The Old Knight of a Frontier District

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From Tsu (Minato) to Rhode Van Castle, they say there are about eighty minutes.

That distance in a row, namely Zaifert and the two knights of obedience, Bardo, Gordon and the six Cars, ran through in seven days.

To the west of the River Ova is a vast desert and meadow, with mountains and forests to the east.

I refer to both of them and call them the eastern border of the continent.

Of the central countries, all facing the eastern border of the continent, had border knights.

It was its mission to protect the country from warcraft, beasts and subhuman beings coming out of vast borders, and to secure trade corridors.

So they will never step over Auva to its east side, albeit with the Knights of the Borders.

About a hundred years ago, the Border Knights of eight countries participated in this Border Competition.

But now, only the Goriola Empire and the Kingdom of Parzam participate.

With the passage of time, the country lost its strength and became smaller, unable to sustain the Knights of the Borders.

Most of all, in recent years, the Warcraft has been seldom seen west of Ova.

Of the subpeoples' territory and movement. But also to some extent, they have been able to divide habitats, so there have been fewer major clashes.

Moreover, there have been circumstances in which disputes between countries in the central part of the continent have continued for the past hundred years or so, leaving no room for concern about the border.

In the common sense of the Baldos, the border refers to the east of Ova.

I knew the names of the Knights of the Borders, so I was wondering why you wouldn't listen to me come to the Borders.

After listening to Zaifert, I finally realized why.

Rhodovan Castle is the home of the Knights of the Parzam Border by making it the residence of the Gadusha Border Marquis.

Far from the Wang capital, as the name of the "Sai Ha Na Land (Road Van)" suggests.

Once the Knights of the Frontier were close to the private soldiers of the Frontier Marquis.

But now its maintenance costs are spent from the treasury, and the appointment and dismissal of the Knights Commander is carried out directly by the King.

Nevertheless, the Borderline Marquis retains strong influence because its activities are carried out under the asylum of the Borderline Marquis.

The Marquis of Gadusha has also taken over the seat of the House of Lords from the Father Marquis, and the king's trust is also thick due to the high level of his knowledge.

He is still staying in Wang Capital to consult on important matters.

Well, I see the castle.

As we approached, it became clear that we had a size that should be more of a fortified city than just a castle.

I tried to enter the castle from the east gate, but it was noisy.

On the walls are soldiers with bows and stone bows.

In front of the gate, there are about twenty horseback riders.

Relative to that are the green giants on giant wingless birds.

It's Gerkast.

Gerkast is particularly belligerent among the subpeoples.

I don't fight humans for their own good, but when it comes to fighting a lot, they say it's whether I can finally fight one Gerkast with five knights.

Gerkast, who became a group, is even more horrible.

If there are thirty Gerkasts, they can drop them in the castle.

The gelcast is about a hundred people.

He possesses a deceptive weapon in his hand, and he still makes people think he's angry.

Zaifert broke in between the two.

"Deputy Maitalp.

What kind of noise is this? "

"My Lord Commander.

Welcome home.

These cursed barbarians have fouled the honor of their knights. "

A knight from the Knights has deceived Gerkast, so they demand that he be handed over.

Zaifert stepped down and walked over to Gerkast.

"And it is Zaifert Bowen, the captain of the Knights of the Parzam kingdom, who runs this castle."

In response, a very large gelkast descended from the bird and stepped forward.

"I, Ngedo Zoi Yanzengo"

"Lord Yanzengo.

For the Knights of Our Knights. "

"Two months ago on our calendar.

And a man named Comazier of my family helped a man who had gone and fallen in the desert.

Humans named themselves Knights Garpra of the Parzam Border Knights.

The knight Garpra returned his grace with vengeance.

He slaughtered the sleeping comadier by poking him in the throat and poking his grandson's left chest with him.

But Knight Garpra didn't seem to know Gerkast had two hearts.

The grandson followed his family to survive although he was seriously wounded dying.

And I entrusted blood revenge to the chief's deputy.

