Chapter 22. Calmly move forward one step at a time. (8)
“What do you mean?”
“There’s no need to hide it. Everyone knows.”
He said, meeting Derek’s gaze directly.
“You didn’t bring enough supplies, and you must be worried about whether you can successfully complete this subjugation war.”
Derek’s complexion as well as the successors around him changed at the sharp words.
“Besides. There are still things to do after the subjugation war, right?”
Whether or not one achieved meritorious service in this subjugation war will have an impact on future power struggles between families.
That was the reason why many families were paying attention to this subjugation war.
“……hmm.”
This was the reason why the Graham family and others, who had not yet chosen either side, were worried.
The air above the table suddenly became tense. No one said anything, but their complex eyes expressed their true feelings.
“If you are talking about a political position.”
Eventually, Derek crossed his arms and spoke slowly.
“Prince Abel probably isn’t very relaxed either.”
His eyes swept over my face.
“This meeting alone cannot turn the tables. It is not enough for the Kindreal family to gain power.”
The other successors also nodded. They also seemed to have heard the story from their father, who had participated in this meeting.
“It was like that until now.”
Just like he usually did when he showed off his composure. I lowered my clasped hands onto the table.
“Once this subjugation war is over, many things will change.”
I turned my relaxed eyes towards Derek.
“For that time. Why don’t you join hands with me?”
There is a moment of silence. Derek gave a subtle look.
“It’s an alliance.”
He tilted his head to the side.
“If we refuse, will our shame be revealed to the world?”
It was a word that criticized my appearance at the meeting.
“What should we do? We don’t do things that suck.”
“Yes. It was really clean. It made me wonder if I wouldn’t be suffocated if I lived with such integrity.”
Derek’s mouth twisted as he meekly admitted it.
“It looks like they’ve been spying on us for a long time. Why would they do that?”
“It’s fun.”
The corners of Derek’s eyes quirked up at his nonchalant response. Well, he had such gentle eyes that he wasn’t that scary.
“And don’t worry too much because I didn’t pick on you guys. I only mess with people who are stinking.”
“That’s such a comforting thing to say.”
I chuckled, ignoring Derek’s grumbling.
“Why don’t you just refuse and listen to the end?”
“For now, there is nothing in particular-”
“A month’s worth of food.”
Derek, who was silent for a moment, asked back in a tone full of doubt.
“……A lot of useless dry food?”
“Fresh meat with good fat attached. Also, coarse-grained grains are added evenly.”
“…….”
“We also provide additional oil and salt. Especially since I know there is a shortage of oil.”
Derek was relatively good at managing his facial expressions. He had a greed that could not be hidden from the eyes of the rest of the characters.
“We will also cooperate so that each family’s knights can contribute.”
“How can you cooperate…?”
“I guess you forgot what my family name is.”
Confident. No, it was something that felt arrogant.
“Ovest, Kindreal….”
The weight of the words in my name was extraordinary.
Derek then realized the shadow of the knights standing behind me and trembled.
“If it’s Obest….”
“I can fight while helping other knights.”
The conditions were very tempting. I can’t help but swallow my saliva.
“…Then what is the price?”
But rather than pounce on the prey, Derek chose to poke it with his finger.
“There must be something they want when they give it away in both material and spiritual ways like this. I will listen to that and make a decision.”
“I don’t have any?”
He shrugged his shoulders as if wondering what he was talking about.
“Prince Derek, I haven’t seen it that way, but you’re very calculating, aren’t you?”
“what…….”
“It’s just a favor given to help each other.”
Derek and the rest of his successors blinked blankly.
He had an expression of doubt as to whether it was ‘him’ Abel Kindreal speaking in front of me.
“Send the food directly to the knights tomorrow. Will that clear your doubts?”
Saying that, he got up from the chair.
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“Wait a minute.”
Derek grabbed me with an urgent voice.
“Is that really all you want? You don’t plan on telling me to spit out as much as I ate later, do I? Or do you plan on telling me to spit out twice as much?”
“What on earth do you think of people? Why can’t you accept favor as favor?”
When Derek reacted irritably, he became completely dumb and stopped in place.
“That won’t happen, so use it with peace of mind.”
After throwing out a word, I trudged towards the entrance of the tent.
“Is this the end? Are you going now?”
Derek’s stupid question came from behind me.
“Okay, that’s the end. See you tomorrow.”
After a brief reply, he opened the tent entrance. The knights from earlier were standing guard with an even stiffer posture.
“You’ve had a lot of trouble.”
“…….”
Let’s tap on the shoulder. The driver made an expression that cannot be described in words.
He left there, leaving him and the people in the tent behind.
‘What a master, you sound cute.’
I laughed as I thought about Derek and the rest of his successors who were probably arguing fiercely with each other right now.
As of now, I have nothing worth receiving from them.
I am ahead of all supplies, food, horses, and knights. The same goes for wealth.
I just put a burden on their hearts.
‘Receiving help from Abel Kindreal is a burden that cannot be ignored.’
Because they know shame, they will not turn a blind eye to receiving my help.
So later, when I need their implicit support and support.
