Upon hearing Kael’s answer, Ferris smiled from the other end of the call.
"That’s good."
There was a hint of satisfaction in his voice.
"In fact, I’ve already prepared a mission for you."
Kael raised an eyebrow.
"Already?"
"It’s a newly formed Rift."
Ferris continued before Kael could ask anything else.
"You’ll be required to form a team and explore it. Since this will be your first official mission as an S-Rank Hunter, the Association can assign a team to you if you don’t already have one."
Kael paused.
A team.
He hadn’t even started recruiting members for his newly established guild yet.
"I actually formed a guild recently," Kael said. "I haven’t started recruiting members yet, though. So if you can assign a team to me, that would be great."
"Consider it done."
Ferris didn’t hesitate.
"You don’t need to worry about anything else. I’ll arrange the team and handle the paperwork. You just need to show up and lead them."
Kael smiled faintly.
"Thanks."
He understood what Ferris was doing.
This wasn’t simply an ordinary mission assignment.
Kael didn’t know much about newly formed Rift exploration, but even he knew how valuable the opportunity was. Newly formed Rifts were dangerous, but they also contained resources that hadn’t been claimed by anyone.
The first team to enter could potentially obtain the first batch of resources, treasures, rare materials, and other valuable discoveries hidden within the Rift.
That was precisely why individual Hunters and guilds fought so fiercely for the opportunity to participate in first explorations.
Being given one as his very first mission after becoming an S-Rank Hunter was definitely not something ordinary.
Ferris had almost certainly pulled some strings to get him the opportunity.
"No problem," Ferris replied. "I’ll compile all the information regarding the Rift and send it to your registered email."
"When is it?"
"The mission starts in the morning, two days from now."
Kael mentally calculated his schedule.
"I can make it."
"Good."
Ferris paused briefly before continuing.
"Oh, there’s something else."
"What?"
"The Association has finished processing your new Hunter ID. It’ll be delivered to you tomorrow."
Kael nodded.
"Alright."
"And the payment for the Beast Horde has also finished processing."
Ferris’s tone became slightly more businesslike.
"Do you want the money transferred directly into your registered account?"
Kael thought for a moment.
"Sure."
Then he remembered something.
"Actually, deduct the repair costs for the Association building first."
Ferris fell silent for a moment.
Kael continued.
"I already said I’d cover the damage, so just deduct whatever the repair costs are and send me whatever remains."
The response came almost immediately.
"Sure. I’ll take care of it."
There was a noticeable brightness in Ferris’s voice.
Although Kael had already promised to pay for the destruction caused during the Reassessment Test, there had still been a lingering concern in the back of his mind.
Now that the money had finally been processed and the repair costs could be deducted directly, that concern disappeared.
He relaxed slightly against the seat.
Just then, the chauffeur’s voice came from the front of the limousine.
"Mr. Kael, we’ve arrived."
Kael glanced out the window.
The familiar apartment building had already come into view.
"I’ve got to go," Kael said.
"Sure."
The call ended.
Kael slipped his phone back into his pocket before opening the car door.
"Thanks for the ride."
The chauffeur stepped out and gave him a respectful nod.
"My pleasure, Mr. Kael."
Kael returned the gesture before turning toward the apartment building.
By now, the sun was already beginning to descend.
It was around five in the evening.
The streets were gradually becoming busier as people returned home from work, but Kael paid little attention to the activity around him. He simply made his way up the stairs toward their apartment.
When he finally reached the familiar door, he unlocked it and stepped inside.
The moment he entered, voices reached his ears from the living room.
Kael paused briefly before walking toward the sound.
When he entered the living room, he immediately spotted Lyra sitting on the couch.
And she wasn’t alone.
A familiar figure sat beside her.
Kael recognized her instantly.
The two women noticed his arrival at almost the same time and turned toward him.
Lyra was the first to speak.
"You’re back."
"Yeah."
Kael glanced between the two women.
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