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Chapter 659
Chapter 659
For Justice. (1)
At the mention of registering a mercenary corps under his own name, only one word echoed in Julien’s mind.
‘Embarrassing!’
On top of that, the person leading their group right now was Ghislain. He had no idea why it had to be his name.
Julien stammered as he asked,
Е̄n u m̆ а̌
“G-Ghislain? Why are you naming the mercenary corps like that?”
“It has to be this way.”
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To Ghislain, it was only natural. Julien had to grow stronger. No matter what, the world had to revolve around Julien.
Because he was the Hero who would save this world.
Once Deneb fully awakened, people across the land would bow to her in reverence.
But for Julien to truly become the Hero, he needed recognition and had to prove his strength.
Ѐn̈um̀ а
Hearing the name of the mercenary corps, Deneb and Kyle burst into laughter.
“I think it sounds fine.”
“Yeah. Ghislain said he’s leaving eventually, right? You take it. He’s giving it to you.”
Though he was mortified, Julien could no longer refuse. That was because Ghislain’s staff was swaying back and forth right in front of him.
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After spending several days with Ghislain, Julien had come to realize something, Ghislain was a man who simply could not be reasoned with. He always insisted he was right, no matter what.
Julien, knowing he stood no chance against Ghislain, slumped his shoulders in defeat and gave up resisting.
W е̌ bn̊ӧ v е l Е̂ n̈um а
As the administrative officer led the group to an open area, he turned to Ghislain and spoke.
“The highest rank we can grant here is intermediate. We don’t have anyone capable of testing beyond that. If you want a higher rank, you’ll need to head to a larger city.”
“Well, that should be enough for now.”
“You can receive the highest rank if you're a 5th-Circle mage… Are you a 5th-Circle Master?”
“Not quite, just at the entry level.”
The officer tilted his head, as if puzzled. The way Ghislain spoke made it sound like he was relaying information he had heard from someone else.
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“Well, even if it’s just the entry level, that’s still enough for the highest rank. Can you show us a 5th-Circle spell?”
Ghislain put on a distinctly irritated expression.
“Hey, you just saw my terrifying Mana Lance, and you’re still asking me to show more magic?”
“N-No, I can see that you’re strong… But we need to verify your Circle level properly…”
Despite sweating profusely, the officer didn’t back down. He knew that mages had eccentric and sensitive personalities, but verification was still necessary.
“Hah… This world really lacks trust.”
Ẁẽb̄n ov̈ e ĺ. Ẽ n um а̂
Shaking his head a few times, Ghislain conjured another Mana Lance. This time, rather than creating several smaller ones, he concentrated his mana into a single, massive lance.
The officer’s eyes widened in shock. Even just looking at it, he could tell how powerful it was.
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“W-Wow… That’s really incredible. I’ll grant you the highest rank available here. But we need to engrave your Circle level on your mercenary badge… Are you sure this is a 5th-Circle spell?”
“I told you, it is.”
“Since I don’t recognize that spell, could you show me something more well-known?”
“No.”
Ẅе̄ bn о̀ v̂ е l Ēṅ u m а̇
“Why not?”
“My magic… Once I cast it, there’s no way to avoid bloodshed.”
“……”
Ghislain didn’t know magic. No matter how much they asked, he couldn’t show them anything.
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But the officer was a persistent man.
“Look, I need to engrave your Circle level on the badge, you know?”
Ѐ ṅ_um̀ а̀ . ī d
“…I refuse.”
“No, you can’t just refuse!”
“……”
As Ghislain remained silent and ignored him, the officer clutched his chest in frustration.
“Is it because casting a 5th-Circle spell is too difficult? Does it use too much mana? Then at least show me a 4th-Circle spell.”
“……”
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“A 3rd-Circle spell! You can show me something simple, right?”
“……”
“Fine! A 2nd-Circle spell! Just show me Fireball! Even at 2nd Circle, I can still give you an intermediate mercenary rank!”
“……”
“1st Circle! Light should be fine, right? Does even Light require bloodshed?”
Now driven by sheer stubbornness, the officer insisted on seeing at least a 1st-Circle spell.
Е́n um̃ ā. ǐ.d
But Ghislain clenched his teeth and continued to feign ignorance. He never lost a battle of wills.
