This final stage was less a competition than an opportunity to get to know the gods who would be working in the Merchant Guild's cities from now on.
It also allowed the gods to evaluate the members.
It was not especially meaningful.
The members understood that as well, but seeing these gods who had lived for who knew how many years, they still maintained their respect.
"If I had to choose, Artoria is very much to my liking. She'd definitely get a high score."
"I think Joan of Arc is pretty good too."
"I've been keeping an eye on Orochimaru all along."
"Lelouch is very clever, and his methods are decisive."
"Too bad everyone from our worlds was eliminated."
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The gods had already begun discussing things, and the other members' expressions relaxed somewhat. The gods had all kinds of preferences, and with only a hundred Points separating them, it truly would not have much impact.
Konan and Orochimaru, meanwhile, had shown almost no change in expression from beginning to end.
The two of them were among the strongest members at their current stage.
Even though they had proceeded cautiously throughout, they had still earned quite a lot of Points.
They could be said to have gained a great deal.
In the end.
Everyone's Points were revealed.
The list of the top ten trainee Auditors was announced.
Artoria, Joan of Arc, Konan, Orochimaru, Lelouch, Shanks, Sengoku, Basil, Aleister, and Toni.
All ten of them could be counted among the Merchant Guild's current top tier, whether in strength or ability.
And they would gain a new identity besides that of members: trainee Auditors.
"As trainee Auditors, you'll be led by a true Auditor." Shen Mo looked at everyone, then turned toward the person behind him.
A completely new figure.
She was