Chapter 61: The Guild's Sudden Test
Theron's expression hardened.
"They're connected to the Ghost, aren't they?"
Gareth hesitated, then nodded once.
"We believe so. Not direct allies, perhaps. But they share interests. And both seem… drawn to the same kinds of old, forbidden magic."
Hannah's stomach tightened.
Old magic.
Like the egg.
Before she could press further, Gareth stepped back, clapping his hands once.
"Enough speculation for now. You came for information on the Ghost, you said. And to report the break-in at Valerius's manor. But before we discuss any of that — there's the matter of your ranks."
Mimi blinked.
"Our ranks?"
Gareth gestured to the notice board behind him, where several parchment sheets listed mission requirements and rank thresholds.