In the end, the officer’s suspicion reached its breaking point.
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“Hey! Are you even a real mage?”
KWAANG!
The Mana Lance Ghislain had conjured crashed into the side of a nearby building, reducing part of it to rubble. The sudden display of force made the officer jump in shock.
With a deep scowl, Ghislain snapped,
E n u m̆а̀
“If this isn’t magic, then what is it?”
“I-I mean, it is magic! But I need to write down your Circle level, so I just wanted to see another spell… Other mages go through this too…”
“The more you doubt me and keep demanding proof, the less I feel like showing you.”
Ghislain remained adamant. Truthfully, he desperately wanted to show them a spell but he simply couldn’t.
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Thankfully, the widely accepted perception of mages worked in his favor. Even a thousand years ago, people had viewed mages the same way.
The officer sighed with tears welling in his eyes.
Е̊ nu m ӓ
‘Damn mages. Not a single one of them is normal.’
In the end, Ghislain was issued an intermediate mercenary badge engraved with “5th Circle.”
Although this branch couldn’t grant an advanced rank, with 5th Circle already inscribed, he would be recognized anywhere.
“Alright, let’s check your friends now. Since we called in an intermediate mercenary, just wait a moment.”
Ghislain shook his head.
“These guys can use mana. That means they’re at knight level.”
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“What? Seriously? But they’re so young…”
“They really are. You can check for yourself.”
“If… If it’s true, then there’s no need for a sparring match.”
Mercenaries normally determine rank through duels. Since this branch had intermediate-ranked mercenaries, they could verify up to that level.
The only exception was those who could use mana.
They didn’t need to spar. The very fact that they could wield mana was proof of their abilities.
Ẁе̂b n о̆ v̈ е̃l Ĕ ñ û m̊а
Even knights became bandits in this era. It was not uncommon for mercenaries to use mana as well.
However, most of those who did were battle-hardened veterans in their middle age. It was rare for young, promising individuals to choose the mercenary life.
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The officer’s eyes widened in disbelief as he gestured eagerly.
“L-Let’s see it, then.”
At his words, Julien drew his sword and infused it with mana. Kyle did the same.
A bluish aura formed along the edges of their blades. Even if the officer couldn’t confirm a 5th-Circle spell, he could at least recognize mana when he saw it.
W̄ е b n ȯ v̈ eĺ Е̄ n u ḿ а̌
“It… It’s real? I mean, how are you all so young…?”
One claimed to be a 5th-Circle mage, and the other two were mana users. It was rare for such talent to appear at the Mercenary Guild’s doorstep.
The officer broke into a wide grin.
“Great, great. I’ll issue both of you intermediate badges.”
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He immediately started acting friendly toward them. He had no interest in cozying up to a mage, mages were notorious for being eccentric but skilled warriors were a different story.
Connections mattered in the mercenary world. Building relationships with young, promising talents was never a bad idea.
Е n_u m.a. іd
While the officer was fussing over them, Ghislain pointed at Deneb.
“Give her a mercenary badge too. Same intermediate rank.”
The officer blinked.
“But… isn’t she a priest?”
“Yeah. Testing is a hassle, so let’s skip it.”
“Wait, can priests even register as mercenaries?”
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“What’s stopping them?”
Deneb blinked as well. There was no rule in the religious order’s laws that explicitly forbade priests from becoming mercenaries.
Of course, no such rule existed because no priest had ever done something that ridiculous before.
That said, throughout history, there had been a few who accepted payment for their services and used the money to help others.
If someone wanted to argue that counted as mercenary work, they could.
Flustered, the officer asked,
E ñ ũ ḿа̊ . і̊d́
“T-Then what rank should I assign…?”
Mercenary guild ranking systems varied slightly from kingdom to kingdom, and even from city to city.
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This particular branch followed the standards of the larger guilds in major cities. However, even those guilds didn’t have a clear ranking system for priests.
Ghislain answered casually, as if it were nothing.
“Just give her an intermediate rank. Being able to use divine power should be enough.”
“C-Can I see a demonstration of your divine power?”
Ẅ eb̂ n̄ o v е l̈_ Е_n u m а̀
At the officer’s request, Deneb extended her hand. A faint but radiant light emanated from her palm.
