Within the spacious Mercenary Hall, a silence fell. John's last statement echoed in the vast room.
All the players present were stunned, looking at John in disbelief, their eyes filled with astonishment.
And it wasn't just the players - the employees of the Mercenary Hall also turned their heads towards John, their faces mimicking expressions of having seen a ghost.
Saphir stayed silent for a long while, then finally burst into hearty laughter, so much so that tears were about to flow from his eyes.
He stared at John with an incredibly sarcastic look, not uttering a word for a long time.
Initially, Saphir thought that his dismissive attitude would make this audacious lad back off.
Yet, as he stared at John, who stared right back, the young man's eyes remained calm and tranquil, devoid of any disturbance.
