A commotion erupted.

 

It was as if a giant noise bomb had been dropped in the room; people were talking animatedly with various expressions. The dignified and solemn council chamber had transformed into a noisy market.

 

The reason was simple.

 

Although anyone could register as an adventurer, the profession was, in reality, a very serious and rule-oriented occupation.

 

Just because you have Sky-tier strength doesn’t mean you can automatically become an adventurer of the same level. It requires strict assessments of abilities, responsibility, and overall quality.

 

Adventurers can be considered the emblematic profession of the Human United Kingdom. The Sky-tier already represents a highly influential top tier, capable of taking on over 99 percent of the quests and interacting with a diverse range of people.

 

If someone with strength but poor character were to cause trouble, it would be a significant blow to the entire guild.

 

For instance, a few years ago, there was the incident with Nicholas, who assaulted nobles and committed murder. President Herbert had faced considerable pressure at that time.

 

Although there were hidden circumstances in that case, the main blame was on the arrogant and audacious behavior of the noble. It was a case of villains dealing with villains, and even if Nicholas hadn’t acted, someone else would have dealt with him sooner or later.

 

Moreover, it was heard that Princess Lilya had recently forgiven his transgressions, allowing him to redeem himself. However, most people were not aware of these details.

 

They only saw a Sky-tier adventurer, who enjoyed high privileges and authority, showing a disregard for the law, using violence arbitrarily over a minor conflict, and blaming the guild for insufficient scrutiny.

 

Although it was unfortunate, that was the reality.

 

So, qualifications above the Sky-tier for adventurers cannot be granted casually. Miss Edwina is acceptable, she has recently achieved great feats, and being an Earth-tier adventurer already proves her character and strength.

 

However, for these two Mithril-tier adventurers, Violet and Xiao Guang…

 

To be honest, most people present had little to no real sense of what these two girls had done, they hadn’t even interacted much with them.

 

Moreover, what the guild president said had a somewhat dubious feeling, as if it was just an excuse to promote them.

 

There must be insider information! There definitely is!

 

Adventurers are already a group with high autonomy and exceptional abilities. Even with the presence of the three legends and the princess listening in, it couldn’t prevent the confusion and dissatisfaction appearing on the faces of these high-level adventurers.

 

President Herbert clearly realized this issue, casting a somewhat helpless sidelong glance at the princess.

 

But after all, Princess Lilya is the future queen. One couldn’t just reject her face for a minor request, right?

 

“Cough, silence! I know promotions like this are rare. I can vouch for it along with the other two legends and bear all subsequent responsibilities. Conversely, no one is allowed to whisper secretly again. If I catch wind of it, hmm!”

 

Using both soft and hard approaches, coupled with Herbert’s prestige as the guild president and the accumulated respect for the three legends, they finally managed to quell the unrest among the adventurers present.

 

This way, it was considered approved.

 

After all, they had only achieved their current adventurer levels through their own efforts, and it was only natural to feel a bit uncomfortable when others jumped ranks ahead of them. Very few were genuinely concerned about the entire group and its rules.

 

“Miss Violet, and Miss Xiao Guang, what are your own wishes?”

 

The president’s tone noticeably softened.

 

Considering the princess’s attitude, it was clear that there was a close relationship between the black-haired girl and her. Maybe she was even the future queen. Although old Herbert was a bit puzzled by affairs between women, it didn’t hinder him from establishing good relations early on.

 

The dragon lady pursed her lips, paying no attention to Herbert. It was evident that she wasn’t interested in such matters. Violet, after some effort, managed to react and reluctantly raised the corners of her mouth, nodding.

 

“As long as the rules are in order, we are naturally willing to accept.”

 

It was probably Lilya’s doing. If they had known, they wouldn’t have revealed their identities so quickly. It was too much for others to envy. Who knows, it might attract some annoying troubles…

 

But, complaints aside, the promotion to Sky-tier would benefit Violet. At least, when taking on missions, her level wouldn’t be a hindrance, right?

 

“Good, it’s settled then. There will be someone to handle the handover with both of you later. Now, let’s move on to the next agenda.”

 

Herbert paused, and his expression gradually became serious.

 

“Regarding the collusion between the Second Prince Ben Melchior and the cult, using a large number of innocent kingdom citizens for cruel experiments, what are your opinions on this matter?”

 

“!?”

 

Suddenly, the room fell silent, and you could hear a pin drop.

 

Many even discreetly cast their eyes towards the seated princess, who wore a slight smile.

 

This was not a simple inquiry. Herbert, as the president of the Adventurers’ Guild, openly used such critical language to describe the Second Prince. What did this represent?

 

It should be noted that although the Adventurers’ Guild had quietly started supporting Princess Lilya after her triumphant return from the Western Frontier, as a highly influential public organization, they had not openly declared a clear inclination towards any heir to the throne.

 

However, without a doubt, today marked an open declaration of alignment.

 

This move was sure to completely shatter the delicate balance among several heirs to the throne.

 

Is it starting?

 

With a week still remaining until the ceremony, could it be that the princess already has confidence in her victory and has decided to make her move to claim the crown?

 

After a while, it was surprisingly Farnell Stephens, usually the most carefree of them all, who stood up first. The usual playful expression vanished from his face, replaced by a serious demeanor as he made his stance clear.

 

“As a member of the royal family, as a noble, one should faithfully perform their duties. While enjoying the support of the people, it is our duty to protect our own people. The actions of the Second Prince are, in my opinion, a severe dereliction of duty.”

 

In addition to being a legendary adventurer, Farnell was also a duke’s son, essentially the second most significant noble after the royal family. The combination of these roles made it quite reasonable for him to take the lead in criticizing Prince Ben Melchior.

 

Despite his usually cheerful demeanor, Farnell had collaborated with President Herbert for over a decade and naturally understood what the president needed the most at this moment.

 

And with this statement…

 

Legendary adventurer, the kingdom’s top talent, Farnell Stephens, aligned himself with the Fifth Princess, Lilya Melchior!

 

“I believe that Princess Lilya should propose this matter and convene the highest acting council. Publicly expose the crimes of the Second Prince Ben Melchior and administer the appropriate punishment.”

 

Seated on the other side, Miss Flora, the one closest to Lilya, spoke lightly and directly proposed a clear course of action.

 

Legendary adventurer, “Scarlet Flame Flora,” aligns with the Fifth Princess, Lilya Melchior!

 

Thus, under the leadership of the three legends, everyone began to speak up in agreement.

 

“Yes! What the Second Prince did this time is too much. We can’t allow him to act recklessly anymore!”

 

“I agree. We cannot let such a prince, who treats lives as insignificant, become the leader of the country.”

 

“Punishment! Punishment!”

 

These statements were both expressions of stance and the final declaration of alignment. From now on, at least the Earth-tier elite adventurers present were completely bound to Lilya’s cause, sharing both honor and disgrace.

 

The astute individuals also understood why the meeting was scheduled just after the eradication of that large cult stronghold, why the three usually elusive legends were all present, and even why the princess herself attended.

 

It was all to ensure that the influence of the Adventurers’ Guild, the most significant in the Human United Kingdom, was firmly held in the hands of the princess.

 

It seems that before the action to eliminate the cult began, the princess had already anticipated this step, giving additional special promotions to Violet and Xiao Guang, perhaps as a means to divert attention.

 

The Adventurers’ Guild openly supports the Fifth Princess, Lilya Melchior.

 

In other words, from this moment onward,

 

The political upheaval in the capital has begun.