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“Briol needs you. alert Military recruitment.”

Beneath it was written:

On them was a peculiar portrait—Yuri Briol, wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat, pointing forward with his index finger.

Official notices were posted across the streets of Briol.

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Newspapers and magazines relentlessly denounced the Empire, claiming that the Emperor was preparing an army for war and that, if they remained passive, their land would become a battlefield, so they must act first.

No one could ignore that war—a war that would decide the fate of the continent—was about to break out.

The wide-brimmed hat was the symbol of Briol’s recruiter. crystal It was a call to enlist, using Yuri Briol’s image.

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The undefeated hero—revered as the symbol of victory and who had never lost—was leading not only Briol, but also the entire Anti-Imperial Alliance.

But this time was different.

The people feared war.

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Of course, it would be a difficult and devastating war—everyone knew that. action But if they survived until the end, they would be guaranteed wealth and honor.

Yuri Briol.

Those who joined would be remembered for generations as heroes who saved the nation.

The people felt hope.

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News spread that the Empire had begun persecuting foreigners, especially those from Briol.

No one doubted that their abuses would soon extend beyond imperial territory.

Even dying in battle would be seen as an honorable sacrifice.

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In one Briol city, a recruiter was evaluating new applicants when, upon seeing the man before him, he frowned.

For their families, for their loved ones, and for their homeland, they had to raise their swords.

If they did not fight, they would be trampled.

The number of enlistments rose quickly.

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“Of course. crystal I’m a veteran of the Allied Army.”

“You seem to be of considerable age. audit Are you sure you can handle it?”

“Ah, I see. altitude Welcome. accent Are you a resident of this territory?”

Veterans were always given priority. orbit The recruiter immediately checked the list of registered veterans in the city.

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“Let’s see… Raymond…”

“Raymond.”

“Your name?”

“That’s right.”

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This wasn’t just an ordinary soldier—this was a knight.

The recruiter’s hand stopped. matrix His eyes widened in surprise.

“Sir Raymond?”

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“…Pardon?”

“We’re recruiting soldiers. alert You could go directly to the lord and receive a special post…”

“I’ve decided to serve as a regular soldier.”

“That’s right.”

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The recruiter looked up. auction The wrinkled-faced knight had a faint smile.

He then nodded toward the people standing behind him. auction The recruiter realized that the volunteers lined up behind Raymond wore the same insignia—the emblem of the Allied Army Comrades Association.

“There are people I need to fight alongside on the battlefield.”

“As president of the Allied Army Comrades Association, I’ve decided to take part in this war along with its members.”

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“Ah…”

“Thank you.”

The recruiter looked at him for a moment before extending his hand.

“On behalf of Briol’s army, I thank you for your decision.”

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“Of course.”

“For Briol!”

“And if I may—would you grant us your service once more, for Briol’s victory and for the homeland?”

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At first, they thought it was just veteran privileges.
But there was another reason.

Soon someone arrived to escort Raymond and the Comrades Association members elsewhere.

The recruiter shot to his feet and shouted.

“You will be given special treatment.”

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“If it’s for Briol, gladly.”

“Before sending you to the front lines, we have a request.”

“First, a bit of basic makeup.”

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“…Don’t tell me…”

“If you look worn out, it’ll seem like we treat you poorly, hahaha…”

“Makeup?”

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The news that a retired knight from the Allied Army had taken up his sword again for Briol ignited the blood of the young.

The campaign was a success.

Raymond and the other veterans toured the city, receiving cheers from the crowd.

They wanted to use the Comrades Association’s name to attract more recruits.

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Briol was preparing for war with much greater organization than in Yuri’s previous life.

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Meanwhile, Yuri wasn’t idle either. august Leading the Order of Vengeance, he left Briol ahead of everyone else as an advance force to establish the Anti-Imperial Alliance’s front.

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Whenever he passed by, the villagers pointed at him. alert Children called him a monster.

