Strongest Hammer God novel Chapter 205

Kyle still had difficulties coming to terms with the situation.

However, he seemed to be the only one who actually noticed.

The other ones were still unsure what the Chief was on about.

'Neuro-divergent people was what they were called, right?' he thought. 'Something like that.'

'Dude, to think that this inclusivity shit somehow proved to be useful in fantasy land is crazy!'

"Chief," Kyle said, eliciting a look from the shit. "The way you are presenting yourself makes you seem rude and disregarding. You don't speak a lot, and when you speak, you say something very direct. The directness often makes people think you are trying to put them down."

"It makes them think that you think of them as lazy and weak."

"That is seen as unnecessary aggression, which makes you look like an asshole."

The Chief furrowed his brows, and the others looked at Kyle.

Why was Kyle stating the obvious?

"Why did you not tell us about the Cult of Final Fate?" Kyle asked.

"Because I believed you could handle it," the Chief said.

The Ace Team turned to the Chief in surprise.

This sounded different.

"The Devourer still needs another day to appear," the Chief said. "The Ace Team is more than capable of taking care of an Initial or Early Demon Master. During the ritual, the Cult is weak since it also absorbs their Ether."

"It is a mission with a high likelihood of success while also rewarding a lot of renown and status. If I took care of it, I would get all the glory. But if the Ace Team takes care of it, it will reflect positively on the Stark Brotherhood."

"A Guild is not measured on the power of a single person but on the power of its members."

By now, the Chief's pressure had completely vanished, and he explained everything calmly.

"That's your reason? Glory?" Wyveria asked.

"Glory is a tool," the Chief answered. "The real goal is to make the Stark Brotherhood a Four-Weapons Guild."

"You are the Ace Team. You represent the Stark Brotherhood, not me."

The Ace Team seemed a bit confused.

The Chief had never said anything positive about them before.

And yet, he was now talking about how the Ace Team was important.

"Is that why you take on missions so rarely?" Noah asked.

"Of course," the Chief said. "I do not need the money or renown. The Court already knows about me."

When the Chief talked about the Court, he was referring to the royal council. The leaders of the Kingdom.

"Are you serious?" Wyveria asked with narrowed eyes.

"Yes, " the Chief answered. "I thought it was obvious. Anyone with a brain could see that."

"That was an unnecessary asshole comment," Kyle said.

"But it's true," the Chief answered.

"If they knew you, yes," Kyle said. "But do they? How often do you talk with them? Have you shared your values and opinions with them?"

"There's no need for that," the Chief said.

"Maybe," Kyle answered, "but then, how are they supposed to know who you are?"

"They don't have to," the Chief answered. "They just need to do their jobs."

"Yes," Kyle agreed, "but then, you have to explain everything, and you can't expect them to know what you are thinking."

"You can't have both."

The Chief furrowed his brows.

"Yes, you're right. Sorry."

Everyone's eyes widened.

Sorry?!

Did their Chief just apologize?!

After some seconds, Wyveria shook her head. "We don't have time for this. We have to deal with the Cult. Is there anything you can tell us about them?" she asked the Chief.

"You can deal with it," the Chief answered.

Wyveria furrowed her brows.

"Why are you not telling them?" Kyle asked.

"Because they have to be prepared for every eventuality. I have confidence in them, and I know they can handle it," the Chief answered.

'He's really bad at this,' Kyle thought. 'He sounded antagonistic when he said that they can deal with it, but it was actually because he trusted in their strength.'

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