Demon Laws
Chapter 21: Monsters In Half-Angle Town (1)

Solskjaer's lab is in the south. Because the direction of his research was fire magic.

The hot south clearly contains a much more abundant fire element. It was impossible to research fire magic in the snowy north. It's not impossible, but it's called asking to be beaten.

Dewey has made a decision and acted quickly.

Solskjaer was released from the dungeon. The witch's robes, her equipment, powder bottles, and magic crystals, as well as the parchment containing the spells had been returned to her.

The witch's cloak is made new.

The Young Master who recruited a witch as a subordinate, surprised the old housekeeper in the castle. But after he learned that Solskjaer was only a level one mage, the old housekeeper understood. Apparently so.

Dewey said he would travel far. His request could not be denied by the old housekeeper. Moreover, he had recently advised Dewey to patrol the family territory industry, which was more intuitive than looking at the boring ledger in the castle.

The carriage, the horse, the suitcase, everything has been prepared. Different from the stingy grandeur when going down south of the imperial capital, the old housekeeper arranged much better this time around. After all, if the Young Master's travel supplies were too pitiful in the Rollin family's territory, it was a shame.

Still Sia who became the personal manager of Dewey. But this time Sia's subordinates added 10 servants from the castle, who were in charge of taking care of the young master.

The castle guard team is divided into two cavalry squads to protect Dewey. In addition, the vice-captain of the castle guard team, a knight with quite good martial skills would also come along to lead the team. This vice-captain named Robert was a standard knight, a figure certified by a knight association with a level four badge.

The two cavalry squads were divided into Robert's squad and the squad that followed Dewey from the imperial capital.

This level four knight named Robert looked tall and mighty, broad-shouldered, strong body, and square face. One look will know that he is an outspoken person. His respect for Dewey was quite good, it seemed a simple samurai. Dewey's impression of him was pretty good.

Besides the men, there was also a female knight who of course was Joline, the first direct subordinate that Dewey had recruited himself.

From along the way after exiting the castle, Robert did his job well. He meticulously arranged for people to reach the front station, and worked vigilantly while stopping. When Dewey's prank relapses, he proposes to camp outside at night. Robert also did not show any objections, but rather nodded in agreement. After that, he would meticulously arrange for people to stay up at night.

A typical soldier.

That's Dewey's assessment of Robert. This kid must have been in the army. As a retainer of the Rollin family, a martial arts family, many of the knights in the family had experience in the army.

Compared to the old housekeeper Dewey disliked, this loyal and meticulous knight was much better.

Seven days.

Walk while looking. Seven days later, Dewey's entourage arrived in a small town at the southern end of Cotte province. Further south was already beyond the limits of Cotte province. In other words, it will leave the territory of the Rollin family.

In general, Dewey was very satisfied with the situation of the Rollin family territory. On the plains of Rollin with favorable geographical conditions, what he saw were vast agricultural fields and laid-back farmers. Although it occasionally passed through one or two slightly larger cities, it could be seen that people's lives there were not bad.

Their convoys often passed through one or two farms and several farmers standing by the roadside. If you look at the knights carrying the Rollin family flag, the peasants will pay their respects by raising hats.

Apparently, the Rollin family is very popular here.

Robert could also see that this little master was clearly not out for patrolling, but rather for sightseeing.

But this is not strange. Given the age of this small employer, Robert also did not think that a thirteen-year-old boy could take care of the family property. After all, this was not something he should think about. He is quite carrying out his duties, which is to act as a guard well.

When everything arrives at the small town at the southernmost tip of the Rollin family estate, Dewey suddenly proposes to walk further south. Robert was astonished by the request, but did not refuse.

Anyway, it's a fun trip. The small employer is interested, then he will obey to the south.

After exiting Cotte province and heading further south, it was Lille Province. The governor of Lille Province was very friendly and respectful to the Rollin family. The Young Master of the Rollin family playing to Lille Province would definitely be guarded so there was nothing to worry about.

Dewey immediately liked this submissive knight. He could see that knight Robert was also very popular among the cavalry. When in the camp, some young cavalry would ask him to teach martial arts.

Robert's martial skills are good, according to Dewey. This knight could swing a large sword. The strength of his arms was terrifying. When directing the young cavalry, no one could get close to him.

