Chapter 126 – 29. The Northern Region. (2)
The Allen-Mercenary Corps had to prepare to leave for the North again just two days after returning to Vermandois. It was a situation where there was almost no time to rest, but the last time they went to the capital was a nominal outing, so they prepared to leave without saying anything. … Even though they didn’t work for three months, they only took money, so they were showing a bit of notice.
It was a journey that required forced marching, so they didn’t even look for a company to go with to earn pocket money. If the upper ranks get stuck, you will inevitably slow down a bit.
So, in the early morning, exactly three days after returning to Vermandois, a group of mercenaries set off for the north.
The thoughts of the continental people about the north were roughly like this.
Savage.
Poor.
Cold.
Eye.
Except for the experienced Kalisman, the rest of the crew had no experience in the North. So they, too, were not very different from the imagination of ordinary continental people.
“There, instead of rain, something like white powder falls from the sky. When it accumulates, everything turns white….”
As the furry Geese recited the snow of the North, the stout youngest Cory asked, scratching his snow-white hair.
“But why are northerners all copper-colored and not white?”
“I heard that the snow reflects the sunlight like a mirror, so it burns out.”
“Ow, that’s so strange.”
Then Allen smiled and added to it.
“The snowy area is further north, even in the north. There are hardly any people there. It is a difficult place to live.”
“Is that so.”
“You can see snow falling sometimes, but it will be difficult to see it piled up in a heap. There’s no way I’m going to go up there.”
More than half of the northern regions were untouched and unexplored. There was no reason or room to develop it in the first place. Furthermore, the coniferous forest covered with snow almost all year round is the lair of an unknown monster, so you don’t bother approaching it unnecessarily.
Due to the limited amount of land available for farming, the North was once the site of the most wars on the continent. Even now, we are not happy with each other. … To be honest, it was a place where it wouldn’t be strange no matter when the Battle of Yeongji took place.
Because of the numerous wars, the number of men was relatively small, and northern women did not shy away from all kinds of dirty work. The ratio of female warriors was also the highest on the continent.
Northern women’s greatest virtue is to receive the seed of a good man and give birth to as many babies as possible. So it was not a disgrace, but a boast, that her dignified man had several wives for her.
…… Although they were northern women with good living standards, they were the most unpopular on the continent in terms of women. Even men from the same northern country. The reason is that there is not much of it even if there is no femininity. It’s because I grew up in a harsh environment. That’s why even in the brothel, northerners’ salaries are one level lower.
Of course, to Allen, who goes to work, not to have sex, what does it matter what northern girl is.
“I told you the other day, but I am going to cure a demon disease. I can’t be sure how powerful the monster will grow.”
Natasha, the gum milk tester, reacts most sensitively to the word demon disease. Her eyes were promising that she would definitely get rid of that demonic beast and cure the demon disease. She’s a sympathizer who went through the same accident, leaving the mission.
Still, Allen thought that as long as Ingmar was alive, she would not be incurable. … Even Natasha, who had lost her energy for half a year, lived there, but it is not possible that the tiger in the north would already fall behind!
If he really dies, that would be a real lack of mental strength.
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One month after leaving Vermandois.
They finally arrived at the Marg River, a huge stream dividing the central and northern regions. Due to the confluence of snowmelt water from the north, the water temperature was very low. Of course, it’s almost impossible to take a bath naked.
There was a huge stone bridge over the river where the thin ice was floating, and it was the only crossing between the central and northern parts. If it wasn’t for this stone bridge, there was no choice but to go round and around the farther road along the east or west side. In other words, it’s like a transportation hub.
No small number of wagons were coming and going right there. A group of Allens also followed the wagon procession across the North.
After crossing the stone bridge like that, Marv, a large city located not far away. It was the city ruled by the only duchy in the north.
The group of mercenaries rested there for just one day, and set off again the next day. The direction is northeast from the city.
Two days after leaving the big city, Allen-Mercenaries saw snow for the first time in their lives. It was a spectacle to see white cotton powder fluttering and falling from gray clouds that looked like it was going to rain. The mystery is such that even Natasha, a strong female swordsman, bursts into exclamation.
