In the upcoming Mercenary Enrollment Chapter 170, we will likely see more backstory regarding the complex relationship between Ijin and Number 003. Of all the enhanced mercenaries known as “Numbers,” 003 seems to be emerging as the most antagonistic character. That is the reason why fans of the series are anticipating the release date of the next Mercenary Enrollment Chapter 170.
As the plot progresses, she could end up being a key adversary.
The previous arc showed Ijin helping out a friend by tackling an underground fight club. This demonstrates his fierce loyalty and willingness to aid those close to him, much like family.
At this point in Ijin’s character progression, his major personal battles appear mostly resolved unless new threats arise.
As an action-oriented manhwa focused on the present day, Mercenary Enrollment generally handles issues as they crop up rather than delving deeply into the past.
However, Ijin’s history with the Numbers he once led as a mercenary remains murky and full of unresolved tensions. His connection to 003 seems especially complicated and volatile.
Upcoming chapters may provide more insight through flashbacks into their former alliance and what went wrong. As a key character, more of 003’s motivations and perspective could be revealed.
Their confrontation seems inevitable based on the building’s antagonism. Where it ultimately leads will likely drive major story arcs as the manhwa continues.
Recap and Review
Chapter 169 opens abruptly with 003 and her mercenary troop launching an unprovoked attack on the Numbers’ base location.
Catching the enhanced soldiers off guard, 003 creates a diversionary assault to conceal the approach of her hidden backup forces.
However, the Numbers quickly detect something amiss and return fire, flushing out 003’s reinforcements.
Amidst the chaos, one of the Numbers directly confronts 002 about 003’s apparent betrayal. This puts 002 on the spot to pick sides as tensions escalate.
Before he can react, 003 herself calls out pleadingly to her former comrades barricaded inside. She urges them to surrender and return to the status quo, but only if they turn against their leader 001.
By instigating offensive action against her prior allies, 003 confirms she is now at odds with the Numbers. The shock-open siege reveals just how far she is willing to go to oppose them.
Her contingent force getting exposed also shows that 003 drastically underestimates the Numbers’ capabilities.
Whether through desperation or calculation, she seems ready to completely sever ties. 000 likely aims to fracture the loyalty between 001 and the rank-and-file Numbers.
Her endgame remains unclear, but the stakes are undoubtedly escalating toward a pivotal confrontation centered around 003’s shaky past allegiance.
Spoilers and Expectations
The usual lighthearted slice-of-life element in Mercenary Enrollment will likely take a backseat in the upcoming Chapter 170 as Ijin’s mysterious past comes more into focus.
Through fragmented scenes up to now, readers know that his history in the mercenary camp and his relationship with the Numbers are complex and unresolved.
He remains haunted by the violent incident where he escaped his former team, only to be hunted down and forced to kill some of them.
Yet despite such trauma, present-day Ijin has established himself as a principled and caring person, willing to go to great lengths to protect loved ones from harm.
This dichotomy between his compassionate tendencies and lethal capabilities creates an intriguing duality. The question lingers – what truly happened back then to set him on this lonely path away from the only world he knew?
With the psychopathic 003 now resurfacing from those suppressed memories, the chance to finally unravel the truth has arrived.
Given her sadistic personality, she likely participated in the deaths of her former teammates. But was 003 the sole executioner, or did others share responsibility?
Release Date & Where To Read
The upcoming Mercenary Enrollment Chapter 170 is scheduled to be out for the fans to read on January 6, 2024.
- Japanese Standard Time: 10:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Central European Time: 03:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024
- New York: 09:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Australian Capital Territory: 12:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Pacific Time: 06:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Eastern European Time: 03:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024
You will be able to read the upcoming Mercenary Enrollment Chapter 170 at the time and date we have mentioned on WebToon or Naver.
