Ares is a Korean comic/Manhwa by Ryu Kum Chel, it takes place in a fictional European-ish continent.
Ares is a skilled young swordsman who joins the Temple/Templar Mercenaries in hopes to become stronger to avenge his master (along with finding lodging and food). He befriends two other recruits: Baroona, Gohue and Micheal/Mikhail.
The story follows their adventures from their first missions taking down gangs and bandits to all out war against neighboring nations.
The series feels pretty much Shounen but it’s events are depicted a lot better IMHO than other series. Also you’ll notice that the art barely improves, but I personally am fine with the art.
The action on the other hand is it’s greatest trait which will greatly plz those that enjoy sword fights and the like.
ATM the series is pretty much NOT LICENSED nor is there (sadly) an animated adaption of it. However, 14 volumes of the series are scanlated (over half the series as such) and can be found from K-Manga.net.
So with all the introductions out of the way, I recently caught up to the latest chapter released (105) and DAMN-
Ares
[details=Spoiler]Kiros keeps beasting and is gonna fuck Michael/Mikhail up.
Speaking of Michael he sure screwed Ares up, but that’s IMHO the only thing I totally disapproved of his recent actions[/details]