Chapter 146


    Galfredik, Edmund, Partecs group, and four Beowulf warriors hurried to Mungard.


    Oi! Monotheistic knight! Lets go hunting and scouting together!


    How many times have I told you to call me by my name?


    Oh, right. Sorry. I forgot again. Anyway, youreing, right?


    Right. Sir Galfredik, I will be right back.


    Yes. Hurry back. With Galfrediks permission, Edmund and two Beowulf warriors quickly left the ranks.


    Bring back some deer meat!


    Boar for me!


    The remaining two beowulfs waved their hands, and Partecs team conversed whileughing.


    At first, they were at each other like mortal enemies, but it seems that theyve grown closer recently.


    Its because theyre real warriors, not fake ones. And kids are supposed to fight a little as they grow up. Hehe.


    As a holy knight, Edmund could not hide his disapproval when he first met the beowulf warriors. It was because he had experienced a devastating defeat against the beowulfs when he first arrived in Brantia. Transformed Beowulf warriors were identical in appearance to lycanthropes, but they were much stronger. Unlike lycanthropes, beowulf warriors were able to fight systematically.


    Nearly half of the ten holy knights had been killed by beowulf warriors after arriving in Brantia, so it was no wonder Edmund harbored hostility toward the beowulfs.


    However, the beowulfs were different. Simrly, the Perseus beowulfs had also lost a good number of their members to the silver weapons of the holy knights, but they didnt really care. It was a great honor for beowulfs to meet their end fighting against the strong. And after apanying the beowulfs for several days and learning of their honor and pride, Edmund had a change of heart.


    Just as Galfredik said, the beowulfs were real warriors.


    Anyway, I hope the new arrivals didnt cause any trouble in Mungard.


    It wont happen unless theyre eager to meet their deaths. And supposedly there are quite a few knights from Carls Baggins, so theyll keep everyone under control. Theyve already experienced how my master can be, Galfredik responded and grinned.


    Thats certainly true. Partecs team agreed.


    A good portion of the 1,000-or-so troops from Moffern and Maren were said to have been previously employed by Essandra and Eugene on the Carls Baggins Penins. And among the knights, many of them had been mercilessly beaten up by Eugene in duels. Since they were iming themselves to be Eugenes army, they shouldnt do anything to tarnish his name.


    But why do you think they came over? And its not like theres just one or two of them, but over a thousand, Lavan asked with a curious expression. Although he could now be considered a fairly experienced mercenary, he was somewhat ignorant of peoples intentions.


    de clicked his tongue and responded with scorn, Oh, you punk. Are you really a mercenary? What do you mean why? Theyre here to score big.


    To score big? But there are quite a few evilnds in the Carls Baggins Penins and in Marens vicinity. Why would they Lavan responded.


    Partec interrupted him. Do you know how much we earned in expeditions before we came under Sir Eugene? It was ten or fifteen silver coins at most. Besides, its not like theres an evilnd expedition happening every second day. It was usually only a couple of times a month.


    Was it like that? Lavan asked.


    Partec replied, It was almost impossible to earn more than fifty silver coins even on the luckiest of days. But how much did you make in a single battle? After we started following Sir Eugene, how much have you been earning every month?


    Ah Lavan came to a realization.


    Partec nodded. Thats right. At least double, and as much as triple or quadruplepared to what we were making before. Moreover, Maren and Moffern must have recruited troops in Sir Eugenes name.


    All the Carls and Joes from every cranny of the country must have applied, Lavan said.


    Most likely, Partec said.


    Galfredik stepped in. I dont think so. They would have screened the applicants quite thoroughly.


    What?


    Maren and Moffern know exactly how hot-tempered my master is, dont they? They wouldnt risk being cursed out after sending any random dog they picked off the street. Hehe. And you know what? I dont know about Maren, but those guys from Moffern shouldnt be those who responded to the recruitment, Galfredik said.


