Chapter 213 – No Rest For Mercenaries

"So that was how we met. He let us off and gave us food that night." Jack smiled as he remembered that memory. "Of course, after sis Jessica beat me up. But it was a great day."

Astrid, who listened to his story, could only smile wryly.

"Jessica was... a sadistic person from the beginning, huh?"

"You have no idea." Jack shrugged and downed the last of his alcohol before putting it back down again. He leaned against the chair, and his expression turned somber.

"Life in the slum was harsh, especially in those years where the government cut the welfare budget to support the war. Dangerous mercenaries that lost their job in the war came and started a gang war. There was a time where we were so hungry we stole anything from a store just for a day of food."

"..." Astrid listened to his story silently, not saying a word.

Jack then took another deep breath and smiled. "Well, to be honest, I betrayed the Leader once."