The Betrayal and Ultimatum

Rachel's face hardened as she saw Chad's cruel smile. At the entrance of the village, other pioneers were lined up on both sides, as if they were surrounding Rachel and her companions.

"...We leveled up quite a bit. But what's going on here?" Rachel asked.

"What do you mean, what's going on?" Chad replied.

"Why are you all out here like this? Is it some kind of welcoming party?"

Trying to act confident, Rachel spoke, and Chad smirked.

"A welcoming party? You could call it that. After all, today is the day we welcome the first traitor of our territory."

"What kind of nonsense is this?" Rachel asked.

"Hey, Rodri. Get over here."

At Chad's words, Rodri, who had been hiding, stepped forward. Rodri opened his mouth in front of the shocked group.