She didn't say it, but the skepticism in her expression was impossible to miss.
She checked deeper into the records. Her eyes narrowed as she found details about the assigned party.
"…Desperado Guild," she murmured. "So you were with them… That makes a bit more sense. They're known for clearing dungeons fast."
She didn't know.
Not even close.
If only she knew the truth.
She sighed and leaned back in her chair, brushing her hand through her bangs.
"You're quite lucky. You passed your first mission without issues. Most new Awakened have it rough—some even die."
Her voice softened slightly, as though she was recalling something painful.
Ethan said nothing.
What could he say?
He didn't know how to reply to that kind of sentiment. So he stayed quiet, letting her words settle between them.
Despite her obvious doubts, she was professional and efficient. Within a minute, everything was processed, his rewards transferred into his Association wallet.
