Margrave’s Bastard Son was The Emperor Chapter 77

Episode 77. Not a scream in the night

“Is it these people?”

“yes. “Count.”

It’s a weather where it looks like if God breathes just a little bit, it will snow. Count Merelov scanned the people standing in front of his mansion with his eyes. In addition to the enlisted soldiers, residents of the territory who had volunteered to head to Sheyron together were gathered together.

The deacon closed the list and explained briefly.

“It is made up of people who are well-behaved and have large families.”

The road to and from Sheyron is isolated. Just like the ocean above the vast ocean, if a problem arises, it will inevitably be difficult. Since it is directly related to survival, it was selected based on the morality and responsibility of the members.

Additionally, in return for their hardships, they will receive a small stipend and be allowed to buy and sell food individually. It was time for Count Merelov to continue the overall inspection.

“Count! Count!”

Wow!

I saw someone running towards the front gate, bypassing the security guard. The man suddenly fell down in front of Count Merelov and began to beg. The count’s brow furrowed at the sudden situation.

“what? Since when did the mansion’s door become so light?”

“This is Colin, a nose living below Hypentown! Please include me in the temporary trade group! please!”

Count Merelov looked at the butler as he hit his head on the floor and made a request. I wonder what this is.

“S-sorry. Count. guard! “Hurry and pull him out!”

“Count, I am really useful. Haven’t you seen it? I am confident in running, and my strength is better than it looks. If we add one more young man, we will be able to bring five or six more sacks of wheat. No, there will be seven more. please please… … .”

Count Merelov crossed his arms and looked down at the back of Colin’s head, which was lying flat on his stomach. He has enthusiasm and, as he said, is young, so I don’t know why he was excluded.

The butler looked through the list and added hastily.

“I have a lot of family, but I have no credit, going to private gambling houses. “He is a common criminal with a criminal record.”

“That happened when I was immature. I have four siblings, upper and lower, and my parents dig up wood every day. “Honestly, I’m the only one who can’t do my best at home, so if you give me a chance, I’ll do my best!”

Count Merelov pondered for a moment and then asked.

“Are you a Merelov territory from birth?”

“That’s right.”

“okay. Include it.”

“Count! That’s a bit… … .”

“How can you cause trouble when you’re trembling and begging me to do some work? There is no need to worry as private soldiers will be included. Instead, your labor costs will be cut in half. “There will be no objection, right?”

“Uh, none. Yes, there is none. thank you!”

It was a point where each person was not enough. As they say, if you add one more guy, the number of bags you can bring increases, so there is absolutely no reason to refuse. Plus, the labor cost is half. Isn’t it a gain among gains!

“thank you! thank you!”

“done. “Butler, let’s clean up now and go in.”

“yes. All right.”

Colin bowed his head to the floor again, as if he was still alive. Count Merelov mistook his actions for mere desperation from hunger.

‘I lived. Ugh, fuck, I survived. If I couldn’t get in here, I’d have to tell those bastards… … .’

So, when I saw them putting their hands together and being moved, I thought it was quite pathetic. I was wondering what kind of situation the family was in, so much so that they were so happy just because they got a job.

“From the looks of it, you’ll be good at one thing. “Isn’t that right?”

“… “I will educate you well.”

The butler reluctantly answered the count’s words. No matter how much he says he’s the owner, I don’t know how he handles things like that. It must be foolishness driven by greed.

Benefits of including the author and stability if not included. It was frustrating not being able to calculate which of the two was more valuable.

“you. “Did you say Colin?”

“yes. That’s right.”

“Stand this way.”

“yes!”

The butler let out a sigh and guided Colin, who cheered. Colin followed, truly happy that he could carry out Ian’s orders and that his life had been extended.

“I will call your name, so please come out one by one and sign the contract. “I will pay you a portion of the labor fee first.”

The deacon opened the list again and winked at the temporary trading group. Colin, who wrote down the contract carefully, smiled awkwardly, accepted the fee, and then quickly left his mansion.

Even just looking at the back, it looks really unreliable. The butler lamented and put away the contract with his palm stamped on it.

Wa da da da!

Colin passed two men chain-smoking on the side of the road. The two men shared a silent look and then burst into laughter and puffed out smoke.

“You’ve extended your name.”

“I guess so.”

Judging by the relief on his face, it appears he has entered a temporary trading group. If that had failed first, tonight would have been Colin’s last day.

“But isn’t the atmosphere here much different from the last time you came?”

The men stubbed out their cigarettes and muttered. They were Romandro’s subordinates and were in charge of Colin’s watch. After only two or three months, the once lively spirit of Yeongji sank.

“There are rumors that the top won’t be able to come.”

“It’s not a rumor, is it?”

“iced coffee. Right.”

As my expectations grew, my disappointment and anxiety grew uncontrollably.

The men followed Colin and disappeared into the darkness of the back alley, and soon the man who had been watching the two men also turned his back. It was Clark, a servant who worked at the Merelov Mansion.

smart.

Back at the mansion, Clark knocked on the door of Madame Merelov’s study. There is no answer from inside. He looked left and right down the hallway, then quickly went inside.

“Madam, there is a suspicious person among the trading group.”

“okay? I’m glad.”

Madame Merelov did not appear. Just answer in a clear voice as always.

