"The Aberration Association might as well disband outright. There'd be no need to contain Weirds or uphold human order."
"Since we became Contract Anomalists, that means we will abide by the Aberration Association's ideals. With the Chairman's will and the Association's rules as our core, we will put those ideals into practice."
"Zhang Butong, you let her join without telling the newcomer anything?!"
Hong Tang turned on Zhang Butong in a reproachful tone.
The other companions, however, laughed and tried to ease the atmosphere. "Hong Tang, don't be so harsh. Isn't this how every newcomer joins?"
"Yeah. When I first joined the Aberration Association, I didn't understand anything either. Haven't I been doing a fine job of practicing the Association's ideals now?"
"Hahaha, wouldn't it be more accurate to say that if you stay in the Aberration Association long enough, it's hard not to be influenced?"
"After all, everyone here is genuinely wonderful, whether as companions or family."
"Containing Weirds with all of you—even when facing so many dangers—I still feel happy."
"Hey, hey, hey, why did this suddenly get so sentimental?"
"Saying something that mushy is seriously embarrassing."
The other companions laughed and bantered among themselves. Though they grumbled aloud, their faces were full of smiles.
"Newcomer, you don't need to blame yourself for this. Or rather, every one of us came up this way. If one of us ever faced this kind of danger, the others would still risk their lives to save us."
"What do you mean, no combat ability? You're a newcomer who isn't even a Contract Anomalist yet. Isn't it only natural that you have no fighting ability?"
"Who starts out as a strong person?"
"We don't decide whether someone is worth saving based on whether they're weak or strong."
"As a newcomer, just stay