Chapter 172 – Chapter 43. Recruitment Rush.
He was as big as an orc, had a shaved head, and had a sun tattoo on his face.
Even civilians and even mercenaries were overwhelmed by those three characteristics and couldn’t say anything. In addition, even the expressionless impression was frightening, so children burst into tears when they saw him.
However, contrary to his scary impression, he is a devout sun god and has a good heart.
This man, Kirg Drok, was from the middle town of Gehel, a month and fortnight away from the capital, and a small country town a week or so away. At the age of twenty-five, he had only been to the middle city of Gehel at most, and for the first time he left his hometown and headed for the capital. Hearing rumors that Kurdish fighters have appeared in the capital.
Kurg’s father, Cardman, who died many years ago, was a former mercenary. And he once briefly joined the Nama Kurdish Warriors team. He met his mother at the right time and she became pregnant and left the team, but he did not forget the grace of the Kurdish warrior until his death.
Khadman often said to his son that he wanted to repay the kindness he had inflicted on the Kurdish warriors. It was also a grace that owed his life. Honest Kurg did not forget it and remembered it. Thinking it was for his deceased father.
Thus, Kirg, a country youth and sun god, embarked on his first journey in his life.
As soon as he arrived in the capital, he realized what a narrow well his world was.
His father was right.
The scale of the capital, Hakam, far exceeded what Kurg had imagined. He never imagined that a city this big could exist.
Arriving in the capital around noon, Kurg bought dried meat and a raw egg from Anak near the bus stop to fill his stomach. Then, hanging the bundle on the iron club his father had inherited, and carrying it over his shoulder, he walked along the main road.
This sun worshiper was busy touring the capital. In the meantime, someone secretly stole the bundle hung on the iron club. He realized it belatedly and panicked. However, the traces of the missing bundle could not be found anywhere.
– The capital is a place where you can cut your nose with your eyes open!
Kerr, who had been robbed for the first time in his life, remembered the story. He was cold-hearted. In his hometown, he left the gates wide open and never had to worry about being robbed wherever he went.
Inside the bag were herbal powders that my mother told me to mix and drink because drinking plain water might make you sick, dried fruits that I sometimes eat as a snack, and a pebble that I had seen pretty while walking. I don’t know anything else, but that pretty pebble was a bit of a waste. It was really nice to play with round things when I was bored…
Anyway, the Sun Goddess neatly forgot about the bundle and started walking again. He grabbed a passer-by and asked for directions.
When asked where he should go to meet Kurdish elders, various answers came out.
Among them, the most answered was Kang Ji-hyeok’s mansion. So Kirg decided to go there.
This naive solar worshiper finally arrived in front of the mansion of Hero Kang Ji-hyeok after wandering for a long time on a complicated road. The gatekeeper was wary of this man, who at first glance seemed unimportant. There was a need to be careful because the time was the time.
Curg looked at the tall iron window and walked in front of it for a long time in dizziness, then slowly approached the gatekeeper.
“Yeah…”
“Who are you?”
“… Oh, I’m a guy named Kirg. My hometown is a village that comes out about a week from Gehel. I came because I was told that I could meet a Kurdish elder if I went here. By the way, my father’s name is Khadman Drok.”
The doorkeeper slightly relaxed his guard at the clumsy tone that did not suit his size or appearance. Since the name of the Kurdish warrior appeared there, I thought it was impossible to make a judgment, so I passed it on to the messenger to go inside.
Kurg, who had been waiting while looking around, was soon denied entry with the words that there were no Kurdish elders here.
The sun god apologized while scratching the back of her head.
“Sorry. I hear you are here… Sorry.”
The gatekeeper, who seemed pitiful for the naive man than he thought, advised him to go to the Heavenly Horse Guild. Kurg continued to say thank you and asked the way back to the place where the Heavenly Horse Guild was located.
And there, I finally had a long-awaited meeting with a Kurdish elder.
“Hello, old man. My name is Kirg Drok, the son of Droc Mann. In honor of his father’s wish, I came here to repay the elder his kindness.”
It was 20 years ago, but Kurd immediately remembered only the card when he saw Kurg’s appearance. He, like his son, was big, shaved his head, and tattooed the sun on his face.
“Ah, you are the son of Khadman. Nice to meet you, dear.”
