Baron Cullen

In the latter half of the night, the group finally returned to the City of No Breath in a sorry state.

The knights guarding the city gate, seeing that it was the Order Keepers squad and that each of them was injured, dared not delay and immediately let them pass.

They went straight back to the Order Keeper branch and then went into their squad's office.

Tyron closed the door, shutting out the outside world.

Only the heavy, uneven breathing of a few people and Jack's suppressed groans of pain remained in the room.

"Please have a seat."

Tyronn pulled out the chair in the main seat and sat down first.

He cleared his throat and glanced at everyone. "It's not dawn yet, the deputy leaders shouldn't have arrived."

Let's get on the same page now and figure out how to report it after daybreak.

The Order Keepers division uses a team leader responsibility system.

In principle, the team leader is fully responsible for reporting the mission execution status, personnel performance, and most importantly, the distribution and reporting of spoils to the deputy leader or leader.

Team members can provide details, but the final decision on the report rests with the team leader.

This is to ensure the clarity and efficiency of the command chain, but it also gives the captain considerable room for maneuver.

Jack was helped to sit down in a chair by Allen.

His face was pale, and there was a bead of cold sweat on his forehead. After hearing Captain Tyron's words, his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Allen, whose injuries had almost fully healed, leaned against the wall, took out his small flask, and took a sip to ward off the night's chill and numb his pain.

But those words made him stare at Tyron thoughtfully.

With Maria's help, Kelly sat down in a chair, her face expressionless, only glancing at Tyron.

Maria stood behind Kelly, still clutching her staff tightly, clearly not fully recovered from the shock of the battle.

Karen took her seat.

He appeared to be in the best condition among them, though his face was somewhat pale and his breathing was slightly unsteady.

"Although there were some unexpected events during this Blackwood Village mission..." Tyron began again, but completely omitted the part about being seduced by Ella, "but the result was good overall."

We successfully verified that the artifact clue was a hoax, and we also successfully killed a dangerous vampire and seized the enemy organization's badge and note.

This was undoubtedly a successful operation, thwarting the enemy's plot.

He observed the team members' reactions and, seeing that no one objected, continued, "As the captain, I will explain the details of this mission to the deputy leader."

The main point... naturally, is to highlight our team's bravery and fearlessness in the face of the vampires, and... my composure and correct command as the captain under pressure.

As he said this, he deliberately puffed out his chest.

"Of course, I've seen everyone's efforts..." Tyron repeated the words he had prepared along the way, "Jack charged ahead, Kelly provided flanking support, Allen assisted from the sidelines, and Maria's support was also timely."

As for Karen… well, she ultimately played a significant role as well.

Tyronn's wording was very deliberate; he directly averaged out everyone's contributions and placed himself in the most crucial position.

Karen's initial discovery, her insistence on staying until night, and her subsequent solo fight against and slaying of the vampire were all glossed over by him.

After hearing these words, Jack couldn't hold back any longer.

He endured the pain and said in a weak voice, "Captain, you can't say that, can you?"

If the Cullen brothers hadn't insisted on staying until night, we would never have discovered that there were vampires there!

And you saw with your own eyes how powerful that vampire was at the end. It was almost the Karen brothers who risked their lives to stop her, and they even had to use the crossbow given to them by the church to kill her!

You, however, have done such a great service…

"Jack!" Tyron's face darkened as he interrupted Jack. "Yes, I know Karen deserves credit! I didn't say I wouldn't let him take credit!"

But you need to find out who led you to Kuroki Village? Who organized the defense when the attack occurred?

The credit belongs to the entire team! Reports should be focused and prioritized!

As the team leader, I am responsible for overall command. My judgment and command are the key to the success of the mission!

Those above are looking at the overall picture when reviewing reports! Do you understand?

His words almost made it clear that he wanted to take the main credit for himself.

As for the concepts of overall structure and primary/secondary importance, those are merely euphemisms.

Even Kelly, who was usually very taciturn, couldn't help but speak coldly: "The captain's command? You mean you were lured to the edge of that dilapidated house by that vampire disguised as a young widow, and almost died from being sucked alive?"

She hadn't forgotten the embarrassing state of Tyron when they found him.

Tyron's face flushed red instantly, and he shouted angrily, "Kelly! What do you mean?! The enemy is too cunning!"

I...I was doing reconnaissance! Do you even know what reconnaissance is?

No detail can be overlooked!

Allen, leaning against the wall, sighed, put down the wine jug, and said slowly, "Captain Tyronn, we really owe a lot to Karen this time."

Without him, we would all have died in that village.

His senses were sharp, his judgment accurate, and he played a decisive role in the battle.

These things shouldn't be ignored during the report. Merit should be assessed according to the proper methods; we just need to state the facts, and the higher-ups will make the judgment.

Maria timidly whispered, "Yes...yes, I think so too...Lord Karen is really amazing..."

Tyron was furious as he looked at his teammates who were almost unanimously supporting Karen.

He never expected that the four people who had followed him for so long would completely disregard his leadership for the sake of a kid who had only been there for a few days!

This is a blatant challenge to his authority as captain!

boom!

"Are you trying to rebel?!" Tyron slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, his voice trembling with excitement. "I'm the captain of the Seventh Squad! I decide how the reports are written! That's the rule!"

All you need to do is cooperate with me to fill in the details!

You don't need to worry about the rest!

He then looked at Karen, his tone threatening: "Karen, I know you're a smart man."

Therefore, you should understand the importance of obeying orders and upholding the captain's authority among the order maintainers!

I will reflect your performance in this mission in the report as appropriate, but I will keep it within reasonable limits.

Don't try to show off; it won't do you any good!

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense.

Jack's chest heaved with anger, aggravating his injuries and causing him to cough.

Allen frowned, looking at the wall. He hadn't expected Tyron to be so stubborn this time.

Kelly stared coldly at Tyron, lost in thought.

Maria, on the other hand, shrank back in fright.

Throughout the entire argument, Karen did not participate in the debate.

Only then did he raise his head, his gaze calm as he looked at Tyron, who appeared somewhat ferocious due to his excitement.

"Captain," Karen's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, "How the credit is assessed is your business and the higher-ups' business; I personally don't care."

Upon hearing this, Tyron's expression softened slightly, assuming that Karen had given in.

But Karen's next words made his heart race again:

"What I care about is all the key information about this mission, especially the vampire and the secret society behind her, as well as the contents of that note."

The activities of the Arcane Society and the vampires around the City of No Breath are no longer simple supernatural events; they may be related to the safety of the entire city.

Therefore, I believe we must report to the deputy leader and even the leader without missing anything.

Any discrepancy or concealment of information could lead to misjudgments by higher-ups, resulting in irreparable losses.

Karen did not try to take credit for herself at all.

Instead, they focused entirely on the threat posed by the arcane society.

This was more powerful than simply vying for credit, and it left Tyron speechless.

Tyron opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

He certainly wouldn't dare to tamper with crucial intelligence; he couldn't bear the responsibility.

But he was unwilling to truthfully report all the details as Karen had instructed, and he didn't want Karen to later let slip the secret to other colleagues or the deputy leader.

That would make him seem like a very incompetent captain.

After a moment's thought, Tyron gritted his teeth and said, "This...of course I know! I will definitely report important information truthfully!"

However, I will naturally be in charge of the specific process of the task and the details of each person's performance!

In short, the report is settled! All of you better keep your mouths shut and don't talk about it outside!

Especially you, Karen!

As he finished speaking, he gave Karen a deep look, attempting to exert final pressure with his authority as captain.

Karen met his gaze and said nothing more.

However, his calm face revealed no trace of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.