Mercenary Wars

Chapter 169 Dwarf
"Join the border guards!" Upon being summoned and learning this news, the dozen or so people who had traveled through the Dark Region with Gao Jiano couldn't help but discuss it excitedly.

"If I remember correctly, the border guards are part of the church's army?"

"The border guards located on the borders of pagans all belong to the Church. During the time of the previous pope, they were called the 'Church Army'! It was only after Fonfredo VII took office that they were changed to the border guards, probably because he felt that the name 'Church Army' had too strong a sense of holy war."

"I heard before that someone was transferred from the border guards into the Holy Knights!"

"Forget about it. No matter where you're transferred from, the requirements to become a paladin are pretty much the same: a pure holy name, a handsome face, seemingly lofty morals, and preferably a father who is a baron... It has absolutely nothing to do with ordinary people!"

"Do border guards have to stay in the fortress for more than 300 days a year?"

"What position would they be in? They wouldn't be just a regular soldier, would they?"

Gao Jiano relayed the words of the two generals: "The rank reduced by half is your military rank after joining the border guard. After a year, if you perform well, your military rank can be promoted by half a rank or a rank."

“Sounds good.” Thomas stroked his chin. “I asked a friend before, and he said if I join the border guards, my rank will be at least one level lower than my current rank, which is simply absurd!”

"I've heard that a high-ranking warlord is also given a knighthood. Is that true?"

“Yes, but usually only ‘honorary knights’—that is, knights without fiefs. After all, as you know, true knights are those who have rendered meritorious service,” Gaucano said.

"Gaucano, what position did they give you?"

"Senior Warlord".

"So you definitely agreed, right?"

Gao Jiano shook his head: "No. You should know that I have never even signed a combat contract with the mercenary group."

The group discussed it for a while.

Most people tend to join the border guard.

After all, it's part of the church's structure, so even if it's not part of the clergy, it can still attract many people.

This is especially true for families with many relatives. Just thinking about the envious looks from their relatives in the countryside makes some people almost want to hum softly.

Of course, this is a big deal, and the opinions of the mercenary group must also be taken into account.

Therefore, no one made a decision immediately.

Gaugano added, "Another perk is that Master Tavasde can provide each of us with a free divination as a reference for our selection."

They still had some reservations about joining the border guard, but the benefits of divination were clearly all advantages and no disadvantages, so they had originally planned to consult a diviner.

So everyone immediately went to find Tawasde.

Every army has at least one diviner, but their main role is not divination, but to carry out "divination interference" to prevent the enemy from obtaining information about their side through divination.

Tavas was such a diviner, and a very skilled one at that, otherwise General Peter wouldn't have called him a "master diviner."

To the surprise of many, Tawasde was a dwarf.

This is understandable, since the stereotype of dwarfs is that they are "intelligent little sorcerers," and sorcerers are a special branch of sorcerers.

"Respected Master Tawasde, it is an honor to meet you," Gaugano greeted.

The dwarf Tavasd, gripping a staff several heads taller than himself, looked up at Gaugano before him and said, "Mosa above, you are truly tall!"

Then he asked, "Are you the warriors Peter spoke of who defeated the grey dwarves?"

"Yes."

Master Tavasd nodded and looked at Gaucano: "Then, tell me about yourself, your name, hometown, birthday, holy name... the more details the better."

“You should start with them; I don’t intend to join the border guards,” Gao Jiano said. Master Tavasd didn’t say anything, but simply looked at the others.

John stepped forward first: "Master Tawasde, my name is John Hedashia Michael Matt Patrick, born in the fishing village west of Southsea Town..."

After he finished speaking, Master Tavasd took out a silver coin: "If this mithril coin is facing up, it's a good thing that you've joined the border guards; otherwise, it's a bad thing."

John hesitated, "Could you elaborate?"

"Do not be greedy for fate!" Master Tavasd's expression suddenly turned serious, and he even tapped his staff on the ground, but unfortunately, his dwarf appearance and voice made him look somewhat comical.

Ryan added, "Yes, John, that's enough. Too much divination isn't a good thing."

"Ok."

Master Tavas then tossed a coin.

The coin was quickly settled.

"Frontline, next!"

"Frontline, next!"

The divinations for more than a dozen people were completed one after another.

Almost everyone's readings came back positive—except for Daniel and Barons.

Some couldn't help but wonder: "Master Tavasd, I've heard that your work in the army mainly involves divination and interference..."

Master Tavasd raised an eyebrow: "Are you questioning my professional ethics?"

"I just……"

Master Tavasd interrupted somewhat irritably, "My divination interference is only ever directed at heretics. I'm not like Viviel, that guy who's greedy for money and takes any job he can get! And do you really think divination interference is simple? By Mosa, if you really think that, it just shows you don't even know the most basic magical common sense!"

Then, pointing to the coin, he said, "What's so strange about this result? In our war against Dibto, we have 60,000 to 10,000, so the advantage is on our side! The divination results should have been almost entirely heads!"

That reason is indeed plausible.

Therefore, everyone quickly dispelled their doubts.

Then Master Tavasde beckoned to Gaugano: "Why don't you have your fortune told too?"

“Uh.” Gao Jiano paused.

“Hurry up, I have other things to do!” Master Tavas said.

Gao Jiano scratched his forehead.

He still didn't dare to let Master Tavasd tell his fortune.

If another death occurs, he'll be in a difficult position to handle.

Even if no one dies, his outrageously high divination costs will definitely cause a lot of trouble.

But seeing Master Tavas's urging manner, Gao Jiano changed his mind and said, "Master, I don't plan to join the border guards. Why don't you divine a place of tides—suitable for a level six named person to enter?"

The opening and closing of the Tidal Land is a natural phenomenon and has nothing to do with him, so it certainly won't cause any accidents.

Master Tavas said nothing, but immediately took out a golden compass, chanted a spell, and turned it a few times.

After a moment, he looked up and said, "Two and a half months from now, there's a fourth-tier tidal land that might open on the western edge of the Kiso Mountains, directly east of the north wall of Southsea Town. Let's go and try our luck!"

(End of this chapter)