When I see a scene like that, my self-esteem and so on are smashed in an instant. Whatever the shape, Klaoto escaped.

And - that means we're here now.

"That's not just a kid……………."

If more than a dozen heads in an instant are human, then what are we? The more I think about it, the more I'm attacked by the feeling of being drawn to the bottom of dark darkness.

Klaoto shook his head to get the fear out of his head.

Then, I realize.

Something like gaze is wrapped around my body.

Even if you look around with your bloody face, the darkness is just spreading through.

I shook my body at the creepy signs.

"Ha… must have escaped"

Klaoto, whose nose rang as ridiculous, gets up.

"The break is over. We're going back to Ajito."

That I just had a bad dream today. When we get back to Ajito, let's drink enough and forget about it.

- That's when I thought so.

The darkness swayed in the wind. No - Something stood between my men and my men.

My men pine with a slight face. It was the boy's face that rose to the darkness.

He has a young face. Those aristocrats with special tastes are going to be delighted.

but covering half his face - an eyelid that didn't fit his age froze Kraoto's spine.

"Uhhhhhhhhhh!?

A former peasant's man threw down a pine light and ran out.

Quickly disappears into the dark. That's when the boy's right hand seemed to have moved.

"Ugh!?

Different sounds struck my ears like bone crushing.

I don't have to look. It would mean that one of my escaped men is dead.

The boy's face turns this way, and his fear runs through his body.

Kraoto looked disturbed and turned his hand to stop the boy.

"Hey, hey! Wait for me! I need to talk to you!

"What is it?

The boy waved after he replied. I couldn't even groan and two of my men's necks flew.

I'm pretty sure the boy did something. No, I know I attacked you.

But I don't know what caused the attack.

From Klaoto's point of view, boys are no longer people.

Those who are out of the boundaries of people - you could have said that they are a chemical (monster).

"No, hey, you don't want to die!?

The last of his men are also shot in the neck trying to escape again.

The sound of stepping on the grass shook his eardrum, and when he noticed it, a boy was standing in front of him.

Killed. So Klaoto rubbed his forehead against the ground.

"Hold on! Listen to me! Please, please!

"I don't have to tell you. I know. A cliché dialogue where bandits throw up before they die - you mean let them get away with it, right?

"That's right, that's right"

"If you get cornered, you decide and you say that, right? Why not?

"So, no one wants to die. So you beg for your life."

"I see. You may indeed be right. But that doesn't convince me. Just one thing, let's get the questions answered. Depends on your response, you can let him go."

A boy puts his index finger up and peeks into Klaoto's face.

"How many have you killed so far?

………………

Klaoto could not answer.

Four years after I dropped myself into this operation. I've killed countless people.

Keep following your instincts - it is the days you take, kill, offend, and spend as you wish.

There's no way I can remember. So here's what Klaoto has to say.

"Yu, forgive me...... I'm reflecting!

"I'm sure those killed by you begged for their lives in the same way."

"Ugh!?

A boy stepped on Klaoto's head.

"You're shaking. Are you scared?

The boy pulls a sword out of a space of nothing. Rotate the pattern cleverly in your hand and wave down momentum when held backwards. The blade blurred Crooto's head and a sword stood on the ground.

"Hi-"

An unusually glowing blade in the dark. Klaoto caught on the sidelines makes his lips fight.

"Hi-hi, yu, loosen up... please loosen up"

"I get it. When I saw such a pitiful figure, my intentions to kill diminished."

Boy's unchallenged voice falls.

Feeling the weight disappear from his head, Klaoto raised a less delightful face.

"Ho, is that true!?

A warm breeze blows through between them.

The pine light fire in the boy's hand was shaking, causing various shades to rise on his face.

"You swear you're going down a straight path from now on?

"I swear! Stop being a bandit!

"Good. Then disappear before I change my mind."

"Shh, sorry. Thank you!

He waved as if the boy were going to get rid of the dog. I guess that means just go.

"Ah, oh!

