Ch 69: The New Ranking System- Part 1

As the teams emerge from the dungeon, a wave of voices rises around them. 

Hunters from various teams swarm around Zara and Ethan, their faces painted with exaggerated smiles and their words dripping with praise.

The overwhelming performance put forth by Ethan and Zara and the fast clear time made people admire them and forget the humiliation they had suffered before.

Even if no one knew what happened inside the dungeon, no one doubted that the attacking-pair were the ones who took care of the boss.

"That was incredible, Ethan!"

A broad-shouldered man cheered, his voice overly enthusiastic. 

"You both must have carried the whole raid! You both are heroes!"

People gossipped with a smile on their face.

Ethan, usually the type to brush off attention with a cocky grin or a teasing remark, looked dangerously cold this time. His eyes narrowed, and his lips curled into a snarl.

"Back. Off."