As ti passed, Adam Hyung and I held high positions in the rcenary group.
No one could oppose our promotion.
We had made a lot of contributions to support this rcenary group.
As our position rose, we also moved away from the front lines of danger.
We were making good money as well.
It was to the point where I thought maybe it would be comfortable to live like this.
We also got to attend the officers eting.
To be honest, it was more like a gathering because alcohol, food, and won were always together.
In fact, it could be called an entertainnt party in reality.
"Berg! Adam! You've co. Have a seat."
The Lizardman Malak, who was the leader, welcod us to the eting with won on his both sides.
Other officers from various races had already taken their seats.
Greasy, sizzling at, various side dishes, and expensive liquor were waiting for us.
Malak pretended to welco us, but there was always a sense of caution in his eyes toward us.
Of course, we were highly valued for the support of the mbers, as we were able to secure this position with our skills.
As the leader, he might have felt threatened.
In addition to that, Hyung and I were closely tied together as we both were from the sa human race, so it might have seed like a faction.
Hyung and I took our seats.
Oh myI should play with this person. He's handso..."
Then, naturally, a dark elf woman sat down next to .
I stopped her from trying to cross our arms together.
Dont touch .
At that, Adam Hyung almost spat out the alcohol he was drinking while looking at her.
I didn't pay attention to the laughing Hyung or the startled Dark Elf woman.
All I could see was just free drinks in front of .
The eting proceeded well on its own.
I always attended the etings just to drink.
Not many people talked to . Because I never showed any particular reaction.
As I stayed like that, gossip and cursing dominated the space through laughter.
I didn't share laughter with them.
I drank alcohol while filling my stomach with at.
Then, the leader Malak pointed to Adam Hyung and opened his mouth.
"Adam. By the way, there was a conflict with the vice-captain in the previous battle."
Hyung was flirting with the woman sitting next to him, and he shrugged at Malaks words.
"A conflict? It was just a slight deviation from the plan."
"But the vice-captain said sothing else."
"What did the vice-captain say?"
"He said you didn't follow orders."
With Malaks cold tone, the atmosphere of the eting quickly turned cold.
It didn't take long to realize that Malaks comnt wasn't ant as a joke.
I pretend to drink the alcohol and read the atmosphere of the eting.
It felt familiar.
It felt like we were the target.
Adam Hyung, reading the atmosphere, put down his glass first.
"...It's not that I didn't obey orders. The situation changed."
"So you acted on your own? Isn't that disobedience?"
"The situation changed, so I made the best choice. We got separated from the vice-captain. Are we supposed to wait for his orders and act? Didn't I explain properly before?"
"When I listened to the vice-captain in detail, it didn't seem like a simple situation."
Hyungs expression, which was filled with laughter, gradually stiffened.
I also put down my glass following his lead.
Looking at Malak, Hyung said.
"...Anyway, all of my subordinates survived. I wish I could have given them so reward."
"Do you think I'm joking right now?"
Another short silence fell.
Malak was hanging by a thread.
It seed like he was trying to properly restrain Hyung, who had risen to power this ti.
Adam Hyung finally spoke.
"I apologize. I'll make sure to obey orders properly next ti."
"That's not it, Adam. We've decided that this matter won't be easily overlooked. It's not just leaving our comrades in danger as disobedience on the battlefield. There will be consequences-"
"-Later."
Thunk!
Adam slamd his fist on the table.
All the officers who were in their seats flinch in surprise and move back.
But Adam Hyung, who took action, looked at .
Berg.
"It seems like the ti has co. Let's form our own rcenary corps now. We've been looking for an opportunity anyway."
As I nodded, Adam Hyung stood up from his seat.
I also stood up after him.
Hyung, once again putting on that smile, spoke to Malak.
"Captain, I appreciate everything so far. It feels like we'll keep clashing in the future too. In that case, I'll leave the rcenary corps."
Malak, after digesting Hyung's words for a mont, tried to draw his sword in anger.
"Where does this bastard-"
Countless officers place their hands on their swords, following his lead.
But I drew my sword faster than anyone else.
"-Captain, sit down."
I aid my drawn sword at the captain's throat and warned him.
It was a very strange feeling to point a weapon at the neck of the captain I always followed.