Ichenikemi! "

Gerkast, a young woman, walked out when she was called.

And I pointed to my left chest.

There were vivid scars there.

Zaifert looked back and said.

"Deputy Maitalp.

Speaking of Knight Garpra, you were the man who became the representative of the fine sword division of the competition.

Where are you now? "

"Lord Commander!

Are you going to sell your people to these bloodthirsty monsters? "

"Shut up!

The honor of the knight is protected only by the grand truth.

Knight Garpra must testify to my innocence before the gods.

No one who prevents you from testifying against them will forgive you!

They stared at each other with a harsh face.

Zaifert spoke to the knight behind the diagonal of the knight Maitarp.

"Captain Onema.

Knight Garpra, come here. "

Knight Onema gratefully ran a horse to the castle gate.

Well, Bardo thought it might be difficult.

I had heard some things by the time I got here.

The Knights on the Border are the largest and bravest of the Parzam kingdoms as a single Knights, but there is somewhat too much wind of independence.

He was also non-cooperative in the reform of the military system initiated by the kings of earlier generations, and with his mission to change its constitution, Zyfeld assumed the position of Knights Commander.

We need to earn the trust of the members from now on, but the attitude of the members of the ancient ginseng is harsh, and there are aspects that demand some subtle steering.

Together, Zaifert himself is not well thought out.

Zaifert's father had a countenance.

But it is not the title of Parzam.

Zaifert's father was an exile nobleman.

King Parzam has had a policy of advancing and recruiting talented people from other countries for generations.

Zaifert's father was also heavily used, but many did not find it interesting.

With a cold gaze, Zaifert's father tried to gain a shady virtue.

Zaifert also grew up remembering patience.

Ability and loyalty were not correctly appreciated, merit was blurred, and unspeakable criticism was received.

But even polished me, keeping my father's teachings that unseen merit is nothing more than visible merit.

He reached an epic age as a lord and was followed by Prince Wendellant, who was, so to speak, a shader.

In its HR, which is a left-hand transition from the surroundings, Zyfeld learned that he had met a true temple.

Prince Wendeland then continued to play a plain but important role in the military, winning the respect of the samurai.

Zaifert also staged a martial arts medal as an assault captain, defeating the enemy's main unit along with Prince Wendelland in a showdown that gambled the nation's floating sink, bringing victory.

The triumphant Prince Wendellant took the throne, but his reward for Zaifert was temporarily shelved.

He was sent east of Auva as an angel's offering in his low stature, and after having played a major role in confirming Prince Jules Lant's news and welcoming him to the King's capital, he was once and for all assigned to the Count.

The medal is a heck of a lot, but it's not funny to the Knights of the Border Knights.

Doing a life-threatening job in a discreet part of the border pays little.

From their point of view, Zyfeld is a well-guided man who has worked brilliantly on your side and suddenly gained countenance.

Knight Onema came with one knight.

The face of the knight is pale.

"Knight Garpra."

And the knight went down from his horse, and took courtesy of his superior officer, and said, Ha.

"It's not easy. I'm under suspicion.

Kneel down and swear. "

Knight Garpra knelt before Zaifert and drooped his head (Kobe).

Zaifert put his right hand on its head,

"In the name of Janero, God of justice and truth, the knight Zaifert asks.

Knight Garpra.

Swear. "

"I swear."

"Okay.

Do you recognize this Gerkast girl? "

Knight Garpra looked at the young Gerkast with his head up.

There is a fear in his eyes that he cannot hide.

In the eyes of the gelcast girl staring back, the flames are burning.

"… Yes"

The knights around me bothered.

"Knight Garpra.

Whatever, he was charged with darkening the benevolent Gerkast.

Be honest about what you know, and prove yourself. "

Knight Garpra shuddered and remained silent all the time, but eventually collapsed and confessed sobbing.

"I am, I am.

I wanted the Warcraft's neck.

In order to go to the martial arts competition, I needed a martial arts medal.

