#Episode 188 (Side Story Episode 1)
Imperial calendar year 982. Of course, there are numerous families in ‘Algerdo’, which is called the endless continent.
Different countries were tangled together.
There were always conflicts and wars in each territory of ‘Algerdo’.
Struggles for power between each family were common, and each nation did not give up its desire to expand its territory using its military power.
Due to this background, leaders or mercenaries with excellent martial arts always attract attention.
‘Gram Bacasetas’ was no exception.
“… “Anyone who offends me will be punished.”
Gram Bacacetas.
Wherever he went, war and conflict always existed.
To be precise, it was also where his steps were headed.
Although he didn’t have martial arts that were particularly outstanding compared to others.
Gram always took the accomplishment of victory.
There was one thing that made him stand out in achieving victory.
That is ‘archery.’
On the outside, he seemed no different from ordinary mercenaries, but his appearance holding a bow rod always brought about a twist.
Gram’s skill, relying only on a crossbow, was truly worthy of the expression ‘a hundred shots and a hundred times’.
As can be clearly seen in Gram’s current situation. His skiing skills were surprising those around him.
Pak-!
“town!”
Against the man who appeared to be the leader of the enemy army, Gram unfailingly hit the man in the neck with an arrow.
As a result, the leader, who fell without any resistance, fell off his horse.
In an instant, the soldiers surrounding the leader looked embarrassed.
Currently, Gram, as a mercenary for the ‘Costas’ family, is waging an all-out war against the nation of Georgios.
Since he cut off the order of the head of Georgios’ military group, there was no way the Costas Knights would miss this opportunity.
“Now! Cut down everyone you see!”
“and!”
The Costas Knights, who were only busy protecting the gate, immediately opened the gate.
The Costas Knights were outnumbered in terms of power.
But now, the tide has completely turned.
They went on to suppress Georgios’ soldiers at random.
Moreover, inside the gate, Gram just kept pulling the bowstring.
Pak-!
Georgios’ soldiers could not hide their embarrassment.
In an instant, we began to fall behind due to the momentum of the Costas Knights.
As you can tell just by looking at the numbers.
Georgios’s army was nearly twice that of Kostas, but there were many things that were missed in this battle to achieve victory.
“It won’t work!” First of all, operational retreat! “Change your horse!”
In response, Georgios soldiers hurriedly turned their horses around.
It was obvious that if they continued like this, they would suffer damage close to annihilation, so they seemed to think that it would be better to wait for the next time.
But, apart from that.
Gram’s bowstring didn’t stop.
As if he never forgot his duty as a mercenary.
He was just loading arrows against Georgios’ soldiers.
“… “I don’t miss it.”
Silently, he fired arrows one after another.
Finally, when Georgios’ soldiers disappeared from sight, he finally put down his bow.
***
The Costas family succeeded in eliminating Georgios.
The head of the family, Noyan Kostas, prepared a special dinner to celebrate the victory in the battle.
“Haha, Georgios guys. When I step back, I’m really no different from a rat! A dinner like this cannot be missed on a glorious day like today! haha! Everyone, enjoy yourself to the fullest.”
In particular, he did not leave out Gram, who contributed greatly to defeating Georgios’ army.
“I couldn’t help but be amazed by the solid archery skills. “How did he have such outstanding archery skills?”
“… “It is my belief that not a single arrow is misfired.”
“Ohh! You truly have amazing faith! “It is a truly coveted award.”
Nojan Kostas not only admires Gram’s skiing skills.
It was probably natural for him to be jealous.
That’s right too.
Unlike other countries or families.
The territory of Costas, which has long been said to be a particularly fertile land, is rumored to be abundant on the ‘Algerdo’ continent.
But, apart from that.
The downside was that the military power of the Costas family was significantly lower than that of other places.
Because of these points.
The Costas family tended to be highly dependent on other countries and families.
Apparently, Costas territory is famous for its fertile land on the ‘Algerdo’ continent.
There were always families and countries that were greedy.
Moreover, Costas’ territory was well-established in a place located at the center of the ‘Algerdo’ continent.
Conflicts and wars have always followed the Costas family.
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Anyway, it is natural that Noyan Castas’s eyes cannot help but roll when he sees exceptional mercenaries.
