Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 279 Village

Today, on his way home, William encountered a young couple of adventurers.

The last rays of the setting sun shone on the country road as William carried his farm tools and dragged his weary body home.

Suddenly, he saw the couple ahead.

The man was handsome and imposing, with a tall and straight posture like a pine tree, and his jet-black hair shone brightly in the sunlight.

His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see through all the pretenses in the world, yet they also exuded a gentle and friendly aura. He was none other than Robin.

The woman was beautiful and quiet. She had fair skin, eyes that sparkled like stars, and long, smooth hair that fluttered in the wind.

She stood quietly beside Robin, like a delicate flower blooming beside him; this was Wind Chime.

The two were indeed Robin and Wind Chime in disguise. They had meticulously disguised themselves, and their clothing and mannerisms perfectly matched the image of adventurers.

They have a new identity: adventurers preparing to retire and settle down in Nisan Village.

As Robin saw William approaching, he smiled warmly and greeted him, "Hello, friend. We are adventurers passing through this area and plan to settle down in this village. We hope you will take good care of us in the future."

William was somewhat surprised; it was rare to encounter adventurers in this remote village, let alone those intending to settle here. He scratched his head and replied somewhat naively, "Oh, well, welcome. But our village is very poor; I wonder why you chose to come here?"

Fengling smiled and said, "We've been wandering outside for a long time, and we've seen too much strife and danger. Now we just want to find a peaceful place to spend the rest of our lives. This village may be small and poor, but it has a sense of peace that makes people feel at ease."

William nodded, feeling a bit more favorably disposed towards the couple. "I see. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I've lived in this village for a long time."

Robin patted William on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Thank you so much, my friend. What a lucky day to meet such a kind person like you."

And so, Robin and Wind Chime established initial contact with William, and their plan quietly began to be implemented.

With William leading the way, Robin quickly entered Nisan Village.

The village is surrounded by a simple fence, and most of the houses inside are built of mud and wood, making them look very dilapidated.

The village is small, with only a little over two hundred households, and occasionally you can see a few chickens pecking at food on the narrow streets.

However, most of these families were serfs, and some families of more than ten people were crammed into a small room, living in very difficult conditions.

Robin and Wind Chime also met with the village sheriff and identified themselves.

They arrived at the sheriff's residence, a room slightly larger than a typical serf's house, with a worn sign hanging at the door that read "Sheriff's Residence".

The sheriff was delighted to hear that Robin and Wind Chime planned to settle here and assist him in maintaining the village's safety.

His face was beaming with smiles, his eyes narrowed into slits, and the furrowed brows that had been furrowed due to the village's security issues relaxed.

In this small village, the sheriff was constantly troubled by various trivial matters. Now that two seemingly capable people were willing to help, it was undoubtedly great news for him.

"This is the letter of recommendation from Lord Bimitch when we arrived." Robin took out a letter of recommendation from his pocket and handed it to the sheriff.

The sheriff took the letter and read it carefully.

The letter from Lord Bimitch, a highly respected local nobleman, served as a crucial stepping stone, further solidifying the sheriff's belief in Robin and Wind Chime's identities. After reading the letter, the sheriff respectfully returned it to Robin, saying, "So you were recommended by Lord Bimitch. That's wonderful."

Although our little village is poor, everyone is kind. It's truly an honor that you've chosen to settle here and are willing to contribute to the village's safety.

Robin smiled and said, "You flatter us, Sheriff. We also hope to live a peaceful life in this quiet place, and it is only right that we contribute to the village."

The wind chimes nodded in agreement.

The sheriff's name was Willizi, who came from a knightly family in Pampa City and had a good knightly skill.

He has been stationed in Nisang village as a sheriff for two years, and he will be able to return to the city in a year.

He was tall and strong, and even in the small village of Nisan, he maintained the demeanor of a knight.

His eyes revealed a sense of superiority; after all, he came from a knightly family in the city, and compared to these serfs, he considered himself superior.

This was also the way most territories were governed: knights were dispatched to take turns managing the various villages within the territory, and knights were allowed to recruit a certain number of slave soldiers to maintain order within the territory.

Willie had a small squad of slave soldiers under his command. Although these soldiers were poorly equipped, they were enough for him to maintain his rule in this small village.

His daily work, besides maintaining basic security in the village, consisted of supervising the serfs' labor and ensuring they delivered grain and supplies to the nobles on time and in the required quantities.

The sheriff had very high administrative power in the village, and could even be called a local emperor.

His words were commands in the village, and the serfs had to obey him unconditionally.

He could decide the allocation of labor among the serfs and punish those who violated the rules.

In this small village, his lodging was the best, and his food was the most plentiful.

He enjoyed this feeling of being high above others. Although Nisang Village was poor and backward, he was the one who ruled everything here.

Robin and Wind Chime were well aware of Willich's status and influence in the village, and they knew that in order to carry out their plan smoothly in the village, they had to cultivate a good relationship with this sheriff.

Meanwhile, they were also secretly observing Willich's behavior and habits, looking for weaknesses they could exploit so they could control him when necessary.

Robin and Wind Chime were assigned to the northeast corner of Nissan Village, which was closest to the forest and a somewhat desolate place.

Tall trees cast large shadows at the edge of the village, and the shadows seemed to conceal unknown dangers.

Occasionally, monsters would emerge and snatch away serfs, casting a shadow of fear over the entire village.

No matter how little the nobles valued serfs, they remained an important asset of the nobility.

In the eyes of the nobility, serfs were like a group of working animals. Although they were of low status, the fruits of their labor were the foundation for the nobles to enjoy a luxurious life.

If too many serfs are lost, it will affect the harvest in Nisan Village, and in turn, the interests of the nobles.

So Robin and Wind Chime were sent here to build a defensive line to ensure that no monsters would come out.

(End of this chapter)