Atlas allowed Brigid to rest and recover, along with her remaining followers who had begun to blend with the people of Gacha Haven. It would take time for them to fully adapt, but he trusted the transition would be smooth.
As for Atlas himself, he returned straight to the main fortress to review the rewards from the first quest of the Tempest Reaver class. Even with just a brief glance, he could already tell, they were exceptional.
He had achieved an SS score for the quest. Not the absolute maximum, perhaps, but still an extraordinary result. And, honestly, he needed to learn to appreciate that. After all, the battle against Brigid had been anything but easy.
Her level had been far higher than his, and her combat experience far greater. Perhaps, if she had fought with her full power and strategic sharpness, the outcome might have been different. He could feel it.
