Benjamin's Heirloom Ring

Charlie Papers

As Benjamin's gaze lingered on the retreating figure of the man before him, a flicker of recognition ignited within him. With a sudden clarity, he pieced together the puzzle of the enigmatic persona standing opposite him. "Charlie Papers," he murmured to himself, the realization dawning upon him like a revelation. In that moment, the veil of anonymity was lifted, revealing the identity of the formidable negotiator with whom he had just struck a deal.

Charlie Papers, a name that carried weight in certain circles, stood before him, his presence adding another layer of complexity to the already tense situation.

The middle-aged man, whose face was scarred, was the commander of The Black Hat, a highly notorious lower-middle-class mercenary force. Rumor had it that Charlie had personally killed over a thousand people, and his reputation as a ruthless and efficient leader was widespread in the mercenary community.

The middle-aged man, whose face was scarred, was the commander of The Black Ha