I’ll Live My Second Life! - Chapter 178

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　Walking after the soldiers, Fees also studied the patrol work.

　While taking detours as well as the fixed route, we will check if there are any suspicious people in the forest and if there are any traces of life that someone is hiding in an unobtrusive place.

　What impressed me most was having a lot of conversations with the hunters in the forest and the villagers who stopped by.

　He was a commander who dealt with the soldiers in a crisp tone, but when talking to the villagers, he dispelled the intimidation and spoke in an atmosphere that seemed easy to talk to.

　Then, I will ask if there were any suspicious events or if there were any problems.

　Fees were looking at it, but it felt like they were trusted.

　The patrol of the soldiers was carried out with many breaks.

　Rest in the woods or have a cup of tea in the village you stopped by.

　It seems that it is not enough to digest the route quickly.

　On the way, you need to have enough physical strength to deal with whatever happens.

　At first, the apprentice knights thought they were taking care of themselves, but basically it doesn't seem to be the case. Even so, I said that I would increase the number of breaks a couple of times.

　While I was resting, I also learned how to make a simple formation.

　Apprentice knights also chat while taking a lunch break in the village where they stopped by around noon.

"This kind of work is also good."

"Yeah, it's helpful"

　Kuinu may be thinking about his own territory. Maybe I'm thinking of creating a similar vigilante in my territory?

　I think it's great.

　Hezel, who was with me, agreed.

"Sure. I was longing for such a spectacular job as a knight, getting into the hideout of thieves and defeating them, escorting a princess, but this is not bad. The face of the guardian is proper. It feels like you can see it. Besides, the scenery is beautiful and the air is delicious. "

"Hahaha is not a country tour."

　The captain appeared with a laugh from behind Hezel.

"Ah, commander. I'm sorry."

　Hezel is involuntarily fluffy.

"No, it's not a bad feeling to get people to think it's good for whatever reason. I also like the rainbow trout that can be caught in the rivers here and there. Even if I kick the transfer order, I'm here."

　Then the commander laughs mischievously.

　It sounds like a joke, but it was serious. I ate rainbow trout grilled with salt for lunch.

"How long have you been doing this job?"

"Well, this year is a little over 10 years."

"Are you good at swords?"

"Would you like to play?"

　The commander will be happy to answer the questions of the apprentice knights.

"Oh, I was impressed. It feels like the people living here and the people who protect the public order trust each other. It's not just about defeating armed forces and bad guys, it's about building a relationship of trust. It ’s the most important thing in

　It seems that Lemie was really impressed.

　Well, Lemie would be really impressed. no doubt.

　Even the fees were quite impressed.

　Until now, patrols had only a vague image. Armed, they just walk around and intimidate their surroundings. It was almost like this.

"HM"

　To that word, the commander stroked his beard-shaved chin.

"You guys seem to be learning very seriously, so let's teach you the most important thing in this job."

　The line of sight of the commander narrowed down.

"Don't trust the villagers completely."

"eh……?"

　The apprentice knights are confused by the words.

　Because it was the exact opposite of what I saw today.

"Do you believe it?"

"I haven't said that much. Of course, I believe, but I don't allow my heart to the last line."

"Is there a mistake in the villagers' story, so I have to believe too much?"

　That is certainly the case. Whether it's a teacher's guidance or a friend's story, what humans say contains something inaccurate. Therefore, it is taught that it is important to verify by yourself.

"That's true, but it's a simpler story."

"What ..."

　The commander says to the boys who are confused.

"The other person is as greedy as we are and thinks it's bad. You may lose the temptation of evil. If you're not good at it, you'll end up committing a crime. That's the case with us. , The person you are protecting is good. Is it arrogant? "

“…………”

　The boys are silent at the commander's story.

　The captain laughed at the expression.

"Well, if you don't make a living like this, you don't have to worry about it. You talked too much. And if you're a knight normally, you should learn how to form a platoon and how to patrol before that. There are many things

　The commander laughed gently as he melted the awkward silence of the boys. Like the villagers often.

"From tomorrow I'll teach you how to make a more full-fledged formation. I was planning to do it a little later, but you guys are excellent."

"Okay!"

　The apprentice knights also replied with a smile on their faces to the commander's words.

　After that, I digested the route smoothly and returned to the fort when the sun went down.