If he tried to bring up the last incident, Zich had planned to confidently beat the man down with logic and support that legitimized his actions.

“I’ve already received apologies for that matter. There’s no need for you to apologize even more.”

“Thank you very much.” 

Zich stared at Max in surprise and turned to the other mercenaries. After cleaning up the place of battle to some degree, the mercenaries all looked in their direction. The mercenaries’ vice-captain was lowering his head, and he was the same vice-captain who had sent some of their companions to the gallows even if it was a well-deserved punishment. 

Thus, Zich expected them to look at least displeased, but they stood calmly in their spots; it was as if they thought it was natural for their vice-captain to bow his head to Zich. This completely different side of the Wolf’s Canine that Zich had not seen before piqued his curiosity. 

“To tell you the truth, I’m surprised,” Zich said. “I thought the Wolf’s Canine was a very self-centered and violent group, but seeing your group’s attitude, that doesn’t seem to be the case.”

“It’s understandable that you think that way because of the things you went through,” Max said bitterly.

“No, it’s...