“Clarke, have a nice trip too.”

“… yes.”

“I believe you will do well.”

“Don’t worry.”

Clark tried to catch a glimpse of the woman one last time, but she never came out.

* * *

The torn fabric was layered several times and pieces of wood were sewn under the sole. It’s already been four days since we left Merelov. In the face of a wind that threatened to tear their flesh, the trading group could only sniffle as they pulled an empty cart.

“How much more do I have to go?”

“well. The distance is similar to the Kingdom of Hawan, but the road is very rough. “Looking at the weather, it looks like it’s going to snow soon.”

“But maybe it’s because I’m sweating, but the inside of my body isn’t cold.”

“Write it. Oh, why does my nose keep coming out? “My nose is going to fall off.”

Still, the atmosphere was pretty good.

Even though they were private soldiers, they were also residents of Merelov’s territory and neighbors. Aren’t they people who know each other regardless of whether they live in front or behind them? Occasionally, laughter could be heard.

“Colin, where have you been?”

“… “It just happened here and there.”

“It has something to do with that, right?”

“Which one?”

“Why, those big guys from the green roof gambling den tried to kill people in Brac. “There’s a rumor that it’s Ian.”

“The bastard son of the former Count Bratz?”

Colin flinched at the men’s words and averted his gaze. She felt like even now her Ian was seeing the situation with her own eyes and ears. With an unknown power melting in my stomach.

“Oh, no. “It doesn’t matter to me.”

“yes? but. “Then I would die and not be able to come here.”

“that’s right. Isn’t this the new head of the family? Wow, selling is amazing. “He was born and raised in a brothel, so he even received a title.”

“Are you going to a brothel?”

“Why, isn’t that mother Cortisan? This is why people must first have ability.”

“Cortisan? Probably not? “From what I heard, they just lived there because of debt.”

“it’s okay. What does it mean to know what you did? It’s ability, skill, luck, luck. After crossing the Great Desert, the count’s head was cut off. “He came back alive, so now he’s used up his luck!”

“Sounds like your wish. “Giggle.”

I couldn’t hear the chattering noises. This was the first time Colin knew this. He just joined because they offered money without any hesitation… … .

“Let’s rest here today. “A cave is suitable.”

“okay. “If we go any further, the sun will set.”

“Tsk. It’s winter so the days are short. “I can’t move.”

We spread out sleeping bags in a small cave and set up a cart at the entrance. It was inconvenient because the entrance was blocked, but it was able to block the harsh winds. When the firewood was piled up in the middle and the fire was lit, everyone became tired and just laid out.

“What if it snows overnight?”

“What should I do… . George is a beggar… … .”

“cadet. “Take a look to the side.”

“I don’t have a seat? Burn to death in a bonfire?”

“I’ll go back a little bit.”

Step by step, Colin escaped the densely populated area and took refuge at the entrance. Although the wind was cold, this was the most suitable place to hold a major ceremony.

And a few hours later.

“Wow… … .”

“Umm, ugh… … .”

Around the time the sound of people snoring hit my ears.

Colin slowly got up, picked up a torch, and went outside. The night when darkness fell was literally pitch black.

‘I’m sorry, everyone. But if I don’t do this, I’ll die.’

He took out a bag of oil from his inner pocket and threw it onto the empty cart. And just as he was hesitating, contemplating whether or not to throw a spark onto the oil.

“What are you doing there?”

“Hmph!”

At that moment, I suddenly heard someone shouting from behind.

Colin was surprised, but he didn’t drop the torch. A man came up with a sombre look on his face, and he looked back and forth between the cart, the embers, and Colin.

“Oh, you didn’t do anything?”

“I didn’t. Colin, there you are! Did you set the fire for gold coins? Kill me like this! “Oh my God!”

“… uh?”

It’s like putting on a play. She screamed at herself, but snatched the torch from Colin and threw it away without hesitation. A fire broke out surrounding Colin, who was embarrassed.

“What, what, what… … .”

Sigh!

A blade that scratches and passes through the neck in an instant. Colin’s vision slowly rose, and soon all he could see was the dark night sky. Due to the commotion, one or two people got up and ran out of the cave.

“… What’s going on, Clark? Hehe! fire! “It’s fire!”

“No water? shit! “At least throw dirt on me!”

“Fire! fire! Everyone, wake up!”

“Ugh! crazy!”

“He started a fire!”

Even amid the commotion, Colin just blinked. No words came out. Snowflakes were falling along with the stars, like white dots in the sky.

‘Who is it? I don’t know him, but he knows my name.’

The blood gushing from Colin’s neck soaked the dirt. A mysterious man looking down at him from above as he trembles. Colin faced his death with his eyes open.

Meanwhile, Romandro’s men were hiding in the nearby bushes and watching the whole scene.

‘… No, fuck. How did this happen? ‘What on earth is that bastard doing?’

You probably didn’t see anything because it was cold, right? A mysterious man who suddenly appears, kills Colin, and sets the cart on fire. There was nothing more to see. Romandro’s men carefully turned her around and headed back the way they came.

Clark glanced at the rustling bushes and then absentmindedly scooped up dirt.

“Save the cart!”

“Damn you, you crazy bastard!”

“Oh my, it’s all on fire! get on!”

In the middle of the night, people’s screams rang louder than the wind.

fantasy,