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Under everyone's gaze, the six members of "White Eagle" stood tall and proud, full of energy, as they passed through the noise and cheers.

Madeline, dressed in her finest attire, was the first to step forward, greeting him with a gentle and dignified smile.

"Welcome back, White Eagle Adventure Team!"

After this announcement, Vanessa and the surrounding hostesses all curtsied in response.

Welcome back!

Henry, who was walking at the front, immediately stopped and slammed his right fist heavily on his breastplate, making a loud "clang" sound. Then he responded in a strong and clear voice.

"I have fulfilled my mission and lived up to the guild's expectations!"

Madeline nodded with a smile, then turned her gaze to Clyde, who was now a completely different person, and congratulated him.

"Congratulations, Lord Clyde, you have finally achieved your goal and been promoted to a professional."

Clyde nodded slightly, a humble smile on his face, his right hand lightly touching his left chest, and his body leaning forward slightly, assuming the posture of a scholar's bow.

"This successful promotion wouldn't have been possible without your guild's strong support, and I will certainly fulfill the promises we made earlier."

Upon hearing this, Madeline's smile grew even brighter, her eyes curving into crescents in a rare display of laughter, and she quickly stepped aside to lead the way.

"You'd better hurry, the guild master has been waiting for a long time and plans to personally award you the 'Outstanding Adventurer Medal'!"

"ah?!"

Henry and Clyde were both shocked when they heard this.

They were both shocked by the guild leader's personal appearance and surprised by the value of the "Medal of Excellence for Adventure".

These two honors are the dream of every adventurer in Pinewood Town, and they happened to them at the same time!

After a moment of shock, the two quickly calmed themselves down and led Mark, Emily, Brady, and Orion, who were behind them, onto the red carpet laid out in front of the guild.

The ladies on both sides tossed out flower petals, and pink, white, and yellow petals filled the air.

At the opportune moment, the band next to them played a stirring and majestic triumphant melody. The drumbeats were powerful and the horns were loud, which intertwined with the cheers from the surroundings, creating an atmosphere that was simply too intense.

The adventurers watching the spectacle were all eagerly anticipating the event, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy, wishing they could take the place of the victors.

As Henry and his group arrived at the entrance of the Adventurers' Guild, three people were already standing on the steps, each exuding a powerful aura.

The most intimidating was the burly, white-haired old man at the head of the group. His face was resolute, his eyes sharp as an eagle, and his bulging muscles made his white shirt look taut, making him appear like a fashionable middle-aged man with dyed white hair.

Two people stood on either side of the old man, each with an equally impressive presence.

The brown-haired young man on the left, dressed in a black robe, had a somewhat aloof look in his eyes. His robe was embroidered with intricate purple magic patterns, and he held a staff inlaid with a red gem between his fingers.

On the right is a warrior clad in full runic armor, his face completely obscured by a closed helmet with only a slit visible. He carries a heavy greatsword on his shoulder, and each breath he takes is deep and powerful.

Although the two have different styles, they both wear a silver adventurer's team badge around their necks.

Henry led the group step by step to the steps, stopped, and knelt down on one knee first. Mark, Emily, and Brady followed suit and knelt down on one knee as well.

"Captain Henry of the 'White Eagle' and his team members Mark, Emily, and Brady pay their respects to Lord Conrad Grant, Master of the Pinewood Town Adventurers' Guild!"

It's worth mentioning that Clyde and Orion had already consciously stepped aside—they were essentially still guests of the guild, not members of "White Eagle."

Conrad slowly walked down the steps with steady steps, helped Henry, who was half a head taller than him, to his feet, and casually squeezed Henry's arm.

Henry winced in pain, but he gritted his teeth and held back a groan, enduring the pain with his bare hands.

Conrad nodded in satisfaction and began to speak.

"I remember you, you're that big, taciturn guy who always followed Felix around."

"I didn't expect that kid had just completed his job change, and you're about to break through to the professional level as well. That's really impressive."

Having said that, Conrad raised his hand and casually patted Henry's shoulder armor.

boom!boom!

After two muffled thuds, two obvious dents appeared on Henry's shoulder armor, but it did not cause him any pain—this precise control of strength was truly masterful.

After exchanging pleasantries, the smile on President Conrad's face faded, and his expression became solemn and dignified. His gaze swept over everyone present, and his loud voice resounded throughout the entire square as he solemnly announced.

"The 'White Eagle' Adventure Team ventured deep into the Golan Forest and successfully killed the ogre Gulag, completing a special bounty that had been hanging in the guild for fifteen years!"

"The 'White Eagle' Adventure Team is hereby awarded 100 gold coins and the 'Outstanding Adventure Medal'!"

These words caused an uproar in the room!

Although some people had some doubts when the "White Eagle" squad dragged the corpses of ogres into the town, it was only when Chairman Conrad made the announcement that the matter was settled.

Suddenly, whistles, cheers, and applause resounded through the sky, and the crowd shouted loudly, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

"Well done! The 'White Eagle' team is amazing!"

"They're so young! They have such a bright future!"

"White Eagle! White Eagle! White Eagle!!"

...

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers, President Conrad picked up a silver medal engraved with a "sword and staff" from a tray held up by a hostess beside him, and went to Henry to pin it on his chest armor.

But just then, Henry suddenly spoke up.

"President, please wait a moment!"

"Oh?"

Conrad stopped what he was doing, his eyebrows slightly raised in confusion, only to see Henry turn around and pull Mark in front of him, gesturing with his hand.

"President, this is Mark, a member of our 'White Eagle' team, and also the biggest contributor to this mission and even to killing the ogres."

"I implore you, let him accept this medal; this honor rightfully belongs to him!"

"ah?!!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, stunning everyone present.

Whether it was the onlookers, Chairman Conrad himself, or even Mark who was pulled in front of him, everyone was stunned by Henry's action.

All eyes instantly focused on the white-haired, blue-eyed boy, and murmurs of discussion rose and fell, some curious, some doubtful, and so on.

"Who is this person? He looks unfamiliar."

"My God! Her skin is so white, could she be Bing Ling?!"

"You know what, he's actually quite handsome~"

...

President Conrad also realized what was happening, and his face showed great interest. He looked Mark up and down before slowly asking a question.

"Child, you're not from around here, are you?"