His gaze also immediately focused on Yuri. "A new A-ranker. It is reassuring to have you," he said. "Name?"
"Hakase Yuri," she replied.
"Hmm, I seem to remember that name…"
"I was somewhat infamous when I was young. I made some mistakes in the scientific field. Must have heard then."
The man thought for a second, nodded, and then looked at everyone. He even smiled amiably at Mark. Mark nodded back.
Bale, Reema, X-Jerk, and Siddique—they were the Neutral Faction. They neither worked for the benefits of the world, nor did they actively promote evil. They were neutral.
"Any news about Hanmo?" X-Jerk asked.
"No," replied the Acid Hunter.
"What a boring and slow bunch." X-Jerk once again covered his eyes with the cloth.