As the light washed over him, the officer felt his fatigue gradually fade. There was no doubt it was real divine power.
‘T-This is incredible!’
The strength of the divine power didn’t matter. What did matter was that someone who could use it was part of the mercenary corps.
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Two knight-level swordsmen, a priest, and a seemingly unhinged but undeniably powerful mage. The group was small, but it had an excellent composition.
On top of that, they were all young. If they continued to grow stronger and survive, they would undoubtedly become an exceptional mercenary corp.
W̄ еb̈ n̈ о̄ v̌ el̆ Еň umа̀
The officer, eager to befriend them, extended his hand to Ghislain.
“My name’s Jackson. I’ll issue your mercenary badges right away and register your corps in no time. Let’s get along from now on, yeah? We can drop the formalities, right?”
“We already have. Anyway, let’s get along.”
Ghislain readily shook his hand. Jackson then eagerly offered his hand to Julien and Kyle as well, bowing slightly as he did so.
The self-proclaimed vice-commander, the mage seemed to be handling all the logistics, but the official leader was still Julien.
After the testing was completed, Jackson brought out some light refreshments and said,
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“You’ll need to wait a bit for your mercenary badges to be made. Want me to bring you some job requests in the meantime?”
“Yeah. Preferably something that pays well.”
A well-paying job also meant it was dangerous. The more dangerous it was, the faster they could improve their skills. It would also help them gain fame quickly.
Jackson displayed the current list of job requests available at the Mercenary Guild.
After skimming through the list, Ghislain frowned in dissatisfaction.
“Ugh, these are all lame. Got anything more dangerous?”
Ё n u m.а
Jackson made a troubled expression.
“Hmm, there aren’t any high-paying jobs right now. I mean, it’s not like anything too dangerous happens in this town.”
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This was a small city. The typical mercenary jobs here involved short-distance escorts or deliveries.
“Ugh, guess we’ll have to wait a few days. If nothing comes up, we’ll just take an escort job and move on to another city.”
“Even if you wait, you’re not likely to find anything that dangerous. Since it’s your first job, why not take on something reasonable and build some experience first?”
“No way. If we want to make money and get famous fast, we need big, intense jobs.”
En̂ ũm̊ а
“Tsk, tsk. I’ve seen plenty of mercs die that way.”
Jackson clicked his tongue, but Ghislain didn’t budge. His philosophy was to go all-in when it mattered.
Even after receiving their mercenary badges, Ghislain and his group continued to stay at the Mercenary Guild for several days. They treated it like their own home eating meals there and even using the open training grounds for practice.
Jackson eventually started dropping hints that they should leave, but Ghislain stubbornly insisted they were waiting for a job request.
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Of course, being too brazen could lead to bad rumors spreading, so Ghislain handed over a small amount of money as a usage fee. Because of that, Jackson reluctantly let it slide.
One day, while the group was spending their time idly at the Mercenary Guild—
W̄ é bňо v̊ е l̆ Е n̊_ŭm̆а
“Mercenary! I need a mercenary!”
A young man rushed into the Mercenary Guild. He had a gentle and mild impression. Though his clothes were a bit dirty, the fabric was quite high-quality.
“What do you need a mercenary for?”
Jackson stepped forward and asked. The man urgently replied,
“I need a war chief for a duel. Please introduce me to a skilled mercenary.”
“A duel? Don’t tell me… the Actium Merchant Guild? Is this about Young Master Rio of the Actium Merchant Guild?”
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“Yes, yes. That’s right. Has the news already spread this far?”
Jackson furrowed his brows and spoke with a hint of regret.
“I can accept the request, but I doubt anyone will take it on.”
“There- there’s not much time left. Isn’t there a capable mercenary available?”
Jackson glanced toward the back of the guild. Just then, Ghislain’s group had finished their training and was sitting at a table, eating their meal.
The food had been ordered from a nearby inn, and a server had brought it over.
Ĕ n u m a
‘Damn it… this place isn’t a restaurant…’
As he grumbled inwardly, Ghislain approached and asked,
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“What’s going on?”
“It’s a request to find someone willing to participate in a duel.”
“A duel?”
