Chapter 145: VOL 2 - 90: An imminent battle.
"By the way, Erik, why did you give the guards the healing pills and mana crystals?"
Upon hearing Erik's words, the director smiled casually and asked curiously, while watching the guards, who began to sweat profusely, rooted to the spot, not daring to even breathe. At that moment, Erik answered calmly and formally, without the slightest hint of nervousness.
"Ah, that's because, in order to capture the kidnapper, I had to hit the young men the idiot was blackmailing to follow his orders. So this is to help them heal their injuries and as a small compensation for the psychological harm caused by that idiot. After all, I felt it was my duty, as an honest member of the order, to deliver justice and compensate them for their misfortune."
(Of course, of course, it's only because of that and not because you want to avoid a collective lawsuit...)
The same thought crossed the guards' minds and the Master-level individuals present, although only the latter dared to show it on their faces.
"Hehe, you really are an example of an honest member of the order. You certainly deserve a reward."
The director remarked with laughter, while in his mind he almost superimposed Erik's image with those of Sigrún and Eleonora, offering him one of their so-called "business opportunities", basically blatant attempts at swindling him. That inevitably made him laugh, somewhat amused. After all, for someone like him, cheerful and fearless children were the best, capable of alleviating the boredom of his long life.
"Of course, I wouldn't dare contradict you, Director, and I will humbly accept."
Erik replied seriously, making a small, respectful bow, which caused the Master-level individuals present to roll their eyes at such a hopeless case, secretly cursing the luck of that pair of troublemakers. Everything good really did seem to fall into their laps.
"Hehe, I like your 'humility'." The director commented with an amused smile, placing emphasis on the last word, to which Erik replied without changing his expression.
"It comes naturally."