The next day, in a conference room at the Hero Association headquarters in City A, a large number of senior executives had gathered to discuss the organization's operations.
"Then, according to the results of the discussion, Unlicensed Knight will remain ranked first in C-Class."
"Understood. I'll arrange to contact him immediately."
"Honestly, why is he so unwilling to advance to B-Class?"
"If only every hero could follow arrangements like Beast Tamer."
"Exactly! I heard the Board of Directors is considering having him replace Silver Fang and Atomic Samurai, raising him directly to third place. Silver Fang himself has already agreed, but there are still some minor issues on Atomic Samurai's side that haven't been resolved."
"This month alone, Beast Tamer brought the Association roughly 15 billion in donations and sponsorships. On top of that, merchandise sales reached an astonishing 1.254 billion, and the number of fan support clubs surpassed 80 million. He is undoubtedly the most popular hero, and even Sweet Mask, the top-ranked A-Class hero, cannot compare with him. It's hard to believe he debuted only about two months ago."
"He has strength, looks, and popularity. Every time he acts, he swiftly eliminates threats while keeping destruction to a minimum. I suppose that's why the Board of Directors wants to build him up as the Association's flagship."
"No! I think it has something to do with the two S-Class heroes Beast Tamer personally recommended—the Ice Witch and the Saintess. Especially the latter. She has now become the people's spiritual faith and support, treating the injured and sick all over the world every day. Whether politicians or wealthy businessmen, all of them long for a chance to be resurrected after death through her. After all, this world is so dangerous. No one knows what kind of accident might happen the