Day [Life]: Incarnation
Border Guard Area

Long story short, we managed to find a merchant who would cross the village of halm. He asked for an initial fee that was not so expensive, about 20 bronzes. My money is left 34 bronzes (the remains hunt for 5 silver coins or about 50 bronzes which are then reduced to buy some equipment about 16 bronzes). Then while on the way, we were both faced with monsters.

Although you could say the monster is easy, but to keep the night is arguably heavy. Because besides having to keep the carriage, we also have to keep the horse when staying overnight. Of course it caught the attention of some nearby hungry monsters. It had been a few days walking down the path and full of shock, we finally arrived near the village. You could say a ruined village.

The smoke from the former fire that burned the village is still visible, it indicates that the fire has not been extinguished long or the possibility of someone lighting a bonfire. Although we were close at this time, and there was smoke coming from the village, we did not approach because of the decision of this merchant asking to spend the night and not continue the journey.

"Actually we better hurry.."

My murmured that was leaning against a large rock with my hands that I crossed back to make a pillow.

Dinner this time was grilled fish without seasoning, as the merchant said he wanted to downsize. Actually the merchant we were riding in was just passing through Halm village. No matter what his village was like, he just passed by.

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The night passed, and now the sun was shining again. Opening my eyes, I saw Zena on my lap.

"...."

Not fully awake yet, I just fell silent and tried to digest what I was doing. Looking left and right, there were no monsters here.

When he almost put his hand on Zena's head, he woke up first.

"Hup!"

Instead of waking up he moved his position and hugged my stomach.What did he do?

"...."

I looked at Zena with a cold look.

"A-a, what?"

After a while he let go of his embrace.

"No, just think for a moment."

My words are sighing.

"Hmmm!"

He sat down and puffed his cheeks. Oh he's mad?

"Hawns.. Early in the morning is romantic, young people are different..."

Said the merchant while yawning. Ah, she's envious...

"...."

I was silent to the merchant's words.

"Let's get ready, we'll go on this journey straight away"

Said the merchant who then headed to where he used to drive.does he not need to wash his face first?

"Hyau!?"

I then immediately carried Princess Zena's style while making a strange sound, then walked into the cart that was not too full of goods.

In this way, the journey began again, we were getting closer to the village of Halm. As it got closer, some of the royal soldiers seemed to have managed to take control of the battlefield and repulsed the imperial soldiers.it seemed like the fighting maniac was also forced to retreat due to orders from his superiors.

Compared to the general, his superior was a strategist. If he challenges her then she will be punished. I myself am not very understanding of the hierarchy in the empire. If usually the hierarchy will be described with the highest level.

[King/Emperor] -> [Crown prince (Princess/Prince)] -> [Duke] -> [Marquis] -> [earl] -> [Viscount] -> [Baron] -> below are usually generals, for knights usually by order of the king and protect the royal family or nobles, while for soldiers they are usually led by generals who then there are strategists under him. Usually to war or expand the kingdom and protect the kingdom from enemy attack. <- (more or less like that.)

Compared to Soldiers, there are fewer knights, because usually knights in addition to protecting the royal family and nobles they are usually also assigned as domestic troops.if in the old world I call it the police.

"Oh, looks like we'll be parting ways soon, as planned, you'll pay right?"

Said the merchant in a slightly lethargic tone.

"Yes, like a deal at that time."

While being the focus of Zena who returned to sleep, I answered her casually.

Moments later we got off the train, Zena who was half conscious slightly staggered. Then I took out some money and gave it to the merchant. As planned the starting price is 20 bronzes. I gave it to him and then we split up.

some soldiers were seen camping. When I walked closer they saw us. Some muttered, "Oh beautiful woman!" or "Elf!!" and so forth.

"Excuse me.."

I greet a soldier who seems to be watching the sword practice.

"Yes? What are you doing in a place like this?"

The soldier asked a little harshly to me.

"I'm Luke, adventurer A rank. She's Zena B rank."

My speech.

"What are adventurers doing at this border?"

