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Chapter 658
Chapter 658
Stop Being a Fool. (2)
Ghislain had really tried his best not to interfere with the Hero’s party. If he could help Deneb grow stronger, continuing to do good wasn’t a bad idea.
After all, her divine power was one of the strongest weapons that could save the world.
But this wasn’t going to work. If he left things alone, she would end up getting caught in some incident and die before she even had a chance to grow.
The three of them were still standing there, looking bewildered. The sudden mention of forming a mercenary corps left them clueless about what he meant.
Е̂n ũ ḿ.а. і̇ď
Ghislain calmly explained first.
"I know what kind of dream you have. That’s why I’ve been watching. But if you keep going like this, it’s meaningless."
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"……."
"I’m not saying you shouldn’t do good. I’m saying if you’re going to do it, do it right."
At his words, Deneb cautiously asked,
"Do it right?"
Е̌ ňú m̂ä
"Yes. Expand your influence properly, build your reputation, and strengthen your power. You need people who will support you. Only then can you change the world."
"……."
"And stop being fools. Even if you just focus on cutting down the bad guys, the world will change."
"I just wanted to…"
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"I know how you feel but look at the results. The people you help don’t even appreciate it and because you seem weak, they just get greedier. In a world like this, not just anyone can do good."
Deneb’s expression turned sorrowful. She had only wanted to follow the will of the goddess and help people.
Еn̄ ũ mа
But Ghislain wasn’t wrong.
She had started with good intentions, but her lack of ability kept leading to problems.
She hadn’t been able to help people properly, nor had she been able to stop the priest. The situation had actually gotten worse than before she tried to help.
So even doing good isn’t something just anyone can do…
That thought saddened her. The fact that even good deeds require qualifications in this world.
As an awkward silence settled in, Julien changed the subject.
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"But why a mercenary corps?"
"How else are you going to gather allies and build power when you’re not even nobles? You don’t even have a home. For now, a mercenary corps is the best option. You can travel, recruit people, do good, grow stronger… and make money, too."
In the end, to strengthen Deneb’s divine power, she needed to either eradicate evil, perform good deeds, or use a lot of divine power.
Ghislain had no intention of stopping their acts of goodwill completely. He just wanted them to do it in a bolder, more effective way.
But to the three of them, the idea of forming a mercenary corps didn’t sound very appealing.
In this era, mercenary corps were practically half-criminal organizations. They fought with and absorbed other groups while clashing with crime syndicates for power.
Deneb asked,
Ë n um̄ а̊
"If we become mercenaries… wouldn’t we end up doing bad things?"
Mercenaries operated for the benefit of their employers. Wars, where mercenaries were most active, were more often conflicts of interest rather than battles between good and evil.
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Ghislain shook his head and replied,
"We won’t do anything disgraceful. But there might be unavoidable circumstances."
"Unavoidable circumstances?"
"Like killing someone because they were working for a villain, only to find out later they were actually a good person. In the middle of battle, you won’t have time to figure that out. If you try to be that meticulous about everything, you’ll be dead before you can change the world."
Ěn̆ um a
Deneb understood and nodded.
She was firm about such matters. That’s why she hadn’t hesitated when fighting bandits.
Even the doctrines of her faith emphasized the importance of eradicating evil. The belief was that by eliminating evil, only the good would remain, and suffering would naturally disappear.
Determining who was innocent or deserving of punishment in the heat of battle was, of course, impossible.
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The Church also taught that in order to resolve such dilemmas, some sacrifices had to be accepted.
If one hesitated out of fear of sacrifice, even greater suffering would follow.
Wӗb̀ n о̇v̄ е̊l̈ Е́n úm̆ä
Ghislain looked around at the three and continued,
"The way you’ve been doing things won’t ever create the world you want. You’d be better off working as mercenaries, hunting down and eliminating the truly wicked. That will save more people in the long run."
He emphasized that even as mercenaries, they should prioritize eradicating evil over personal gain.
He didn’t know when he would leave. Because of that, he didn’t want to shake their values too drastically.
Julien, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. As he followed their conversation, a question came to mind.
"If… if someone had to be sacrificed to save more people… what should we do then?"
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It was a difficult question. One without a right answer. Everyone would have a different response.
Ghislain thought for a moment before answering honestly. He didn’t want to influence their values too much, but for some reason, he felt like speaking truthfully.
"I'm not saying you should sacrifice the few for the many. And I’m definitely not saying you should kill innocent people for the sake of some greater cause. I don’t like that kind of thinking either."
To Ghislain, grand ideals didn’t matter.
What mattered to him was protecting the people who were precious to him.
And the stronger he became, the more people he had to protect.
Ӗn̈.ũ m̂ а̇
Ghislain spoke honestly to Julien.
"What is right and wrong depends on each person’s standards. If you truly want to carry out your will, then you need to gain strength."
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"My will…"
"Yes. Even if it means taking countless lives."
"……."
"As long as you believe the path you walk is the right one."
W е_b̊.ň о v e l En u m̈ а̂
Ghislain smirked as he continued. His eyes held deep trust.
"I believe you will walk the right path."
