After saying goodbye to the mysterious and generous "Mr. Colin," Marko Gage felt that he had opened a new chapter in his life.
Holding the letter given by his confidant and that heavy bag of silver coins, his heart was filled with lofty ideals.
He didn't stay at the inn but immediately set off, ready to find the next ride heading south.
His efforts paid off; perhaps it was the good luck brought by His Highness, for he soon encountered a group of mercenaries preparing to set out.
They were young men planning to try their luck on the distant Gana Continent. They had just completed a task of escorting noble children to the Academic State, and then they had spent a few carefree days in the Eagle Rock Territory.
Then—
There was no "then" anymore.
They had spent all their money, all on the nuns.
Marko was shocked. He had prayed in a church before but never heard of having to pay to pray with the nuns?!
