041 'Expedition

"Welcome."

As Reiger slowly approached from outside the door, Finn, Revilia, and Grace, who had been talking about something, simultaneously turned their heads and focused their gaze on him. Their expressions were like those of someone beholding a precious treasure, filled with satisfaction and relief.

"Leader, Lord Revilia, Elder Grace."

Reiger bowed to the three clan leaders one by one. His manner was not exactly reverential, but it was sufficiently respectful.

"Don't be too formal, just relax a bit,"

Revilia, usually so serious and strict, rarely altered her demeanor, smiling at Reiger.

"There's no need to be nervous. We old men just wanted to have a chat with you. As for your solo venture challenging the 17th-floor boss, Loki will have a proper talk with you about that later; we won't play the bad guys in this."

Grace, stroking his beard and with a half-smile, made such a remark, causing Reiger to feel somewhat embarrassed.