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Silence.

There was absolute silence.

The once proud and ruthless Amos knelt before the mysterious masked figure with absolute reverence, his voice filled with devotion.

Bridget, Boris, and Nathan stood frozen, struggling to process what had just happened.

"Amos… is calling him liege?" Boris finally spoke, his rough voice filled with disbelief. "This has to be some sort of joke, right?"

Nathan crossed his arms, narrowing his eyes. He was more curious about the masked figure than Amos kneeling down.

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The sight of Amos—the same Amos who had fought the Guildmaster to a standstill—kneeling before a complete unknown was beyond any of the Awakened's comprehension.

Bridget remained silent, her intense gaze locked onto the masked figure, her mind already calculating the possibilities.

Nox, on the other hand, was in a mental battlefield of his own.

Damn it. They're suspicious. I need to say something believable… and fast.

His thoughts spun at lightning speed before he finally spoke, keeping his voice firm and composed.

"Amos is my… apprentice."

Silence.

Dead silence.

Then—

"WHAT?!"

The exclamation erupted from nearly every Awakened present.

The tension in the air skyrocketed.

The surrounding Awakened, who had witnessed Amos' overwhelming strength firsthand, could not believe what they had just heard.

Amos, an Awakened who had just pushed the Guildmaster to his limits… was only an apprentice?

If that was true… then how strong was his master?!

Murmurs spread like wildfire in the midst of the Awakened.

"No way… if that guy trained Amos, then he must be even stronger than the Guildmaster…"

"Unbelievable! Who is he?"

"Is he from the royal capital? Or maybe an unknown powerhouse?"

Bridget's eyes darkened with a dangerous glint as she analyzed the situation. Nathan's fingers twitched slightly, a subtle sign of his rising curiosity.

Amos, however, turned to Nox with fiery eyes, nodding furiously. Everyone in the False Hope Church had learned from the Hound himself, so technically, he was indeed their master!

"Yes! That is correct!" he declared with conviction. "I have spent years searching for my master. My strength, my skills, everything I have gained was to prepare myself for this day!"

Nox nearly flinched at the level of fanaticism in Amos' voice.

This guy is way too into this…

But outwardly, he remained composed.

"…It's good that you haven't wasted your training," Nox said, deciding to lean into the role. "You've improved, but there is still more to learn."

Amos' expression lit up as if he had just been given divine validation.

"Yes, my liege! I will dedicate myself to improving under your guidance!"

Nox felt his headache worsen.

I just wanted to turn in my damn quest, not start a cult…

But there was no turning back now.

Just then, Amos turned to Bridget and walked toward her.

Bridget instinctively tensed, ready for a fight, but Amos simply bowed deeply.

"Headmistress Bridget," he said sincerely, "I owe you my gratitude. You have provided me with many opportunities to meet my liege, and for that, I thank you."

Bridget raised an eyebrow, her usual cold demeanor softening ever so slightly. "…Is that so?"

"Yes," Amos said firmly. "But now that I have found my true master, I must resign from my position."

Everything went still, and Bridget felt a cold wind on her face, clearly not expecting this.

Amos was resigning?

Bridget remained unreadable for a moment before letting out a small sigh.

"You were a valuable asset, but I won't stop you if this is your decision." She paused, then added, "Just don't cause trouble."

Amos nodded. "Thank you for understanding."

Nox observed the interaction, mildly impressed. Though Bridget was clearly surprised, she handled the situation with the composure of an experienced leader.

She's sharp. If I say the wrong thing, she'll see through me.

Nox decided it was best to wrap things up quickly.

He turned to the couple who had been watching the entire spectacle with their jaws practically on the floor.

"I need to submit my quest," Nox announced, regaining his usual commanding tone.

His teammates snapped out of their daze, quickly nodding. "R-Right! Let's go."

Before they left, Nox's gaze lingered on his grandfather.

Only he knew the amount of self-restraint he needed to not rush over there and hug his old man, but he knew there was another time for that.

With that, the group finally left, leaving behind the stunned crowd.

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Later at the Adventurers' Guild

After returning to the Adventurers' Guild, Nox efficiently submitted his completed quest and received his rewards.

The couple, still shaken by the earlier events, occasionally shot him bewildered glances but wisely chose not to ask any questions.

Good. The less they pry, the easier this is for me.

Finally, after wrapping up the formalities, Nox turned to Amos.

"We need a way to communicate," Nox said.

Amos immediately produced a small, rune-engraved crystal. "This is a direct communication stone, Master. It will allow us to stay in contact no matter where we are."

Nox accepted the crystal, noting its high quality. Not bad.

After setting up their method of contact, Amos knelt once more.

"I will be awaiting your command, my liege," he said solemnly.

Nox resisted the urge to sigh.

"Do what you must," he said, playing along one last time.

With that, Amos left, vanishing into the shadows.

Watching him go, Nox felt a mix of relief and exhaustion.

This is ridiculous, he thought to himself.

All he wanted was to complete his quest, and now he had somehow gained a powerful subordinate who thought he was a divine master?

Still…

He glanced at the crystal in his hand, his thoughts turning strategic.

Amos was very powerful—no doubts about that. Someone who could rival the strongest figures in the kingdom.

Having him as an ally, even temporarily… could be a very useful card to play.

A smirk slowly crept onto Nox's face as he made his way to the academy grounds, unaware that he was about to be sent on his first mission.

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Somewhere else, at the same time…

Inside a luxurious mansion, Amos pulled out a communication crystal and...