The kimono-clad loli's furious scolding was aimed at a bunch of bastards who, whenever they ran into major trouble, started shrinking back and choosing the more conservative option.
If necessary, they would even abandon the lower levels.
That attitude infuriated the kimono-clad loli beyond measure.
In the past, everyone had faced all kinds of problems bravely, disregarding life and death.
Wasn't that how they had acted when dealing with her? Fearless and unflinching.
The longer some people lived, the more they cherished their lives, and the more cowardly they became.
"We're not cowards. Do you think we're only responsible for ourselves now?"
Someone could no longer stand listening and spoke up in rebuttal.
"Heh, is that so? Maybe some people just use that as an excuse."
The kimono-clad loli replied with another cold sneer.
In truth, she understood. Some people were not refusing to stand with her because they were timid or afraid of trouble. It was because they had families and responsibilities now; they were no longer lone wolves.
They now had groups they needed to defend and protect, so naturally, the safety of those groups came first.
She no longer wanted to argue with them. If they did not dare, then she would investigate it herself.
Of course, they were happy to let her test the waters. After all, it might turn out to be a thankless and difficult task.
But if they discovered there was profit to be made, some of them would definitely find every possible way to interfere and kick her aside.
This time, however, she would not give an inch.
A few years ago, it had been because she was not resolute enough that such a thing had happened.
She would never allow anything worse to happen again. At worst, they would break completely.