I Need a Promotion

Zain looked at Blazren and shrugged.

"If you really believe there's someone behind Velvet Demon," he said, "then go find out who it is."

Blazren let out a heavy breath.

"It's not that easy."

Zain raised an eyebrow. "Why not?"

Blazren leaned on the table beside him, eyes tired.

"Velvet Demon is already AA-Rank. Not just barely—she's solid."

Zain nodded slowly. "And?"

Blazren's eyes narrowed. "If there's someone behind her, they're even more terrifying."

Zain stayed quiet, watching him.

Blazren continued. "I'm just A-Rank."

"I don't have the power or the access to track someone like that."

Zain spoke again, casual. "Then why don't you ask an AA-Rank hero to help?"

Blazren let out a dry laugh. "That's the problem."

"They're not easy to talk to."

"They're too arrogant," he said. "Most of them act like they're above everyone."

Zain smirked a little. "And yet, you still need them."