"Y-You're telling the truth?"
At that moment, setting aside Beren, Lyon, and the others, Magray was the first to speak up, unable to contain himself.
"Of course." As though he had not noticed what Magray and the others were thinking, Shien spoke carelessly, utterly without guard. "Although Kilian was one of the masterminds behind the large-scale assassination incident ten years ago, he was only one of them. I heard there was another guy called Bedo who was the true leader of the incident. He had the highest level, killed far more people than Kilian back then, and apparently even devised the whole plan himself. If he shows up to save Kilian and brings the rest of the Old Demon Faction with him, then if we catch them all in one sweep, that merit..."
Even without Shien finishing the sentence, everyone understood.
It had to be said, if that were true, the merit would definitely be far greater than simply capturing Kilian.
And if capturing Kilian alone could bring so many benefits, what would happen if they gained an even greater achievement?
(Would I be granted a noble title?)
Lyon's heart burned with excitement.
(Would the royal family value me and elevate my family's rank as well?)
Magray could not help but grow agitated.
(Would Father's trading company gain even greater benefits? Could the royal family even arrange a marriage for me, allowing me to become Lord Lyon's wife?)
Eudice's imagination began to run wild as well.
As for Beren, he was no exception.
*(The other knight commanders, retainers, and noble families under our protection have always been deeply dissatisfied that I became the Knight Commander within the territory before reaching level seventy. They have used that as an excuse to cause me trouble more than once, leaving me unable to