The document proving the successful completion of the guild's mission fluttered in Keter's hand, and Cork's face turned dark. 0

The mercenaries watched Cork’s reaction with tension. They knew their branch manager wasn’t the type to admit defeat gracefully. 0

Sure enough, Cork tightened his grip on his sword and said, “I can’t accept this.”0

That single remark provoked insults from the neutral mercenaries.0

“Pathetic! You got defeated because you were careless, and now you won’t admit it?”0

“Keter completed an impossible mission without resorting to deceit or sabotage like you did. What excuse are you trying to come up with now?”0

“Frankly, I don’t like the idea of the Solver becoming the branch manager, but you, Cork, are even worse. At least act like a mercenary!”0

Clenching his lips at the fierce backlash, Cork exploded in a fit of rage.0

“Shut up! Don’t spout nonsense! Keter cheated! He was in cahoots with the Red Comet!”1

Hansen, who had observed Keter from the start, retorted, “Interesting theory. So you’re suggesting that a Named Monster made a deal with a human? You may not have seen it yourself, but Keter fought the Red Comet with his life on the line. What do you say to that?”0

“He only pretended to fight! Isn’t it obvious? Does...0