The Merchant Guild's Predicament and the Returning Girl

"So that's how it is..."

After receiving Gray Mist's answer, Star silently nodded.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly concerned about my plans? That's not usually like you."

Giving Star a suspicious look, Gray Mist asked in confusion.

"Or will my plans affect someone or something you care about?"

"No... Whatever you want to do has nothing to do with me. I won't interfere with your plans."

Gently tugging at her cloak's wide hood, Star shook her head in denial.

"Forget it. Do as you please."

Gray Mist silently withdrew the hand behind his back. According to the results of his prophecy, everything Star had said was indeed sincere. She would not interfere with his plans.

Though he was somewhat curious about what had happened to Star, he had no intention of getting to the bottom of it. After all, everyone had secrets that belonged only to themselves.

His current priority was to break through to the ninth rank as quickly as possible. As long as she did not hinder him, he would not take the initiative to pry into Star's secrets... Iter Kingdom Federation, Black Ring Merchant Guild headquarters.

"Lord Raphael, an emergency! Recently, the major kingdoms have suddenly sent people to seal off our Black Ring Merchant Guild branches! They claim to suspect that we are colluding with the Resistance Organization, the Circle of Truth!"

In the lavishly decorated office of the guild's director, Vice President Gaffman, drenched in sweat, was reporting the situation to Anvis, who sat calmly behind his desk.

As he spoke, he repeatedly pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead and handlebar mustache.

He could hardly help being nervous. No matter how large the Black Ring Merchant Guild was, it was still ultimately only a merchant guild. Now that so