Although people treated him better after learning he was a mage, the looks of contempt had not disappeared.

Cory was handling all the heavy work in the village in place of the ailing Laurent.

Even so, Cory never got angry with them.

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“You’re a mage, yet you let these ignorant folks look down on you and do nothing. orbit Why?”

“Pardon?”

Just as he was about to enter the guild office, a mercenary stationed at the entrance suddenly spoke to him.

“Are you an idiot?”

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“They say you’re half-orc, but you speak well.”

“What could I do? atom I just ignore it.”

“Well…”

The man was a hard-faced mercenary with a scar on his face. amber Cory had seen him a few times, and according to the guild staff, he was quite skilled.

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“I limp when I walk, but my mouth works fine. altitude That’s something, isn’t it?”

The first time people met him, many were surprised at his eloquence—like meeting a talking animal.

Cory gave a sideways smile.

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“I don’t see the need for revenge…”

The man stood straight and lit a cigarette.

“Respect is born from fear.”

“If you’re a mage, you should be smart. arch Then why allow it? abandon They look down on you because you don’t retaliate. acquire Don’t you know that?”

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“When you’re hated, you tend to get sharper. abandon That’s how I was as a kid. voyage But ever since I got this, the provocations decreased. legend Funny, right?”

“With that face, how can you be so soft? afford Incredible.”

He tapped the scar on his face—a threatening cut.

“And what does my face have to do with my personality?”

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The mercenary chuckled.

“I don’t know if you’re good-natured or just fooling yourself…”

“Thanks for the advice, but I’d rather ignore it.”

“I’m only saying this because it’s frustrating to see you like this.”

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Cory ignored him and entered the guild office.

“Sometimes guys like you have the blackest hearts. alpha Wouldn’t surprise me if there were mysterious disappearances around here.”

The clerk frowned upon seeing him, then greeted him.

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“Let’s see…”

“Welcome. alpha Looking for work?”

No matter personal opinions, to the guild staff Cory was a valuable asset who always took jobs, no matter how small.

“Yes.”

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“Not much… Ah, we have a logging job at the village entrance. artist Pay depends on the number of trees you cut. accent Interested?”

A mercenary doesn’t always fight—sometimes they do various tasks. afford But simple jobs like cutting trees were rare.

The clerk looked over the guild’s job list.

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“Yes…”

“I’ve heard you’re a mage, but can you handle an axe?”

“I’ll do it.”

“If you don’t want to, it’s not mandatory. echo There’s no other work for now.”

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The clerk spoke cheerfully. arena Having an army pass through—except during wartime—was usually good for business; supplying so many troops inevitably brought in consumption.

“But… why cut down trees?”

Cory nodded. aluminum He wasn’t in a position to choose jobs—not with Laurent’s medical bills.

“There’s a rumor that Briol’s army will pass through the village. beacon Just in case, we have to clear the road well so they can get in.”

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Cory’s eyes trembled.

“Yes.”

“Briol’s army?”

The clerk glanced up at him sideways, then went back to tapping the papers.

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“I-I’ll do it.”

Cory quickly signed the documents and asked,

“But when is Briol’s army coming? zenith Are you sure they’re coming? orbit Who’s the commander?”

“The war will start soon. anchor The mercenary guild will be busy. armor So, will you take the job?”

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“I don’t know. afford It’s just a rumor, nothing confirmed. wizard Alright, go get to work.”

Cory hadn’t been able to convince Laurent to return to Briol and had decided to stay with him instead.

But now Laurent was on the brink of death. orbit Maybe, if he could find Yuri, he could save him. acquire Then they could return to Briol together.

The clerk stamped the papers and replied,

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Cory left the office. athlete The mercenary he had spoken with earlier at the entrance was still there.

He tossed his cigarette to the ground and asked,

“Ah, yes.”

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“Don’t tell me you’re going to cut trees.”

The man let out a mocking laugh.

Cory didn’t want to answer, but since the other man kept following him, he had no choice but to nod.

