A Frontline Soldier Awakened as a Gamer In The War! - FSAGW Chapter 52 (Part 1)

It had been seven days since Kaiyan left Panielun and descended southward without a clear destination in mind.

Initially, his goal was a small village in the northwest, his ruined hometown. But before going there, there were things he needed to take care of.

“Is this the place?”

This was right next to the central square of Blatan Territory, which could be considered the heart of the territory.

In front of him stood a two-story wooden building.

Amidst the bustling noise, even though he was outside, he could hear the voices of people conversing from inside the building.

“Well… I’ll find out once I go in.”

Creak.

Pushing the door, which seemed to lack proper oiling, it opened with a squeaky sound.

“Hehehe! That’s why… Huh?”

“What was that?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. Ah, what was I talking about?”

As expected, the inside of the building was filled with many people sitting comfortably and happily chatting away.

After looking around, Kaiyan slowly walked toward the center, where there seemed to be an employee. Upon noticing him, the employee raised his head and got up from his seat, seeming disinterested.

“Welcome. By the way… How old are you?”

“Is my age a problem?”

“No, well… it’s not that. What brings you to our guild office?”

This place was a mercenary guild branch where mercenaries could apply for requests or become mercenaries themselves.

“I want to take the mercenary test.”

Of course, Kaiyan came here to become a mercenary.

To freely travel around the Eunasia continent, a mercenary identification was essential.

And in order to move forward, becoming a mercenary was a necessity.

“Hmm, the mercenary test, huh? It will be tough… Well, I understand. Then, fill out this document… Oh, you can’t read, can you?”

“I know how to read. Should I just fill it out as it is?”

“Yes? Ah, yes! Just fill it out and submit it as it is.”

When the employee spoke in a slightly dismissive tone and Kaiyan mentioned that he knew how to read, the employee’s eyes widened in surprise as if it was unexpected.

Well, among commoners, there were very few who could read.

It was difficult for commoners to learn to read, and even if they did learn, there were few places to use that skill, so most people didn’t invest time in learning to read.

“Here it is.”

After writing down all the necessary information, Kaiyan handed the document back to the employee.

Taking the document, the employee glanced between Kaiyan’s face and the paper, then nodded.

“You participated in the Monster Wave… Wait a moment… Oh, my! I forgot to mention this in advance.”

“What are you talking about?”

Was there another condition to becoming a mercenary?

Kaiyan heard from Uncle Jeff that other than skill, there was nothing else needed.

“You need to pay money.”

“Excuse me?”

“Ahaha. That’s the value of this paper and the test fee, which amounts to 30 silver. I’m sorry for not mentioning it earlier.”

“Ha… 30 silver, you say? Is that all?”

What is he saying again?

30 silver was not a small amount of money, but it was easily affordable if it meant becoming a mercenary. Moreover, in terms of funds, Kaiyan had plenty of leeway.

But the employee didn’t seem to think so. Judging by his expression, he looked like he was about to die.

“Um, um… I’m also at fault for not mentioning it in advance, so… even if it’s just 29 silver…”

Well, something seemed off from the moment he started ignoring Kaiyan. And he even gave him quite a good quality paper.

With this kind of paper, he should at least charge 10 silver. It’s not something that can be given away so easily.

“Well… What can he do? Then, even if it’s 28 silver…”

“Here it is.”

Clank.

Although Kaiyan wanted to give him a harder time considering his initial attitude, seeing the expression on his face that looked like he would burst into tears, he took out 30 silver and handed it to him.

The employee quickly counted the money he received. One, two… and it ended with 30. Upon realizing that, he smiled widely and opened his mouth.

“Oh my! Thank you! Then I’ll process it right away! Please have a seat and wait for a moment.”

“Yes.”

When Kaiyan looked in the direction the employee pointed, he could see a few empty seats among the people chatting.

‘I hate noisy places.’

As he walked slowly towards the chairs, some of the people who were happily chatting looked at him.

What was reflected in their eyes was curiosity. Perhaps Kaiyan’s youthful appearance stimulated their curiosity.

Kaiyan had experienced this kind of thing many times on the battlefield.

“It’s the same wherever I go. I should grow older quickly.”

Ignoring their gazes, he sat down on the chair as he expected, and sure enough, someone approached him.

A man with brown hair, not too bulky but with a decent amount of muscles that seemed like he could fight well.

“Ohoho, judging by your appearance, it doesn’t seem like you’re here for a request… Are you a mercenary? Or are you here for the mercenary test?”

“…For the test.”

He briefly considered ignoring him out of annoyance, but based on his experience with people like him, ignoring him would only increase the chances of him sticking around.

“I’m Bisel! I’m really glad to meet you.”

“Yes, I’m Kaiyan. Nice to meet you.”

“Alright, Kaiyan. Why do you want to become a mercenary? If I, as a senior mercenary, were to tell you about being a mercenary…”

“It’s alright.”

“Huh? I haven’t even said a word…”

He wasn’t a bad person. He just had a slightly broader sense of entitlement than others.

However, that didn’t mean Kaiyan would listen to him and waste his energy. Even if he called himself a senior mercenary, he would still be a beginner compared to Uncle Jeff.

“I appreciate your intentions, but I have a reason why I need to become a mercenary.”

“Oh, haha… Hahaha! I see! Then you should become a mercenary! I mean, I’m not saying you shouldn’t. I just didn’t think you’d know much about the mercenary profession, so I wanted to explain it to you.”

“Yes, I appreciate your intentions.”

With that remark, an awkward silence fell between Bisel and Kaiyan.

At that moment, an employee who had gone inside came out, looking at me with a bright face, and gestured towards him.

“Um, over here!”

Kaiyan stood up slowly and looked at Bisel.

“Well then, I’ll be going. I need to take the test.”

“That’s right! Since you’re taking it, I’ll cheer for you to get a high rank!”

Although they were meeting for the first time, he seemed like a really enthusiastic person.

It was a short encounter, but it was memorable enough to leave an impression.

“Mr. Kaiyan, please come this way to take the test. We will provide you with detailed explanations over there.”

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