After the sudden visit of the Godfather, Keter began doing the necessary things.0

—Keter, Diamond-class approved.0

—Luke Blendere, Diamond-class approved.0

Using his authority as the branch manager, Keter granted Diamond-class status to both himself and Luke. It was a blatant overreach that would have sent the Mercenary Association into an uproar, but they weren’t going to come to Liqueur for an inspection any time soon. After all, Joyray had already been bribed by Keter.0

“Why are you giving this to me?”0

“It’s not like carrying a mercenary recognition tag is going to hurt you. And since I’m already overstepping boundaries, why not go the extra mile?”0

“I’m not sure if I should accept it. Diamond-class is top-tier in the mercenary world.”0

“Then don’t take it.”0

“No, I’ll gladly accept it. Thanks.”0

Luke, who had intentions of leaving the Lillian Kingdom someday, thought a Diamond-class mercenary tag might prove useful in crossing borders.0

The process went smoothly since approval was just a matter of Keter filling out paperwork. However, crafting the tags required more time, as they were handmade. His goal was to get Diamond-class tags, so they didn’t have any more business at the mercenary guild. However, Keter stayed and began to restructure a few thi...0