Chapter 40

After that, the individual reports began.

The executives participating in this meeting were the heads of each department.

The regular meeting is held once a year at the end of March, where the achievements of the past year are reported.

The main content includes the trends of the explorers under their command, the financial transactions of each department, the sales status of the sales department, and the progress of weapons, armor, and magic tools developed independently by the clan.

Just by listening to this meeting, one could grasp the current state of the clan to some extent.

Being able to participate in this meeting was a significant opportunity.

Then, Selma, who was the last to report, began her presentation.

"Next, I will report from the Exploration Department. The deepest floor reached in the Great Labyrinth remains the 92nd floor. As is well known, no new explorers joined the First Team this season, so we limited the exploration of the First Team to the minimum and focused on nurturing the next generation."

I already knew that the First Team, which had lost its ace, had not explored the deeper levels of the labyrinth for the past year, even during the Hero Party era.

Losing Albert, who was called the absolute ace and was the spiritual pillar of the party, was indeed a significant blow.

"As a result, two parties within the Second Team have reached the 87th floor, and the deeper levels are within sight."

At first, the atmosphere was heavy, but it seemed to lighten up after hearing about the progress of the Second Team.

"Additionally, as mentioned in the Exploration Management Department's report, the amount of materials collected from the middle and lower levels is also on an increasing trend. The abilities of the explorers affiliated with the *Silver Hare of the Night Sky* have improved overall."

I already knew this from the information gathered during the Hero Party era.

The level of the *Silver Hare of the Night Sky* explorers has definitely improved over the past year.

It might only be a matter of time before a fourth S-rank party is born from the *Silver Hare of the Night Sky*.

"Furthermore, we recently conducted a new initiative called instructional exploration. Several A-rank explorers, including myself, accompanied the trainees as they delved into the Great Labyrinth, and all of them reached the 50th floor."

Ah, right.

The forced return happened right after I defeated the black dragon, so the trainees couldn't reach the 51st floor.

Well, it can't be helped. It's greedy to expect more when everyone survived such a situation.

I hope the investors will be satisfied with this result...

"Of course, we won't immediately send the trainees to the middle levels, but the experience of conducting long-term labyrinth explorations for several days is expected to bear fruit in the near future."

That's undoubtedly true.

We were confined in the Great Labyrinth for three days, from morning till night.

I think we've grown mentally.

The movements of the trainees during the instructional exploration were also not bad.

It was clear that this clan is putting a lot of effort into education.

"Finally, regarding the plans for the next season, with the arrival of Orun, the members of the First Team are now complete. We will restart the exploration of the deeper levels. We will also ask other explorers to advance the exploration within their limits and aim to establish a system that can steadily supply high-quality magic stones and materials."

After Selma finished speaking, other executives asked questions, but Selma answered them without any difficulty.

Then, after Selma's report,

"I have been the clan leader for a year now. The fact that we have been able to rebuild the clan to this extent is thanks to the efforts of all the members, including those present here. I am grateful. I look forward to your continued support. With that, I will conclude today's meeting."

The leader gave the closing remarks, and the regular meeting came to an end.

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The executives were leaving one by one.

I wanted to greet each of them, but the atmosphere seemed very busy, so I decided not to.

I should go and greet them soon.

"Well, let's go."

"―Ah! Selma, wait~!"

Just as I was about to leave with Selma, a woman's voice called out to her.

...Selma is called by so many different names.

Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw a woman with short brown hair. She looked to be in her early 20s.

Like Selma, she is one of the younger executives.

Well, I might be criticized for saying that...

I remember she works in the Exploration Management Department.

During the meeting, she evaluated the various explorer parties and reported on the collection of magic stones and materials.

She probably works in a department that supports explorers.

"Selma, do you have a moment? I need to talk to the new guy."

Huh? Not Selma, but me?

"Ah, no problem."

"Thanks♪ Now, I'll get straight to the point. Do you think you're good at teaching your knowledge and skills to others?"

"I can teach what I know. Why do you ask?"

"Sure enough, the multi-talented *Dawn*!"

What does that mean?

You want me to teach something?

"Um..."

"Estella, Orun is in trouble."

This person's name is Estella.

I should remember the names of the executives.

During the report, they only mentioned their department names, so I didn't know their names.

"Ah, sorry, sorry. Well, I want the new guy to become the instructor for the new party."

Instructor? I thought the education of new explorers was handled by the Exploration Management Department.

Besides, I have deep-level exploration to do.

I'm not sure if I can spare the time, so I shouldn't accept it lightly...

"I also ask you. If you can, would you take on this role?"

Surprisingly, I received a request from Selma.

Eh, what about the deep-level exploration?

"Um, if I'm going to teach, I need a considerable amount of time. Do I have that kind of time?"

"Hmm? Oh, right. The Hero Party almost went into the Great Labyrinth every day. In our case, each party can freely set their schedule, but it's forbidden to go into the Great Labyrinth for four consecutive days. My party hasn't set many schedules for the next season, and we don't plan to go in every day. So, compared to when you were in the Hero Party, I think you'll have more free time."

I see.

Indeed, I thought the *Silver Hare of the Night Sky* didn't go into the labyrinth as often.

Selma has administrative work as an executive, and I also need to help with that.

I won't be able to go into the Great Labyrinth every day like the Hero Party.

"If that's the case, I'll accept."

"Really!? Thank you~. Those kids are very talented, and I wanted to let them join the Exploration Department as soon as possible~! Plus, it was their strong wish to become strong, so I'm really happy you accepted!"

Eh, that's...

"Then, we'll discuss the details later! Bye-bye!"

Before I knew it, Estella was gone.

She's like a storm...

Thinking that the Exploration Management Department might be at her mercy, Selma added, "She's still excellent, though."

Well, if she weren't, she wouldn't have become an executive at such a young age.

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