"Since I don't have anywhere else to go, I'll join Night Raid!"
Though she grumbled to herself, Starlit Astrologos didn't refuse. Her mission was to join the group and take control of the assassination organization.
It might be a little difficult... They were loyal to the Revolutionary Army, after all.
But loyalty to the Revolutionary Army wasn't their main principle. They were here to overthrow the Empire, which aligned with her own goal. That made things a lot easier.
"Then... I officially welcome you to Night Raid, Starlit Astrologos!" Najenda rose from her chair and walked up to her, then held out her hand in a formal welcome.
"...Then I hope we get along."
Starlit Astrologos glanced at her, then reached out and shook her hand.
"Just bringing someone in without a second thought..."
When Starlit Astrologos officially joined the team, the others welcomed her. Only Chelsea stood with her arms folded, eyeing her with suspicion.
Maybe it was just her imagination, but Chelsea couldn't help feeling that Starlit Astrologos had ulterior motives for joining Night Raid.
"Chelsea, don't say that."
"Isn't it true?"
Chelsea frowned slightly and retorted.
"That's enough, Chelsea. We need to trust our comrades!"
Najenda quickly stepped in to stop her. There were still plenty of mysteries surrounding Starlit Astrologos, and they hadn't found out much about her, but Najenda felt she could be trusted.
Besides, they needed to bring in suitable new recruits as soon as possible.
"Fine! Do whatever you want! Don't come crying to me if something happens." Seeing that the boss had made up her mind, Chelsea knew there was no room to argue. The decision had been made.
She said no more and turned to leave the room...
"Sorry! Chelsea's just like that, but she really cares about her comrades. That's