In the top floor office of the Association's headquarters.0

"The compensation will be covered by the government, as part of the additional exploration budget."0

As they listened to the explanation about their pay, Hwang Hyun-Woo and Seok Dae-Kyung couldn’t help but let out a small gasp. The amount was surprisingly high for something funded by the government.0

"It's because this is one of the initial explorations," said Son Chang-Il, the President of the Association, and everyone nodded in agreement. 0

Early explorations were always crucial, whether it was a dungeon or anything else.0

Writing the report is going to be a bit of a headache…0

However, even considering that, it was still a profitable deal. At least, better than spending the same amount of time diving into a dungeon.0

"Hyung, how about a drink tonight? Dae-Kyung hyung is coming too," Hwang Hyun-Woo whispered to Kim Do-Joon once the conversation with the Association President wrapped up. 0

Normally, Kim Do-Joon wasn’t a big fan of drinking, but he wasn’t that antisocial to turn down such an invitation. 0

A night out won’t hurt.0

Besides, after spending so much time together, eating and sleeping side by side, he was no longer awkward around these two.0

"See you tonight, then!" the two said, walking off with their arms around each other’s shoulders, playfully nudging each other like old friends.0

Watching them, Kim Do-Joon chuckled to himself. Funny how close they had become in such a short time.0

"You did well out there," Son Chang-Il said once they were alone.0

Now, the real conversation was about to start. When Hwang Hyun-Woo and Seok Dae-Kyung were present, they had only discussed formalities.0

Lifting the teacup...0