章 217: Back to Base

The response the guild receptionist had given was not the one he wanted to hear. Rune's expression fell, and he looked down slightly. He felt Luna and Raya grab his hands in an attempt to comfort him.

"Keep working hard. You have already achieved much more in a shorter amount of time than most others could hope to. I'm sure one or two more big achievements will be enough to prove to examiners that your party is worthy of advancing to A-rank."

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"What a joke..." Rune muttered.

Off to the side, Luna sighed and reprimanded him. She didn't want him to get into his old habit of rushing ahead. It was understandable why he was anxious, but they were already doing everything they could. "Try not to let it get to you. I'm sure things will work out," She said.