Partec, or Knight Partec Campbell, could still vividly remember his first encounter with his lord. The young knight once possessed a cold, sharp attitude at all times and the demeanor of a beast ready to explode at a moment’s notice.

Partec had made the choice of a lifetime when he visited the Tywin family’s castle along with the young knight.

‘The decision to follow the duke was the best choice I have ever made.’

If he had rejected Eugene’s offer, he would have ended up as nothing more than a second-rate mercenary for the rest of his life. He would have retired or died without ever accomplishing anything noteworthy. However, he had accepted Eugene’s proposal. Afterward, he faced uncountable hardships and had almost lost his life numerous times while exploring evil lands and participating on many battlefields. In return, he had earned more money than he had earned in the last decade or so in just two years. More importantly, he was sworn-in and was turned into an official knight even though he was already in his mid-to-late 30s.

Some thought that Partec deserved what he had received, as he had worked hard and fought fiercely. However, Partec did not agree with their thoughts.

No matter how fiercely one fought and lived, Partec had seen countless mercenaries who had been backstabbed or had been killed like dogs after meeting terrible employers and commanders. There was only one difference between such unfortunate...