Even the bull warrior Joline was amazed at Robert. Because in one fight, Robert dropped a bull warrior with only one hand.

The strength of a level four knight was indeed not bad.

Under such circumstances, Dewey felt itchy and had Robert teach him martial arts. Robert was somewhat surprised by this small employer's request. Because based on family management, the eldest son of a family head like Dewey would definitely look for a knight with the highest martial skills in the family to become his teacher if he wanted to learn martial arts. He was not the captain of the cavalry.

Robert agreed, after all what he practiced was the cultivation method taught by the imperial army, not an important secret. However, just like the assessment of the captain of the Earl Raymond guard at that time, after teaching, Robert had to tell Dewey that he really did not have the talent to learn martial arts.

Since childhood, Dewey's body had experienced severe pain so premature.

Dewey wasn't moody because he didn't expect himself to be an expert. Only, he felt the need to train his body. Even if you cannot be an expert, making the body strong and healthy is also not bad.

Under Robert's guidance, Dewey began to learn the most basic martial skills. Especially some ways to train the body. This made their travel speed slow down.

On the ninth day in the south, the party arrived at a small town, Half-Angle Town, located in the northeast of Lille Province in the southern part of the empire.

A strange name, because the city is located next to a half-corner shaped valley.

This small town was located in a passing merchant lane in the northeastern Lille Province, so it was quite prosperous. In this small town, Dewey and his entourage even saw a mercenary team of about 20 people. These mercenaries escorted a merchant to the north, and happened to be staying at the same inn as Dewey's entourage.

Lille Province was not a territory of nobles, but rather a province directly under the empire. There are no high-ranking officials in this small town. Dewey also did not want to be in touch with local officials. Staying in the inn is more free. So their arrival did not disturb the local officials.

At lunch, Dewey's entourage was in the lobby of the inn, while the merchant entourage was on the other side of the lobby. The sound of footprints suddenly sounded from outside the inn. After a noise was heard, the door opened, then three knights in the local garrison armor walked in.

The chief of them had a knight badge on his chest, which meant that he was a level four knight. While his armor and badge symbolize that he is a senior officer of the local garrison.

This person stepped in surrounded by several subordinates, then arrived at the merchant's side and announced. “Everything, I am a knight of Spann, the second cavalry captain of the Half-Angle City garrison. Under local ordinance law, I will use your team of bodyguards on behalf of the Half-Angle City garrison. Since our forces are not enough, we need your team of bodyguards to help us carry out an assignment in the Half-Angle Valley outside the city. Under imperial law, you must not reject.”

His voice was very loud, his attitude was very firm. Then he saw the merchant's bodyguard at a glance. “I know that you guys are mercenaries. I now ask you to join my team to carry out the task. After that, the imperial army will pay you. You now have half an hour to pack up your gear and horses. Half an hour later, I want everyone gathered in front of the inn.”

The merchant mercenaries were a bit reluctant, but they could not refuse as this was an imperial law. Paid anyway.

“Can't!” The knight refused. “Sorry for delaying your trip, but I guarantee it won't be too long. Your bodyguards will be back by tomorrow at the same time. You can stay in this city for one more day. The army will bear your expenses at this inn for an additional day. Please don't talk anymore, this is the duty of the army, I can't give any leeway. And please take back your gold coins. bribing soldiers is a heavy mistake.”

Finished speaking, the knight left the merchant, turned around and turned towards Dewey's entourage.

He initially wanted to announce the same thing, but suddenly saw the clothes of some of Dewey's followers and Dewey's own makeup. Especially Robert's entourage behind Dewey.

Robert's armor was definitely not made by the imperial army, more like the equipment of the noble's private army.

Requesting a private army of nobles. He, the captain of the local garrison cavalry, clearly had no power to it.

Knight Spann looked at Dewey and looked doubtful. But his army was lacking and the mission was urgent, it could not be delayed. He finally gritted his teeth then stepped towards Dewey, bowed to salute as a knight then said, “Honored Master, I.”.

Spann's voice suddenly choked, as he was only seeing clearly now.

The badge on the chests of some of the guard knights behind Dewey was the badge of the Rollin family.

He had still wanted to use some means to borrow his bodyguards. But the people of the famous imperial warrior family could not be borrowed at will.