Malak froze instantly. The other officers were the sa.
There was a significant difference between us, who had forcefully obtained our officer positions, and the other officers who had climbed up through politics.
In addition to that, there was a clear gap between those who had distanced themselves from battles and only drank alcohol and ate at, and us who still trained daily.
Everyone understood that fact. It was evident just by looking at our physiques.
Hyung left his seat first.
I stayed behind and spoke to them alone.
"Since we're breaking up anyway, let's not part ssily, shall we?"
I waited for a mont, but no one raised any objections.
I put my sword away and followed Adam Hyung.
This was sothing that was bound to happen soday. I had anticipated it, so accepting it was quick.
Even though I would have to give up all the positions I had, it didn't matter.
I also had a desire to continue monitoring Hyung's actions.
In the first place, the current rcenary corps was not the place I wanted to be for the rest of my life.
Nevertheless, Hyung, without any military jargon, thanked for following him and bid farewell.
Thank you, Berg.
I smirked.
"You're good at pretending."
And within a few months, we ford the rcenary corps.
We went through quite a hard ti thinking of the na of the rcenary group.
Hyung's suggestions were always foolish.
"The Fla Sword and Shield."
"Not a chance."
"Hey! Where else can you find a na like this...!"
"Please go with sothing ordinary. No one will co otherwise."
"Then should we just go with the Red Fla?"
Its better than before.
It was quite enjoyable to build the rcenary corps.
The biggest advantage was that we could operate according to the principles we established.
Lets only accept the human race.
Adam Hyung decided.
In the first place, when races are mixed, they just fight. We should be able to have each others backs.
Even without him explaining, I understood his intention.
Closing the distance with other races was not easy.
Through years of experience, there were things I learned and felt.
In the end, it was more comforting to have our own kind by our side.
Because there are no cultural differences, there are fewer disputes.
Considering all aspects, there was no reason to accept mbers from other races.
Adam Hyung infused his warm personality into the principles of the rcenary corps.
He wanted to create a rcenary corps where fewer people died.
Instead of forming a rcenary corps that simply pushed back monsters with numbers, he wanted each mber to beco an expert.
According to this, we selected the mbers after careful consideration.
Physical fitness tests, dical examinations, intelligence assessnts, and so on...
All the applicants who seed to be defeated easily were knocked out.
Even the selected individuals had to undergo rigorous training.
He and I pushed the new recruits to their limits.
Especially , to the extent that I was disliked by the mbers.
But I didn't care about their dislike.
I couldnt help but feel strangely uncomfortable thinking that their lives were in my hands.
I wanted to fulfill my responsibility completely.
Swordsmanship training, tactical training, survival trainingwe didn't neglect anything.
I taught them the weaknesses and types of monsters, everything.
Adam Hyung naturally began to be called the captain, and I was called the vice-captain.
Since we managed the rcenary corps in Hyung's way, the number of casualties had decreased to a point where it was incomparable to the previous rcenary corps.
As we carefully considered and accepted applicants, it was difficult to expand the scale, but we established a solid foundation.
Apart from the training, the satisfaction of the mbers was high.
As the survival rate increased, the resentnt towards gradually turned into respect.
Because of this, our Red Fla crop, which had a slightly different reputation from ordinary rcenary corps, began to spread rumors here and there, and we steadily grew in size.
As the scale grew, the incoming contracts beca more dangerous and the rewards increased.
We were able to continue growing steadily.
Watching the rcenary corps we built with our own hands grow, I couldn't help but feel an inevitable sense of pride.
When everyone moved as one and defeated monsters with a unified goal, camaraderie naturally ford.
I was happy, even if I didnt show it, that I had colleagues I could truly rely on, not colleagues who would argue with every day and change overnight.
Just like that, five more years passed.
I turned 24 years old.
Hyung was now 26 years old.
Our Red Fla Corp had gained considerable recognition.
Many people now knew the na of our rcenary group.
Even nobles occasionally approached us with contracts.
Adam Hyung's plan to establish a rcenary corps could be considered a success.
One day as I was drinking with Hyung, he smiled and said.
"I said my rcenary corps would be different, didn't I?"
In response to his words, I couldn't help but smile wryly.
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