Chapter 40: The Sacred Tree!

Although these individuals had all undergone missions, the majority had only engaged in life-and-death battles with beasts and had never actually killed another person.

Hearing Dean Bruce speak of killing with such ease, even nonchalance, as if it were as routine as going for a walk after a meal, naturally instilled a sense of fear in them.

Alita Miller narrowed her eyes slightly but still agreed with a smile. "Ace, please accompany us."

"At your command, my lady!" Ace responded immediately, his gaze toward Dean Bruce now filled with respect.

If someone could command such deference from his superiors, their status must be high indeed. Ace thought that if he could build a connection with Dean Bruce and establish a good relationship, he might advance further within the organization.