Heard there was a warcraft near the west fort.

I don't hear stories of warcraft and other crusades for decades now.

I thought as long as I had the Warcraft's neck, I could go out to the Martial Arts League.

But I got lost in the sandstorm, detached from my people, and lost consciousness.

In the tent of Lord Komazier, if you notice, Lord Ichenikemi gives you an allowance.

I'm grateful.

But I thought so.

Gerkast never avoids a challenged duel.

And if you defeated Gerkast one-on-one in an honorable duel, he said it was a martial arts medal to take over the Warcraft.

He said he might be able to win this old Gerkast.

Oh.

But, oh.

When I saw the two sleeping together in the middle of the night, the devil in my heart whispered.

Now, kill me.

And oh!

I killed both of them and took Lord Comazier's neck home.

I was crazy then!

After that, he continued to whimper, speechless.

Zaifert asked Knight Maitalp where his Gerkast neck was.

Knight Maitalp ordered his men to bring his neck.

When he saw the salted neck put out of the kettle, Ichenikemi cried and clung.

This is a big deal. Wow, Bardo thought.

If we meet Gerkast's demands beyond the revelation of the Knights' outrage, the whole Knights, and hence the country, will be discredited.

On the other hand, Zyfeld permanently loses the Knights' trust if he succumbs to the demands of pushing and standing the Subhuman's militancy.

But there was no rush on Zaifert's face.

I waited for Knight Garpra to stop crying and said in a quiet, but resolute voice.

"Knight Garpra.

What fascinated the devil, as a knight and a man, did an unforgivable deed.

To Lord Comazier and to Lord Ichenikhemi, you must wasabi with more than words.

But you got your right heart back at the last moment, so if you entrust yourself cleansed to the sword of judgment, then everything dies as an honorable knight.

Let's tell the bereaved that he's on a mission and dead.

If there's anything left to say, say it. "

Knight Garpra took off his helmet and placed it beside him, in a strangely calm voice,

"To my parents, I wish you well.

Captain.

Thank you. "

So he put his hands together and put them on the ground, and offered his neck.

Zaifert pulled out his sledge sword and dropped the knight Garpra's neck.

The sword is neither a sword for execution nor a sword for duel.

It is a knight sword to fight knights in armor, blades dull and thick and heavy.

With the knight's sword, he dropped his neck with a single blow, not even on the neck covering he had stretched out of his metal armor.

Moreover, the tip of the sword was stopped perfectly before it reached the ground.

Before Zaifert's moves, he is not an ordinary one.

More than that, I did this flat in this air and my heart and guts were faint.

Zaifert gave the sword to his squire to wipe his blood, and took off his cape.

He wrapped the knight Garpra's neck in his cape and let Knight Onema hold it, turning to the Gerkasts.

"Lord Yanzengo.

Now that I had Knight Garpra stand up for himself, it became clear that he did commit the crime as charged.

Therefore my sword purified the sin.

Knight Garpra waxed with his life.

I'm frightened, too.

Please accept this apology. "

"Knight Zaifert.

Let us tell the Spirit of our fathers that we have indeed seen the crucible with life.

Give me that neck. "

The tension ran.

Will the Knight Commander give the Knight Garpra's neck to the barbarians?

Or do you protect the neck of the Knights?

All the humans drank and waited for Zaifert's reply.

"I can't do that.

Nguedo Yanzengo.

Apply for a duel.

It's a one-on-one honorable duel.

If I win, your men will bring back your neck and the neck of Lord Comazier.

If you win, you can take my neck back.

I won't give you my men's necks. "

Yanzengo laughed for a moment.

No matter how many samurai you are, there is no way a human being can be enemies of Gerkast one-on-one.

The opponent is the brave Yanzengo.

In other words, Zaifert offers his own neck instead of protecting his men's necks.

I laughed at the drunkenness and bravery.

However, the laughter does not sound bruised.

These actions are appropriate to Gerkast's temperament.

