How to Live as a Wandering Knight

Chapter 69.1: 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 (𝟔)

Suetlg also looked at Johan in surprise. He knew that Johan had quite a different mindset from an ordinary knight.

Still, to say that he would overlook and move on from the actions of such a person.

Yes. . .?

I dont think its my place to say anything. I wont tell anyone your secret, so you dont need to be so distressed, feudal lord.

Oh, no. . .

The feudal lord, too, looked at Johan in disbelief.

Are you really a knight?

Shouldnt there be an outcry like , ! or ! ?

Is. . . Is that true?

With such a blood feud, who am I to say anything? Judgment is solely for God to make, not for a knight like me.

God was always a good excuse. Suetlg realized that Johan was just making excuses, but he didnt point it out.

The undead have been dealt with by me and the philosopher. You need not worry anymore, feudal lord. Please live a life you wont be ashamed of before God from now on.

Johan neatly concluded and stood up.

There was no reason for Johan to accuse the other party with , !, especially since the deceased was also a knight of the Emperor.

And honestly. . .

? , .

To Johan, the people here seemed to lack tact too often, especially the nobles.

The difference in values!

They must believe its okay to speak like that, but when you meet such an uncontrollable dwarf, its over.

Anyway, Johan didnt feel any particular emotion about the incident and rather thought of bestowing kindness on the feudal lord than blaming him. Who knows when he might receive gratitude in return. . .

Sorry to interrupt your eloquent speech, but you cant just leave like that.

?

Suetlg cleared his throat and then addressed the feudal lord.

It was touching how the knight here forgave your actions and left them to God. However, its not over yet, feudal lord. There must be a place where their bodies are buried. Please guide us there.

!

While following a slave serving the feudal lord, Johan asked Suetlg.

Why the corpse?

If its risen as undead, the grudge isnt ordinary. Besides, the feudal lord probably didnt handle the body properly to bury it.

Suetlgs guess was correct. The body was buried under a secluded warehouse. It was in such a mess that it was barely recognizable.

Johan dug up the ground himself and laid out the body. Suetlg asked cautiously.

Shouldnt you have the slaves do this?

Isnt it better not to do such things yourself?

No, it isnt. Thats why I did it myself.

However, it was rare for a knight to do such work himself.

Suetlg was grateful that the knight in front of him was easy to communicate with. Otherwise, it would have been much more troublesome.

. . .

Suetlg sprinkled holy water and recited a prayer. Johan continued the prayer. Suetlg was knowledgeable in theology, and Johan had learned by observing a priest.

Looks like its done.

Can we bury it now?

No. Before burying, remove any belongings. Its troublesome if they are buried with possessions. This is to ease the deceaseds soul, so dont feel offended. . .

Yes?

Johan was already searching through the possessions. Suetlg nodded.

Search thoroughly.

There was no famous sword like the <Seal Retriever> from Sir Karamaf. Instead, a family crest ring that belonged to Sir Gairendel was found.

.

It seemed like a pointless item to have, as it could only lead to misunderstandings, yet it was too precious to discard. Johan decided to return it to the family when the opportunity arose. If not, it couldnt be helped.

This is. . . an authorization from the Emperor.

To gather troops in the city? Must have been urgent.

The Emperor himself had troops under his direct command, but the forces brought by his subordinate lords were also important.

The great feudal lords could employ renowned mercenary captains, but further down the ranks, people were more concerned with earning their keep than hiring mercenaries.

In such cases, one had to take action personally.

This recruitment authorization was used to travel around towns and cities, drawing in mercenaries and young people to take with them.

With the Emperors seal on it, a good talker could gather many for a small fee.

. . .But why keep that?

Ah, how can I throw it away with the emperors seal? That would be disrespectful.

. . . . . .

Suetlg almost hit him but restrained himself.

Karamaf was also killed, and. . .

There was nothing else significant in the rest of the belongings.

Johan found a palm-sized blue glass sphere in the knights pocket. The glass was of high quality, which puzzled Johan.

Where was that?

In this mans pocket. . .?

Him? That cant be.

Suetlg took the glass ball almost snatchingly and checked it again.

This is an item that only a wizard can use. Do you know its name?

I dont know what it does. It looks like a ball made of glass.

This is a Fire Goblet.

The Fire Goblet. Literally, a goblet that holds fire. Johan was puzzled by the incongruous term.

Its neither fire nor a goblet. . .?

You light a fire inside this goblet. Thats why its called a Fire Goblet. An artifact used by wizards of the ancient Empire, and to see it here. . .

Is it expensive?

Not as expensive as your sword, but some nobles who fancy it do exist. Its an ancient Empire artifact, after all.

Suetlg looked at the Fire Goblet again as if it was still fascinating.

How do you put fire in it?

You cant do it the usual way. The fire needs to be lit inside a sealed ball, so its only possible with magic. Thats why its an item for wizards.

Wizards. . . they seem to be quite troublesome people.

There is indeed a bit of that vibe.

Even in such a simple object, the pride of wizards was evident. The pride that only those who knew the mysteries and secrets could handle it.

Why dont you try lighting it?

I cant do it.

What?