Julien looked at Ghislain with trembling eyes.
Astion had been his friend since childhood, but Ghislain was different. They hadn’t even known each other for long. So why was Ghislain so certain about him?
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Julien remained silent for a long time. Ghislain simply waited patiently.
After much thought, Julien clenched his fists tightly.
Ẁ е b̃n̂ о̌ vе́l̆ Е ṅ u mа
"Alright."
"Hm?"
"I won’t be a fool anymore."
"Oh…"
"I’ll move for a greater goal."
Julien realized that Ghislain was right. This journey had made it clear to him.
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He had wanted to help people, but things had never gone as planned. Instead, he had only seen more of humanity’s ugliness.
Of course, he still didn’t think helping people was a bad thing.
But you need strength and influence to help people properly.
Hadn’t he nearly been killed by a mere priest from a small town?
In the end, his ultimate goal was to eradicate the Demonic Abyss. Only by destroying it could the world truly know peace.
After all, the reason the world had become so harsh in the first place was because of the long war against the Demonic Abyss.
Е̂ nũm̈ а̀
"Let’s create the greatest mercenary corps. Let’s make a name for ourselves. If we do that, more people will want to join us. And then… we can change the world."
And… only by becoming strong could he protect the people he cherished.
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Julien glanced at Deneb but swallowed the rest of his words. That was just his personal desire.
Ghislain had tried his best not to change Julien’s values too much. But what he didn’t realize…
Was that Julien’s once-fragile beliefs had begun to take solid shape because of his words.
Unaware of this, Ghislain simply smiled brightly after hearing Julien’s resolve.
Ẇеb̆ ńо́ v̆е l̀ Е ṅ ů ḿã
"Yeah, that’s exactly it. Deneb, can you do it too?"
Deneb, after much thought, nodded. She, too, had realized her power was lacking through this ordeal.
She wouldn’t stop doing good. If she saw someone in need, she would naturally help them.
But things would be different from now on. She would be firm when needed, and she would fight when necessary and instead of fleeting acts of kindness, she would prioritize the bigger goal because that was the true way to save many lives.
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Thanks to Ghislain, Deneb’s beliefs also began to take clearer shape.
Kyle had a satisfied expression. Those two would never completely stop being fools, but at least they wouldn’t live as frustratingly as before.
Wе́b́_n̈ o v e l Е̇ńu ḿа
Seeing that everyone seemed to understand, Ghislain beamed with a bright smile.
At that moment, Dark spoke to him inside his consciousness.
— Master… are you sure about this?
About what?
— Just going ahead and forming a mercenary corps… and constantly influencing their values. What if they grew through small acts of kindness in their own way? Or what if they stumbled upon some unique opportunity like that?
‘I don’t know.’
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— …What?
‘Ugh, it’s frustrating. So, what do you want me to do?’
— …….
‘That’s why I explained it as clearly as I could. I even told them they can keep doing good deeds. I’m just saying they should be a little less foolish about it and focus on building a foundation first. I simply gave them a goal. A direction.’
— …And what if they start enjoying mercenary work like you did and end up fighting every day?
‘Nah, they’re not like that. But even if they are, so what?’
Е n̆ u m̃ ȧ .і̂d̆
— …….
‘The Saintess told me to do as I see fit. And I think this is the right move. They didn’t even have a clear goal before this, did they?’
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It wasn’t about stopping them from doing good. It was about gaining power and influence first so they could actually help people properly.
It also meant they shouldn’t recklessly drain themselves by blindly jumping into every act of kindness.
Now, he had given them a clear objective to focus on. After all, fighting against the Demonic Abyss was still a far-off issue so this much shouldn’t be a problem.
Even after hearing Ghislain’s reasoning, Dark still looked doubtful.
Wе̊b̃n̄ о.v̆ ë ľ E̊n u ṁа̊
— Ugh, this doesn’t feel right. It’s like you’re interfering with the past way too much.
‘No, from where I stand, letting them keep being fools is even worse.’
While the two bickered, Astion’s voice suddenly came through.
— Thanks.
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Huh? You were awake?
— Yeah, I was just quietly watching.
Е nú_m а̀ . їd̄
‘Sneaky bastard. Pretending to be asleep and all. But what are you thanking me for?’
— Because watching them act like fools was frustrating for me too.
‘........’
— That’s why I avoided people as much as possible. If we got caught up in something bad, we’d all be dead.
In reality, Astion had been carefully leading the group, ensuring they stayed out of trouble. Even when dealing with bandits, he always coordinated with nearby soldiers before launching an attack.
He had even postponed the journey multiple times, knowing that with their current mindset, those two weren’t ready to handle the harsh realities of the world.
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That was why, when Deneb announced she was going on a pilgrimage, Astion had reluctantly agreed to go with her.
— Deneb is an Apprentice Priestess. Helping people and performing good deeds is only natural for her. But in a world like this, I always thought it would eventually lead to trouble.
This was something they would have had to face sooner or later. He had just been worried they might get seriously hurt in the process, but thanks to Ghislain, they had made it through safely.
On top of that, now that they were planning to form a mercenary corps and focus on growing stronger, he felt a bit more at ease.