It's strange! The Rollin family members? Why would a member of the Rollin family be able to come to Half-Angle City? Why is there no news?

Spann sighed helplessly in heart.

“Please continue, Mr. Knight.” Dewey smiled as he picked up a beer glass to drink. This light beer was quite good, it tasted like the rice wine he drank in his previous life.

“Um, Dear sir. I'm sorry, are you from the Rollin family?” Spann's voice sounded respectful. He even felt his body go limp.

“True, we are from the plain of Rollin.” Robert spoke this time. He took a step forward, his huge body half a head higher than that of Knight Spann. “This is my master, Young Master Dewey, the eldest son of Earl Raymond of the Rollin family.”

Spann saluted again. The eldest son of the head of the Rollin family was equivalent to the governor.

“Mr Knights, are you guys having problems?” dewey smiled.

“Ya.” Spann calmed down and told the truth. “I just received an urgent mission, and need about 100 soldiers. But lately it's training time for spring. Most of the soldiers in Half-Angle City had been pulled two hundred miles south for spring training. Right now my subordinates are left with less than 20 people. So based on the local imperial ordinance law, I can only recruit temporary soldiers in the city to help.”

Dewey nodded. “Oh, are you planning to recruit my bodyguards as well?”

“No, no, don't dare!” Spann surprised. He did have such intentions, but after knowing Dewey's identity, how would he dare?

Who is Earl Raymond? Second important man in the imperial army. Recruiting his son's bodyguard? If this little Young Master had an accident due to the lack of protection of the bodyguards, his head was beheaded a hundred times unable to compensate for this sin.

“What really happened?” Dewey was curious. “After all, we are here now. In case of any problems here, please let us know so we have the preparation.”

Knight Spann thought before saying so. His expression was somewhat helpless and dizzy. “It is strange to talk about. The Half-Angle Mountain outside the Half-Angle City was always quiet. The mountain is not high, nor is the forest deep. There were no large beasts before. Even if there is, it is usually hunted down by our local garrison. But yesterday, a monster came out of nowhere!”

Dewey's eyes sparkled.

A monster?

“Yes, although it is not certain what monsters, this is definitely a big animal. Because the hunter on the mountain saw the monster's footprints. This is beyond doubt. What was puzzling was that ordinary monsters would not live anywhere near human settlements. Even if there was, it should be in the wild forest of the southern border of the empire. Moreover, there had not been heard of any monsters in Lille Province for decades. Out of nowhere this creature came from.” Spann smiled bitterly. “I and my men were ordered to kill him. But based on my calculations, it might take at least 20 soldiers to kill this huge creature. Moreover, the Half-Angle Mountain was so huge. If less than 100 people, fear it is not enough to surround him in the forest.”

Monsters seem very interesting.

Dewey was tempted.

Actually, since finding the last hope to learn magic. He was interested in almost everything related to magic.

There could be rare monsters in the southern interior of the empire. How can you not go along for this kind of business?

“How good! I brought forty bodyguards, they were all the elite cavalry of the Rollin family. And this captain of mine is a level four knight. I'm willing to let them follow you to Half-Angle Mountain to carry out this mission. Anyway, sitting and watching the monster wreak havoc is not up to my morals.” Dewey said with full truth.

Spann stunned. “You mean, you are willing to lend your bodyguard to me?”

“Master, can't.” Robert opposed it first. “Can't have no bodyguards on your side. If I have to go, I will bring twenty people.”

Robert was ready to help. After all, he was a standard knight and believed in the spirit of a knight.

“No, no, no need to worry about the absence of a guard by my side.” Dewey smiled. “Because I'm going with you guys. I think being with you is safest, right?”

Robert and Spann will oppose.

Especially Spann. He began to regret for telling the Young Master of the Rollin family about this.

Bringing her along? Catching monsters is no small thing! If this Young Master had an accident after ascending the mountain, he would be unlucky.

“You all do not need to oppose.” Dewey quickly made a decision. “No need to worry about my safety. Don't forget that I have a great wizard.”

He pushed Solskjaer.

Solskjaer is a bit helpless. Although not very great, he was indeed a magician.

Spann's eyes sparkled.

The witch? If there was help from a great magician, the mission this time should not matter.

It's just, this Young Master's safety….