Hardest Mission

The gathered mages held their breath, waiting to see how the infamous trio would respond to this gentle rebuke from one of the Arcanum Family's shining stars.

It was Arianna who broke the silence, her light chuckle cutting through the tension like a knife.

"Does that really matter for us?" she asked, her relaxed and calm stance a stark contrast to the charged atmosphere around them.

To those who had never seen Arianna or Gladius in action, who knew of them only through whispered tales and exaggerated rumors, it was difficult to reconcile their relaxed demeanor with their fearsome reputation.

Yet, at the same time, these mages understood on some instinctive level that there must be a reason for all the discourse swirling around this unassuming pair.

"We're just here to take some missions and get some rewards," Arianna said, her melodious voice carrying a sharp edge that cut through the expectant silence. "Don't overwork that small brain of yours."