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.

other three didn't like the idea

the Guild after the Guildmaster retired had to be

such a position was—unsurprisingly—being a Vice

on the records of the Adventurers City, this had always been

role of Guildmaster wasn't one that could be handled with muscles alone, but brains. As a result, Vice Guildmasters

have changed.'

appearance of more skilled Adventurers and deadlier Dungeons, it was obvious that

Guild—no, the entire City—had to

seem to realize that strength is becoming extremely crucial in the current world. It is the

have

understand it, but once humans reached a

was what Richard 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 without consideration

opposing compliance with the United Human Alliance and also reinforced the narrative of hatred in the minds of many Adventurers towards the Alliance, all while the latter fought the war on everyone's

Royal Council for this Grand Calmity Class Dungeon behind their backs. Other than the two in

to keep it that

each and every one of

a choice in the

would choose an heir and groom the person to take on his role.

for a

something important to discuss with you all." Richard said, calmly ensuring everyone

However—

were so late, Richard! You can't keep doing

woman, she has a point, you know? What took you so long?" Noah asked, folding his arms

Richard instantly felt trapped.

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

"Ahh… well…"

the faces of everyone present and decided to

went to the Grand Calamity Class Dungeon to observe it

He wasn't lying.

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

really was the