Vol 8 Chapter 43 (2/2)

What are you girls talking about? No proper weapons? Difficult battle?

Their weapons are indeed very realistic but at the end of the day, they’re just fakes–

Eh?

When I casted my glance onto the side, I saw that the weapons gleamed under the light of the sun. Though some were a little rusted, you could tell that they were mostly sharp and lethal.

“Umm… Can someone please summarise and explain to me what exactly happened?”

Specifically, what happened while I was asleep. I somehow get the feeling that there’s some contradiction between what I know and what is actually going on.

“Eh? Didn’t Zi Zhong tell you that we ran into robbers?” The administrative official lady said with no hesitation at all.

You said robbers?

“Fake robbers?”

“Stop joking my lord. How could there be fake robbers?”

“We were on our way back to Xiangyang city when we ran into these criminals on our way. Because of their sudden ambush, we couldn’t react in time and lost control of our rear guard so we hurriedly turned back to save them.” Zhao Yun concisely explained what happened. Though I can largely understand the situation now– Wait, they’re actual robbers?

“Oi, you.” I poked the black fatty’s face with the wooden pole in my hands.

“Ah! Yes!” He gave an exaggerated response, as though he were afraid I would plunge the wooden pole into his head. Am I really that terrifying…?

“Don’t be afraid.? What’s your name?” I asked.

“Chen, Chen Sun…”

“You, are you a robber?”

“I won’t dare to do this ever again!!” He broke into tears and cried the moment I asked him.

“I was just asking if you were a robber, what are you crying for?”

“I– I–” He cried so hard it was difficult for him to breathe.

“Just say if you are or not.”

“I was– But I won’t do it again! I originally carried out my activities in Jiangxia! Why did I have to come over to Xiangyang!!”

Ah… I’m getting p.i.s.sed off, I really want to just smash down…

“It’s good that you’re here. If you were at Jiangxia, you could have given our lord a lot of trouble.” Wen Yuan said with a serious expression.

That’s right. If I knew that Xuan De was hara.s.sed by this sort of character, I would be even more enraged.

“But looking at how he is, I suppose he is a real robber. It’s not an exercise then.”

“””I said that from the very beginning.”””

Ah, these 3 people are so noisy.

“But could it be that Lord Lu Bu just rushed here with troops without knowing what happened?”

“… That is the case.”

I’d best not tell them I got lost as well.

“Ah, that’s way too reckless.” Zhao Yun shook her head as she said so before looking at me and smiling as she continued, “Of course, if it’s Lord Lu Bu then there’s not much to be worried about.”

Even though it seems like she’s praising me, I can’t seem to feel happy about it at all.

“I guess I should have a.s.sisted your retreat from the very beginning.”

“No no no. How can my lord say that? Since they can be defeated, then defeating them is for the best.”

… Forget it. I’ll work on being more womanly over time.

“Wen Yuan, take this fellow away. When we return to Xiangyang, give it to that man.”

“Liu Biao?”

“Yes.” I nodded as Wen Yuan grabbed Chen Sun and took him away.

Ah, now then, what do we do about these troops?

“Lord Zhao Yun, could it be possible to recruit these troops?” I said when I recalled that Zhao Yun seemed to be responsible for this.

“Ah, yes. It would be a great waste if we just disbanded them like that.”

“Even though it’s going to be a pain, I can help you with the logistical arrangements.” Jian Yong, who stood beside Zhao Yun, said as she scratched her head.

“Everyone listen up! Leave your weapons where they are, stand up and come around! I’ve got some words for you lot!” Zhao Yun immediately yelled out.

When it comes to the oratorial front, my capabilities are a little lacking. I doubt anyone would follow me for my speeches. Or rather, they would be forced to.

Never mind… It’s good that everything is settled nicely.

I tried my best to throw away the negative thoughts in my heart and nodded as I reflected on my mistakes.

On one hand, I attacked before I even understood the situation, and on the other, I was too heavy-handed. Now that I think back, there were various signs that things were not what I’d thought they were. Yet I completely ignored them.

Later I must also remember to get abacus lady’s name.

Ah, come to think of it, where did that horse go…

That strong brown horse flashed in my mind once more and I hurriedly looked about but it seems like it either ran off into the distance or behind a hill.

Un… If we lost the horse just like that, it would be a waste. If I’m not wrong, that horse is definitely a golden stallion.

*Hiu*!!!

Un? Just then, a deep neigh came from the side. I looked over and saw the horse I saw before rear on its hind legs and land heavily on the slope.

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