An Extra’s POV

Needless to say, the entire presentation went splendidly.

The Adventurers cheered on for the strong ones that would stand at the charge in the march for freedom and adventure.

Some were envious.

A lot were inspired.

Few were unbothered.

However, there seemed to be a general consensus among the ones who raised their heads to gaze upon the mighty ones.

Each of them… were worthy of their respect.

They were the strongest!

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[Moments Later]

Richard rested his head on the back of his chair, inhaling deeply as he sat behind his desk and contemplated the events that would occur the next day.

After the announcement of the new Heroic Rank Adventurers, he also mentioned news about the Conquest.

As expected, the reaction was wild.

'I intentionally made sure rumors spread before today, but it seems like a lot of people were still pretty hyped up about it.' He smiled to himself.

'Well, it was an official announcement, after all.'

As he remained in his office, embracing the silence that surrounded him, a knock echoed from the door at the far front.

as he slightly opened his

didn't have any other appointment that day—not officially, that is. As a result, he was able to quickly deduce the identities of

up his posture, he cleared his throat and

"Come in."

inside. To his surprise, a white creature with long ears also hopped in

normal person would consider it cute,

thought about as he watched the creature

who walked in, Richard did not recognize any of them except one. He was the first

moment Richard saw

were sent from the Capital, eh?

before him was Sebas, and the eight other individuals behind him had to be the backup

they didn't specify a number.' He thought,

tell that each of them was capable. So capable, in fact, that he

is that even an appropriate way to gauge their

Rank according to what Britta told him, but just from their short meeting, he was able

had reasons, but to think he was from

from the Capital who

these cards, huh? Interesting…' He

didn't know the true depths of their strength. That meant they potentially had fourteen 6 Star Adventurers in

count that creature, the number jumps

that far exceeded his

he meant the three Vice Guildmasters that were in

because of the past… all while the

the rest of the Alliance, Richard was

politics was a lot

thoughts as he heard this question, to which

in sofas and chairs, so even nine people

was also considerably large, so it didn't seem

really appreciate the Royal Council for responding to my request. I know things haven't been very smooth between the Adventurers

crowded.