Everyone’s Patience is thin  

Evie whipped her head in Ren's direction. That was also what she was doing. The only difference was that she was alone. But the point why she strained her head in Ren's direction was because she was reminded of the Ren she knew in the game.

A mercenary group. That was also what the Ren in the game told her.

And now the Ren, in real life, was also talking the same thing.

Was it just a coincidence that they were so much alike?

While Evie was occupied with her thoughts, Dimitri wanted to persuade Ren using a proven proof that works every time –– shame.

"Are you sure? Don't you want to fight with us and bring honor to our school instead of fighting for money and fame?"

Silence descended. Hard and tense.

Ren broke it with a chuckle. "And what's wrong with fighting for money and fame?"

". . ." Dimitri caught his tongue when Ren owned to his accusation. He was surprised that instead of denying it, Ren admitted it with a laugh and even threw the question back at him.