The Branded Female Fencer

Alfie, I've got a big request for you.

The Lord of the Voice is Rosetta. She had been wrapping around in her guild in the morning, but she heard about her work. Alphilis was just finishing his clerical work and, rarely, he was drinking tea while bickering with Ekla.

"Rosetta, what kind of request?

"Oh. It's a bandit exorcism in a relatively insecure place in the north, but there seems to be a lot of banditry there. Hundreds of them."

"That's quite a scale. Did you leave the country alone until that happened? Which country?"

Ekla asks questions. As one of her first assistants, she also made compromises with foreign countries, so many things are more familiar with the situation in each country than Lisa. I was naturally more familiar with the upper-class events, especially those not going out to the city well.

Rosetta knows about such an ecla, and she's not the one who brings up jokes about her work again. Even seriously discuss it with Ekla. Rosetta's teasing Ekla at the booze table, so we're not that close.

"The place is Slasmund. That's a country that wasn't originally very secure, and there are many demons and warcraft out there."

"Oh, then it's possible. When you go there, you have to pick a town and a place to stay, or you can meet an official ambassador or something."

"Wow. It's a terrible place."

"It's not normal for an official ambassador to be a robber, except for Slasmund. Even the back streets of places where ambassadors stay are insecure places where the bodies that have been killed have been rolled over for days. In other words, the whole country is like a battlefield."

"So in Slasmund, protecting yourself is common sense. Even an official ambassador, right? So maybe, but I don't want to have much friendship with Slasmund in any country. It's not a big deal, and honestly, it doesn't have a taste for danger."

Rosetta was somewhat surprised because Ekla made it clear. Because he is indeed an ecra less reluctant to tell things, but he is also not a cold person.

"Your daughter's making it clear, too."

"Because diplomacy cannot be kindness. And even if your relationship with Slasmund gets somewhat nasty, that country will be full of civil unrest and response to warcraft, and you won't even be able to afford to wage war on foreign countries. In fact, since the state won't handle this request either, isn't it an arrangement that the damaged town has been asking for?

"Hit it. It's a joint request from the surrounding towns where the bandits are roughing up. It's a little far and the rewards aren't exceptionally good, but I think it would be appropriate as a battle between the human opponents of this mercenary regiment, Atai. What do you think of Alfie?

Rosetta and Ekla look at Alphilis. Alphilis seemed to be thinking while listening to the two of us on the way. She looks at Ekla after a little worrying.

"I can't make up my mind. Let's call the captains here to discuss it. Also contact Arnelianism. Tell someone to come over. You should get their understanding, too."

"Got it. Then let me speak to each captain."

"It's not hard on you to stay taken care of. I want to make some money early and pay my debts to Arnelia Church."

To the two of them leaving the room with a mouthful of good, Alphilis dropped them off with a mild laugh.

And the captains gathering in no time. Fortunately, most of them were not in the midst of a request, and soon they were able to get together.

Alphilis sits on the table, beside which Ekla refrains. On the table is a map of Kazas.

The captains lined up on the left and right side of the table. The messenger from Arnelia had not arrived, but Alphilis thought it would be better for them to report it afterwards, so we decided to discuss it ourselves first. I don't think there are many Arnelian officials, but when someone comes along that doesn't make sense, it's because the discussion itself can be confusing.

"I may have talked to you from Ekla, but I'll explain it to you from me. This request is for the conquest of bandits rampaging around in Slasmund. The reward is £800,000 plus up to £100,000 for preparation and travel. I'm thinking of marching in about two-thirds of the mercenary corps. I'd love to hear your opinion."

"Captain, what's the size of the enemy?

"Let's say a few hundred. I don't think there's a thousand."

"Then the content isn't bad. Wouldn't it be the right opponent for the first battle of the mercenary regiment? Once we crusade the Demon King."

Many nodded at Lloyd's voice. Regardless of whether the enemy was a formal army, many mercenaries thought that a man without control would not be among the hundreds or so. Most of the time there was nothing to protect them from, and if their advantage collapsed, they could have prioritized and dispersed their lives. Mercenaries with experience know that. Besides, the confidence that defeated the Demon King was enough to make them speak strong.

Alphilis nodded in their reply, too, and the story quickly came together because of his appearance. Alphilis glanced at the line in silence, but he meditated on his eyes and stayed put. I guess I don't have any particular objections. The judgment of the line is truly accurate with regard to battles and mercenary requests. It wasn't nearly 100% request rate for Dada. Alphilis also had a glimpse into his abilities.

"Now let's move on in the direction of receiving the request to proceed. I'll make my way next. I would go north along the streets in Surasmund and cross three countries in the shortest possible time. How many days' journey is expected, as there are no problems with Arnelia's pass?"

"Snow melting has begun, and the common name of the street has already been done without delay. The earth is flat, so run on horses usually 14 days. 12 days if you hurry. Lisa imagines it would take nearly a month for a carriage or something."

"I agree. But if you're bringing it, other mercenary regiments will get you ahead of them. I've been prepared for a time like this. Jessia, are you ready?

"Yes, no problem."

Continued