Hazuki stood in front of the large double doors of the Macia Adventurer Guild, arms hanging at his sides, his face blank with annoyance.
He stared at the door.
"…Why do I need to rank up anyway…"
A heavy sigh.
"And not to mention… attend a noble party."
His eye twitched.
"Damn that old man in the fancy butler outfit… how the hell did he persuade me…"
He sighed loudly again.
Above him, Ridan floated in slow, smug circles, arms behind his back as if sunbathing midair.
"That man's dangerous with words."
He spun lightly.
"If he tried to persuade me, I'd already be calling him 'master' and doing his taxes. AHAHAHA!"
Hazuki gave him a flat look.
"You don't even pay taxes."
"Exactly. That's how persuasive he is."
Hazuki turned back to the door, groaning.
"...Fine. Let's get this over with. Rank-up test, here I come…"
He reached for the handle.
The moment Hazuki pushed open the doors of the Macia Adventurer Guild, the room fell into a quiet, half-hushed silence.
