The mercenaries gathered at the guild were hurried along and stepped out through the city gates together.
The new mercenaries, not knowing what was happening, followed the lead mercenary with anxious expressions, scanning their surroundings.
Rin, likewise flustered by the sudden conscription, stayed close to Ian's side.
"I didn't expect to go out on a mission starting from the very first day..."
Rin tightly gripped the hilt of the sword at her waist and scanned the area with a tense face.
Not just Rin, but the other mercenaries who had been dragged along were also on high alert, watching for any potential monster approach.
Perhaps because of the meager equipment of the rookies, the guild had handed out several dusty shields from the warehouse, which clearly meant that fighting would be required.
Since they weren't giving them away but only lending them for the mission, Ian had preemptively shifted his position to avoid receiving a heavy shield he didn't want.
