Chapter 32: The Fair Lady

For a long time, an A-level mercenary group has been a symbol of strength. Any A-level mercenary group is the result of generations of dedication. Many mercenary groups on the verge of reaching A-level status might occasionally fail a mission and, as a result, have been unable to meet the A-level standards for decades.

Every A-level mercenary group comprises over 1,000 members, and their actual combat capabilities can even surpass those of regular armies. In the past century's wars, there have been numerous instances where A-level mercenary groups were hired for national conflicts.

The leaders and deputy leaders of A-level mercenary groups are typically seasoned mercenaries of S-level or higher. For instance, the leader of the Silver Wolf mercenary group is an 800-year-old elder dwarf. These individuals are considered the backbone of the mercenary community.

However, these perceptions were completely overturned overnight.

— The Story of the Mercenary Group

Five years after the formation of the fifth A-level mercenary group, some people stubbornly refused to acknowledge the A-level status of the "small mercenary group." Consequently, for a significant period thereafter, it was common to see a note in various mercenary hiring announcements stating: "Mercenary groups established within the past n years will not be considered."