“Is it really alright, Joke?”
“Yes.”
Rin felt that it was a shame since On’s skill was a rare find among amateurs. Still, Joke nodded, confirming his words with a faint smile, and so Rin couldn’t do anything but sigh.
“Alright,” she said before turning to give On a smile. “I’m really sorry, but I’d like to keep our main team as it is right now. I understand that you’re not interested, Mr. On. Thank you for accepting a duel with me.”
Everyone gave the problematic man a nod as a goodbye before standing up from their seats, intending to go back downstairs for another emergency meeting.
At the same time, On was still calm. He let out another “Heh”.
“Please wait.”
He called out, turning three pairs of eyes back to him again. His tall figure stood up from the sofa, then walked up to stop in front of Joke.
“Aren’t you taking the easy way out here?” His smile seemed to carry a certain meaning behind it. “I’ve done what you wanted. Can I request something too?”