Though he had many complaints, Ryuto could only grit his teeth and bear it in the end.

He was almost forcibly dragged to the center stage.

"Listen up, everyone. This brother here, in order not to disappoint all of you, even when his mother was sick and he didn't go to see her, he steadfastly carried out his duties. This persistence has moved me, don't you all think so?"

"Ah..."

The audience erupted once again.

Hey, hey, are you advertising for me? It's obviously just trying to provoke hatred, calling me brother every other word. Can't you stop trying to deceive me? I should be grateful as long as you don't stab me in the back.

If you're not going to save me, that's one thing, but to add insult to injury, how should I address you?

How did you even reach the highest ranks?

"So, let's once again welcome this brother to speak."

Hey, hey, what do you mean "once again"? I don't think I even spoke before, it's all you saying it, and if you're going to speak, just say it all at once. Keep throwing the spotlight on me suddenly, looks like this raid won't be successful, and I'll be left high and dry by you? The god of sabotaging teammates.

Well, anyway, let's just say a few words.

"Uh... Hello, everyone, I'm just a newcomer..."

Ryuto was cut off after just one sentence by the man.

"There you go, this brother is very humble."

......

Then there was silence.

Oh my...

Can't you just let me speak?

Well, staying silent the whole time isn't a solution either, so Ryuto spoke once more.

"In truth, everyone, I've just done what was expected of me."

One millisecond later.

"There you go, isn't this brother very humble?"

The same man interrupted again.

Ugh...

Ryuto suppressed the urge to punch someone and pretended not to hear.

"But luckily, the mission was completed smoothly, which was a relief for me."

"You're too modest, brother. I know you're very talented."

Ryuto, once again interrupted, finally couldn't hold back.

Damn, do you want to fight or what? Just say it, don't beat around the bush like this. What you're doing to bring me down, what's it called? If you want a fight, let's fight fair and square. I'll definitely oblige; show your weapon.

...

But in the end, he didn't dare and stopped at the last moment.

"Anyway, let's continue, don't mind me."

Ryuto struggled to finish the last sentence and hastily moved aside.

If he didn't leave quickly, Ryuto was afraid he might lose control and hit someone, but fortunately, he managed to hold back.

"This brother is humble and capable, I greatly admire him," the man's words made Ryuto immediately feel numerous menacing gazes.

Damn, I've left and you're still adding fuel to the fire. What beef do we have with each other?

"Enough of idle chatter. Let's discuss the official matters now."

You know that what you just said was idle chatter? If you do, why say it at all?

"As for how to handle things going forward, I hope it will be decided by everyone, because it's not something I can decide alone."

As soon as the man finished speaking.

"Why not let her suffer first."

Though it was unclear who said it, as soon as these words came out.

"Yes, that's right."

"Let her know who's boss."

"Yes, otherwise our anger will not be quelled."

Immediately, everyone agreed.

"Since everyone agrees..."

The man seemed to have no objections.

Weren't you just talking a lot? Why are you suddenly quiet now?

Damn, this is bad, they're actually planning to take matters into their own hands. If something happens, will it all be on me?