Chapter 35 – 9. Viola. (One)
The black aura that dominated the sky was slowly dispelled. Like water mixing with black paint, a red aura slowly permeates the increasingly diluted sky.
Puppet Dawn.
Dawn has always been sacred. Allen dispelled all the impure thoughts accumulated throughout the night with the energy of dawn.
He looked up at the sky at dawn and took a deep breath. After exhaling, Allen turned his head again and looked at the huddled crew members.
“Everyone worked hard to have fun. Is there anything you didn’t bring?”
When he asked, Big Frank groped his crotch to see if there were two of his balls.
“Yes, I have both balls.”
The others nodded as if they hadn’t forgotten anything. Then, let’s go, Allen nodded and took the lead.
The Iron Fortress, the streets of Karlstadt were crowded from dawn. The wagons and porters of the upper ranks were already moving busily, and the smoke from cooking rice continued to bloom in the inn.
Captain Aiden chewed the tough beef jerky with his teeth and occasionally turned his head to check if the crew were following him.
After walking for a long time, I arrived at the north gate. There were already quite a few people huddled there.
Arlen, who had made a pact with the upper troop the day before, approached her man, who was sitting at the back of her wagon, puffing on her tobacco.
“Allen-mercenaries.”
“Ah, you came. Ride over there.”
Allen-Mercenaries walked to the wagon pointed to by his dark-skinned man and got on top of it. It wasn’t a very big carriage, so when all nine people got on it, it was packed tightly.
Before long, the top group set off. The iron fortress reflected in the rising sunlight was magnificent. Its majesty was indeed the best fortress in the empire.
“Did you go to Vermandois?”
The muscular woman sitting across from Allen asked while chewing on something.
“Okay. Vermandois.”
A city of mercenaries, and also a city without an owner, Vermandois.
“I hear it’s bloody brutal there….”
When Captain Aiden, who had never been to Vermandois, muttered that, the big Frank giggled and helped.
“It’s not to the point of being brutal. A place where you cut your nose if you just close your eyes?”
Since it was a place not governed by nobles, the law-abiding spirit of Vermandois was much lower than that of other places. Even in [Guild Master], There was no penalty for all actions here. As long as you have the strength to defeat the mercenaries who come to retaliate, it means that it doesn’t matter what you do. … Of course, if you touch the planting of the 10th lecture, it will be fucked up.
Only an experienced old dog, Callis, managed to tidy up.
“You don’t have to worry too much. It’s a rare thing to stab and kill. If you stay quiet, it’s not much different from other cities. It’s just a bunch of mercenaries. … Technically, there is something similar to the law. It’s a rule that prevails among mercenaries.”
“You mean stabbing to death?”
“… Well, there are so many idiots among the mercenaries.”
The conversation stopped there. The crew, tired of shaking and joking until last night, let out a tearing yawn like a plague.
Inside the carriage, night came again.
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Mercenary city, Vermandois.
Unlike other cities, without a single wall, it boasted an enormous scale as large as a large city. There were also many people who enjoyed leisurely boating on the huge river that runs through the center of the city.
A place where there is nothing different from heaven for those with power. That’s why pups that are said to be born on the continent rushed here. It was natural that he wanted to enjoy life to the fullest like a nobleman, rather than bowing down to the nobles.
… Arrived. Finally… !
A city that is absolutely indispensable for mercenary business. It is not an easy place to excavate sprouts that are showing signs of sprouting because it is a place where worn-out mercenaries are already playing, but it still has the advantage of being overflowing with proven talent. Moreover, it is a place where you can meet the top 10 sometimes, and it is also good to build a reputation, so Jihoo set up a base here and stayed there for several months every year. If you’re lucky enough to get a cooperative mission, your reputation will build up and you’ll get a lot of commission fees.
Another business… , I won’t be able to come up with it yet….
Moreover, there is no separate tax here, so it was good to do other businesses. Of course, most businesses have already been eroded, but there are gaps everywhere. … Instead, there is a premise that there must be a solid capital and a strong mercenary group to be a strong support for such a business. Of course, it’s a story that the current Allen-Mercenary Corps couldn’t even dream of yet.
Anyway.
Arriving safely in Vermandois, the Allen-Mercenary Corps greeted a crowd of beggars rushing in as soon as they got off the wagon. Most of them were babies with no blood on their heads.
“One penny, please.”
“Even if you have something to eat, please.”
Then, as if the old dog Kalisman had already expected everything, he raised a sharp ax and threatened savagely.
“Aren’t you going to go away?”
Perhaps beggars were judged to be the type not to be touched, and they fell into another place again. Kalisman immediately explained why he had made such a savage threat.
“They have bad manners…. It’s best not to get close to it, Danju.”
Allen nodded as if he already knew. When the mercenary corps’ combat power is below a certain level, when you visit the mercenary city, there will sometimes be an event that money is robbed by beggars. Even though there is a small amount of mana, but if you get hit, you can’t feel that way.
With the escort mission over, Allen went to the merchant and received the payment. The old merchant boss said to come find me next time if there is no work. They seem to like them because they are cheaper than other mercenaries and do a good job.
