I took a deep breath, trying my best to remain calm.
"At present, aside from Ariel, no one on your team is capable of keeping pace with you. While their progress has been acceptable, it falls short of what is required. To achieve a strong result at the upcoming World Congress, you will need to bring in additional team members. Review the list and select your candidates. If you prefer, I can make the selections on your behalf."
It felt as though a bucket of cold water had been thrown over me, washing away every trace of relaxation from my body.
My stomach churned as I looked away from the files and onto the Guild Master.
That smile...
It didn't look so friendly anymore.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.
'Let's try to remain calm.'