The soldier asked harshly.

"I'll explain everything so can I meet with your boss?"

The soldier seemed to understand, and he immediately gave the order to rest and walked to show the way.

"Chairman!! Someone wants to talk to you!!"

Said the soldier.

He said from a tent.

"They're adventurers!! He asked to meet with the chairman, they must have an explanation related to this!"

The soldier continued to explain but the stubborn 'chairman' kept pushing him hard.

"Let me handle it."

Said a person with armor who only wears chest armor.

"Vice chief!"

"I told you to call me Alberd! Ha... Forget it, I'll persuade him so just wait."

Said the vice-chairman, or maybe I'll call Alberd? How can you call someone without permission?

He got into the tent and a while later he came out.

"So? Please enter. You're there! Continue training."

"Good sir!"

"A good response...."

He then glanced at the two of us.

"Come in."

And he quickly disappeared into the tent. We obeyed his orders and entered.

"So? What do you want to explain?"

A few moments before we could introduce ourselves, the chairman asked questions as if he did not care about us.

"First, introduce. I'm Luke, son of Chrome and Lucia the legendary adventurer."

I said while bowing a little.

Another matter of position, [Honorary knight] is a title given to the people who contribute as soldiers even though they are not registered in the army. They are usually given special duties and given special authority. Unlike knights who can only be domestic, honor knights can usually also fight on the battlefield. When a person accepts this position, they are allowed to enter a city without an entrance fee.

"What's!? Chrome and Lucia!?"

The vice-chairman (Alberd) was shocked.

"hoh... Interesting..."

The chief started to serve us.

"First, I'll deliver the sad news. It is regrettable that both my parents were killed while trying to protect this border region."

"Hm... I'm so sorry... It's a pity that I'll hear that."

The chairman then showed us a little respect.

"I'm very grateful for his understanding. There is a saying, 'How strong are you, when the numbers are different, then destiny says something else.' Then it's undeniable it'll be like this."

"Hm..."

"I will give you my explanation. Here my parents told me to keep this border area, but I failed. I'm really sorry for the depth."

I said a little bit.

"Undeniable. The Empire attacked without a declaration of war. We also just heard rumors that the border was attacked, so we immediately took action on noble orders."

The Chairman explained so. Meanwhile, the vice-chairman (Alberd) stood firmly beside the chairman facing towards us.

"Some of their survivors don't seem far away, are you going to go after them and help the refugees? If I want to, I can help persuade them. Although I may not be able to join the war, I can at least persuade them."

"Why not?"

The chairman said it firmly.

"It's because of my wife and my son.."

I answered him with confidence.

"Hm... What then? What connection?"

"I chose to die to protect them, not to die for the kingdom. If, the Kingdom is on the verge of collapse, then I will be all gone."

My words that have strengthened my heart.

"Are you crazy!? You have grown up in the kingdom, at least make a contribution to the kingdom! Why did you choose to run away!? Wouldn't it be better to still protect your homeland!?"

"Alberd! Enough's enough! Let him explain!"

"While it is undeniable that I was born in the kingdom, however, I will still be steadfast in my thinking."

"Reason?"

"That's because my abilities aren't comparable to my parents. Maybe I am strong if I fight imperial warriors. However, I am no match against a person who has experience in war. When fighting monsters versus fighting humans, then fighting monsters was the easiest."

Just avoid troublesome problems... I don't intend to be a noble or anything like that, I just want to. If anything happens to Zena, my heart can stop, I don't want to be like that. Although in fact it is easy to defeat them, if the sum is balanced then it is a victory for the government.

"Hm.. Alright, persuade them, we will help them evacuate while I will send one of the soldiers to report to His Majesty."

"Okay, I'll catch up soon."

Which I then closed with respect and went out with Zena.

Continues....

*Note: Sorry everyone, the story stopped a bit long because I was busy too. This time I will continue again so thank you for reading enthusiastically, if you like please like, if you want to support then please vote or berggift, please, if there is anything to say please comment. Thank ye.