    Uh


    Even Partec, who was a veteran with a plethora of experience, smacked his lips as if he were lost. Galfredik continued with a grin. Hundreds of mercenaries departed Carls Baggins for Brantia at the same time. It doesnt really make sense unless its part of someones n. And theres only one person on the Carls Baggins Penins capable of such a thing, right?


    Perhaps Are you referring to Lady Essandra? Partec asked.


    Her Excellency Archivold would be a more suitable term now. She must have sent the mercenaries as a gift to the master after cleaning up the entirety of the penins. Well, I guess you could say that she was ridding herself of a problem as well, Galfredik exined.


    Ridding herself of a problem Ah! Partec muttered with a frown, then shouted as if he hade to a realization.


    Her Excellency Archivold must have been almost done with clearing up the disputes in the Carls Baggins Penins. Which means she wouldnt have needed the hired mercenaries any longer?


    Thats right. She sent the mercenaries to master quickly before someone took the liberty of hiring them with exterior motives. Since theyre a bunch of experienced veterans, they would serve as a valuable power for us even though they would be a potential headache on the penins, Galfredik exined.


    Oh


    What an amazing person.


    Phew! Thats right. As expected, not just anyone can be a marquis or a margrave.


    Partecs team was truly impressed. They had mistakenly assumed that the neers were nobodies trying to leech off of Eugenes achievements and reputation.


    Ah! Then Sir Eugene sent Sir Galfredik and Sir Edmund to Mungard because? Partec said. As a leader, he was quite intelligent, and it appeared that he hade to a realization.


    Galfredik nodded. Theyve been fighting exciting battles until they crossed the sea, and we dont know yet if theyre shit or cheese. Who else could keep them under control, knowing that theyll probably abuse masters name and cause a ruckus in Mungard?


    ..


    Partec and his men nodded in understanding. Galfrediks reputation for having a bad temper was above Eugenes, and he was also a well-known, strong knight in his own right. In addition, anyone from the Caylor Kingdom would show respect to a holy knight. Although thebination of a vampire and a holy knight was quite unusual and unbing, the two of them would be more than sufficient to keep wild knights and mercenaries under control.


    Naturally, knowing Galfrediks personality, he would most likely be using physical force as a means of control than honor or status.


    Hehe! My master is so sneaky and gracious, and Im not saying this just because hes my master. I wonder how he knew that I am the perfect fit for the job? Hehehehe!


    Craack!


    Galfredikughed insidiously while cracking his neck.


    There will be a bloodbath in Mungard.


    I wonder how many of them wille to regret their lives.


    Poor bastards. They should have just led afortable life back home.


    Partec and his men could only silently pay their respects to the neers.


    ***


    Sir Galfredik is here!


    Greetings, sir!


    The guards of Mungard saluted and greeted Galfredik and the rest of the group as soon as they saw the document with Eugenes stamp. They appeared quite nervous.


    It seemed that the groups arrival had been expected since, upon their arrival, they were immediately guided to thergest building in the portthe sailor guilds headquarters. The mayor of Mungard, several of the citys guild leaders, and Markus rushed in about half an hourter.


    W-wee back, Sir Galfredik. It has been a long time.


    Although Galfrediks appearance had improved after bing Eugenes vassal, he still left a rough and threatening impression. Furthermore, it wasmonly known that he was Eugenes right-hand man. The mayor could not hide his anxiety while politely greeting Galfredik.


    On the other hand, Markus had directly witnessed Galfredik crushing a vampire family. He knelt down in front of Galfredik and shouted as if he were receiving an apostle of god, Oh, great, exalted one! The cold, noble blood of


    Galfredik interrupted him. Thats enough. Just tell me whats been going on.


    Yes.


    Markus bowed immediately and exined, Ten days ago, a group of troops carrying a document bearing the seals of the Archivold marquisate and the mayors of Maren and Moffern


    Not that. Tell me whats going on with the guys on board, Galfredik asked.


    Yes. At first, they attempted tond all at once, but Miss Romari dissuaded them. They have been sending two hundred men to the port at a time. There werent any problems for the first few days but since then


    ording to Markus, the mercenaries remained rtively quiet for the first few days. But they began to show their true colors little by little as they became bored of sightseeing and drinking. Frustration caused by thenguage barrier led to various fights, and the cultural difference regarding the eptance of other races even caused some to unsheathe their weapons.


