Chapter 81: The Bandit Raid Part 4
After Kai and Rick returned to camp, the other S-Ranks were already there waiting for them, specifically Rick. They informed him about some of the assassins managing to get away, but he told them that everything was fine.
All of the adventurers were gathered around waiting for the S-Ranks to tell them what was going on so they could understand what to do next.
’Now, time for the backup plan. Since some assassins managed to escape, they should also be aware of this, so I don’t need to contact them.’ Rick smiled internally before clearing his throat.
"I’m sure everyone is utterly confused and deeply heartbroken after what has just happened over the past hour. I, too, am deeply ashamed by how many we lost tonight. However, I’m more ashamed by the lack of security our camp has."
Everyone started murmuring, wondering what he meant.
"Because I trusted you all, I put the C-Ranks in charge of lookout. Not only were you all grateful to be of use, but you also promised me, no, promised US that everything would be handled properly. Yet when I wake up, I see dead bodies. The bodies of our friends! Our family!"
’He’s drawing a wedge between everyone and the C-Ranks. Not just them, but even a wedge between the C-Ranks themselves. The people with actual brains won’t fall for Rick’s bullshit, but the die-hard, dick sucking bastards who want to please the S-Ranks will agree with Rick.’ Kai thought to himself.
"Yeah! He’s right! We’re only C-Ranks! The B or A-Ranks should have handled keeping watch during the night!" One C-Rank yelled.
"What are you even saying?! You’re a C-Rank too!"
"Yeah, but it was your party who suggested keeping watch. Now look what happened! Your whole party was wiped out, and we lost 100 C-Ranks and 50 B-Ranks! This wouldn’t have happened if we just allowed the A-Ranks to do that job instead."
’And there it is.’ Kai sighed.
No one saw it, but Rick was beaming in delight. He knew the C-Ranks would start bickering with one another, and this would lead to them leaving the raid party. His plan was working in full effect.