Survival Strategies of a Corrupt Aristocrat: Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 9] by Wanta

Author:Wanta
Language: eng
Format: epub

I walked through Fourth Village with Gwynt.

When we neared the forest, I saw a dozen adventurers eating on the ground. They were likely taking a lunch break in between monster attacks. The fact they were focused on eating and were entirely silent showed how harsh the situation was. They were exhausted from the constant battles day and night.

As I was thinking that they would reach their limits soon, I noticed a woman who stood out because of her silver hair. Next to her were Adele and two soldiers serving as guards-cum-monitors. Just as I had expected, Julianne had come to observe where the fighting occurred.

“There you are,” I called out.

The first one to react was Adele. She turned back, saw me, then ran my way to hug me, but I stopped her with my hand. Flirting with a woman in front of the adventurers who were risking their lives against the monsters would give the worst impression. That might even make them give up on their jobs, so I had to make them think I was a diligent lord.

“Did monsters show up?” I asked.

“A few goblins and green wolves appeared, but I slew them!”

Her expression was screaming “Praise me!” so I patted her head. That much shouldn’t earn the envy of the men.

“The situation is more dire than expected. What do you intend to do from here on...Dear?” Julianne approached next.

As people were watching us, I didn’t point out the fact Julianne had changed the way she addressed me and ignored how Adele’s mood was worsening.

“I want to explore the forest to find the cause of the attacks.” I turned toward Adele. “Stop guarding Julianne and come with me, Adele.”

“Yes!” she answered happily and started to walk out toward the forest, so I pulled on her clothes to stop her.

“Don’t be in such a hurry. Gwynt is our scout and will be the vanguard.”

If we were in the plains it would be fine, but in the forest, where our view was obstructed, we might get surrounded before we could notice and end up in a dire situation. In fact, if you didn’t have a scout in your party in the game, surprise attacks would happen quite often. We had to stay vigilant.

Adele would never disobey me, so while she was a little dejected, she agreed to my decision.

“May I come with you?” Julianne asked. She didn’t meet my gaze and was fidgeting with her hands, but I knew that she was serious. Her condition for our engagement was to be allowed to fight, so I couldn’t refuse.

“Why not. Yes, you can.”

Julianne smiled brightly, but her guards grimaced. They didn’t want to enter a forest full of monsters. Well, they would be a hindrance anyway, so I figured I should have them do something else.

“You two go to Ludwig and help the other soldiers to protect the village.”

They happily saluted with their hands on their chests.

Come on, you’re way too obvious... Your lord is going into a dangerous forest. You should be a little less happy about that.

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