Chapter 242 - Volume 3
Chapter 21 – Expansion (2)
============== Three Mercenary Commanders’ POV ==============
“This is absurd.” Jana wiped her fringe to the back of her head as she spoke emotionally, gazing upon the mercenaries who were clearing the battlefield: “What exactly are we fighting for in this battle……”
She paused before sighing, “But the conclusion to this battle is acceptable, barely.”
Raban glanced at her once and nodded.
“That young man is quite the excellent noble. Ever since I left Karsuk’s armies, I have completely given up on the nobles’ leadership, but he’s starting to make me change my mind. A mercenary becoming a noble’s retainer isn’t a bad choice, but to have him forcibly controlling us through our weaknesses is causing us to feel reluctant to do so.”
“Hah!” Cornelius scoffed coldly. The middle-aged man with silver hair looked back at both of them and said: “Ask yourself this, are you certain that both of you would not act the same way if Graudin said he’s interested in having you as his retainers? If Graudin didn’t act like a crazed madman and started killing innocent people, I believe you would be interested in joining him. Regardless, this young lord of ours have no real footing in this territory, and any one of us can clearly see that he’s borrowing our strength in order to fulfill his goals…..”
He rubbed his gloves a few times, pondering deeply, “It’s suspicious on how he’s acting. He didn’t tell us his plans on casting magic before we clashed with the damned creatures….. I won’t let him have his way if he tries to sacrifice my men.”
“My lord, you mean to—” Scarlett’s eyes were tinged with a sliver of shock: “Isn’t this action too bold?”
“Don’t worry; this isn’t the first time I’m doing this.” Brendel grinned back: “But I do need your assistance—”
Scarlett sighed. “Your orders, my lord.”
“Very well, as you wish…..” Brendel nodded after studying her expressions, “Scarlett.”
“What are your orders?” She bowed her head.
“….. There’s an old phrase back in my hometown, in order to capture the bandits, you must first capture their leader. I order you to aid me in doing so.”