webnovel

The Shepherd

Oswald is the last of Meryl's children. Both are to herd their sheep until the next generation takes over. Winter is rude and the harsh temperatures sink into their skin day after day. As the Franco-Spanish war approaches, someone knocks at their door seeking for refuge, who might it be? Hundreds of marks ornate his body, he's charming, good looking and probably rich. The small herd won't suffice for the family's survival, Meryl will soon give birth and the workload may worsen their already terrible situation. Why shouldn't the poor farmers take advantage of him? Problems will rain down the sky as the raging snowstorm surrounding the valley dissimulates a beast lurking nearby.

Mayline · 奇幻
分數不夠
259 Chs

The job

Following Oswald's tracks, the group met the boy dozens of meters farther. "The colonel sent me to help you, and tire me a little since I can't find sleep." He said, half a smile on his face.

Tom was glad, it was his first night patrolling, he was cold and not ready to talk with the two other archers and their haughty personalities. Not being as good as them with a bow, he would've to listen to their quirky tips all night long.

Relieved from such a challenge, Tom assaulted his friends with his many discoveries about the camp's structure, his sudden casual talk with the man who's notoriety was stained with blood surprised the two archers.

"It's as it was on the battlefield, toward east, there's the archer section."

'Where I heard the resentful gossips.' Oswald thought.