Jonas looked at Kael for a moment before smiling.
"Of course," he said. "Go ahead."
Kael didn’t waste any time.
"My question is about the task itself." He looked directly at Jonas. "There’s no guarantee how things will turn out. I might not be able to find the item the Association President is looking for."
He paused briefly before continuing.
"If that happens, will the Association take back the reward?"
That was the one thing he needed clarified before everything was finalized.
Jonas stared at him for a second before letting out a hearty chuckle.
"So that’s what you were worried about."
He shook his head with an amused smile.
"There’s no need to be concerned."
"Yes, the President hopes you’ll succeed, but that doesn’t mean the Association would go back on its word if you fail."
"Our agreement is based on your participation, not the outcome."
"The Rift transfer will proceed regardless of whether you find the item."
Kael’s eyes flickered slightly.
Jonas smiled.
"In fact, the transfer process has already been completed on our end."
"All that’s left is for you to sign the necessary agreements."
"Once that’s done, the Rifts will officially be handed over to Mothlight Guild."
Hearing that, Kael finally nodded.
That was exactly the answer he wanted.
Without another word, Jonas reached into his inventory space and pulled out a neatly organized file before sliding it across the table.
"Take your time and read everything carefully."
Kael picked up the file and began flipping through the documents one by one.
The contract wasn’t particularly complicated.
The first agreement was a non-disclosure contract.
Everything discussed inside this room, from the existence of the other Safe Zones to the Treasure Rift and the upcoming tournament, was classified at the highest level. Under no circumstances could he disclose any of today’s information to a third party without authorization from the Association.
The second document concerned the transfer of the Rifts.
After carefully reading every clause, Kael quickly understood the arrangement.
Although ownership of the designated Rifts would be transferred to Mothlight Guild, the Association would temporarily remain a co-manager.
It wasn’t because the Association wanted to retain control.
It was because Mothlight Guild simply lacked the manpower.
Managing a Rift wasn’t as simple as collecting permit fees.
Security had to be maintained around the clock.
The surrounding area required regular maintenance.
Emergency response teams had to remain on standby in case unexpected situations occurred.
Personnel were needed to inspect every Hunter entering and leaving.
There were countless responsibilities involved in operating a Rift safely.
At the guild’s current stage, Mothlight simply couldn’t handle all of that.
Under the agreement, the Association would continue providing manpower and daily management while Mothlight Guild retained ownership and shared the profits according to the agreed percentage.
Considering the guild’s current situation...
It was honestly the best arrangement they could hope for.
Without any further hesitation, Kael signed every required document before sliding the file back across the table.
Jonas glanced over the signatures before smiling with satisfaction.
"It was a pleasure doing business with you."
"I suppose that wraps everything up."
He had just begun putting the documents away when something suddenly came to mind.
"Oh, that’s right."
"The beast horde you dealt with a few days ago."
"You left before the Association’s recovery teams arrived, but we’ve already finished calculating your contribution based on the monsters you killed and the materials recovered afterward."
He looked at Kael.
"After everything was totaled, your reward comes to approximately fifteen billion credits."
"The Association will contact you shortly to arrange the transfer."
Kael simply nodded.
"I understand."
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