"From now on, you answer to Nina," Sal said calmly. "Her word is the highest command. I follow her lead as well."
Ghost Wolf hesitated for a moment. "Then… Honorable Female, just give us whatever you think is fair. We don't mind working for free. A little food is enough."
Nina considered it carefully. "We'll calculate your pay based on the value and quantity of the materials you gather. I'll convert it into beast crystals. We can finalize the details later. Does that work?"
Ghost Wolf and the others nodded repeatedly. "We'll follow your arrangements."
The fact that she was willing to pay them at all was already generous in their eyes. And steady, safe work was far better than risky commissions.
"And stop calling me Honorable Female," Nina added with a faint smile. "Just use my name."
"That wouldn't be proper," Ghost Wolf said awkwardly. "You're the boss's female."
"That title isn't convenient," Sal interjected. "Use something else."