Klaoto was pleased. Stand up and turn your back on the boy.

Not long after I started running - sharp pain hit my leg.

I can't stand it, my legs get stuck, and I roll around the rough ground in momentum.

"Ahhh!?

The cause of the severe pain was immediately found. An arrow penetrated the thigh.

"I'm sorry. I was going for the heart, but I made a mistake because I haven't used a bow in a long time."

Over Klaoto's head trying to pull through the arrow - a boy with a clear face appeared.

I thought you said you'd let me get away with it. And yet, what the hell is this all about?

"Nah...... why didn't you just let me get away with it!?

"I didn't say I'd let you get away with it."

The calming, thin reaction returned.

A boy throws down a pine light and sets a bow.

"Stop, stop!

Klaoto's hand jumped as he tried to cover his head.

The second arrow released from the boy pierced his arm. Kraoto's scream rings in the night sky.

On Klaoto's chest rolling down the ground, the boy shook one foot down precisely.

"Ah, Gah!?

Mississippi and bones scream.

No - there were a number of blunt sounds inside that made me want to block my ears.

"I'll kill you for one thought."

"Yuru -"

Earlier than I finished, the third arrow wore Klaoto's lungs.

"I knew if it was so dark, I wouldn't see it."

White words.

The boy obviously shot Klaoto in the lungs.

"Hih..............................................................................................................................."

I see Klaoto's face. It stains red.

Irregular breathing, the blood erupting from his mouth mixed with foam and his body began to tremble.

"I hope I can't breathe while I'm exposed to the fear of death. At least when you die, you should feel the same way as the people you killed."

As if all emotions were being suppressed, the boy's complexion does not change one thing.

Klaoto pointed his congested eyes at the boy and moved his mouth that he did not want to die.

"Speaking of which, I heard there were some ferocious monsters (monsters) around here. Maybe the smell of blood will invite you."

If that's the story, I know Kraoto too.

A monster (a monster) that grabs a villager at night, several of his men have also been hit.

You could have crusaded him, but he often had trouble disposing of the body, such as when he attacked the caravan. But if you leave it there, the monster (monster) will kill you.

I threw it away because I could make it look like they did it.

"I don't know if they'll eat me alive. But I think you deserve the end of a bandit."

I wanted to scream that I was not kidding, but Klaoto's consciousness was starting to turn away.

"I'm glad you helped people at the end of the day. I'm going to let you crusade your meat-eating monsters."

Boy - Bilu groaned coldly. He turns away from the evil bandits of the past.

Then he caught sight of a mass of flame shaking in the corner of the dark.

"His Highness Hilo Schwartz! Where are you going?

Numerous horseshoes rip off the night chi and wild voices are carried into the wind.

A mass of flames - toward a group of pine lights, when Biru raised his voice, he was immediately surrounded.

"Are you here!

And I said it was one of the heavy-duty cavalry crossing the horseback.

Coming down from the black horse, they drooped their heads on one knee to the ground.

"Are you hurt?

"I'm not hurt anywhere. You can rest assured."

"That's good."

"What about Guarda?

"We'll be waiting for you in the village"

The lights of the pine lights prove their belonging.

Unified equipment in black.

The crest is not inscribed, but they are the private soldiers of Biru, the Raven Army.

"What's the damage to the village?

"There are a few wounded in the villagers, but they are all minor injuries and there is no separate letter for their lives"

"That was good"

Taking the soldiers, Biru turned his foot to the village.

Villages off the streets are surrounded by fences as high as their hips, but they are less than good.

At normal times, a quiet place and a large number of soldiers were now guarding the area against bonfires, and there were signs of noise immediately after the incident.

If Biru walks there, the soldiers around will send a salute.

"Good luck."

And, Biru added every word of labor and returned the salute there.

Get out of the salute storm and you'll reach the entrance and exit of the village.

There was a big man - Guarda standing there.

"You don't seem to be hurt. I'm relieved."

I thought it would fly sarcastically, but I was wondering if you cared about the eyes around you.

