After the woman named Aria had left his room, a couple of minutes passed before people started arriving. Then they came one after another, nonstop—a steady stream of adventurers eager for the massive rewards he'd posted.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
Leon went through the same interview process with each one. Not only that, but through his spatial awareness, he could detect a line growing outside his room, stretching down the corridor and around corners.
This is going to take forever at this rate.
Leon was slightly disappointed that no one as strong as the first woman had shown up after her. After conducting continuous interviews and listening to people boast about their capabilities, he'd realized that Aria—despite being arrogant—probably had substantial truth backing up her claims.
She was different from these others.
He failed many applicants and hired a few whose credentials satisfied his requirements. Time kept passing.
