"Everyone surely knows that I am an Outsider.
Indeed, perhaps my strength is insignificant compared to yours, but I am not entirely without merit—that is, I do not fear any risks!"
As he spoke, Zero habitually raised a hand and adjusted a pair of nonexistent glasses.
"So, when none of you are willing to bear this risk, having me temporarily take over the organization's remaining resources within the empire is the most suitable choice.
Rather than handing them over to the empire for nothing, you might as well let me take them all over! I will continue arranging personnel to carry out the organization's missions against the empire. Any dangers that may arise in the process will be borne by me and my people in place of all of you! If you are worried that my identity will lead to the empire tracking you down, I can even leave the Door in the Pupil immediately and take over these remaining resources as the leader of an independent faction—"
As Zero's words fell, everyone sank into thought. Then, they had no choice but to admit that the solution he proposed was indeed the most beneficial one for them at present.
The leader frowned slightly and cast an inquiring look at Gray Mist, who gave him a faint nod.
"Then, does anyone have any objections to Zero's proposal?"
As he spoke, the leader swept his gaze around the room, but in the end, no one voiced any objection.
For the Ninth Rank Professionals seated at the front, inviting a pile of trouble from others of the same rank over a small portion of the empire's resources was simply not worth it.
As for those members below the Ninth Rank, although they coveted those resources, the risk was far too great.
They did