The memories of this subjugation war will push them to take my side.
‘Even though you think of me that way now… … .’
After this subjugation war, your perception of me will be completely overturned.
There was something I had to take care of in advance for him. He walked silently out of the campsite.
widely.
After completely leaving the camp, I went far enough to avoid being caught by patrollers.
Sreuk.
I took the whistle that was hanging around my neck in my hand. It was time for him to meet Black Star for the first time in a long time.
Beep!
I blew the whistle and started running.
As I maintained my speed and continued blowing, at some point Black Star’s presence entered the absolute realm.
Beep! Beep!
I blew vigorously twice to let him know my location. And then I stopped and waited.
yet,
“Purr!”
Black Star’s body appeared with a happy cry. Instead of waving happily, I looked at its snout.
“hmm.”
Instead of food, Black Star’s mouth was filled with only the snort that came out as it was busy running.
“Child, you listen well.”
I smiled and scratched the bridge of the nose of the guy who approached me. I moved my hand back, grazed the nape of his neck, and looked at his upper body.
“The flesh… is still the same.”
As expected, it was the season when the sky was high and horses(?) were gaining weight.
Anyway, it seemed like he had been eating well since his complexion was good and his fur was shiny.
“how have you been doing?”
As I continued to gently stroke, Black Star lightly vibrated her uvula. His tail was gently wagging as if he was in a good mood.
“We will keep moving for a while. Don’t miss out and follow us.”
“Purung?”
“It’s time to eat a delicacy I’ve never tried before. Or should I say a special meal?”
“Purring?”
Black Star tilted his head as if he had no idea what he was talking about.
“Did I use too difficult words?”
I laughed and patted the guy’s butt.
“I’ll call you again around this time tomorrow. See you then.”
If you call him from a similar distance every day, a smart dog will quickly learn the rule and follow you.
“Purring?”
Black Star looked like he was asking if this was the end. There was a question in his eyes as to why he didn’t run with me.
“After a few days, you will be told to stop calling me.”
I smiled, waved at the guy, and turned around.
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next day.
“Food, I received it well.”
Derek came up to me with a shy face, whispered, and passed by.
However, there was no way for their knights to get along with the Ovest Knights.
Usually, each knight group went around in groups, and the day was too busy to talk separately.
We run diligently during the day when the sun is up, and prepare for camping as the sun begins to set.
Even so, as winter approaches, the days get shorter and shorter, and even running time decreases.
It was easy to get used to the repetition of each day.
The knights, who were at a loss at first, soon adapted to the situation and gradually shortened the time.
As a result, the tension that had initially surrounded the knights was diluted, and a different kind of emotion filled the gap between them.
“I heard that there was a minor dispute between the members today.”
It was only three days later that a new topic was raised at the end of a meeting that was always similar.
“Is that correct?”
Director Joshua came out and cast a confirming look towards Bennett.
“yes.”
While I nodded with a calm face,
“Yes, sorry.”
Bennett bowed his head in regret. He raised his head again and glared at me.
“Prince Abel, what is with that shameless attitude? Is that all you have to say now?”
“It was the Seymour family knights who started the argument first?”
Bennett’s face turned red at one carefree word.
“That’s because the Knights of Ovest-”
“Stop, stop. Do you plan to fight here too?”
Director Joshua politely stopped the two of us. Then he looked around the table and spoke in a serious tone.
“I just didn’t come in to report, and I understand there are minor disputes here and there.”
It was a side effect that made me just run instead of training every day.
The knights quickly felt bored and would twitch because they could not control their itching bodies.
Although the Knights of Ovest were against it.
‘ah! I love this peacefulness!’
‘I wish I could just run like this every day!’
The problem started when the knights of the Seymour family became upset when they heard this.
“Since they are all energetic young people in their prime, it seems inevitable that there will be noise.”
“In all the time I’ve been running, I haven’t seen a single rat, let alone a monster.”
Voices of sympathy were heard from all over.
While everyone was giving and receiving a word, Mikel held his chin and said nothing.
His eyes were fixed on a map spread out on the table.
“…….”
Because I also saw where he was looking, I knew right away what he was thinking.
However, there were some who did not.
“I think it will be resolved quickly if you relax your body.”
Bennett said in a cheerful tone.
“How about a martial arts competition?”
People’s eyes were focused on him.
“Martial arts competition?”
“Are you talking about the one that was canceled during this harvest festival?”
“Isn’t this a game where skilled commoners compete with swords?”
Bennett smiled and nodded.
“Yes, that’s right. How about we select a representative from each knighthood and compete against them?”
A confident voice continued.
“If you think of it as a light sparring, I don’t think there will be any damage to each other’s power.”
Sparks flew in the eyes of all the knight commanders who participated. It seemed like he was seriously considering which members to send out right away.
‘Foolish.’
It was quite interesting, but not a wise suggestion.
“I don’t think that’s a very good idea.”
As I slowly opened my mouth, Bennett turned to look at me.
The green eyes seemed to boil over, but soon cooled down and made a sneer.
“I guess you’re afraid that the reputation of the Ovest Knights will be ruined?”
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