There’s a tradition where the victor honors the defeated.

A crucial ceremony to soothe the souls of the dead.

A noble act to carry on the will of the fallen.

And that’s precisely what looting is!

Of course, it’s rare for anyone to enter such a battlefield carrying much gold or silver. But in their place, plenty of dried meat and rice balls—snacks that bring a smile to Cheong’s face—are found.

As she rummaged through a bag strapped to a corpse’s back, her hand grasped something large and hard. The sensation of waterproof leather caught her attention.

“Oh, what’s this? …