— I don’t know where you learned your Mana Refinement Technique and swordsmanship, but you’re incredible. I’ll be counting on you for a while.
Astion was relieved. Ghislain wasn’t leading them astray but instead helping his friends grow stronger.
Ŵ еb̆ ṅ ӧv̈.e l̄ Е n ũm_а
Ghislain held back from saying, "Actually, you guys were the ones who taught me." That would just be a hassle to explain.
Instead, he asked something else.
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"Alright. You said you had your own plans, right? Let’s hear them. I’ll help you with that too. You need to get stronger quickly."
He didn’t know when he would wake up and leave this body. So, before that happened, he intended to do as much as he could.
But Astion replied in a weak voice.
— Now’s not the time to talk about it. Just focus on making them stronger.
Е́ n ũ m̌_а̌
‘You sure you even have a plan? Weren’t you just wandering around, training without any real direction?’
— …I do have a plan!
Astion snapped back. Ghislain clicked his tongue. He talked big, but from what Ghislain could see, he didn’t seem to have any solid plans.
Still, he was a 9th-Circle Mage. With that level of talent, he’d manage somehow.
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"Then while you’re awake, tell me everything you know. It’s annoying to keep asking them all the time."
In truth, Ghislain had many questions about this era. Every time he was curious about something, he had to ask the others.
Ê ñ ŭ m̄ a
But all three of them were from the countryside, so most of what they knew was just hearsay. Astion, at least, was the smartest of them, so it seemed better to get information from him.
Astion soon answered in a tired voice.
— You idiot… I can’t do that because of you…
"Why?"
— The scope of my world isn’t big enough to handle you right now… Just staying awake for a short time exhausts me…
"Ah, so that’s how it is."
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Ghislain understood immediately. Most people wouldn’t be able to withstand his consciousness.
Unlike other possessors, he wasn’t just giving information and disappearing. He had completely taken over his body and was freely roaming around.
So Astion couldn’t remain awake for long.
— Yeah… I’ll rest again for now… Take care of them…
‘Don’t worry. Next time you wake up, I’ll be even stronger.’
— That’s… a relief…
W̃è ḃ nо́ v̀ е̄l E n ú m̆ а̄
Astion fell back into slumber after those final words.
After arriving in another city, the first thing Ghislain did was head to the Mercenary Guild.
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The guild officer took one look at the four of them and smirked.
"So, a bunch of wet-behind-the-ears brats think they can be mercenaries?"
Ghislain nodded.
"I want to get my mercenary rank and identification quickly. We can start the test right away, right?"
Ě ṅ um а́ . ĭ d
At his bold words, the officer chuckled, shaking his shoulders.
"Looks like mercenary work is getting looked down on these days. Every random nobody thinks they can do it. Hey, kid, do you even know how dangerous this job is?"
"I do. So, I'd appreciate it if you'd stop lecturing me."
"Tch, well, if you're so eager to die early, I won’t stop you. What’s your specialty? Can you even fight properly? You don’t exactly have the build for it."
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"I'm a mage."
"What? A mage?"
Ѐn̈ um̃ а
The officer's eyes widened in surprise. Mercenary mages were rare.
Most mages didn’t become mercenaries. There were far safer and more profitable jobs available to them.
In fact, mages generally hated traveling. They much preferred locking themselves up in a tower, reading books.
The only mages who took up mercenary work were criminals on the run or eccentric wanderers.
So, it was only natural for the officer to be suspicious of the boy in front of him.
"What circle are you? First?"
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"Fifth."
"Hah, are you messing with me? Do you have a death wish?"
A 5th-Circle Mage could easily serve as a territory's court mage. Why would someone with that level of power become a mercenary?
Most of all, the kid looked way too young. Even accounting for the fact that many mages appeared younger than they were, there was no way he was a 5th-Circle Mage.
The officer abruptly stood up, ready to teach this ignorant brat a harsh lesson.
"You think you can joke around here?"
Eǹ ǔ m̂ а
Just as he reached out with a threatening glare, his eyes widened in shock.
"W-What the…?"
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Fwoooosh!
Dozens of massive Mana Lances floated in the air around Ghislain.
The officer stood there, completely stunned. Ghislain grinned.
"Should I just destroy this whole place right now?"
Ėnu m ǎ.i_d̈
"N-No… W-Wait…!"
The officer frantically waved his hands.
He couldn’t tell if the kid was really a 5th-Circle Mage, but each of those floating lances radiated immense power.
At the very least, this was someone beyond the 3rd Circle.
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Now that he had confirmed Ghislain was indeed a mage, he couldn't keep acting tough. Swallowing his pride, the officer quickly backed down.
"A-Alright! I'll proceed with y-your party's test!"
Е̃ nŭ m̈ а̂
Ghislain nodded, dismissing the Mana Lances. Then, he added,
"We're also registering our mercenary corps."
"A mercenary corps? You’re forming one already?"
"Yeah. The name will be…"
Glancing at his companions, Ghislain smirked before finishing his sentence.
"The Julien Mercenary Corps."
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Forget the future since he was getting involved anyway, he might as well go all in.
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