The Top Ranking

"Is that offer available for all of us?" Lucian interjected.

Damian nodded slightly, acknowledging all three of them. Adrian and Fiona were in the exam too, though Damian barely remembered them.

"Sure. You'll do all the work, and I'll just sit and judge—my favorite thing to do," he replied.

Lucian shot him a look, which Damian wholeheartedly ignored, acting as if he didn't notice. His gaze wandered back to the hall as he sensed Reize approaching through the entrance. Grace found her, and the two started chatting as they walked toward the group.

"Why all the theatrics?" Damian asked. "Couldn't they just reveal it on the badge and be done with it?"

"Come on, they're giving us permission to enter their precious dungeon. They wouldn't miss the chance to make speeches," Sam said.

"Why are you suddenly so interested in dungeon diving?" Einar asked.

"It's time to ascend. I need the levels," Damian replied simply.