I've had this reaction several times, but I'm still not used to it.

Unexpectedly three steps backwards, he set himself up and then Biru answered.

"Nah, I don't. One scratch."

"That's more than anything. But I suddenly jumped out of the village, so I was worried."

"I don't think Guarda was worried."

Biru shrugged his shoulders.

Guarda is well aware of Biru's prowess - naturally because he has actually fought before - and wouldn't expect him to lag behind like a bandit.

In other words, I was worried that my men were there and I had to tell them.

"Nevertheless, you have often been able to detect that this village will be raided"

Guarda asked me wondering.

"Lord Laut's welcome here was unusual."

When the Bills made the city of Hollen current - at both ends of the street, Sir Laut's private soldiers lined up at regular intervals with words of blessing, and once they reached the main entrance, the musical team played spectacular music to welcome them.

"We welcome the royal family, so isn't it natural?

"There was something that didn't fall in my heart."

"What do you mean?

"Have a fancy welcome so far, and Lord Laut himself was waiting for you in the hall."

Not on the road, not at the main entrance, but in front of the hall was Sir Laut.

He welcomed the Bills lined up with beauties as he let his servants wipe the sweat floating on his forehead.

"Sir Laut is a central aristocrat, so after considering the Krone family, he decided to wait in the hall."

It is resistant to pick him up on his own feet if he sees the position of central nobility.

But I don't want to spoil the royal mood. The lowly soul dare to at least welcome him flashy.

"Sir Laut insured a number of them."

"Yeah. But that was different too, wasn't it?"

After denying Guarda's words, Biru turned his gaze to the city of Hollen.

By now, there will be a feast.

To distract Sir Laut, I'm asking Liz to do what I can.

To make sure they don't know what's going on here.

"I didn't have to. You're not the kind of person who gets his head around that much, is that it? He was a fool who drowned in greed."

He was a seemingly corrupt aristocrat with no unexpectedness or anything that surrounded his fat body with clothes made of plenty of gold thread and decorated himself with various gems.

Thanks to you I didn't have to take the time to find out easily about him.

There is no credibility from the servants, the trust from the soldiers is thin and the people hate it.

"When you questioned my servant, he told me very well that there were more than 20 bandits wandering around the city. They even had a petition from the village."

"I mean, you moved the army to keep the royal family safe, and you said you were waiting in the hall because your life was in danger?

The latter is correct, but the former is wrong.

"This is a 3,000 large area. I don't think this one's safe. I just wanted to hide that security was getting worse. If we lay that tight security down, at least the bandits won't move in fear."

Biru said, slapping himself in the head.

"Still, thanks to the idiotic nature of the bandit, his neck was slashed, though."

After saying it, Bilu shook his shoulder. I laughed fun-filled.

Guarda sighs. I shrugged my shoulder just saying it started again.

"Because what are you thinking?

"I don't know if I can use it, but I'm pretty sure I got an easy-to-handle pawn"

"So you're not just gonna crush it."

"It's easy to report to the Ministry of Military Affairs and take the territory away from him. But there's no matter how much it takes to replace Sir Laut. Soon another lord will be sorted from the central nobility. Then we cannot expect the weakening of the central nobility."

That's why I can't even expect to change my mind with a body like that.

I'll deal with it as soon as I can. That is desirable for the sake of the people here too.

I'd like to give it to a trusted nobleman, but unfortunately, the Grinda border uncle is too far apart. Then there will be nothing else to leave to the Oriental nobility - the widow of the Kelheit family.

(Well...... hoping for that, I guess I chose this place to rendezvous)

Tomorrow, the widow of the Kelheit family will come to Hollen.

I got a weak taste early and got a calculation to cut out the middle range. She'll be thrilled, too.

All I have to do is go back to the mansion and force Sir Laut - but there's still work to be done here.

"I'd like to entrust someone with crusading the bandit's body for the monster that comes fishing......"

"I guess I can't. You'd better come back with me in case you have a fight with Lord Laut's private soldiers."

