Chapter 117 – 28. Capital of the Empire. (One)
Allen took them to Vermandouis and busily roamed the streets to get his sell. Of course, the specialties of his hometown were strange wooden dolls and small statues carved out of stone. Much of the South was an agricultural community, so there were no luxuries as popular as the West. Luxurious goods from the West or the Middle East are scattered on the streets, but they have already gone through several cities and rise in price.
When a lot of copper was produced, they made and sold souvenirs made by coloring it, but because copper production was blocked for several months, it was hard to see copper pieces on the streets, let alone souvenirs.
Eventually, Allen returned to his lodgings empty-handed. As expected of the southern part of the country, there was not much to enjoy other than grain trading. … But now he doesn’t have a dedicated guild, and there’s not too much left to buy a large amount of grain and return.
After all, the South isn’t much fun.
Until the war in the east was largely over and the manpower rushed to the south, the south was just a boring place where sex was the biggest entertainment. … In fact, if it wasn’t for the mission, I wouldn’t have even thought of coming.
So Allen looked for a company to leave with, and then prepared to leave in a hurry. It seems that the crew members don’t have much lingering here, as if they were waiting for Danju’s words that they would be leaving soon.
When the departure date was set, Charlotte Danjou, who heard the news, came to Allen. After going through her mission this time, she must have had a change in her mindset, and her mind was very different from before.
“In the meantime, you worked hard.”
“As much as I received, I worked.”
Momentary silence. And it was Allen who continued it.
“He said he had a private meeting with Elena the other day….”
“… Ah yes….”
Allen said admonishingly. It’s not forbidden for her, but it’s against morality anyway.
“Hey, well, since I know you, I’m just passing it off as good… , It would be best not to do such a thing if possible. It’s hard to survive on this floor if you go out of sight and get filmed. … Especially in the 10th river, you have to be careful and careful again.”
Charlotte glared at her Allen and muttered an excuse.
“…… It’s just that she was asking just in case. I had no other intentions.”
Allen laughed like her big brother.
“I know. That Charlotte Danzou is not that kind of person. … But not everyone knows you like I do.”
After advisingheheld out her hand.
“Then… , I look forward to seeing you again in good shape next time.”
“… Yes. I hope so.”
And a parting handshake. That was it.
The Allen-Mercenary Corps left Berher early in the morning two days later. … After the carriage departed, Allen felt a small regret belatedly, thinking that he should have gone to see her mother’s face, but the city was already far away.
The furry Geese, who swayed her body from side to side as the carriage rattled, smiled wickedly at Allen Danju, who was staring at the city endlessly.
“You seem to be at a loss for leaving your lover behind.”
Then Allen laughed.
“What about a lover? She’s just an acquaintance.”
“As far as I know… , You are very passionate at night. Because I haven’t slept very well.”
Ah-.
The straw master and the chewing gum inspector, who didn’t think it was them, were very embarrassed inside and acted like they didn’t know anything. …… I guess I was screaming too much.
After smiling, Allen only glanced at Geese, who smiled smirking, and she said nothing. She’s only up there with the quick-witted guy, and she didn’t cross the line any further.
Danju looked at the city from outside the carriage again. …… A hometown where you don’t know when you’ll return again.
To deal with her unsteady mind, Allen put her hand in her purse in her gym bag and counted her gold coins one by one.
Then… , Let’s go eat eggs!
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Allen-The mercenary corps arrived in Vermandois after another month of driving. After all, even when I can barely lie down, my house seems to be the best.
As soon as Allen arrived, she stopped by Viola House first. Since the broker who brokered the mission was Danju Viola, he should report that the mission was completed safely.
Still, Danju Pharos, who started earlier, must have finished the report, and Danju Viola noticed that he already roughly knew the outcome of the work.
“Thanks for your work.”
“It’s all thanks to the lord.”
Allen had intended to return immediately after a brief report, but the sophomore seemed to have something to say. He wondered what other grotesque things had happened while he was gone. …… But fortunately, what she mentioned was something I knew in advance.
“Dagon-Mercenaries were kicked out in the round of 10.”
“… Okay.”
In fact, that was what the mercenaries were roughly expecting. Dagon’s depravity was already widely known on the continent. In addition, he touched drugs banned by the empire and even made an excuse, so it was only a matter of time before he was kicked out. There, Elizabeth Budanju set fire to it.
