With Kuize's permission, and under the gazes of the Apex Hunters, Ye Chen finally bent down and took a seat in the only empty tea chair.
"Alright."
Nie Suo explained with an unruffled expression.
"Don't mind it, Ye Chen. That was our age-old tradition for welcoming newcomers."
Fanu added in a friendly tone.
"Mm, when I joined this place some time ago, I received the same sort of 'hospitality.'"
Resting her chin on both hands, Sophie Lani reflected with a beaming smile.
"Still, now that you mention it, your response just now was really domineering. You were practically a different person from last time. Not bad, very not bad~"
Feng voiced his unsurprised opinion.
"After all, he's someone who survived in Butcher's hands. If he weren't ruthless enough, it simply wouldn't make sense."
He Sheng praised him evenly.
"Nicely done."
Hengli gave a cold, quiet laugh.
"Heh. That was only because nobody wanted to get serious."
Fanato burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, and the same was true on his side!"
Evelyn adjusted her glasses.
"Enough idle chatter. Get to the point."
Alpedis agreed.
"Indeed. Mr. Kuize, please continue."
Kuize nodded slightly, his expression kindly.
"Good. Now that everyone is here, this tea gathering officially begins."
"First, let us get straight to the point."
"Ye Chen, after this tea gathering, I will formally confer upon you the Tenth Apex Hunter Seat on behalf of the Hunter Corps. Do you have any objections?"
After hearing this, Ye Chen answered calmly.
"I'd like to know in advance what influence this will have on my future life and missions. Will my freedom of movement be restricted because of it?"
Kuize began to explain at an unhurried pace.
"There will indeed be some influence, but not much."
"From now on, we may occasionally dispatch you alone