Guarda said so, calling the two troop leaders.

"I will entrust your troops with the crusade of the monster. Doesn't mean he's gonna show up for sure... but will you?

"I'll take care of it! I'm fine alone though!

A man with the atmosphere of a former mercenary kneels, Biru was also a person he knew well.

His name is Hensel. Age is early 20. He's a tough guy with brown skin, full of facial slurs and a mustache.

Unlike his appearance, the contents have a floating character, and he is not only a man who lacks tension.

Still, back in the days of the Slave Liberation Army, I worked as one arm of the Guarda, and the arm of the sword is definite and the strength is impeccable.

"As well to the right. Enough for one, though?

This is a woman in the second half of 10. Hensel's winning sister, Gretel.

The Slave Liberation Army also tried to protect Meerje and take care of him around him.

In order to handle bows, modifications have been made to the distributed light equipment, making it a unique piece of equipment for agility. There are many parts of the skin that are exposed because of this, which can cause trouble in the way the eyes are done, but she is a tough woman who makes her feel more like a healthy beauty than because of her muscle or color.

Guarda smiled unwillingly at the two slapping her big mouth.

"You look unhappy. Then, by tomorrow morning, chase away the monsters you see in this area."

"Huh?"

"Ugh..."

"Oh, are you going to say that you can't?

Tomorrow at noon we leave for the Great Empire.

Even if you come back after a crusade, if you are chased to prepare for exit, etc., you will not have the time to go to bed, nor will you be tired, etc.

You heard the story, my men's white gaze was focused on you two.

This is a bad face, and the two look at each other with a rush in their eyes.

"- What are you going to do? Because you burn your sense of confrontation, it's crazy."

"............... my brother said it first. Big brother got mad at me for that."

"You're kidding me. You..."

Responsibility impersonation. Guarda seemed to blame him and tried to open his mouth.

Bilu slapped Guarda on the shoulder, including a sigh. There is no doubt that it will be prolonged if we join him until he does.

Guarda turns this way and Biru shakes his jaw and lowers it.

Then I advanced my legs in front of both of them.

"When Sir Laut is finished, I will send Horen's men here. Until then, I want you to crusade the monsters. And of course, let's have something in return."

"Whoa?"

"Ha..."

"Depends on work, we'll have carriages for both units until we get to the next city. To relieve fatigue."

Where the rush had gone, in a flip, Hensel had an unproductive look as she rubbed her hands.

"That's right, Master Hiro! Unlike some tough guy, I can talk! Easy to follow for the rest of your life!

Behind that, their men are all aligned to speak of joy, and they are starting to thrive on which unit defeats the most monster.

In such a hustle and noise, Gretel was moving his mouth around with his mouth in an unusual quality of voice.

"No... I... just the words of Brother Sage's labor..."

Billu tilted his neck to Gretel, who grew up like someone else.

"Did Gretel want something else?

"Yes, no... that's not what... Um... that"

I don't know the look on Gretel's face laying low in the bathroom looking down. If I could see it, I would have noticed that my face, which had softened so much, was dyed red.

"Hi? I wonder what's wrong, Gretel. Am I?

Hensel, equally kneeling next door, began to tangle with her sister as she noticed visibly.

"Hey, hey, what's going on? Could it be..."

"Ugh!

"Guppe!?

his fist to his brother's face. Gretel stood up and

"Then for Sage Brother (Kankai), we will wipe out no shards of the chemical!

"Aah...... yeah. Be careful not to force it."

"Yes!"

"While... you're out of your mouth. Damn. You…… a little bit of a handicap…"

"Ugh. I'm going on a crusade."

"Ho hoo!?

Grabbing his brother's collar, Gretel turns to his men.

"Ah..."

I stopped and looked back.

When Biru frowned in surprise, she waved her hand toward the Guarda.

"And big brother! I'm coming!

Big Brother - I turned to Guarda and said it off like it was a follow.

"Uhm... be careful"

When Biru saw Guarda's face, he had a complicated look that caught something in his back teeth.