Chapter 298 – 69. The New Age. (4)
At the news of the new Sword Emperor’s appearance, the number of wandering swordsmen flocking to Vermandois increased noticeably.
As expected, most of them were half-assed, but there were really, really, really talented people. Of course, even if you are a real person, you are a person of skill compared to the common mercenaries, and you are three or four numbers lower than the chewing gum system.
Of course, there were countless names under the name of the Sword Emperor, and Natasha’s prestige rose accordingly. … That’s what Allen was aiming for! In fact, there is nothing wrong with blocking such a challenge in advance, but it was because of the reputation that I dared to accept it.
And it wasn’t just wandering swordsmen that flocked to Vermandois.
With the existence of Grenzo, a fire ghost already famous throughout the continent, Elena, a sucker who has risen as a great wizard, and Elizabeth, a seed of interest who has long been called a genius wizard, all those with a passion for magic flocked to this place. With the destruction of the Western Mage Tower, the new wizards who lost their way have finally found their destination!
To be honest, most of them came after seeing the name of the fire-ghost, Grenzo, but since Grenzo wasn’t kind enough to deal with them one by one, they changed their goals to the other two women.
Of course Allen misses such an opportunity!
Speaking of ordinary wizards, they were rich people with gold coins in their pockets. Allen, the money ogre, knew how to get piles of gold coins out of the pockets of those who were thirsty for this learning. Furthermore, isn’t Vermandois the best magic general store on the continent! Maybe the wizards will roll their eyes when they see it and spend all their money to buy magic items.
So, Allen preached the importance of magic lessons to the suckers and the servants of interest. Of course, it’s a lecture for money, but it’s a bit embarrassing to say that it’s for money, so I roughly circumvented it by saying it was for the continent.
Still, the man who opened the two gates who dealt with the monsters at the end of the world whenever he had a chance, readily accepted his request at the word of a cause. … Honestly, after going through hardships at the end of the world, he seems to want to make at least one more comrade to save the effort.
The special magic lecture that was created like that!
Of course, there was a separate high-cost participation fee for the lecture, but it was rare for a wizard to not have that. Occasionally, passionate people without money came to Allen’s hideout and begged him to listen to the lecture, saying they would do anything he was told.
Seeing this, Asmond, a weak-minded campfire, came to Allen and asked with a desperate feeling that there was no solution.
It was Allen who would have been coldly beaten, but this time he tried to find a different way. … There is only one strategy that came to mind.
An armed group made up of only wizards—!
Actually, this was a famous tactic in [Guild Master] And Allen had also used it, but I remember being terrified of its extreme inefficiency. Of course, the magical effect of dozens of wizards is comparable to that of a door opener… , The problem is that the wizard’s ransom is not a penny or two!
But if you can pamper them almost for free, it’s obviously a different story. Especially in the second half, when disasters and demons become stronger the further you go, the need for such a powerful military group grows.
“… Good night! They say they are so eager to learn, but I can’t think of my own personal gain.”
Ah!
The bonfire was sincerely impressed by Danju’s mercy.
“Thank you!”
“… However, I am a sober leader leading a huge crowd. I can’t decide everything with my feelings alone. Equity is necessary, I mean. Do you know what that means?”
“Ah, yes!”
“So instead of money, they get paid separately. … A promise that if the next time comes when we need their strength for the continent, we will gladly lend our strength.”
The reason why Allen dared to use the word ‘for the continent’ was because he could reduce the opponent’s repulsion.
Originally, human beings feel a strong sense of belonging to a group rather than an individual, and also have beliefs.
“The signing of the oath, Asmond, is your responsibility. You will be their head. It’s a place where you have to take responsibility. … Can you do it?”
Suddenly, an unscheduled position fell, but the campfire man nodded his head vigorously with a very determined look on his face. Because that’s what someone has to do. And he knew full well that no one else would do it but himself.
“All right! To the extent that I can reach, I will do my best!”
“Okay. Try to solve the problem on your own terms, but if you think you can’t solve it on your own, tell me.”
“Yes. I will definitely do that. … Thank you!”
“Thank you. … It was a good suggestion. It’s good to pursue profit, but you should also think about peace on the continent. We are in that position now.”
Thus, Asmond, who had a bonfire, became a place for poor commoner magicians. In normal times, it is just a friendly group that exchanges magic information, but in an emergency, it turns into a military group.