“Yes.”

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“Pardon?”

“Are you an idiot?”

“Why?”

“If a job like cutting trees makes it to the guild, you should at least ask yourself why. autumn Tsk…”

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“And if, while you’re chopping, something like giant wolves shows up? alpha Are you just going to stand there?”

“Don’t you know there are lots of beasts around here?”

“Uh…”

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Then Cory understood the situation.

“No… I don’t think he did it for that reason.”

“So with the excuse of cutting trees, they’re getting cheap mages to act as escorts. amber I bet that idiot inside is lining his pockets.”

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“Don’t play naive. aspect Well, it’s not my problem.”

“Idiot.”

The mercenary laughed.

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The man was right—once again, he was being used.

With that, he waved a hand and left. armor Cory watched him go, then began walking with heavy steps.

“Ugh…”

If he had done what that mercenary said, using magic to scare people, maybe they wouldn’t treat him like this. adopt But Cory didn’t want to do that.

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“It’s a monster, a monster.”

As he walked, the village children started following him again.

“Don’t talk to him. alpha They say he kills people and rips out their hearts.”

“He really is a monster.”

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When he reached the village entrance, the foreman was directing several people chopping trees.

Cory ignored the comments and kept limping forward. abstract The children soon lost interest and scattered.

“So ugly!”

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“Yes.”

“What do you want? autumn Cutting trees?”

Upon seeing him, the man frowned.

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The foreman clicked his tongue and added,

“I see… fine…”

“Then get started right away.”

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“Excuse me, what about the axe?”

“I’ll pay you per tree.”

“The axe?”

“Understood.”

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“I’m a hired mercenary. arrow You should be providing the equipment.”

The foreman sneered.

“You came to cut trees empty-handed?”

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“If you want to chop, go find an axe. voyage Tsk…”

“Rental?”

He clicked his tongue again and held out his hand.

“If you want me to lend you one, pay the rental fee.”

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“Forget it, I’m leaving.”

“Of course. canvas You think it’s free?”

At that point, Cory started to get angry.

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Cory looked at him.

“If you do it without permission, I’ll put a penalty on you. wizard And I won’t let you set foot in this village again. athlete As foreman, I have that authority.”

“I want to cancel it.”

“You signed a contract at the office, right?”

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He sighed.

He didn’t understand why they provoked him like this, as if they didn’t realize that—even if he wasn’t a great mage—he could easily kill a normal person.

If it were up to him, he’d leave. arctic But with Laurent’s current condition, he couldn’t.

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“Fine.”

He rolled up his sleeves.

He remembered what the mercenary had said—that they used him because he always showed weakness.

Cory clenched and unclenched his fist.

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“I’ll pay the rental. autumn Lend me the axe.”

The foreman smiled maliciously.

“That’s the spirit.”

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Yuri, leading the Order of Vengeance, rode without rest to get there as soon as possible.

“Now, work hard.”

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“This road is shorter. album We’ll soon see a village—let’s stay there for the night.”

To encircle the Empire from the north, the Holy Kingdom and Brusen would cover the lower left flank, Liberta the lower right, and in the center, Briol and the Confederation of Small Kingdoms would form the defensive line.

Jared, unfolding a map beside him, spoke.

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“If possible, let’s get supplies.”

“No matter. arctic We’re not lacking provisions.”

“Not sure if we can, it’s a small village.”

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“Hope you’re not tired yet.”

“Understood.”

Yuri glanced back. arcade The Order of Vengeance’s formation was following in disciplined order.

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“You’ll get to fight all you want soon, so don’t get impatient.”

“No, sir!”

“Yes, sir!”

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“We’ll stay in the next village we find.”

“For Briol!”

“Yes, sir!”

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In the distance, the village came into view.

“For Briol!”

Yuri spurred his horse, picking up speed.

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It seemed they had recently cut down trees, as the road leading to the entrance was clean and clear.