How to Live as a Wandering Knight

Chapter 221: ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ (3)



Chapter 221: ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ (3)

Iselia also nodded at Suetlgโ€™s words.

โ€œMy dear. Itโ€™s better not to underestimate love. Love is like a ghost that goes anywhere and a spear that pierces all shields.โ€

โ€œI donโ€™t want to hear a lesson about love from you.โ€

Johan was dumbfounded. Getting a lesson on love from a tribe that cuts off enemiesโ€™ necks and hangs them under their loverโ€™s window.

Judging by what she just said, it sounded like an elfโ€™s lyric poem. As Iselia was also trained as a knight, she must have memorized a few lyrical verses suitable for courtly love.

Of course, it was questionable whether she understood the meaning. . .

โ€œFor several reasons, itโ€™s not good to block the approach. First of all, love is blind, so blocking it can make it even more fierce. You should know that much.โ€

โ€œLetโ€™s assume so. Whatโ€™s the next reason?โ€

โ€œAnd rumors donโ€™t stop spreading just because you block them. If the other person clings on, they will inevitably spread. Itโ€™s not like you can whip the young lady of the Jarpen family either.โ€

Regardless of Johan trying to stop it, if Caccia clings on, the rumor would spread. And when Ulrike hears about it, she will be very angry.

โ€˜๐˜ž๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ด๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ด ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ซ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต.โ€™

Thinking of Ulrikeโ€™s knights coming to challenge him to a duel made him unable to hold back his laughter.

โ€œThen is there a good way?โ€

โ€œFor now, keep a distance that is neither too close nor too far, and deal with her as much as possible in front of others. That way, even if a rumor spreads, there will be people to defend you. Where is Stephen?โ€

โ€œHe must be following the procession.โ€

โ€œIt would be good to call him over and hear what he has to say about the Jarpen family or the Abner family. He probably knows them best.โ€

โ€œHe is an expert when it comes to receiving death threats from Ulrike-gong after all.โ€

Stephen, who was happily eating and playing with the nobles. Johan had no intention of bothering him, but things were different on this expedition.

Since he had to deal with many Empire nobles, it was convenient in many ways to have a son of the Abner family with him.

Besides, the current Abner Count cherishes Stephen in many ways, so it wouldnโ€™t hurt to show off โ€˜๐˜โ€™๐˜ฎ ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ญโ€™.

โ€œI didnโ€™t know this career would be used like this.โ€

๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ

โ€œHow dare you. . .?!โ€

After hearing the explanation, Stephen looked at Johan with a frightened face. He could not believe it. Out of all the people in the world, he had to seduce Ulrikeโ€™s wife.

Of course, Johan was at an absolute advantage when it came to such seduction. He was young, brave, and had achievements. If he was with other knights, Johan would stand out.

But still, to seduce Ulrikeโ€™s wife!

โ€œStop it now. No matter how your lust boils, this is too much. There are many beauties in the world other than Caccia of the Jarpen family.โ€

Iselia, who was listening nearby, said to Johan in a small voice.

โ€œI donโ€™t think it will help much, my dear.โ€

โ€œI was thinking the same, your excellency.โ€

Johan asked Stephen.

โ€œI was going to ask how you think Ulrike will react, but I guess thereโ€™s no need to ask.โ€

โ€œDo you really need to ask?! You experienced her bullsh*t temper yourself!โ€

Stephen exclaimed in disbelief. Although it had been a few years since he left the fiefdom, the memory of almost being assassinated was still vivid.

โ€œI donโ€™t think you received that much bullsh*t. . .โ€

โ€œWhat. . . what?! She tried to kill me!โ€

โ€œThat was because you did something to provoke her.โ€

When Johan took Ulrikeโ€™s side instead of his, Stephen grumbled.

โ€œI thought Ulrike would calmly respond to groundless rumors since sheโ€™s quite cold-hearted and wouldnโ€™t make a fuss over something involving self-interest, but I guess not.โ€

โ€œThereโ€™s nothing cold-hearted about Ulrike!โ€

Although she looked cold on the outside, Ulrike had a fiery passion inside. Stephen was certain that Ulrike would draw her sword when she heard the rumors.

