Chapter 18 (1/2)
Chapter 18 – The Losgow’s Volunteers Troop
The speech, which I had previously made, spread at its own convenience, just like a hout all the territory of Est Soon after that, volunteers with the desire to becoan to assemble more and more
Having the volunteers come to e into a gathering spot and set a caar the self-defense unit and the troop of o practice
Obviously, I entrusted the last part to Louise, as known as the de (I think she’s a competent person)
Even if we gather volunteer soldiers, it doesn’t uns and cannons, unless we teach them how to do it, you see
Of course, ere also lacking in gunpowder, so I also needed theether with bullets
I don’t think the volunteers will have any previous experience as soldiers, asas fares, so they probably shouldn’t complain
As for me, I waited for the practice to settle and endeavored with Sensei, Sharon, and the rest of girls in trade, just like the usual
Naturally, we’ve received ements from the Earl, however, ere still in need of more
That’s because the recovery potions, which we provided the volunteer soldiers with, were costly (And the cheapest one was 1 silver coin!)
Despite saying so, there would probably be no end to iness
Money can’t be converted into one’s life
Honestly, I’d have manufactured potions by ic users here capable of casting water and recovery ic
Too bad, there’s no priest in roup
However, it should be fine formoney!
“Welcome!”
I, as in charge of the shop, welcomed a customer loudly The customer, who had just entered in, turned out to be the blond-hair Sara-chan, whom I remember
“Long time no see, Takeru…”
“Oh, Sara-chan, why are you here?”
For so behind her, but, could it be they are on a trip to Est?
Soerous, pointy weapons which looked like re wooden shi+elds and wearing heavy clothes, but…
“I, Sara Rhode and the Losgow’s volunteers troop of 10 are checking in!”
“Uhmmm…”
What’s this?
“Wait, Takeru! Honestly, why do you look slightly doubtful?! I’ve gone through the trouble of gathering volunteer soldiers just for you, so please give us a warmer reception!”
“Ah no, but aren’t you all just kids?”
The boys and girls brought by the 12-year-old Sara-chan were all in the saory as her Well, you’d expect the sairls in my household, but…
These kids, they are way too young to becoht? Aren’t they really just on a school trip?
“I’ve heard ru children and ht”
“Eh, why does it sound like I’ a troop of mercenaries…?”
Just what kind of wicked people spread ru to be punished, before their country will be by the hands of monsters?
Ah, but could it be, this is actually how I look?
I didn’t want to stand out, since this fantasy world is very cruel, but, it may be that I’ve already become a scoundrel
“Well, actually half of what I said is a joke The truth is, I’ve heard that Takeru is recruiting soldiers regardless of their age, so I thought children can also participate and brought everyone with me I also told them I used to be your boss”
“I’th, but honestly, where we are heading is a battlefield”
Even if you were to do nothing but shoot fro children with me
Still, there’s no doubt even that part will be dangerous or life-threatening, as guns and cannons ht explode
“Hirls and 3 boys whoht here co but fed and treated as children, so everyone is desperate and determined to help!”
“Ah no, having them become desperate would be troublesome Even you, Sara-chan, I would feel incredibly sorry for your parents…”
If so was to happen to her, ould I say to the Rhodes?
Even if it’s just Sara-chan, I’d like her to return back
“Fufu, but I’ve got Lyle-sensei and Takeru to protect me, don’t I?”
“Well, I guess it should be safe to assign you to the rear, but…”
When it coe army, a battlefield won’t be just about front line
The rear is too, important for its supportive role
What’sto be
If, by any chance, the battle were to expand into a large-scale one, it would be seriously bad, were Sara-chan to be attacked
“Worry not Rather, I’ll be the one to protect Takeru I know better than you when it co”
“Well, certainly…”
Indeed, Sara-chan won’t lose in ter in their farm, the petite Sara-chan would have much more explosive power and stamina than me
Since then, I had ed to train my body a bit, but I know very well that children are quite robust in this cruel world
“Despite saying so, Takeru too, has become successful in your life You aren’t just a Governor or a Knight but also a General of an extermination army”
“Well, it can’t be helped about ”
“Froht, and even becouess it was thanks to rue that you became this successful”
“Please stop thaaaat”
Good grief, could it be that Losgow is no longer good?
“Ara, but you’re an aspiration for the children in the village Everyone has coood care of us, okay?”
Saying so, Sara-chan grasped my hand firmly
Despite her being a 12-year-old, it’s ominous that Sara-chan is able to capitalize on her connection
Being told a fictional story about ht here by deception, eyes glittered
Argh Good grief, if you want to look at me, then at least do it with eyes filled with honest respect
That’s right, the blood of those kids ated they could rise to being a knight from a farmer
“Kuu, Sara-chan, you bad girl Just what kind of sin have you committed…?”
“Even if I don’t beco a General’s wife”
Saying so, she grasped h she had yet to becoed adult
Hmph, I don’t knohat she’ll become in 5 years, but, even if she brushes up her silky blond hair and te but merely cute to me
As she was acting intimate with me like this, Sharon and Lyle-sensei finished the distribution of items and returned back
“Ahhhh, who are you guys?! Get away from Master-sama!”
Before Lyle-sensei could call out, Sharon rushed over and ca my hand
Indeed, Sharon plunged in quite forcefully
“Ah no, ait That’s fine, Sharon These kids are froo—”
“You as well, what’s your relationshi+p with Takeru?!”
Before I could intervene, Sara-chan becaed
Uait a bit you girls
Don’t just play Oshi+kura Manju, listen to me!
“I airl, and at the same time, his personal musketeer!”
“Heh, is that so? So you’re one of those ruirl, but… whichever it is, it’s been decidedTakeru, so your business is settled”
“Wait, to begin with, why are you both in bad moods?!”
I shi+fted aze toward Lyle-sensei and looked for help, however, he shrugged his shoulders
‘Try to figure out so me that, Sensei took all the children, besides Sara-chan, with him and drew back inside the shop
Well, I do understand that all these children are your acquaintances froe, but…
Isn’t Sara-chan Sensei’s precious pupil? Why are you leaving her behind to me?!
And then, somehow it feels like, lately, Sensei’s become cold towards me
It feels lonesoh love
“Get away from Master-sama imirls, will be his personal guard!”
“Ara, what’s a slave like you suddenly spouting? I, have been acquainted with Takeru since he was a little farmer brat, you see?”
Sara-chan, don’t just fabricate my past to your own convenience
I used to work for the Rhode fa my childhood there
“The tiirls, and Master-sa bond and this collar!”
“Haa? What are you talking about? Soether with Takeru”
Seriously, you two, please stop!
Otherwise, this will becoe rumors
I’ve the feeling like I’ll be the one to receive all the dae
“I too, have bathed together with Master-sama, and even had him clean every nook and cranny of my body!”
“Eeeeeeeeeeh, what do you think you’re doing Takeru?!”
“Eh, me?”
I became surprised as the quarrel suddenly involved me