Franz reassured Andrew. "Don't overthink it. Juno is the most level-headed member of our team. She's always wanted to secure a place and obtain citizenship in the Church of Light's territory.

"That's why she's been working hard and saving money all these years. I believe she's close to her goal. Reginald even helped her negotiate with a bishop from the Church of Light. They didn't get an immediate response, but it seems promising.

"You know Juno... She's a real Outlands mercenary, born and raised, spending her entire life crawling through danger and killing."

Andrew quickly nodded. "I completely respect Juno's wishes."

The unspoken rule in the Outlands was harsh for mercenaries. They were typically considered dirty and disposable. Factions would use them when convenient and discard them just as easily, sometimes even eliminating them without a second thought.

Many mercenaries, despite accumulating vast wealth and making countless sacrifices, would never achieve a peaceful retir