The village guards were still gathered outside the adventurer guild when Damien stepped out.
The moment they saw him, their backs stiffened and their expressions turned tense.
Even now, after everything, they still couldn't shake the overwhelming presence he gave off.
Beside Damien, Susan walked with calm, elegant steps, her warm smile lighting up her features.
She seemed relieved—maybe even proud—that she had successfully completed his registration.
Her black hair shimmered gently as the sun caught it, and her brown eyes seemed softer whenever she glanced in Damien's direction.
"It is unfortunate the guild master isn't around…" she said as they approached the waiting guards. "She wanted to meet you personally…"
Damien's eyes narrowed slightly.
'She?' he thought.
He had known from the game that this particular guild existed, but the guild master's identity had never been revealed—not their name, face, strength, or even gender.
