"Radeus, what do you mean? Why are we joining forces with these villains?"
Rujierd could not stomach the decision to join forces with evildoers.
"Rujierd, this was my idea. We really aren't short of money now, but we still have our promise to help you restore the Superd Race's reputation."
"If we work with them, we could pick up high-ranking quests quickly and have them spread favorable stories about the Superd Race after completing those quests, further reducing people's aversion and hatred toward the Superd Race."
Rudeus turned around and said this to Rujierd.
"But these people are villains!"
Rujierd was somewhat moved, and his tone softened a little. He had not expected them to take that promise so seriously.
Although this might be a good idea, joining forces with evildoers?
"Rujierd, these guys haven't actually done anything particularly terrible. Everyone makes mistakes. Why not forgive them this once?"
Radeus watched Rujierd's face. He knew Rujierd had actually relented; he just needed a way to back down gracefully.
Rujierd looked at Radeus and the others. Their youthful faces were full of earnestness. They were not doing this for fun or on a whim; they had truly taken their promise to heart.
Then should I turn a blind eye?
Rujierd remained silent for a long time. He did not know whether he should agree. Had he been alone, he might already have killed all these villains.
"All right! We'll do as you say!"
In the end, Rujierd compromised. In the few short days they had spent together, he had clearly sensed how dependable and brave the two boys were. They were powerful yet exceptionally resourceful, easily solving problems he could not.
What was more, they were not afraid of him and instead wanted to help him. He could not refuse that