Chapter 39

"Still, it's quite a coincidence that there's a meeting where all the executives gather the day after I joined, isn't it?"

On the way to the meeting room, I threw out a sudden question.

"Indeed. But this is just a coincidence, right? Originally, the regular meeting was scheduled to report on the guidance exploration, so we had been pushing the new members to the limit before the meeting. And now, I'll tell you this, but we also planned to promote one of the three leaders, excluding me and Orun, to the first team. The guidance exploration was also a test for that. We intended to get approval for the promotion of the selected person at this meeting."

I see.

So this is the 'true intention' behind the question I asked before the guidance exploration.

They probably wanted to see how the leaders would handle unexpected situations.

It was quite a tightrope walk...

One of those three might have been promoted to the first team.

"Haha, Orun, you don't need to worry. Originally, all three were leading their own parties, so they must have had strong attachments. Besides, this was off the record, so the three didn't know. In fact, we wanted you to join as a front-line attacker, so your joining is the best outcome for the clan."

If that's the case, maybe I don't need to worry so much?

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We arrived at the meeting room.

Following Selma, I entered the meeting room.

It seemed that the other members were already gathered, with only two seats left empty.

Looking around, all the participants were young, probably in their thirties on average.

*The Silver Hare of the Night* is a clan with a history of over fifty years.

Normally, there would be older members, but it's likely that most of the veterans left the clan due to last year's incident. I don't know the details, but I heard that those who were expelled were involved in misconduct and were condemned by the clan leader.

This led to internal turmoil within the clan, and it lost its momentum at the time.

However, over the past year, it has been regaining its former strength.

"Everyone is here. Let's start the regular meeting. First, I have something to say to everyone."

After I sat in the seat closest to the entrance, the clan leader confirmed that everyone was present and called for the start of the regular meeting.

"Most of you already know, but I'll introduce him again. This is Orun Doura, who joined *The Silver Hare of the Night* yesterday."

The clan leader introduced me to the participants, so I stood up.

The participants' gazes focused on me.

Most of them were scrutinizing me, which made me feel quite uncomfortable.

"He was originally a member of the Hero Party but recently left it. A detailed report will follow, but after leaving the Hero Party, he joined our guidance exploration and single-handedly defeated the Black Dragon, the floor boss of level 92, just the day before yesterday."

The clan leader explained my background in detail.

"His combat skills are exceptional, and he possesses a wealth of knowledge, including information about level 93, which we have yet to reach. Moreover, he managed the party almost single-handedly. His combat skills, knowledge, and management abilities are all top-notch. Therefore, despite just joining, I would like to appoint him as a new executive to replace Albert. The joining of the clan and the assignment to the first team are already decided, but to become an executive, a two-thirds majority of the current executives is required. I would like to take a vote on this here."

I feel quite flattered by the high praise...

"Then, let's take a vote. Those in favor—"

"Leader, wait a moment."

Just as the leader was about to take the vote, one of the participants called out.

He was an intelligent-looking man in his late thirties with glasses.

"Before we vote, I want to ask the person in question about his commitment. Orun, is it? Can you dedicate yourself to this clan? This clan has a significant number of members. Your decisions could affect their lives. I assume you are fully aware of this?"

The man with glasses asked me with a piercing gaze.

From his words, I could feel how much he valued the clan and the resolve he brought to this meeting.

I can use flowery language, but there's no point in lying here.

I'll share my honest thoughts.

"I don't intend to dedicate myself to the clan like you all do."

Several people frowned at my response.

"However, I was prepared for this when I joined the clan. When I became an explorer, I made a vow: 'No matter what injustice I face, I won't lose anything. I will become strong enough to protect what is important to me, no matter the situation.' As a member of *The Silver Hare of the Night*, I will do my best to protect my comrades in any situation. Is this answer unsatisfactory?"

To me, the people in the clan are more important than the organization itself.

I understand that this clan, with its history of over fifty years, is valuable.

But the clan is supported by people.

Without people, the clan would cease to exist.

That's why I will protect the members.

I'll leave the task of protecting the clan to the other executives.

"Has everyone made up their minds? Then, let's take a vote. Those in favor of appointing Orun as an executive, please raise your hand."

The leader took the vote.

Everyone in the meeting room raised their hands, and I became an executive of *The Silver Hare of the Night*.

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