“Yeah, that merchant guild got into a dispute with the local lord. So, the lord challenged them to a war chief duel… Well, it’s the kind of dangerous job you’d like.”
Е n ũ m̃ а . і̊ d
“That’s not the kind of danger I’m looking for. These duels don’t help much anyway.”
Ghislain quickly lost interest.
The kind of dangerous requests he sought were ones where he could fight fiercely, not ones tangled in political disputes. Those were just headaches, nothing but exhausting trouble.
Besides, in a small territory like this, even if he won, there wouldn’t be much opportunity to improve his skills.
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Rio clung to Jackson and pleaded,
“Please, find me a skilled mercenary. There’s not much time left.”
W̊ eb̃_ňоv̂ е̊l _E num̃ а̄
“Well… I’ll accept the request for now. But getting involved with a lord…”
“We’ve been wronged! The lord falsely accused us and is using his authority unfairly. I’m sure if people knew the truth, someone would be willing to help.”
Rio appealed to their sense of justice, but Jackson gave him a troubled smile and shook his head.
“I’ll bring it up to the mercenaries, but don’t get your hopes up. You should prepare for the possibility that no one will take the job.”
“Ugh… hnghh….”
Eventually, Rio collapsed onto the ground and began wailing. Watching him, Deneb muttered quietly,
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“He really does seem like he’s been wronged….”
“Ugh, there you go again. That’s only from his perspective. You always have to hear both sides of the story.”
“Y-yeah, that’s true?”
“Yeah. People can only speak from their own point of view. We don’t know if he’s truly been wronged or if he’s just making excuses for a crime he committed. If you’re going to get involved, you need to be sure about those things first.”
Ghislain spoke with a deliberately serious expression. No matter what others said, he prided himself on always acting rationally(?).
Hearing their conversation, Rio shouted in frustration.
Ė n ümа
"We are truly innocent! We've been falsely accused! If you're not going to help, at least don't speak like that!"
Ghislain clicked his tongue and shook his head. As a mercenary, he had met countless people.
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Among them, there had been many greedy ones. And whenever they were on the receiving end, they always cried out in injustice.
This era was harsher than the future. He couldn't just blindly believe one side of the story.
Julien, Deneb, and Kyle were impressed by Ghislain’s cold rationality.
Until now, they had never thought that way. When someone asked for help, their first instinct was to rush in without question.
Е nũm̃ а
‘As expected of Ghislain.’
‘We need to learn that kind of cold judgment.’
‘But what if the merchant guild really is at fault?’
While the three were admiring him, Rio continued sobbing.
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“Ughhh! So, you're saying there's really no justice in this world!”
Rio looked truly miserable. With his gentle and kind-looking face, his tears were enough to make even onlookers feel heartbroken.
Ŵ еb növ̈ ēl Ё ň ü m̈ а̇
Julien and Deneb bit their lips as they watched him.
They wanted to help. They wanted to resolve his difficulties.
But they held themselves back. Hadn't they promised Ghislain that they wouldn't be pushovers anymore?
Jackson helped Rio to his feet. It was now certain that the Larks Merchant Guild was doomed.
"Alright, alright, I'll try to find someone to help. But if you're in a hurry, you should look elsewhere."
Rio spoke with a powerless expression.
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"We have less than a week left. Where else can we go and find a solution in that time?"
"I'm really sorry that I can't help."
At Jackson’s tactful rejection, Rio muttered in a voice filled with despair.
"If only we hadn’t discovered a gold mine on our land..."
Hearing those words, Ghislain suddenly shot up from his seat.
"Wait a minute. A gold mine?"
Е̌n̄ů m̌ а .i̊d
"Huh? Uh... yes... Part of the gold mine extends into our land. The lord is trying to take it all by framing us..."
Ghislain strode forward and grasped Rio’s hand firmly.
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"My goodness… You must be suffering terribly under the tyranny of this ruthless lord."
"Huh?"
"We are a mercenary corps that only carries out righteous deeds. Our goal is to vanquish evil. Hearing your story, it seems you've truly been wronged."
"Huh? But earlier, you..."
Е n u̇m̂ ā
"Ahem, we will help you."
Rio's eyes widened in shock. Ghislain looked at him and beamed brightly.
"For justice."
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