The bright light of the Diamond rank Gems encased the Mayor’s office. The Mayor had taken out more than Diamond rank Gems; he also placed several Devices and Sapphire rank Gems, the second-highest ranked Jewel Gems, on the table.

However, the Diamond rank Gems were the sole focus of everyone's attention.

“This is the first time I’ve seen a Diamond rank Gem.”

“Me too. Mother never had one.”

Emily and Tim looked like the kids in a fantasy novel who had just seen a fairy. They stared at the Diamond rank Gems with eyes full of curiosity. 

Of course, Sungyoon and Grace behaved similarly. Only Russell and Bruce didn’t show as much interest as the others. Both of them had a Diamond rank Gem.

“We plan on distributing all the Devices and Gems that we recently acquired. However, we believe that the highest rank Gems and Devices should go to you all as you will be fighting the hardest from the frontlines.”

“Should we thank you for trusting us so much? Or should we cry that we’re being pushed toward the frontline?”

Everyone laughed at Bruce’s lame joke.

“I don’t need it.”

Aruwen was the first to speak.

“I won’t be the one fighting the truly dangerous beings. In my opinion, the Gems should be...