After the destruction of the mercenary group that Loren belonged to, he decided to pursue a career in adventure as a means of earning a living. Despite having no connections and being penniless with only his sword for protection, receiving even one quest seemed unattainable for Loren at first. As he contemplated on what to do next, another adventurer approached him.
Kuitsume Youhei no Gensou Kitan has been published digitally in English as The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary by Seven Seas Entertainment under the Airship imprint since April 29, 2021, and in print since August 3, 2021.