Chapter 298 - Continuing on our Journey (2) (2/2)
”Hey, chill down sir knight.” The young man said. ”I am not someone who is dangerous. And I am a friend of the princess.”
The young man gave me a smiled, and I was trying to remember where I have seen this young man.
”Do I know you?” I asked.
”You cannot remember?” The young man asked with dumbfounded eyes. ”Well it has been a while, and the last time you saw me, I was just but am adolescent lad compared to my present appearance. I am Brad, Jack's right hand man and second in command of the Crimson Mercenaries. Well, you would remember it at Crimson Bandits I guess.”
After hearing that, I then remembered the first time Regaleon and I met the Crimson Bandits. That was when after I was called back to the capital of Alvannia. We met Jack who tried to rob us, and he was with his other comrades. I remembered the youngest among them, with brown hair and eyes like this young man before me.
”Brad, is that really you?” I said with surprise. ”You grew into a fine young man.”
Brad was now towering in height, he might be taller than Jack. The lad that I remember was skinny and small, but now he had firm muscles and some scars that made his appearance more menacing.
”I know right, hehe.” Brad scratched his head shyly.
”It is okay Will, he is an ally.” I said.
William put aside his sword and let Brad thru his iron hard defense. Brad looked quite pleased seeing me.
”That is far enough.” Regaleon said while pulling me closer to him.
Brad looked at Regaleon with astonished eyes. He was speechless, feeling Regaleon's intimidating aura.
”Brad, this is my husband, King Regaleon of Grandcrest.” I introduced them.
I am not sure of my marriage had been announced to the whole continent by now. My mother and father had taken the task to spread the word of my marriage with Regaleon.
”T-This is… the Black Devil?!” Brad showed a shocked expression. Regaleon's face twisted after hearing his nickname. ”Ahh… m-my apologies your highness!!!” Brad kneeled in an instant.
It has been a while since last I heard of Regaleon's nickname in the battlefield.
”It is an honor to meet the sun and moon of the Grandcrest Kingdom.” Brad hailed.
”Rise.” Regaleon accepted his greeting.
Brad stood up and looked embarrassed. I guess he never thought he would meet the king and queen of Grandcrest in this worn down village.
”What brings you here Brad?” I asked out of curiosity.
”Well your highness, as you know our group are mercenaries now. So, we are hired arms.” Brad explained. ”The village leader has hired us for a low price to their problem.”
”A problem?” I asked.
”Yes.” Brad replied. ”Lately, there is a bandit group on the rise. They were notorious is robbing and stealing, not only those wealthy travelers but also these isolated villages.”
”That is horrible.” I said with astonished voice.
”Not only that, it is said that they kidnap small children from the said villages and also r.a.p.es their women.” Brad said with an angry expression. ”These low lives should not be allowed to live.”
I agreed with Brad's words. I am happy that Jack's Crimson Mercenaries are helping these people in need only asking for a low price in return. At least this village can be kept safe while they are around.
'These bandits need to be caught.' I thought.
These parts of the woods are still under Alvannian territory. I am thinking of sending Reichard a letter to address this issue. I am sure that he can do something to make sure that our citizens can be safe and have these bad people caught.
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