Chapter 59 (2)
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Ian looked back at her as if spellbound.
Huh?
Just before You didnt only use red magic
No, thats
Eh? Really?! Miguel butted in, eyes wide as he looked back at Ian.
Then Sir, is that legendary mage? Really?
Im sure! Im certain!
What do you mean by certain. Thats completely wrong. Snorting, Ian spat out.
Luci blinked.
But, you used magics of several colors just before.
While thats true. That doesnt mean Im the White mage. In the first place, those magics werent anything great either. Ian looked between Luci and Miguel as he added.
Its just a sort of trade secret, an ace up my sleeve. So dont get any strange thoughts.
Alright.
After a while, Luci nodded her head and stared straight at Ian.
I will keep Sir Ians secret.
Me too, Sir.
Their gazes seemed to not believe his words at all.
Ha Think what you want. Its not it if its not it.
It would be unfair if it really was like that. Im just a high leveled bastard after all?
Tongue clicking, Ian looked back.
The smoking hill had already gone quite far.
From today on, there would probably be an additional rumor of a mage in the frontier.
After a while, Miguel looked back at him with a slightly more clear-headed expression.
A thought just came to me. We might encounter one or two more of those checkpoints.
Cant be helped. But after doing that, there wont be any soldiers trying to block our way. Of course.Ian shrugged. Even so, fights against pursuers are definitely unavoidable.
Tch I already smell the iron in my nose. Miguel murmured.
Ian leaned his head against the backrest.
He was starting to think it would be better if they all just swarmed quicker.
A sign he was getting tired.
Rest whenever theres time to rest. Dont think unneeded thoughts. There isnt much left now.
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Ippotranslation
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So, is everything in this report true?
Count Randis, sitting at his desk, looked up and asked. In front of him, Knight Jamie nodded.
Two outposts were buried and turned into a sea of fire. Everyone was trembling, saying he was an incredibly powerful mage. Besides, the carriage they were riding was very fast. Blocking them was suicidal and we couldnt chase them either, so requests for withdrawal kept pouring in.
Cowards But theyre not wrong. According to the report, he seemed like an incredible mage. I dont know where that guy popped out from, but it looks like he sent me a warning. Hes still showing mercy for now, but hes saying that if we keep blocking his way, hell kill everyone.
Then, should we withdraw the troops?
Yes. If I keep sending them, resentment against me will pile up to the heavens.
Of course, he didnt mean to just let those brazen guys go.
Count Randis subtly added. Is he waiting?
Of course.
Let him in.
Knight Jamie opened the door and gestured.
Soon, a burly northern man walked in.
His semi-rusty armor and sword sheath gleamed.
He was Uwe, the most skilled mercenary in Hilram and the leader of the Uwe Mercenary Group.
Hows the morale of the mercenaries? After a brief greeting, the Count asked.
Uwe spoke with a stiff expression. Everyones gritting their teeth. Quite a few of our comrades died at their hands. And theres also word that guys from Naslan are chasing them at an incredible speed.
I see. Those damn imperials trespassing someone elses territory as if it were their own house, and those damn peasants from Agellan must be irritating to you as well. The Counts eyes grew cold.
What irked him the most was the fact that he couldnt stop them.
If he said a word to those narrow-minded guys, they might stop supplying goods to his territory.
I want to see them go back empty-handed. It would be even better to see them begging, asking to lower the ransom for Young Lady Liurel. His Majesty would surely welcome that too.
The kidnappers had now gained some political influence.
Because there were rampant rumors that Agellan was preparing for war.
If we get our hands on that girl here first, we would earn not just ransom but also the favor of His Majesty the King.
Just leave it to me. Ive selected about thirty skilled riders. Uwes eyes shone as he spoke.
He wanted to catch the kidnappers and stomp on them as much as anyone else.
Of course, there was also the reason that he had to avenge his subordinates.
It was because of the mercenary group from the neighboring region who crossed over following Agellan knights.
Those guys, gaining the favor of Marquis of Naslan and expanding their size, were subtly confronting his mercenary group.
The one who succeeds in this task would likely gain the greatest influence in Belronde.
Good. Lets get to the main point.
The Count spread out a map of his territory.
It had the movement routes of the kidnappers and the imperial trackers from Naslan marked in detail.
Based on the information so far, it seems the kidnappers are headed to the abandoned land.
What!
Are you saying theyre planning suicide?!
Not just Uwe, even Jamie was surprised.
The Count shrugged.
They probably believe in that mage. With a powerful mage and a master swordsman, they might be able to cross that cursed land to the north, right?
If heaven helps them, that is. Jamie murmured.
The Count shrugged again. It was hard for me to believe too. But if thats not the case, theres no way to explain this movement route. Whats fortunate for us is that theyre going around in circles.
The Count drew a straight line from Hilram heading north.
We can go ahead of them and wait.
The riverside leading to the abandoned land beyond the border. The edge of the valley.
Best if we can catch them before they cross the bridge.
Ill make preparations right away. Uwe turned around after nodding.
After he left and closed the door, the Count looked at Knight Jamie.
Attach twenty cavalry to him. Itd be best if the sacrifice comes from their side.
The Uwe Mercenary Group was useful but also annoying.
As they grew bigger and bigger, there was no telling when they would bare their fangs.
It wouldnt be so bad to reduce their numbers a bit this chance.
Itd be even better if Uwe dies.
If the kidnappers end up crossing into the abandoned land after all
Tapping the map, the Count added.
Have the cavalry retreat before sunset.
Should we leave the mercenary group behind?
They wont give up. Their pride is at stake. Try persuading them, and if that doesnt work, just leave them be. The imperial trackers and peasants probably wont give up either, so by that point, theyll just be walking corpses.
Ill follow your orders.
After bowing his head, Knight Jamie turned around.
Left alone, the Count quietly gazed down at the map.
At most three days, and he would know the outcome of all this chaos.
Either earn money and pride Or die trying. Doesnt matter. As long as its not taken from me
The kidnappers escaping alive wasnt even a considered outcome.
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