โ€œNow that I think about it, you held a grudge against Ulrike, didnโ€™t you?โ€

โ€œSo now you canโ€™t believe what I say because of that?!โ€

โ€œNo, thatโ€™s not necessarily the case. I just wanted to keep that in mind as a reference.โ€

โ€œIsnโ€™t that the same as not believing me?!โ€

โ€œAnyway, go meet Caccia while youโ€™re at it. I hope Caccia changes her mind.โ€

โ€œI. . . I just want to stay here.โ€

Stephen was frightened. He was afraid of getting involved with Ulrikeโ€™s wife again and having his life threatened.

๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ

โ€œIt seems difficult to hold out for long.โ€

Johan was discussing later matters with the captain of the guards who had been fighting to defend Parre,

Originally, the castle itself could withstand attacks for years, but now Parre was too damaged to expect such defensive capabilities.

Moreover, since the enemies had retreated, there was no telling when more troops would swarm this way.

โ€œIt would be best to pull back our troops and people westward. The fiefdom of the Count is not far, so if we retreat nearby, the enemies would not dare chase us.โ€

Johan suggested this to save face before the Count as well as for his own reputation.

Since he did not abandon the Countโ€™s men and took them along, the Count would be grateful. And Johan would earn praise.

Also, moving with these people would reduce the chances of rumors about him and Caccia spreading. This was a far better option than taking only Caccia.

โ€œBut we donโ€™t have permission from His Excellency the Count,โ€

The captain said awkwardly. The allied forces were gathered near the city of Lebuten in the north, so Count Jarpen would naturally be staying there with his men.

Such lower nobles were wary of acting arrogantly.

โ€œI will speak to His Excellency the Count about this. Count Jarpen is not foolish enough to forbid retreat in this situation.โ€

โ€œTh. . . Thank you!โ€

The knights escorting Caccia responded with slightly dissatisfied expressions after Johanโ€™s order.

โ€œYour Excellency Count. The walls have collapsed a lot and the soldiers are injured, but isnโ€™t abandoning the castle too. . . regrettable?โ€

โ€œNo.โ€

โ€œ?โ€

Before the knights could finish speaking, Caccia denied firmly.

โ€œThe Count has made the right judgment. We donโ€™t know when the enemies might charge in, do we?โ€

โ€œAh. . . Is that so. . .?โ€

The knights were at a loss for words with Caccia speaking like that. There was no way to argue back. Johan nodded and said,

โ€œWe must prepare for when more enemies come.โ€

โ€œBut to do this in an uncertain situation. . .โ€

Before the knights could complete their words, the centaur scouts returned from the east.

โ€œYour Excellency! Enemies have appeared across the forest! They seem to be chasing us this way!โ€

โ€œ!โ€

Johan was surprised. He had acted in preparation for such a situation, but for the chasers to actually show up!

โ€˜๐˜๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ? ๐˜๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ต, ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด?โ€™

But Johan and the knights were surprised for different reasons. The knights were astonished that Johan had predicted this situation perfectly.

No matter what, it was unbelievable for a count who had been away from the Empire to read the enemiesโ€™ movements like this.

โ€œSorry for doubting you! Your Excellency!โ€

โ€œItโ€™s alright. It was reasonable.โ€

โ€œYes!โ€

The knights moved with an even more loyal attitude. Johan asked Iselia and the elven knights to escort and guard Caccia.

โ€œItโ€™s not a difficult task. Donโ€™t worry.โ€

Iselia readily agreed and gathered around Caccia with the elven knights. Caccia asked curiously,

โ€œYour Excellencyโ€™s knights?โ€

โ€œKnights bound by the promise of friendship.โ€

Lauren spoke proudly. Hearing that, Caccia nodded. They seemed to be knights who had fought shoulder to shoulder with Johan.

Since he was an outstanding knight himself, it was nothing strange for him to have built friendship with elven knights.

โ€œAs expected, you are an excellent knight, Count.โ€

โ€œHmm. I think so too.โ€

Iselia agreed. Although Johan tended to go a bit mad at times, he was mostly honorable and excellent, close to an ideal knight.

