Even after taking command of the 7th Squad, Karnak’s reputation continued to rise. This was largely due to his outstanding performance compared to other squads of the King’s Order.0

For most squads, completing a single mission could take a significant amount of time. While there were rare cases, like the swift resolution of the Brellant affair, such outcomes were often considered a stroke of bad luck rather than something to celebrate—after all, the enemy had launched a preemptive attack, and the victory had been achieved by chance.0

Karnak, on the other hand, tracked down heretics with incredible speed. He uncovered their locations with uncanny accuracy. Not only that, but he also extracted information efficiently and used it to swiftly carry out purges. Initially, some questioned whether he might be a spy for the heretics. However, reading his reports dispelled any suspicions.0

The reports detailed logical deductions and careful interrogations, demonstrating that his methods were thorough and grounded in evidence. Karnak simply excelled at piecing together clues and extracting reliable information through interrogations. Of course, Varos scoffed at the idea.0

"Well, it’s easy to look like a genius when you already know the answer...0