    Fortunately, the knights had apologized and providedpensation due to Romaris presence. However, the knights also started to lose their patience after having to wait without any updates, and they began to cause idents as well. As a result, the rtionship between Mungards residents and the self-proimed Sir Eugenes Loyal Army began to deteriorate rapidly. Now, they were walking on thin ice.


    They really are eager to see hell. Did those bastards lose their minds after shoving anti-mana stones up their asses? Galfredik spoke while grinding his fangs. His red eyes were filled with fierce energy.


    Tell all those knight bastards to get over here right now, Galfredik said.


    A-all of them?


    Thats right.


    Well Theres quite a few of them


    How many?


    A little over fifty.


    Hmm? Galfredik was slightly surprised. Knights lived and died by their pride and honor. For so many of them to have crossed the sea meant that Eugenes reputation in the Caylor Kingdom had be even greater than before.


    Um, Im wondering if it might be a better idea to have five or six of theme in as representatives. Markus carefully suggested.


    However, Galfredik shook his head while grinning. No, bring them all. Little brats, babies, gusty little munts. Ill take care of the whole lot all at once.


    Galfredik gripped hideous maces in his hands while speaking in a low, raw voice.


    ***


    Less than an hourter, boats from therge galleys arrived at the port. A group of knights armed with chainmail and te mail rushed up to the pier and flocked over to Galfredik, who had been waiting for their arrival.


    Oh! Sir Galfredik!


    Hahaha! Long time no see! Have you been well?


    I cant believe that weve been reunited in a faraway, foreignnd!


    Some of the knights shouted excitedly. They were the ones who fought with Galfredik on the Carls Baggins Penins or knew Galfredik when thetter was still residing near Maren.


    Ive been well. Unfortunately, however, Ive been hearing that the people of the port havent been doing very great, Galfredik responded.


    Uh


    Galfredik gestured, and the knights turned their gazes to the leaders of Mungard. They took on awkward expressions. They were quick to realize what Galfredik was referring to.


    So...


    Galfredik ced the two maces on his shoulder in a cross, then continued with an extremely arrogant look. You dared to hang Sir Eugenes g and im to be his army, just to make a scene here?


    !


    Those who knew Galfredik turned pale. Unfortunately, however, the majority of the knights didnt really know who Galfredik was.


    Sir! Thats a little too much! Arent minor conflicts to be expected when attempting to establish true chivalry in a pagannd like this?


    I never officially joined Sir Eugenes army. I came here only because I heard there was a good opportunity in Brantia.


    The same goes for me. Sirs! We have been patient for long enough, so isnt it time to let our ambitions loose?


    Oh!


    Thats right!


    About twenty knights gathered together. Given their behavior, they had obviously already formed some kind of n among themselves. And the rest of the knights, except for those who knew Galfredik, stood still as if to spectate.


    Ha! Look at these bastards. You never had any intentions toe under my master in the first ce, did you? Galfredik shouted.


    Hmph! I might have considered it if Sir Eugene came to greet us personally. But how could we bow our heads in front of a knight like yourself? You simply fawned your way over to Sir Eugenes side!


    Oh! You have spoken my heart, sir. Hey, where is Sir Eugene?


    I want to talk to Sir Eugene in person!


    The knights were in high spirits.


    Galfredik was convinced.


    These bastards were here to take advantage of Eugenes reputation and fame. They werent here because they were impressed and wanted to serve under him.


    Sssh.


    Galfredik slowly lowered his maces from his shoulders.


    The master is busy. Hes on his way to take care of the Fransil Duchy and be the Duke of Ba. He doesnt have time to y knight with babies like you.


    What?!


    ck!


    Galfredik spoke in a bloodthirsty voice before lowering his visor. He suddenly charged forward like a spring.


    So you can talk to me instead! Lets have a long conversation between men! A conversation with our steels! Kuhahahahahahah!