Of course, it was a scene that Allen had seen quite a few times while living on Earth, but seeing his eyes here again made me feel special.
Unlike other regions, in the north, you had to worry about the cold, not the thieves at night. It was quite cold at night in the western desert too, but it wasn’t as orderly as freezing to death here. Every time Allen camped out, he remembered the days when he was training in cold weather in the army. It was so bitterly cold.
“Cybal… , I hope you never come to the North again.”
The furry Geese shuddered in the northern cold, swallowing bitter mucus every morning. The other crew members have similar views.
As I heard, this is the coldest time of the year. …… It just happened that Adari was hit unluckily.
After enduring the cold for five more days, they finally arrived at their destination, the middle city of Varnamo.
Standing tall against a background of very light snow across the entire field, the stone castle seemed to focus only on practicality without considering aesthetic splendor. Truly a building worthy of the land of warriors.
Unlike Vermandois, where all races coexist, there were only those who looked like northerners at a glance. Everywhere you look, men and women seem to be saying, “I’m a warrior.”
Children running around the streets were obsessed with war games, regardless of gender, and it was hard to find pot belly even for common merchants.
The group of mercenaries stopped at a stop near the guild house. And as soon as they get off, countless eyes pour toward them. Outsiders don’t usually come to the north.
Aidar, a northern youth, led Allen-his mercenary company and hurried to his hideout located not far from the guild house.
Andersen, the vice-manager of the mercenary corps, Ingmar, who occupied the entire two-story building, greeted the group of Aidars with great grandeur.
“Oh, Aidar!”
“Unstoppable Lord!”
The northern youth warmly hugged Budanju, and then introduced Allen-Mercenary Corps following him.
“This is Lord Allen. He was introduced by the viola master.”
Since he was introduced by a top 10 viola master, there is no need to doubt his ability.
“Nice to meet you. I am Andersen Culge, the vice-captain of Ingmar-Mercenary Corps.”
“Allen-Danjoo Allen of the mercenary corps. Nice to meet you.”
The two shook hands and greeted each other for the first time.
Aidar asked if any of his colleagues who had been sent elsewhere had returned.
“The group that went west came back first. However, it didn’t help anything.”
At the same time, he cursed at the wizard who was only bluffing. Allen could feel a little of the aversion to magic embedded in her bones there.
“Danju Allen has a precedent of curing demonic diseases.”
“Is that so?”
“Exactly.”
Budanju asked Allen with an urgent face.
“Could you hurry up and take a look?”
“Are you in such a hurry?”
“Yes… , Kinda, yes.”
Just then, booming laughter filled the hall they were in.
“What’s so urgent, what’s so urgent!”
The one who appeared in the hall was a middle-aged man who was thin and thin, but still alive as much as those big eyes.
“There is no need to campaign with a little sickness.”
“Sweet Lord!”
[Strength: 35] [Agility: 28] [Stamina: 30] [Intelligence: 11] [Magic power: 10]
[Brightness] [Willness] [Littleness] [Hotness] [Normalism] [Recklessness] [Sensitiveness] [Insomnia] [Through] [Weakness]
Allen nodded slightly as soon as she saw the middle-aged woman who had appeared. I think I know the identity of her opponent right away.
“Nice to meet you, Ingmar Danju. My name is Allen Danju.”
“Ingmar Dan. This is showing you what you can’t see.”
A mercenary leader representing the North.
Northern Tiger.
A brave northern warrior.
Ingmar Garbo.
“You have come a long way, but please rest well. It won’t be too late to see it tomorrow.”
“However, Danlord… !”
The northern youth worriedly called for Danju, but Ingmar calmed the urgently, saying, “Uh-huh.”
“I won’t die if one more day passes. Don’t worry. Make your guests comfortable.”
Indeed, the pride of the north, was the spirit that came out naturally.
Allen didn’t hesitate. Seeing that, he didn’t look like he was going to die in one day. Even he, who was already suffering from loneliness and cold, wanted to rest like a chimney.
“Then, see you later.”
“So be it.”
That was the first meeting between Allen and Ingmar.
