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The journey after the initial scuffle was smooth sailing. Leon was completely out of commission for a full day due to his hangover, but the mood within the caravan had improved greatly. People who used to be distant became friendlier thanks to that night’s feast, and even the previously tense adventurers and mercenaries started to get along.
Storm Caravan’s hired escorts didn’t only include Leon and Steel Claw. There were others as well, lower in rank, perhaps, but each with a role to fulfill.
The fact that they’d all come together in a single night was an unexpected delight for caravan leader Arnold. Of course, Leon also came out with something from the experience.
“You said you served in the Northern Army?” Leon asked.
Hansen, sitting beside him, shared his story.
“Yeah. Enlisted as a boy soldier and served for about ten years. The Northern Army mostly fights Mountain Orcs. Their skin’s like a rock, and they know how to wield weapons too. Vicious bastards.”
Leon munched on a piece of bread, listening closely. It wasn’t often he got to hear stories this vivid. Not only were they entertaining, but useful too.
For someone still inexperienced, tales from seasoned mercenaries were like rain on parched...
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