An Extra’s POV

"I'll get straight to the point."

The Guildmaster closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. His deep tone perfectly represented the mature features that were vividly outlined on his face.

"Congratulations on joining the highest echelon in this trade we call Adventuring." He said, looking at the three newcomers.

—Jet, Lux, and Sebas.

In his eyes, all three were splendid. They would make for good candidates to succeed him once he no longer occupied the position of Guildmaster.

'I'm not growing any younger. Someone will have to step up eventually…' He often said this as a joke, but he genuinely meant it.

He—Richard Lysth—was not as strong as he was in his prime.

After reaching the pinnacle of strength, the only place you could go was down. As such, his abilities were already showing a rapidly growing rate of decline.

He didn't think he would last another decade before he had to permanently retire from this position.

'To do that, though, I need a capable successor.'

Before the advent of the three newcomers, he only had Noah and Britta, and just a month ago… there was only the latter.

The numbers had increased so much in such a short span that he couldn't help but be relieved.

'Is this some kind of sign?' Richard thought to himself with a wry smile. 'It seems my time as Guildmaster is coming to an end sooner than I imagined.'

He just had to choose his successor before then.

'I can't choose any of the Vice Guildmasters, so it has to be one of these ones.'

The operations of the Adventurer Guild was too vast for just one or two people to properly manage. As a result, there were five Vice Guildmasters in total.

Two belonged to his faction, and they wholeheartedly agreed with his decision to seek an heir outside the administrative system of the Guild.

the other three didn't like the

Guildmaster retired had to be

'qualification' for such a position was—unsurprisingly—being

Based on the records of the Adventurers City, this had always been how things

wasn't one that could be handled with muscles alone, but brains. As a result, Vice Guildmasters were traditionally chosen to

have changed.' Richard sighed

more skilled Adventurers and deadlier Dungeons, it was obvious

entire

seem to realize that strength is becoming extremely crucial in the current world. It is the most valuable commodity at

Rank Adventurer had to have the spirit of Adventuring

Vice Guildmasters didn't understand it, but once humans reached a certain level

was after! He desired a champion that could lead the Adventurers City into a new path that would allow them to thrive in

see it.' He nearly sighed again. 'They cling onto the old ways

reinforced the narrative of hatred in the minds of many

request the assistance of the Royal Council for this Grand Calmity Class Dungeon behind their backs. Other than the

to keep it that

his gaze on each and every one of

finally make a choice in the

person to take on his role.

a

I have something important to discuss with you all." Richard said, calmly ensuring everyone was paying attention

However—

why you were so late, Richard! You can't keep doing this!"

much as I hate to agree with the spiteful woman, she has a point, you know? What took you

Richard instantly felt trapped.

new Heroic Rank Adventurers said nothing, but merely judging from their silent gaze, it

"Ahh… well…"

studying the faces of everyone

went to the Grand Calamity

He wasn't lying.

about honesty that he never broke. As a result, he was able to get the trust and respect of everyone

really was