"To survival!"
In the warm corner of Puki's House, the four members of Vera's Squad raised their glasses, the clinking of their glasses making a crisp sound.
Though Vera had shouted for their helper to leave alone, and the teammates tacitly agreed, it didn't mean they were ready to face death.
It was simply that losing four was better than losing five.
When everything settled, the trembling sensation from facing death needed alcohol for comfort. They drank heartily, letting the warmth dispel the cold in their hearts.
Of course, the rewards from such life-and-death situations were quite substantial.
The employer, Barton, was grateful they didn't abandon him in the crucial moment and paid them a large additional gratitude bonus aside from the agreed remuneration.
Vera accepted this gesture straightforwardly, as it was earned by risking their lives.
In addition to this, the City Lord's Mansion offered a bounty for assisting in eradicating the Cult.
