you need to earn your place

BAM!

Ivy flinched at the noise on the door, a little apprehensive about the disturbance. But seeing the smirk on Dane's face, she knew the people who arrived weren't unexpected guests.

"Well, well. I didn't expect to be summoned here this soon." Suddenly, a woman's voice echoed in Ivy's ears. "I was just about to catch some beauty sleep. Even after all these years, you're still causing me trouble, boss."

"I wouldn't say it's too soon, considering that insolent Dragon turned his back on his master." A man with a deep voice followed. "Talk about a dog biting the hands that fed him. However, it should be no surprise since he had done the same to his old master."

"Hahaha! This is a good day! A good day! Finally, a chance to put an end to that arrogant Dragon!" A burly man cheered. "Haha! Let me have him, boss!"