If you encounter a group leader with some conscience, you might receive a hefty compensation.
But if you run into those heartless bosses who exploit loopholes, then it's all over.
In Ivan's view, Gauss is actually an anomaly.
He treats people as human beings, not as cannon fodder or tools.
He also lets team members undergo real-world training, but he won't make them do anything beyond their capabilities or send them to their deaths needlessly.
"Is the injury serious?"
"They were all injured by falling rocks from the cliff earlier. Serdur has already treated them; their lives are not in danger, but they may need a few days of rest and observation."
"Okay."
Upon hearing this, Gauss nodded.
"Treat them well. If anyone is subsequently unfit for adventure, compensate them according to regulations."
His reasoning for saying this isn't to discard them when they're no longer useful.
Rather, it's a beneficial outcome for both sides.
