As the dust settled, Ralvek groaned, pushing himself up from the rubble. He wiped blood from the corner of his mouth and let out a laugh. "Well, damn. Looks like we've got some real monsters here."
The clerk, still shocked, quickly composed herself and cleared her throat. "Asher… you pass. Easily."
Ralvek dusted himself off and turned to Valeris. "What about you? You fighting too?"
Valeris smirked. "Do I need to?"
Ralvek sighed, rubbing his temples. "No… I think I get the picture."
The clerk quickly scribbled something in her ledger. "Asher and Valeris, you are now officially ranked as Gold-Tier Mercenaries—the highest possible rank upon entry. Congratulations."
The crowd of mercenaries murmured among themselves, some in awe, others in fear. These two newcomers were not to be underestimated.
***
"Your first mission is the extermination of the Red Pelta Mountain Bandits?"
