Calradia Mercenary Group

After showering and changing into spare clothes from his backpack, Ronan ate the food his servant brought. Though it was cold, its taste brought tears of happiness to Ronan, who had been eating unseasoned roasted meat for a month in the forest. After the meal, Ronan lay down on the bed, ready for a good rest before exploring the town tomorrow.

"Hmm, the soldiers the system can recruit are all strong, but they basically only know how to fight. Perhaps I should hire some auxiliary personnel in town to handle cooking, laundry, and such. Now that things have finally calmed down, I should develop a bit in this town before setting off.

But what should I do after that? Gaining fame throughout the land is difficult. Never mind, I won't think about it. Since I've arrived in a new world, the top priority is to travel the world, see the sights, and experience the customs and traditions of various countries." As he thought, Ronan gradually drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Ronan woke up after a good night's sleep and quickly washed up. There were no toothbrushes in this world, but there was an herb that could freshen one's breath. He chewed a piece of the herb, then rinsed his mouth with water. He simply wiped his face with clear water to drive away the lingering sleepiness. Ronan then called his subordinates to prepare to go downstairs for breakfast.

Sitting at two full tables, Ronan happily narrowed his eyes as he chewed soft white bread dipped in honey, scooped up some pickled beans with a spoon, and sipped warm milk when thirsty.

After breakfast, Ronan gave the Nordic Archers some money to purchase essentials for their travels, such as dry rations and fodder for the horses. He then handed over the animal hides, bones, and teeth obtained from the forest, along with the weapons and armor from the Eagle Pursuit Squad, to the Rhodok Spearmen, instructing them to sell them to a merchant guild.

However, Ronan kept the bear hide, planning to find a craftsman to process it and see what could be made. He himself, along with two Vigier Cavalry, prepared to visit the mercenary guild and inquire about the cost of renting a stronghold in town and where to recruit personnel.

Upon entering the mercenary guild, Ronan saw a spacious hall. On the left side of the hall were tables and chairs where people were discussing something. On the right side was a bulletin board, crowded with people in various armors, engaged in lively discussion.

Ronan vaguely heard words like "Gnoll," "foreigners," "bandit groups," and "Knight Warren." He took note but didn't rush to look, instead heading to the counter to consult with the receptionist.

"Hello, I'm a newly arrived mercenary. Are there any particular things I should be aware of here?"

The receptionist, who had been engrossed in writing something, looked up upon hearing Ronan. After confirming he was a new face, she said, "Hello, this is the mercenary guild established by the town mayor. I am Daisy, the receptionist. Because there are many foreigners and bandits near the town, and the town sometimes needs to gather supplies from the forest, the town's military strength is limited, so the demand for mercenaries is very high. If you want to accept missions here, you can register with me first. Missions are usually posted on the bulletin board over there." As she spoke, Daisy took out a ledger from a nearby book and flipped it open.

"Okay, please register me."

"You need to give your team a name, and it's best to design a symbol for yourselves once your strength grows. Also, tell me the commander's name."

"Hmm, let's call it the Calradia Mercenary Group! The commander's name is Rodrit Fernando, which is me." Ronan thought of his system's abilities and gave his team this name.

"Calradia, does it have any special meaning?" Daisy looked up curiously at Ronan, as this was not a typical name for a mercenary group. Most mercenary groups in town were named things like Grizzly, Black Dog, or Blood Blade.

"It doesn't have any special meaning. It's the name of my comrades' homeland," Ronan replied with a smile.

"Okay, I've noted it down. You can go check the missions on the bulletin board over there. You've come at the right time; there's a big mission right now. After accepting the mission, register with me. Once the mission is completed, you can collect your reward by bringing back the proof specified in the mission requirements."

Daisy said to Ronan with a smile. Daisy wasn't beautiful; her features were ordinary, and she had a few small freckles on her face, but when she smiled, she exuded a pure and lovely girl-next-door aura. Perhaps this was why she was assigned as the receptionist here. However, Ronan noticed she was wearing a jeweled earring on one ear that didn't match her demeanor, and only on one side.

"By the way, I also wanted to ask, how do I recruit companions to join my team?" Ronan suddenly remembered something.

"There is no slave market in the Holy Cross Kingdom. If you want to recruit personnel, you can post a notice on the bulletin board, stating your requirements, reward, and location. If anyone sees it, they will come to you. You can also ask at the tavern across the street; there are quite a few new solo adventurers looking to strike it rich there every day, and sometimes young men in town want to go out and explore."

"What should I do if I want to buy or rent a stronghold?"

"Hmm, if you want to build a house, you need to apply at the city lord's mansion. However, the Raven Trading Company in the city has a lot of property for sale and rent, so you can inquire there," Daisy answered Ronan patiently, perhaps because she saw that Ronan was polite and not like the rough, boisterous men she usually encountered.

Having learned what he wanted to know, Ronan nodded with satisfaction. After bidding farewell to Daisy, he went to the bulletin board. With the help of the Vigier Cavalry and his own considerable strength, he squeezed through the crowd.

About a dozen notices were sparsely posted on the bulletin board. Ronan scanned them; most were tasks like collecting a certain herb in the nearby forest, escorting a merchant caravan, or eliminating beasts that were plaguing a nearby village. Ronan also saw the major mission Daisy had mentioned.

"Today, our town's scout unit discovered that 'Ragged Prince' Grantman, a notorious bandit who once ravaged the eastern part of the kingdom, has appeared on Mount Glan, west of the town. He has gathered a group of bandits, fugitives, and a contingent of foreigners from the Moran Kingdom, forming a powerful bandit group with numbers reportedly exceeding 500.

To prevent them from expanding further and endangering our surrounding areas, we are now calling for volunteers to participate in the battle. The knight order stationed at Shadow Fort has also dispatched five official knights and three hundred soldiers. Our side has the advantage in this battle; the enemy is merely a hastily assembled rabble. Warriors who wish to participate should register at the mercenary guild's counter. We will gather in front of the town gate the morning after tomorrow, and depart after an inspection. The mountainous terrain is not conducive to cavalry, so please be mindful.

5-10 person teams will receive 5 gold coins, 10 to 20 person teams will receive 15 gold coins, and for teams of 20 or more, each person will receive one gold coin. There will be additional rewards based on the number of enemies killed. After the mission, you can collect your reward from the finance department in the lord's hall with the certificate issued by the mercenary guild.

Signed: Knight Warren, New Calendar Year 357, May 3rd."

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