Then, seemingly overnight, they reappeared.
After successfully completing two missions in a single expedition, the Northern Arctic Team instantly accumulated enough contribution points to rise to Rank 48 on the leaderboard, overtaking several long-established mercenary teams. Their sudden surge naturally drew the attention of everyone gathered in the Central Hall.
Just then, Vulture happened to walk past after submitting the proof of their completed missions and gathered the reward.
Hearing the surrounding discussions, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl upward.
He subtly puffed out his chest, trying his best to appear composed, though the pride in his eyes was impossible to hide.
