Chapter 13
Since we occupied Ryun height city, about half a month has has passed by.
However, before the invasion, it is a base city for trades where the trade routes intersected, where many caravans used to come and go frequently. It is not much as before.
But now, they have acquired a new business opportunity, that is the trade with demons.
“How’s the business?”
There are roughly a dozen of non-military inujins. There are some ten-odd carts parked, and around them is a crowd of human… no inujins.
Faan-oneechan, who is the person in charge of south gate, smiled after seeing me.
“Bribe is no good…”
Seeing the silver ring and necklace Faan-oneechan had, I sighed.
In the world of demons, where strength is considered absolute, it is difficult to explain why bribe is no good. I gave up quickly.
Because Faan-oneechan is holding up the silver ring with a curious face, I will explain.
“Rumour?”
Looking at Faan-oneechan’s blank expression, I continued further,
Thanks to that, inujins were driven away from the mines and they had to live in the forest in hiding. It is an unfortunate story.
Even after that, inujins are not particularly holding a grudge, but think of it as misfortune.
I enquire Faan-oneechan about the situation here.
“Yes, it is great. At first, they were afraid, but seeing the appearance and behaviour of inujins, they got used to it.”
When I look around, there are also human merchants, who have gathered. They are still a little timid, but price negotiations are all the same.
“These silver spoons, since I will buy fifty of them, won’t you give a discount for five of them?”
“Ok, that’s settled then.
“Ah, I wonder if sugar is better than salt.”
“I have it, I have, it’s just a little expensive though.”
Hmm, hmm, it’s not a bad feeling. Although they won’t count towards the military power, but it was good to bring those inujins.
“If there are any dispute, be sure to quickly inform the trade association of Ryun Height. Be sure not to arbitrarily handle it yourself.”
Faan-oneechan has a light mood, but she has a strong sense of justice. It will be fine. Probably.
Taking a break, I buy the fruits from a caravan that came transporting goods from the southern countries. It looks like a pineapple from previous life, but the cross section is bright green.
“Hmm, I really like this.”
(T/N: Borzoi is a breed of dog.)
The smell is perfect, but sugar content is so-so. I realize again maybe the fruits from previous life were sweetened.
When I was chewing the green pineapple without knowing its name, suddenly the inujins and werewolves started a commotion.
Faster than the reply of my subordinate, my ears sense the abnormal event.
It is the emergency dog whistle. From the direction of north gate, it could be heard faintly.
Three whistles!
It’s the enemy attack.
Before I order, Faan stands up.
I gulped down the green pineapple and transformed on the spot.
The humans nearby are unable to stand up due to fear, but it is not the time for that. If I don’t transform, then I can’t howl.
“Aaooon!”
Immediately I start to pick up personnel from the personnel of south gate.
As soon as I ordered, all the named subordinates transformed at once. The screams all around are rising, but it can’t be helped at this moment.
“Let’s go!”
With twelve people in three squads, I leave the south gate. As I run along the roof, werewolf howlings can be heard from here and there.
“Enemies!”
“Strong”
The content of all the howlings give indications of an enemy raid. It is possible to have instant communication because we are werewolves.
(T/N here tense is as in past tense and present tense)
Please, don’t be fighting already!
When I returned to viceroy’s mansion, I pull out three squads from here also. Total, twenty four werewolves, approximately half of the total.
“Vaito-sama, enemies are here!”
I jump, and land upon the scout tower of castle wall. Other werewolves also observed the enemies from the places they like.
Hammam, the werewolf with dark brown hairs, mutters in a calm tone. He comes from desert, so he has good sight in spite of being a werewolf.
Tuban, so that means, the industrial city north of Ryun Height. If I am not mistaken, they are supposed to have a archery unit.
But it is mysterious.
Monza, who has a carefree personality, has his head leisurely tilted to a side.
“Weapons for castle siege are also not visible.”
Even Jerik, the son of blacksmith, was puzzled.
With at most four hundred soldiers, it is impossible to encircle Ryun Height, which is comparatively large in population. Also, they don’t seem to possess means to breakthrough the castle gate.
With only that much military force, it is not possible to capture Ryun Height.
In that case, I can only think of one thing.
“Monza squad and Sukuji squad, defend castle gate at once! If there is any suspicious movement by anyone, arrest them thoroughly.”
“Yessir!”
It would be nice if it is my miscalculation….