Chapter 12 (1/2)

Chapter 12 – Further Expedition

Chapter 12 – Further Expedition

After wecannon, we searched through dead carcasses of many of them for their weapons, and received ten platinum coins for the completion of the Earl’s special request

The recapture of Ona village turned out to be highly profitable

We had obtained so ans that we couldn’t eat them all, therefore, Louise was pleased with herself at that fact (Obviously, she tried to offer thean-based soup once we had returned, but, they didn’t receive nition)

Because ere the ones to gain the ers, so we decided to help restore their village while picking up the cannonballs that were responsible for tattering it

We repaired the fence enclosing this village’s pasture and helped gather the livestock, which had previously scattered and ran away due to the monsters

Borrowing the hands of the young villagers, who beca orcs that were hiding nearby after they had escaped

With this, it should be fine to say we brought peace back to this village for the ti

Still, the root of this monster wave has yet to be solved

“If we go further north froroup of bandits They are referred to as the Iwanushi+ group, but apparently, they’ve already been destroyed by monsters, who proceeded to turn that base into their own, and they keep charging at the territory of Est from there”

Based on Louise’s intel, things turned out that way

‘Well then, it should be fine if we just crush that bandits’ fort using our large cannon’ – As I said so, nobody seemed to object to my opinion, so we decided to set out on another expedition

I thought our plan would succeed with just the large cannon, however, there were twenty volunteers illing to join us while carrying guns on their shoulders

Just as what Louise had checked beforehand, we set a camp nearby a hill, froh it belonged to those bandits, how on earth had they ed to construct such a splendid, stone- in this small mountain, away from the main road?)

“This fort belongs to the bandits anyway, so nobody besides them will probably mind even if we blow it up Well then, aim the cannon toward the fort”

“Just give le”

Lyle-sensei, took out a bunch of paper

Apparently, he was also in charge of calculating the right distance and firing angle back e launched the attack on those orcs in the village

“My calculations ht of the cannonball and the aunpowder, but, it should set a criterion (?)”

It see point of the ball by calculating the cannon’s angle Just what kind of cheat is that?

Like Lyle-sensei had instructed us, we aimed the cannon and fired Once we did so, the cannonball hit right in the middle of the fort with the first shot

Getting carried ae continued to rapidly fire at that angle,the stone made fort start to crumble

The orcs residing inside the fort run out in a bustling le blow at the entrance and buried them alive

We have, created so fearsome

“What a terrific strength I guess, we can use this for sieging forts from now on…”

Was, Lyle-sensei thinking about so diabolical

I wasn’t very keen on using this cannon against human fellows, but well…

“……No, in the end, they should be used for self-defense”

If you say it that way, huainst each other

Saying this and that, I guess, it was fitting of hidom

Ah, is that so? I think I used to have the sa

The extermination of the monsters went favorably, but, I later realized it went so well it became scary

We finished off the reuns and receivedthe bullets and cannonballs

Since it was for to the bandits, there was a ruold and equipment

‘Let’s use this chance and prepare a e pot that somewhat settled down the situation

The white stewthe villagers of Ona, however, its porky taste perfectly matched my buds

The villagers had pale faces upon seeing Louise processing an orc’s meat, however, as for me, I could only think of it as food preparation

It could be that radually accustoether, which made me become a little bit scared

“I wonder if we shouldn’t be returning to Est…”

We discussed together whether we should continue further our expedition or not, but, Louise was against that idea as she had advised us before not to come too close to the miasmatic mana hole

It was certain we felt self-confident thanks to us acquiring guns and cannons, so ere ready to even go as far as where only a hero class person could go At this rate, there won’t even be any need for a legendary dragon to make its appearance

What’s more, a reinforcement sent by the royal capital had arrived, so the Earl didn’t make any further request to attack

It was decided ould return back to Est

While we are at it, we’ve received one more horse cart set, which doubled our horsepower at the same time

In addition to the artillery battery, our covered wagon was also coe aoods

Things which we couldn’t load on the cart, like gold and equipo and return one more time

Upon our arrival in Est, we visited Earl Donovan’s castle again and reported the result of our expedition to hireatly pleased

He told us it was cooods we had found in the bandits’ fort

Not to olden coins, with a thud, on the table

The victory coffee, hich the Earl treated us, wouldn’t corade sake, however, it was tasty

As one would expect, even I would be in goodsuch a lavish treatment

I could understand ood mood

After all, he too was an authority with great sharpness and capability

Still, there is no doubt it was also his way of saying he wanted our guns and cannons…

“And then, there’s so I’d like to discuss with you, but…”

Look, it’s already here

“I’ve been thinking about appointing you, Takeru-dono, as the knight of our household, Almark, but, would you accept the offer?”

“Eh?”

I lost a bit of my composure at these unexpected words

Did he notice that onto curry favor with me

“Yes, rather than beco if it wouldn’t be better tofrohts as an Earl don’t extend that far”

“Haa, ah no, that’s a little…”

“However, despite saying you’ll becoovernor and ask you to govern Ona’s site alongside protecting it If you agree, you’ll practically hold the same power as a Baron How about that?”

“Haa…”

What should I do in this situation?

I, who didn’t anticipate this course of action, becaaze towards Lyle-sensei

I was glad to have him by my side

===Why not accept his offer? I think Earl Donovan’s offer is even enuine than his desire to have the neeapons===

Ahh, so he , like ‘You can do whatever you ith Ona, as long you can hold back thosesouth from the miasmatic mana hole’?

With the Earl’s territory being constantly attacked, even the devastated village of Ona would need ti it over to me

One could say it was a decent deal

“Earl Donovan, I’ll take up your offer”

“Ohhhh, so you agree?!”

Like this, I was accoladed as the knight of the Almark household, the ceremony of which I had happened to see very often

“Excellent, Takeru-dono, from now on your name shall be ‘Takeru Ona Sawatari’”

“Ah no, that’s a little bit…”

Please, don’t put ‘Ona’ between my nameeeee

The village of Ona, which I had newly acquired, thrived in stock-farressed even further

Just like the last ti niter

I also gave jobs in ers who lost theirs due to their far devastated