CH 57.4

“Are you going against us? Against the Knights of the Kingdom?” (Baider)

“That arrogance of yours is unacceptable!” (Duggam)

“We came here to calmly discuss the matter, and you attacked us in a fit of rage… We call this self-defense. There are many ways to do this, you know…? (Baider)

“Wait a minute!” (Litty)

When Litty raised her voice, Baider turned a narrow, sharp look at her. Nudging Myan, Litty kept a certain distance from Baider because Myan was restless.

“Baider-san, you want to shut down this guild on the basis of not producing any results, right?” (Litty)

“Basically, yes. We met once, didn’t we?” (Baider)

“Yes, we met at the Summoners Guild.” (Litty)

“So, what are you trying to tell me?” (Baider)

“I’m certain that I’ll learn and achieve the title very soon. The rest of those who are here will also soon follow suit.” (Litty)

“Haha…” (Baider)

Baider then laughed lightly, and the apprentices turned pale, with only Aida calmly watching the exchange.

“What are you insinuating? The apprentices are all pale from the fright, and only that girl is calm enough to watch the exchange. That’s bogus, isn’t it?” (Baider)

“Duggam-san will not fail and apprentices will definitely reach that goal. Can’t you wait until we can prove that this guild is great?” (Litty)

“What’s in for me?” (Baider)

“Nothing. That’s why I’m simply asking you.” (Litty)

“Kakakaka… Baider, are you afraid of them?” (Duggam)

Before Baider could reply, the Branch Manager sneered, and approached Baider again.

“What is it?” (Baider)

“As more and more adventurers continue to develop and fill in prominent positions, the position of the Amphisbaena Corps will become more and more compromised. In fact, I am not even sure what your squad’s role will become compared to the rest of the knights.” (Duggam)

“What, what are you talking about?” (Baider)

“The Adventurers’ Guild has taken root in this country. The more deeply they take root, the less work the regular army will have… I can understand that much.” (Duggam)

“You are blabbering nonsense…!” (Baider)

Baider glared at Duggam as if ashamed, but he was somewhat intimidated by the unmoving Duggam. Subconsciously, he realized that he would not get away unscathed if he tried to fight.

Baider clicked his tongue loudly and then stowed away his weapon.

“I’ll only wait a week, hey! If you still don’t achieve anything, I won’t just ask you to shut your little mouth!” (Baider)

Baider hurried out of the dojo, followed by his men. After confirming that they were out of sight, Duggam sat down on the floor again.

“Haah… you, you little brat.” (Duggam)

“Duggam-san, what is it with that man?” 

“Don’t know. I don’t want to know. I don’t need to know.”

“I see.”

Even though Duggam was laughing right now, the apprentices felt the danger. They were caught in the middle.

Some of them were even thinking of quitting, just like the apprentices the other day, while some were thinking that his anger might simply shift its focus on Litty.

“Everyone, you can definitely become stronger! I will cooperate with you, so let’s work hard!” (Litty)

“Myan!” (Myan)

The apprentices were deflated at Litty’s carefree smile. Although these words could be seen as irresponsible and without any basis, their negative feelings were somewhat purified.

It could be said that this was because earlier Litty had fought the branch manager on even terms. Above all, they were reminded that Litty had an achievement of Rank 3, not just her words.