The atmosphere within the Adventurers' Guild had only grown heavier since Thalric personally announced his decision.
The request to subjugate the demon had already been posted across every board within the guild.
The reward was generous enough to tempt even seasoned adventurers. Enough gold to live comfortably for several months, along with extended discounts on weapons, armor repairs, alchemical supplies, and every other guild service for months afterward.
Ordinarily, a request carrying rewards of that magnitude would've drawn a crowd before the ink had finished drying.
Instead, most adventurers only stood at a distance, quietly discussing it amongst themselves before eventually turning away.
The recent reports surrounding the A-Rank party had spread far faster than the Guild ever anticipated.
With each retelling, the demon became less like a monster and more like the second coming of the Demon King.
