The familiar noise of the stronghold greeted them.
Explorers moving around. Vendors calling out. Equipment clanking.
The group headed straight toward the mission hall.
Their boots echoed across the wide stone floor as they approached the counter.
The captain handled most of the reporting.
He spoke with the attendant while the rest of the squad stood nearby waiting.
Arthur leaned against one of the pillars while listening.
Dungeon cleared.
Boss eliminated.
Area secured.
The usual report.
It didn't take long.
After the paperwork was finished, the attendant stamped the mission completion and handed the documents back.
"Good work," she said.
The captain nodded.
"Thanks."
With that done, the group stepped outside the mission hall again.
The mission was officially over.
For a moment nobody moved.
Then the captain turned toward Arthur.
He scratched the back of his head again like he had done earlier.
"Listen… about today."
Arthur raised an eyebrow.
