A calculating merchant of noble birth lives a comfortable life managing his guild's business at the Imperial Academy—until lightning strikes him, leaving him with prophetic visions of a disastrous future. In these visions, he's expelled from his family, branded a traitor who aids demons, and worst of all, becomes a penniless beggar. When the supposed "protagonist" of these prophecies enrolls at the academy, he realizes his countdown to ruin has begun. Now he must use his foresight to rewrite a story where he's cast as a third-rate villain, all while navigating ancient dungeons, demonic threats, and the troublesome "hero" who might be the key to changing his fate.

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"Are you trying to become a mercenary?"


"I wanted to experience mercenary work during the vacation."


"Mercenaries sure seem easy to everyone. Every Tom, Ditch, and Harry wants to become a mercenary for fun."


Barosu's lips twisted upward. Just as Aint's brow twitched, he continued.


"But you're not just anyone, so I understand. Hey."


The guide, recognizing Barosu, answered in a tense voice.


"He doesn't need to take the test. This friend is the runner-up of the academy's first year. You can register him directly as Level 3."


Thanks to Barosu's testimony, the mercenary registration was completed in an instant. A silver tag with the number 3 engraved on it was placed in Aint's hand.


"Thanks, that was easy because of you."


"No need to thank me. With your skills, it would have been just a matter of sooner or later anyway. If you're done, please move aside. I have business to attend to."


Chapter 103 - The Gorgon Hunt [2]