After finishing their work, the mercenaries came out of the bus stop and entered the city. Then, this time, prostitutes in sleazy makeup clung to the arms of the men. A thick, cheap perfume stung his nose.
The smooth male prostitutes also approached the female corps and acted aegyo. Of course, the sucker firmly waved his hand, saying not to approach him.
Big Frank smirked slyly as he blatantly kneaded the breasts of the two prostitutes clinging to his armpits.
“Sweet Lord. Can I bring you some water?”
“If you don’t want to get paid, go. No late arrival.”
“Ah, I know…. You guys are going My brother will visit you later.”
The mercenaries went into a nearby bar. The hall had already been buzzing since broad daylight, and it wasn’t even a fuss. The sucker lightly covered the bottom of his nose with his finger from the terrible stench.
They grabbed two tables in the corner and sat around them. Allen paid the hire money on the spot to the mercenaries on short-term contracts. As the gold coins fell into his hands, the money-loving mercenaries’ lips caught in their ears.
“Okay, the mission is over. Those who go on their way first go, and those who drink and go do so. Everyone do it on their own.”
“Yeah.”
When Allen got up from his seat with Kalisman, Frank asked if he didn’t drink soju.
“I have work to do. You’ve worked hard all this time, everyone. I wish you continued good things in the future.”
The mercenaries who signed short-term contracts seemed a bit regretful that they were breaking up like this without an after party, but they couldn’t hold on to him.
Allen and Kalisman exited the building together. Danju stood on the street and straightened his back, directing Kalisman, who had followed as an escort, to guide him to the guild house.
There were certainly many things to see in the mercenary city. In particular, thanks to the street vendors that lined up along the river, I did not feel bored even after walking for a long time.
As I walked and looked around, the large building that I had seen from afar came right in front of me before I knew it.
The crowds around were absolutely staggering. It was like ants coming and going in an anthill. Of course, as there were many people, the prostitutes were also soliciting customers with their eyes on. Of course, for Allen and Kalisman too, years of squishy clinging to each other came off.
The two entered the guild house. There were also many prostitutes there. Some were having sex in the corner. Some bitches even suck dicks outright.
Rough fisting was also often seen. More onlookers gathered for fighting rather than fucking. There were not a few families who gambled for money with it.
Funny enough, all of that was a normal sight here. Allen couldn’t help laughing.
… Yes, this is what a mercenary city looks like.
“Where exactly are you looking?”
“Viola-Mercenaries.”
ㅡ!
Only Kallis, who had been rolling on this floor for a long time, couldn’t have known the name.
Even though it’s a lower ranking, still the top 10 is the top 10. The status of the Viola-Mercenary Corps was not at a level that even shy, shy people could handle.
“Ugh… , Are you okay?”
“What?”
“Anyway, the opponent is a bit….”
“It’s okay. It’s similar to a request. He said he would welcome you.”
It was only then that Kalisman seemed a little relieved.
The Viola-Mercenary Corps occupied the largest room on the second floor, at the end of the hallway. Of course, there were very few people there. Even the damned mercenaries have no intention of going there for nothing.
Allen, who had been perfectly fine until just now, was a bit scared from here on out. No matter how much he flew and crawled in [Guild Master], Honestly, he’s a sober man with nothing but a dick.
… I’m not going to do anything bad. You just need to deliver the letter, just the letter.
Can I be scared just because I came to take a picture of my eyes? Allen got her all over again.
When the two men opened the door and entered, they were greeted by a very clean and well-appointed office. … To be honest, it was hard to believe that it was a mercenary office.
“What are you looking for?”
A female employee sitting at the counter right in front of me got up from her chair and asked. Allen walked over to her and held her envelope in her arms.
“I have something to pass on to the viola master.”
“I will deliver it right away.”
Allen obediently handed her envelope to the female employee. And as she entered her, he briefly turned her head to look only at Kalisman standing behind her, and nodded lightly at her. As if there would be no problem.
After a while, a female employee who had gone inside with an envelope came out.
“Danju-nim wants to see your face for a moment.”
That’s right-
As expected, Kalim Danju must have written something nice. Fortunately, it seems that the face stamp will be successful.
He suppressed his excitement and followed the female employee.
· · ·
Viola, who received the letter while doing office work, read the contents written on it and nodded lightly.
Putting aside the words of greeting from Danju Kalim, the main point was that he would eventually send someone. It means to see and judge.
… That inspiration too. He is slowly preparing for retirement, but it seems that he is still playing in the field.
Having served as a member of the squad under him, she smiled and folded her letter.
Soon word came that the man with the letter had arrived.
“Come in.”
Viola straightened his stance. As if showing the dignity of the 10 River.
The door opened and a person entered. He was a surprisingly handsome young man.
But her gaze was not far from his face, but over her head.
… And,
“My name is Allen Dwise Pomwell.”
The startled accident came to a halt.
“Currently, Allen is the sophomore of the mercenary corps.”
The number of young people is
“It is an honor to meet you.”
522.
… It was a figure that far exceeded expectations.
