South Los, Harbor District, underground ruins.
The moment a thick ring of smoke appeared out of thin air, Uls and his men stood up.
They were all too familiar with their lady's ability.
The Gale Sword's group followed suit.
However, the expedition team, including the Gale Sword, De'erqiao, felt somewhat uneasy.
Botching their very first assignment could easily make people question their competence.
Previously, the Gale Sword's group would not have cared, but after Arthur's promise, they were worried sick.
For one simple reason: Arthur offered them enough.
So, don't complain that your employees aren't working hard enough or are slacking off.
If they are, it only proves you're not paying them enough.
As long as you pay enough, your employees will always bring you greater returns.
Just like De'erqiao at that moment-
No!
We can't keep going like this!
Maybe...
We could tell him about those two ruins!
With that thought, De'erqiao looked at his deputy.
Adi instantly understood what his captain meant.
After a moment's consideration, the deputy captain nodded.
The situation was already unfavorable to them. If they failed to demonstrate some value now, falling behind once would only leave them further and further behind.
After all, they needed Arthur now, not the other way around.
Two figures emerged from the smoke, hand in hand.
"My lord!"
"My lady!"
On either side of the smoke, Arthur's and Malinda's people bowed in greeting.
Malinda nodded in acknowledgment. It wasn't that she didn't want to say more, but the churning in her stomach was simply too unpleasant. Arthur, meanwhile, gave her a slightly surprised look.
By his estimate, Malinda should have retched at least once.
Was she gradually getting used to it?
The young Medium wondered inwardly as his gaze shifted to the Gale Sword, De'erqiao.
"My lord, I'm