Part 78 # No Compromise

Over time, far from the Rossie region, Clark honed himself through various physical and weapons training, seeking self-preparation and employment. He joined mercenaries, undertaking dirty jobs for a handful of coins—stealing, killing, kidnapping—embracing the problematic work with his acquired skills. The promises made by the Big Boss faded away, leaving Clark detached from the once-promising opportunities.

Nearly a decade passed, and the teenager became a mature, resentful man. One day, a proposition arose to eliminate a young lady, but Clark refused. Despite being a mercenary, he adhered to a principle: no harm to women or minors. Pressured by circumstances, Clark reluctantly listened to his potential client's request, only to discover it was the Young Master who had once slandered him, nearly taking his life.

Renamed Agent C, Clark recognized the face despite the Young Master's aging. Today marked their first meeting in ten years. "So, whom do you want me to eliminate?" The Young Ma