"Guildmaster," Melina greeted with a slight nod.
The receptionist—Regent Genevieve—acknowledged her, her voice calm but commanding. "You have done good work. We now have leverage over Red Fate." Her gaze shifted toward Asher, her sharp eyes analyzing him. "And you, Asher. You did well."
" but it was reckless move" She added as Asher shrugged.
Asher merely shrugged, unfazed by the comment. "Reckless, sure, but effective."
Genevieve narrowed her eyes slightly, but there was a hint of amusement in them. "Effectiveness doesn't excuse carelessness. If you had failed, you would have died, and we would have lost a valuable asset."
"Asset?" Asher repeated, scoffing. "I don't recall signing up to be someone's pawn."
"You're not a pawn," Genevieve corrected, "but you are someone with potential, and potential must be cultivated, not squandered." She turned and gestured for him to follow. "Come. There are things we must discuss in private."
Melina smirked at Asher. "She likes you."