Of course, the power of Dagon, the top 10 single owner, could not be ignored, but it was inevitably insufficient to deal with Elizabeth Vice Danju, who was backed by the prestige of the ducal family. In addition, since they were expelled from the top 10, there are probably not a few mercenaries who are withdrawing from the Dagon-Mercenary Alliance. After all, the majority of the coalition would be unloyal puppies who stuck together to eat the falling bean curd.
In fact, anyone could see that the defeat of Dagon-Mercenaries was obvious. And the end of this situation is that Dagon’s baby also curls up and runs away like a frightened bastard. … To be honest, the ending was futile, but from Dagon’s point of view, it was the wisest choice. Pride is something that can only be managed when life is attached to it.
Anyway, since Dagon-Mercenaries was kicked out of the top 10, the next important issue was who would make the top 10.
It was natural for anyone to see that this top 10, which gained enormous status and privileges, was not simply decided by sse sse sse. It required not only bloody competition, but also a vote in favor of more than a majority of the top 10 singles.
Of course, for those who don’t care who makes the top 10, it’s just a fun spectacle. This isn’t an event that happens often.
“Kalim-Mercenary Corps was a strong candidate, but he rejected it himself.”
Of course, it was an honorable position, but Kalim Danju, who was already nearing retirement, did not have to make his later years bloody. It was a planned scenario, so Allen was expecting it.
Originally, the next most likely candidate was the Bakuya-Mercenary Corps, but because Danju was mysteriously murdered, he was forced to step down from the candidate position.
In the end, the next round of 10 was either Pesiyal-Mercenary Team or Stephanie-Mercenary Team. There was nothing set for this either, so Allen couldn’t be certain.
“Then, it will be one of the three: Bakuyana, Pesiyal, or Stephanie.”
It was a very accurate prediction, so even the viola sophomore was a little surprised. Among the 10 rivers, the names of those three were circulating the most powerfully.
“… Well, you know.”
“I just thought those three were the best fit.”
As expected, the situation is also bright. The viola soloist didn’t express it, but she was very satisfied inside. This seems to be the heart of parents looking at their children who grow up well.
“Oh yeah…. I heard that she performed very well on this mission….”
“Ah… , Well, as far as being excellent… Haha.”
“Paros Danju is not the kind of person who would exaggerate or do that. I heard that she overwhelmingly defeated the Witchbeast.”
“I had some luck.”
Viola Danzoo had a rare bright smile.
“Still, I brokered it myself, and I want to say thank you for saving face.”
“It is proof that Danju-nim has an excellent eye.”
“You mean that’s why I picked you?”
“Uh…… , Is that how it works?”
The two laughed lightly.
The laughter stopped, and there was a moment of silence. Danju, the viola, noticed that she was trying to say something. Allen read it and waited patiently.
“…… So say By any chance, would you like to go to the capital with me?”
Allen was quite surprised by her sudden and unexpected words. Is it the capital?
“The capital, you mean?”
“Oh, if you’re busy, you don’t have to. I’m just asking just in case. I just arrived, and it won’t be easy to go out again….”
He thought and asked why.
“Is it because of the 10th round?”
“Yes.”
There was nothing that immediately came to mind except for Danjoo, the viola, going to the capital. Because deciding the top 10 is a very important issue.
Allen said she didn’t have to think long.
It was a place where top 10 Danju gathered. Even if you poured all your money into it, it was right to participate unconditionally. In order to become a top 10 later, getting familiar with your face in advance is unconditionally helpful. … Who would vote for it if a kid who didn’t know anything about it said they would make it to the round of 10?
“I think she could use some help, given the discerning eye of Allen Danju.”
Regardless of whether he is emotionally good or not, Allen Danju had enough discernment to single out three strong candidates secretly circulating among the top 10 among the numerous mercenaries. That’s why I decided that if I took him to the capital, I would be able to hear various good opinions.
“The viola master says this, how can I refuse? I don’t know how helpful it will be, but I’m happy to follow.”
Oh
Viola managed to suppress the rage of joy that welled up inside her. If there is no fear of losing a precious treasure, it is a universal truth that you want to boast about it to everyone.
Allen laughed heartily after reading what Viola was really happy about.
With this free ad, he was determined to make the most of it.
