447. Mercenary

From the bard, Sulu learned a great deal.

The Dawn of Gods brought more suffering than blessings to most of the common people in this world.

For example, the number of supernatural creatures in the wild has increased, and they have even begun to attack human villages and towns.

For example, ' Night Invasion ' makes the night extremely dangerous.

For a select few extraordinary individuals, the arrival of the Spirit Tide is a true spectacle.

It seems that the numbers of knights and Wizard have been steadily increasing recently, making breakthroughs easier.

The ' Gold Knight ' and ' Wizard King ', which previously only appeared in legends, are gradually emerging from mythology and entering the public eye.

The biggest difference is that the kingdom is now ruled by a ' Dragon Queen ' who rides Great Dragon!

Scholar generally regard the fall of the Black Dragon as the beginning of the revival of the Spirit Tide in this world, and legends about the black Great Dragon and the Dragon Slayer are sung throughout the entire continent.

"Dragon Slayer?"

Sulu touched his face.

"Yes... Sulu the Dragon Slayer! He is a legendary hero who once slew a devastating Great Dragon in the Royal Capital and was also the Dragon Queen's teacher."

The bard bowed again, picked up his instrument, and sang a poem about warriors and Great Dragon, drawing cheers from those around him.

But Sulu's teeth ached from listening to it.

That's the kind of entertainment we have these days; it's completely not to his liking.

He waved his hand, signaling the bard to leave.

Suddenly.

Sulu's Inspiration was stirred; in his ears, he seemed to hear a frantic murmur, or the shouts of millions.

"This is... arrogance!"

Sulu murmured to himself, gazing at his wine glass.

"Help!"

"Someone come quick!"

Before long, a commotion and cries for help came from outside the inn. "Monster... monster!"

"What?"

The hustle and bustle of the inn turned to Silence again. Many knights drew their swords, while others put on their armor and adjusted their bows and crossbows.

"Old cripple, open the door!"

A rapid knocking came from the door; it must have been someone the store manager knew.

The lame shopkeeper immediately stepped forward, opened the door, and let in a middle-aged man with two servants.

He had a resolute face, a hooked nose, and sharp eyes that swept across the hall. "I am the town's sheriff— Aldo! You've all heard it, a monster has appeared in the town center, and we need mercenaries to deal with it. The reward is one gold coin per person!"

The breathing of those present was slightly heavy.

For wandering knights, they don't mind occasionally doing a mercenary job, as long as the price offered is tempting enough.

"Double the casualties!"

Sheriff Aldo looked at the crowd and added.

"Holy crap!"

A young rider stepped forward.

Most monsters can still be killed by arrows and swords; that's the source of their confidence.

"In that case... let's go too."

Another group stepped forward, clearly a small group with different strategies. "The White Feather Mercenary Group is at your service!"

However, apart from a few of them, most people in the hall remained as still and tense as statues.

Seeing this, Sulu stood up. "I can help too."

"Outsider... who are you?"

Aldo scrutinized Sulu with a critical eye.

What he needs are warriors who can slay monsters!

The previous riders at least had a sword, and the White Feather Mercenary Group even had Archer and leather armor.

And Sulu?

Although he was well-dressed, he had no protective gear or sword, looking like a noble young master on a leisurely trip. If he got hurt, it would only cause trouble.

"I think my abilities are still somewhat useful."

Sulu naturally sensed his emotions, stretched out his right hand, and a ball of flame appeared out of thin air and burned fiercely.

This new situation bothered him, so he stopped caring about being exposed or not.

In any case, even a reclusive Wizard who is ignorant of the ways of the world could explain his situation.

"It's Wizard!"

A gasp of surprise rang out.

The gazes of those present quickly shifted to fear and awe.

Even today, Wizard remain shrouded in mystery!

They wield magical powers, which are completely different from knights, but legends abound of Wizard concocting elixirs, slaying monsters, or serving as advisors to nobles.

"I'm sorry, sir!"

A flicker of delight crossed Aldo's face. "May I ask your name?"

"Just call me Sulu!"

Sulu said directly.

This is just his given name; his surname isn't mentioned. And there are countless people in this world with the same name. Especially since the Dragon Slayer's Poem appeared, the name Sulu has become associated with meanings like 'courage' and 'power,' and many families like to use the word Sulu when naming their children.

If Sulu knew, besides rolling his eyes, he'd probably have to ask them for the naming rights fee.

"So it's Lord Sulu."

Aldo didn't take it seriously and immediately led the way.

At this moment, flames flickered in the nearby town, and screams and cries could be heard from time to time, clearly indicating that the situation had become very urgent.

"Hello, Your Excellency Sulu..."

On their journey, the young man who had volunteered at the beginning immediately approached. "My name is David, from the Salendo family of Red River Valley, a wandering knight. You... you are Wizard?"

Compared to him, the five members of the White Feather Mercenary Group beside him appeared very quiet, simply continuing their journey in silence.

But Sulu noticed a change in their expressions; they were definitely listening intently.

"Yes..."

He chuckled and asked David, "What? Do you think I'm evil? That I like turning people into frogs? Or casting a spell to put princesses into a permanent sleep?"

"No, no, no..."

David waved his hands frantically. "Those are all stories. Our family isn't that narrow-minded and prejudiced. Besides, many noble families are proud to have Wizard advisor, especially now... I once studied grammar and history with a scholar and was somewhat fascinated by the power of magic, but unfortunately, I couldn't get Wizard's instruction and could only travel around."

If in the past, the second and third sons of knightly families and wealthy households who could not inherit the family business would wander around simply to find an opportunity to become nobles...

In this age of the Dawn of Gods, their travels took on an additional meaning.

Seek the mysterious! Seek the extraordinary! Gain power!

This might have been very difficult in the past, but it's not entirely hopeless now.

The arrival of the Spirit Tide's resurgence means an increased probability of 'serendipitous encounters' everywhere, but of course, it will definitely come with danger.

But for young people, the yearning is for adventure!

For example, what happened tonight seems to have been seen by David as an opportunity!

"The young fellow..."

Hearing this, the leader of the White Feather Mercenary Group sneered, "I've seen plenty of young people like you. Many of them are full of dreams, only to die on the road, worse off than a stray dog... If I were you, I would go back as soon as possible, even if I only get a small plot of land and become a free man, it would be better than this."

Sulu's expression shifted upon hearing this.

Although this regimental commander has a sharp tongue, he seems to have a good heart.