18 Knights? Is that good? (2/2)

I said, and he looked surprised and panicked. The way he looked at me as if he was in love with the tail was apparently unconscious. When the lively dinner was over and we were all relaxed, Cook started to talk.

”Masaru. You really killed all those goblins, didn't you?

”Yes. All but the last one. Yeah.

Even for a goblin, fighting sixteen goblins by himself was a daunting task. And the goblin rider, the boar rodeo, was said to be quite a dangerous opponent. Normally, adventurers and knights would gather a group of eight to ten to destroy them safely. Numbers are power, and a group alone is a factor that increases the level of danger. The reason why there are so many weak goblins is because they are fertile and numerous.

The goblin riders were really dangerous, though. Well, I've fought goblins before, even hobgoblins, so I knew I had to be careful... but the gore made my sword unbreakable, and when the goblin rider came at me, the blood really drained from my face. And the sword I was holding at the time is now this big. And the sword I was holding at the time looked like this.

And I took out the first sword I was holding. The sword was bent in the middle, showing the extent of the impact. The fact that it bent without breaking showed that it was neither cast nor quenched, but was made of soft iron. It seems that even ironworkers have a lot of room for technical improvement.

”So, if you're so powerful, why don't you join the Order?

Here it comes. I knew you'd say that.

I refuse. I already have people I have to do my duty to. That's why I'm here. That's why I'm here.

”You've already found them. I just assumed you were a commoner based on your clothes. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Since I left the rabbit tribe, I've been wearing the clothes the chief gave me because the clothes from my original world stand out. It's not much better than a burlap sack, but it's very stiff and simple. According to an appraisal, it was made of yarn made from the hair of a mysterious creature called a beastie.

”No, I'm a civilian. No, I'm just a regular guy. I don't work for them, but I've been fortunate enough to have people who've been good to me. I'd like people to think of me as family, or something like that. .... It's great!

That's great! I'd like to hear this from all the adventurers who fuss about money and women, and some of the knights who are only interested in money and fame. I'm sorry.

I'm sure you're not the only one. You've been drinking. .... I'm not sure what to make of this. I don't mind. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to be tied to a knight. What's so good about being a knight? It's like.

I remembered that I was an adventurer, and I met a bandit on the way. .... ”What?

”What?

Oh, the atmosphere has changed at once. These guys are pros, after all.

How many people in what area?

I think this is Jami. He's probably a scout for this platoon, and he's lightly armed, moves smartly, and doesn't make a sound.

There were five of us. We met them at the scene after the attack on the wagon. A merchant's wagon.

A merchant's wagon. What happened?

At first, only one of them came out and said he was attacked, but the situation was strange, so I cut him down. I cut him down.

Huh? Was it a club?

Whoa, whoa... Hey...

And they're all in shock.

”Then four of them come out from behind the wagon and kill three of them. They interrogate one, make him tell them where his hideout is, then kill him again. The victims were three adventurers who looked like bodyguards and a merchant. Three masters and three menials. Eight in all. Eight in all.

You're pulling my leg.

I think I know where they're hiding.

Six bandits. All have been destroyed. All destroyed.

What? Why are you all scratching your heads?

I've brought the victim's guild card, can it help? Also, I'd like to know what happens to the confiscated items?

”The guild cards are helpful. We can identify the victim, and we'll have to tell his family and friends, which is a lot better than just saying he's missing, maybe ran away, or dead. As for the confiscated items, you can keep them. Basically, if you get something back from a bandit, it goes to the person who defeated the bandit. Or if there is no one to take it, it becomes the property of the state. If you don't have a problem with it, just tell me what the confiscated items are. You need a report or something?

I'm sure you'll need a report or something, because even if you say you're a knight, you're still a soldier leaning on a bureaucrat.

”A carriage and a few potions and other medicines in a crate. ”A carriage, a few potions and other medicines in crates, some money, and a few weapons. A keg of wine, perhaps?

”And a wagon... well, we can't seize the cargo without it. And where's the wagon?

It's not near here. The horses were being killed, so I hid the wagon. Where is it?

Actually, it's in the item box.

So, you said you were here to do me a favor. Can you tell us why? Depending on your purpose, we may be able to help you. Depending on what it is.

”Depending on our purpose, we may become enemies. That's what you're saying. Well, I'll tell you if you want to know.