โ€œIs this person the closest to Your Excellency?โ€

Caccia pointed at Iselia and asked another elven knight. The knight nodded in agreement. Caccia assumed Iselia to be Johanโ€™s top guard knight. She also looked quite strong. . .

โ€œBrave Sir Knight. I have a request. . .โ€

โ€œ?โ€

๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ

โ€œExcellent. Sir Torsten! I will not forget this favor!โ€

โ€œBut, you see. Biorarn-gong. There were more enemies than we expected. And also. I heard more are coming after them. Count Yeats is famous and has many followers, so it would not be strange if other noblesโ€™ armies arrive afterward. Isnโ€™t that right?โ€

Sir Torsten did not know how big Johanโ€™s allied army was. He also did not know that what Johan had brought was only the advance guard.

So he did not realize that the random words he had picked up were accurately stabbing at the truth.

โ€˜๐˜ˆ๐˜ฉ, ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ต. ๐˜–๐˜ง ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด. . .โ€™

Sir Torsten was from a free city on the peninsula, not from the Empire. Thanks to that, he could hear rumors about Johan more vividly and exaggeratedly than other Empire nobles. The martial valor he had heard about Johan from close relatives was almost monstrous.

Thatโ€™s why, even though he had failed to destroy the castle and lost his precious ransom, Sir Torsten was not too desperate. He was much more delighted to have barely escaped from that situation.

But while retreating, he happened to encounter a series of armed forces led by Biorarn.

The third son of the emperor, Biorarn.

He was a knight who was rumored to have inherited the most valor from Cardirianโ€™s children. Living up to those rumors, Biorarn immediately turned around and started a pursuit as soon as he heard.

โ€œIโ€™ve been wanting to compete with that young count once! What a blessing this opportunity has come! If this is not God blessing me, what is it??โ€

โ€œMaybe God cursing you. . .โ€

โ€œWhat did you say! I canโ€™t hear because itโ€™s too noisy!โ€

โ€œI didnโ€™t say anything.โ€

Sir Torsten exaggerated Johanโ€™s armed forces when he told Biorarn about them, but Biorarn paid them no mind. He charged ahead leading hundreds of his men. Torsten and his men were included, of course.

Although Biorarnโ€™s men were several times better equipped and more experienced elites than Torstenโ€™s, Torsten felt very uneasy.

Arenโ€™t we chasing too deep when we still donโ€™t have enough men?

โ€œOh. Biorarn-gong. That castle over there looks empty! That castle is on the verge of collapsing. What do you think about attacking that castle?โ€

โ€œWhatโ€™s the point of attacking a crumbling castle like that! Count Yeats is not far from here right now! Abandoning him to occupy a castle! Sir Torsten! Are you really a noble knight!? Letโ€™s go!โ€

Biorarn had no interest in the castle. Anyway, it would be difficult to hold this area for long even if occupied. More than that, he wanted to compete with the enemy commander who was not far away.

โ€œGo and tell the count! Biorarn has come to fight him!โ€

๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ๐Ÿ”ธ

โ€œThatโ€™s all you can do? Itโ€™s not a trap?โ€

โ€œDid you know His Excellency would say that and went around three more times? There was nothing there?โ€

Euclyia nodded her head at the centaursโ€™ words. The number of enemies was similar or less than those led by Johan.

With what guts are they chasing us?

โ€˜๐˜‹๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜โ€™๐˜ฎ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ? ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏโ€™๐˜ต ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ. . .โ€™

โ€œIf we maintain our distance and protect the larger ones, they wonโ€™t be able to charge easily. I will order them to be vigilant. . . It would be better if I was in the rear.โ€

โ€œWe will escort you ourselves.โ€

โ€œThank you. I donโ€™t know what they are doing.โ€

After about thirty minutes, Johan was able to understand what they were doing. He was dumbfounded by the words that the emperorโ€™s child had come in person to fight.

โ€œI will go out!โ€

โ€œNo! Me!โ€

The elven knights volunteered eagerly, extremely excited that the opponent had requested a duel. Johan made an incredulous expression when he discovered Iselia sneakily mixed in among those volunteering.

Translation-(COMPLETED) - How to Live as a Wandering Knight


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