Kerr was thrilled that he remembered his father, so he bowed on his face. Speaking of Kurdish warriors, isn’t he the most talented person on the continent? His son also admired his father’s discernment, and his respect for the Kurdish elders grew rapidly.
“Senior, please help me to repay my father’s kindness.”
“Favor?”
“I will take care of the elderly for 10 years.”
“Haha.”
The Kurds were so reckless. His inspiration slightly raised the corners of his mouth, seeing his opponent’s stature and strong spirit.
First of all, looking at the appearance, the conditions as a guard seemed sufficient. Since Ji-hyeok said he was looking for a good guard, I wondered how it would be if I introduced him to this big guy.
“Do you know how to handle that?”
His grandfather asked, pointing with his chin to the iron club he had set down on the floor. Curg was hurriedly replying.
“It’s all I learned from my father. I can’t boast of my skills, old man.”
“Anyway, it’s not that I don’t know, right?”
“Still, I can do as much as I can to protect myself.”
That’s enough. After all, the guard is a role that focuses on defense, not offense. And you can learn what you lack.
The Kurdish old man glanced at the Heavenly Demon sitting next to him and asked how it was. The Heavenly Demon glanced at his man and looked at her grandfather again.
“Looks like a good guard. I heard that Hero Kang Ji-hyeok is looking for a guard, so you can contact me.”
“I think that would be a good thing.”
The Heavenly Demon quickly called the messenger. And he called Jihyeok to come. If there is a guard that can be used, he will surely come running in one step. It was something they both knew well that he was looking for a teammate these days.
Long after the messenger left, the hero Kang Ji-hyeok arrived at the guild house. After bowing politely to the two elders, the hero faced Kurg.
“Who is this?”
“Curg is a young man. Say hello to the two of you.”
Kurdish introduced it like that. Kurg bowed to Jihyeok as well. First of all, bowing to high-ranking people was just an ingrained habit.
“Curg Drok, sir.”
“Kang Ji-hyeok is a warrior. Nice to meet you.”
“It is an honor to meet you.”
Jihyeok looked at the Kurdish old man with curious eyes as to why he had to greet him.
“I have come to repay the favor.”
Ah.
It was only then that Jihyeok realized why the Kurdish old man had called him. It must be the intention of recruiting this sun worshiper.
Certainly, at first glance, he was a person whose physique and momentum were unusual. It was perfect as a guard.
“Look, Curg.”
A Kurdish old man called Kurg.
“Yes, old man.”
“Are you thinking of doing something bigger? Something more wonderful and valuable than such a personal thing that pays back the favor to me.”
“… What do you mean, I’m well…”
“Do you have any intention of working for peace on the continent?”
ㅡ!
Continental peace. It was such a far-fetched story. Kerr shook his hand lightly, saying that he was not suited for such a thing.
The Kurdish old man passed the turn to Jihyeok.
“Peace on the continent is not that grandiose. You can do enough.”
“I don’t quite understand.”
“I mean join my team and work together.”
… Warrior team!
Kurg was dumbfounded by the sudden suggestion.
His father also joined a team of Kurdish fighters at one time, but his son, Kerg, was not a gold-tier mercenary like his father. The warrior team was too big a place for a country boy with nothing to offer.
“How could I, how dare I do that? I am a country boy who knows nothing.”
“Everyone goes through something new. The old man was like that, and so was I. It’s just your turn this time.”
At that word, he shook his heart. … In fact, he, like his father, had an aspiration to do something big for the world. So as not to be ashamed of the sun god.
“If you work hard, he can definitely become a great person. I vouch for it.”
And the Kurdish inspiration hit a wedge.
“Keeping peace on the continent is to repay me for the favor. Because that is what I want.”
Kirg’s heart warmed.
– Go out into the world and see. And work with people with big aspirations. … Then the world will look different. You must go wider, son.
The son remembered his father’s words and wept hot tears into his heart.
“If you accept it, I will work until my bones and flesh wear out. I’ll do anything if it contributes to a big cause. This one body… , I am prepared to give.”
Seeing Kurg lying on his stomach, Jihyeok smiled satisfactorily.
We got great talent from an unexpected place. … This is why people should live kind and sincere lives.
Jihyeok crouched down in front of Kurg and lifted him up.
“Don’t forget that heart.”
“Of course. I will never forget you.”
Kurdish and the Heavenly Demon laughed happily.
… On that day, Jihyeok obtained an honest shield.
