Mongna Ant Land Cottage, inside one of the sorcerer steeples.
Wolban met his long-absent mentor, Sorceress Andaya. Andaya was a female sorcerer exuding an unapproachable sternness. He knew this demeanor was her usual manner and was not directed at him.
Under his mentor's inquiry, Wolban recounted the mission in full detail.
During the mission, two 3rd Class apprentices from the Hunting Team died. As the team leader, Wolban bore certain responsibility.
After listening to his account, Andaya's gaze grew even colder, and even the surrounding temperature seemed to drop slightly.
"Share your thoughts."
"I brought shame upon myself, mentor."
"Good, at least you recognize shame. Look at what you all did—running around blindly, blinded by greed, depending on others for rescue, relying on others to get out of trouble. Compared to the Enchantment Group, you're downright unbearable to behold."
"I feel deeply ashamed, mentor."