The only light came from the moon, casting long shadows across the empty street.
Park Seo-jun walked toward his lodgings, a contented smile on his face. He had just completed his nightly patrol, the last of ten tasks he had resolved that day. Even the minor jobs felt fulfilling, each one a step forward. At this rate, he thought, it wouldn't be long before he was recognized as a true mercenary. It was a satisfying feeling.
As he ambled along,
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