Chapter 388: Damn Devs
Once the chatter faded and the major Clans’ representatives finally dispersed, Tsutomu gathered his party and led them toward the Guild, planning to hold a strategy meeting while reviewing a broadcast of the hundredth layer.
On the way there, it became clear that public perception hadn’t yet caught up to reality. The general populace still gave them wary looks, keeping their distance. But even in that climate, there were always a few eccentrics determined to make contact with the members of Absolute Helix.
“Mister Garm! Here’s a gift from me!”
“I’ve made sure they put in extra cream!”
“…Mm-hmm. Thank you.”
“Big bro Daryl! I was so worried!”
“You okay? Here, take this! You need to eat to keep your energy up!”
“I told you, I’m fine… Honestly…”
The children, particularly the orphans, continued to place immense trust in Garm and Daryl. The two were stopped repeatedly by people offering gifts, snacks, or handwritten notes, and soon they found themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume. In the end, they had to borrow a Magic Bag from Tsutomu just to carry it all.