Koru stood still at the center of the platform, glancing around, confused.
"What's C-rank?" he muttered, tilting his head.
The staff member slowly descended from the control post, holding the same mercenary card that Zion had.
"Congratulations," he said, smiling politely as he handed the card to Koru. "You are also the first Verdant Sentinel to ever visit this location."
"Really?" Koru said, accepting the strange card.
"Of course," the staff member laughed. "Your race is pretty rare and secluded, after all."
Koru didn't respond, unsure what to even say.
That was when Zion finally approached the platform.
"Good job, Koru," he said, nodding once with a neutral expression.
"Thanks!" Koru said, his face lighting up as he scratched his head.
The staff member cleared his throat and gestured toward the exit.
"May I ask," he started, "are you planning to stay here for a few days by chance?"