“I estimate that your archery skills are better than that of any other courtier.”
“I’m just grateful that you said that.”
“Well, that’s what I’m saying… What do you think? To accomplish the great cause of the Costas family together with me. “With you, I will be reborn as a stronger Kostas.”
“… .”
Gram did not hastily respond to Noyan’s suggestion.
Gram had never once thought about staying in any one group for a long time.
I didn’t even have time to think about it.
Because he had a separate ultimate goal.
That is, climbing the ‘wide canyon’ located on the outskirts of the Algerdo continent.
That was Gram’s short-term goal.
That’s right too.
It was also a place where a variety of unrecognizable monsters lived, and it was an area called a sacred place for monsters. A place where no one wants to set foot.
The reason I had to go to that ‘wide canyon’ was to avenge my younger sister, who was left as a cold corpse.
‘I will definitely punish you with my own hands.’
Those were the days when I had no choice but to watch as my only sister was surrounded by monsters and all her flesh was torn off.
Lamenting the times when he was extremely weak, Gram worked hard to develop his strength.
However, it wasn’t something that could be achieved just by increasing strength.
It was a fairly long journey to climb the ‘wide canyon’, and the funds to continue the long journey were also essential.
For this reason, the Maginot Line he chose was ‘mercenaries’.
Through the numerous trade routes leading to the ‘wide canyon’, he did not shy away from various means of mercenary work, and as his period began to increase, his name slowly began to spread throughout the ‘Algerdo’ continent.
In any case, Gram’s status had risen so high that he often received proposals similar to Noyan’s now from other families and countries.
However, every time he received such an offer, Gram stubbornly refused, and the next day, without fail, he began his journey through the ‘wide canyon’.
Thus, having safely prevented Georgios’ invasion, Gram only intended to leave Castas as soon as tomorrow.
“I greatly appreciate the suggestions the matriarch has made for me. However, I still have a journey ahead of me, so I am not in a situation where I can settle down in one place.”
“… “What a pity.”
Even if it means giving up the heads of each family’s knights. Mercenaries like Gram are rare to find on the Algerdo continent.
Accordingly, Noyan, who wanted to somehow return Gram’s heart, only wanted to hear the whole story.
“Well, I’d like to hear more details about the rest of the journey. “If there is something that needs my help, I can actively lend it to you.”
“… .”
Unlike Gram, who was reticent, Noyan continued to speak.
It was a moment when his desperation for Gram was visible.
Meanwhile, Noyan’s closest subordinate, Gus, urged Gram in a disapproving tone.
“Uh-huh! Doesn’t the head of the family ask? How dare you not reply rudely! “Have you fallen into narcissism?”
“Gus! Your behavior now is rude. You probably need some time to think. “Think and speak slowly.”
However, Gram did not answer Noyan’s question in the end.
The reason was that he thought there was no need to talk about his private parts.
“sorry. “It will be difficult to give an answer to that question.”
“what! How dare you ignore the matriarch’s question? “It looks like you think something has happened since today about mercenaries?!”
As Gus threatened, the atmosphere of the dinner party began to turn cold.
This time, Noyan raised his voice in response to Gus’ actions.
“Can’t we stop! How can you raise your voice like this at a dinner party? Gus. “Get out now.”
“Matriarch!”
“Didn’t you hear?! “Even if you tell me to leave right now!”
“… .”
Gus’s mouth freezes as he hears Noyan’s shout.
His brows were frowning severely, but he couldn’t bear to disobey the matriarch’s words.
He had no choice but to immediately leave the dinner table.
Noyan raised his hand to clean up the mess that had been left at the dinner table after he left.
“There was a brief commotion, but don’t worry about it and enjoy your dinner. “The sound of the wind instruments is also louder.”
At Noyan’s words, the Costas Knights and the soldiers all began to enjoy the dinner.
The sound of wind music spread even more magnificently around.
Gram also enjoyed the dinner, filling his empty glass.
However, the enjoyable dinner continued for a while again.
Suddenly, a subordinate of the Costas Knights hurriedly ran towards Noyan.
“Big, big trouble! Lord! “Now, the Georgios are attacking again with their troops!”