And nothing likes Gerkast better than being challenged to duel.

In other words, by laughing, Yanzengo forgives the Knights for their sins.

Yanzengo stopped laughing and tried to reply to Zaifert.

But the gelcasts in the back bothered.

He's pointing at Bardo, saying something to each other orally.

The Gerkasts are complaining about something to Yanzengo in a fierce tone.

Yanzengo, come all the way to Baldo.

I stared at the ancient sword I had raised on my hips.

No, it's not.

I saw the sheath.

Sewn in the sheath.

"Human.

Where did you get that sheath? "

Bardo replied to Janzengo that the warrior of Gerkast, who had made the friendship, had given it up for me.

"The brave man's name."

Ngedo Zoi Engdal, Bardo replied, spreading the whirlpool of the Gerkasts and fussing.

hands up to quell it, Yanzengo said,

"Where did we meet?"

I asked.

Bardo asked why he wanted to know.

Then, a large gelcast that was coming right behind Yanzengo,

"That's not what you know!

Answer the question. "

And I screamed to grasp it.

In addition to Yanzengo, there seemed to be Gerkast, where human language could be spoken.

I learned later that it was called Meritoke.

Yanzengo beat Meritoke down.

It's a sobering attack of power.

If you're a human, you're dead with a head on your head.

Janzengo turned to Baldo when he drank his men in Gerkast's words.

"Ngued Zoi Engdal is the chief of my family.

We have been searching for the chief Engdahl for twenty-five years.

Twenty-five years ago, a man wrongly defiled the sleeping place of our fathers.

The sin cannot be atoned for except death, but man said he wanted the kings to return to the country only once, because there are important reports.

At that time, chief Engdall became guarantor.

Humans didn't come home.

Sheikh Engdall was ashamed of his covenant and disappeared from the front of his clan.

It's hard for humans to understand, but it's more than death for us to leave our families and live alone.

Chieftain Engdall is a decent warrior, and many of his martial arts are incomparable.

There is no sin in Engdall.

Even if there was, I tasted the hell of living alone for twenty-five years.

Isn't it long now?

We want Engdall to be found and returned at all costs.

Engdal is still our hero and chief.

I'd love to know where we met. "

The first to react to this truthful word was not Baldo, but Knight Maitalp.

Maitarp fluttered close to Yanzengo,

"That, man's, name is"

I asked.

"Oigen, etc."

The Knight Maitarp, squeezing his face,

"That's my father.

Forgive me, Gerkast.

My father said he would go home to fulfill his promise.

But my mother, uncle, and I wouldn't let my father go until we locked him up in a rampage.

By doing so, he was going to save my father's life.

In the end, my father died of indifference.

Write my atonement to Engdall.

I have not fulfilled my will to this day. "

I said.

Yanzengo was staring at the knight Maitarp with harsh eyes, but after a long silence, he said:

"The cleanliness of the brave Engdall was now borne witness.

Hundreds of his family heard this.

A human being.

Your testimony played a role. "

And Yanzengo, staring at Bardo.

It's Bardo's turn to answer next.

Bardo told Yanzengo, slowly choosing the words.

I can't tell you where.

Because I don't know if that suits Ngued Engdall's intentions.

Well, let me show you around.

Pick two from your family.

And they shall swear by the temple of their fathers and by the Spirit.

Not to take him back against his will.

If the person refuses to return, he/she will not speak out about the place.

Yanzengo narrowed his eyes and stared at Bardo,

"You seem familiar with our circumstances, human.

But why the two of us?

Why not the three of us? "

I asked.

Baldo replied, with a normal face, that more than the two of them might be clean to seize when they were able to do their best.

To this bold and invincible proclamation, Yanzengo laughed high.

An old, just human knight said he'd screw down Gerkast if it was up to two, so I can't help it.

Next door, Meritoke, who rose up, is bluffing at Baldo in a faint shape.

After a little laughter subsided, Yanzengo translated Bardo's words to the family members.

The clans laughed a lot too.