Chapter 29

"Gilbert, do you understand the meaning of that signal fire?"

While gripping the reins on the swaying carriage, Dolf asked, and after nodding once, Gilbert replied with a stern expression.

"…It’s something the knights often use, but it’s also designed to convey a common message to the private armies of various territories and mercenaries. It’s mixed with magical luminescent powder to indicate that it’s not a request for assistance. It must be signaling that an attack has been launched from that position, or that the front line has advanced to that point…"

Dolf frowned.

"Does that mean there’s something big enough to warrant such action?"

"Most likely. The question is… whether it’s just a large rogue beast attacking the town, or something else…"

Glancing at Gilbert, who hesitated to continue, Dolf focused on the town ahead.

"Gilbert, whatever it is, don’t take unnecessary risks. And we don’t have any holy water on hand. If it’s an undead beast, we’ll need to get holy water from the church in that town first."

"Right… that’s true…"

Gilbert gripped the handle of the battle axe in his hand.

"We’re already quite close to the northern front