Upon hearing the news.
The vast majority of the nobles' offspring who were in the know thought the Bay Territory was talking nonsense.
Everyone was well aware of the dangers posed by the Rift Lizards below.
Even the newcomers were clear about the loss of Schroeder's three high-rank adventurer squads.
Now, the Bay Territory was asking them to gather elite adventurers to delve into the underground ruins to strike at an arsenal.
Was this the cost?
All the noble representatives fell silent, probing each other.
Schroeder's heart skipped a beat, his first reaction being to assume they were targeting him.
But, meeting Brown's seemingly mocking gaze, Schroeder dismissed the thought.
"No, they don't have the luxury of time for that!"
"The mission has already been announced, so many adventurers have gathered, they must have some big move planned."
"But, if I agree, then I must obey the commands and command operations..."
"Should I take this gamble?"