The name is, ‘Magic Exchange Meeting’. The corny name was supposed to be voted on internally. … I don’t know anything else, but the talent for naming is pretty bad.
Anyway.
The magic lecture received a much better response than expected.
Among them, the evaluation of Ppatongbeopsa is the best in many ways. … According to reviews, it’s already worth the money just by looking at the overwhelming breasts that sway in front of your eyes.
Magic lectures were well received and wizards flocked, so of course the magic general store also enjoyed great popularity. So far, magic equipment that has been covered in dust in the corner is starting to sell like wings. In particular, wizards who have recognized the true nature of equipment with complex mana circuits, oh this! He exclaimed and spent hundreds of gold coins without hesitation.
Occasionally, it was a special invitation, so on the day Granzo Danju came, the lecture hall was completely empty. And that day is the day sales peak!
Of course, Allen did not neglect his interest in the cathedral either. Especially in the mercenaries, the presence of healers was just as important as the wizards.
While searching for such great talent, one young man caught his eye.
Balder Archer.
He was a young man who could never be objectively considered good-looking, with his black hair, his snub nose, and his wide forehead, but to him, it was strangely radiant. In particular, with that benevolent smile and quiet voice, there is a sense of reverence.
[Strength: 15] [Agility: 16] [Stamina: 25] [Intelligence: 26] [Magic attribute: 46]
[Beomjae] [Loving love] [Singleness] [Confidence] [Long-lasting] [Inspiration] [Patience] [Sleep Song]
The characteristics were also excellent enough that there was nothing lacking. [Bumjae] Stood out, but there was no need for a healer to have [Supreme] Or [Genius] Anyway. On top of that, he had [Inspiration], And he received the attention of spirits wherever he went.
So, Allen, the money ghost, tried to recruit this bald head Balder into the first team.
The greedy young man gladly accepted Allen’s request. Not for his own self-interest, of course, but for the sake of the orphans of Vermandois. Because when he earns money, he can give his orphans more than enough.
Of course, salary negotiations were essential, so the negotiating table was set up, but as expected, Balder tried to hand over all decisions to Allen in a warm voice.
“Give me as much as you think. I don’t care how much I get paid.”
Allen, who knew that this was sincere, made an appropriate agreement with 200 gold coins without any intention of cutting further.
In that way, the problem of the absence of a healer, which had remained like an chronic disease, was finally resolved.
… And then, the two months passed by like an arrow.
And a surprise guest at Allen’s hideout in Vermandois.
Agnes Neptune, who thought she would live a wonderful knightly life by occupying a place in the Imperial Knights, suddenly appeared in Vermandois. Leading a small group of about three people!
And what about Allen?
“I want to run a mercenary corps. Like Lord Allen.”
When I read the inside, it was really sincere.
I told them to do what they wanted to do, but I didn’t expect them to leave the honorable position of the Imperial Knights. I didn’t even know that I would choose Vermandois rather than the capital.
Of course, Allen had no intention of stopping him from doing so. The position of Sword Emperor had already passed to Natasha, but Agnes still had the capacity to become a great sober.
“Okay. What… , Sobriety can be anyone, but it’s never an easy job. It is a place that shakes between many beliefs. You have to choose the wisest among them. If you stumble even for a moment, there may be irreversible consequences. You know it well.”
“… With the mindset of a beginner, I am determined to step up step by step from the beginning.”
“Okay. But it won’t help you all. … Come up step by step If you want to stand next to me, be a sober person.”
Agnes looked at Allen with her eyes burning with determination and gave her a strong nod.
“… As a result, we will show you.”
She didn’t want her help in the first place either. She would have declined if I had suggested a more comfortable and easier way.
From below, I will rise myself. Allen Danzou, just like he did—!
“Finally, I have a job, would you like to try it?”
And a request she put in front of her. It was an escort mission for the lower end mercenaries.
But she is willing to accept it. … Right now, I’m not in a position to cover things up.
“I’ll do it. Thank you.”
“Take care.”
Agnes bowed modestly and left his office.
Allen tapped her desk lightly with her quill and looked briefly at her door as she exited.
… Grow up quickly, stand next to me, Agnes… !
… Oh, of course, I don’t mean to eat it. Really!
