"What's wrong?" Clovis asked.

Rin pulled him to the side. Although they were still running, no one should be able to hear them at this distance.

She looked down, still hesitating. However, after seeing Clovis' strength and the entire group's skill, she believed this was an opportunity.

"I want to join the Libation Fiesta."

"!!!" Clovis raised his eyebrows. On the one hand, he had been thinking about a way to recruit Rin. On the other hand, now that the opportunity had presented itself, he didn't know what to say.

Rin was quite powerful. However, her strength was in her food. It was similar food to the one that filled his Another World Mall.

That was why he thought about combining the raw ingredients and her cooking skill. This way, she might be able to create food that not only increased their evolution progress but also increased their strength.

Of course, his first target was actually Dnanta. Dnanta might be old, but his skill was extraordinary. Even if he couldn't recruit him, he thought about asking for an introduction from Dnanta.

But he didn't expect that Rin was not a waitress. She was his daughter, who had inherited his skill.

As a result, he thought about inviting Rin.

He had never expected that Rin would be the one volunteering to join.

Clovis couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

"There are three reasons. First of all, I know that you have something going on with me or my father. You must have wanted to recruit my father or maybe me. Is that right?"

"That's…" Clovis rubbed his cheek before looking away. He couldn't deny it.

"At least, you are not the type of person who will lie so easily." Rin let out a smile of relief. "The second reason is because of your and your group's abilities. I know I have only seen a glimpse of your group's abilities due to the lack of fight, but your group is extremely versatile.

"Jay might not have a pseudo unique ability, but his strength is equal to those with pseudo unique abilities. He is also very responsible, even though he doesn't talk much. Kanaria is a very good sniper.

"Lucifania is a good doctor, and her ability to see through the enemy's weakness is something else. Not many mobile operators can match Melody's skill. Ragna might be quiet and doesn't stand out, but he's extremely reliable.

"I don't have to say anything about Erwin and Aileen. Christina is also something else, but the most abnormal one is you. I don't have to tell you about your abilities. Your beasts, commanding ability, and other things…

"I just know that the Libation Fiesta has a combat power above its rank. Even if you clash with the Three Swords right now, I doubt they can defeat the Three Swords even with three Tier 7 humans and two people with pseudo unique abilities.

"Last but not least, my reason is that I can see I'm able to fulfill my dream if I join this group.

"I wish to become a chef who surpasses my father. My father has been able to witness all kinds of ingredients, but I wish to surpass him.

"I want to know not only all kinds of ingredients but also all kinds of cooking. Quisna Style, Eastern Style, Tulki Style… everything.

"I'm sure you are not the type of people who will remain in one country for a long time, even though you have made your base. That's why I think this will be my best chance.

"I know full well that my ability won't let me chase after that dream. I need a helper, just like my father.

"I have confidence in my ability. While I might not be the strongest on your team, I think I should be able to rank pretty high. You need someone else to provide support on your team, no?"

Clovis was quite dumbfounded. He didn't expect Rin to tell all this. It was true that he valued Rin as a chef, but her strength was not bad either. In fact, Rin might become one of the strongest on his team if Clovis provided the same thing he provided to his other teammates.

Clovis tried to test her a bit. "You are overestimating me. I just had a hard time earlier."

"Don't give me that bullshit. Do you think my eyes are just a decoration? Have you forgotten my pseudo unique ability? I'm able to assess your condition. This whole time, even when the beasts surrounded us, you have never gone all out.

"I don't know the trump card you're hiding, but you are definitely hiding something. Using it earlier might put you at a disadvantage in the future, or you might not be able to kill a Tier 8 beast even with that trump card."

"..." Clovis looked away. He forgot that Rin's pseudo unique ability was about observation. She usually used that ability to know the customers' condition and provided them with the most suitable food for them.

But this also meant that her eyes were able to discern his condition.

"Well, there is a fourth reason, but I don't know how true it is. For some reason, you are able to take out many unknown ingredients. I bet you have something else you're hiding that allows you to do that. They are interesting ingredients, and I wish to work with them."

Clovis contemplated for a second before saying with a solemn tone. "I don't have many rules for this team. There are only three rules you need to remember. No information from the Libation Fiesta is allowed to be spread outside, whether it's mine or anyone else's.

"No scheming against your own teammates, specifically the ones that will hurt them. Treat my beasts as though they are family."

Rin raised her eyebrows. "I thought you would tell me something like 'no infighting' or 'your order is absolute.'"

"What do you mean by infighting? You are free to fight. Erwin and Jay do all the time. There's a saying the more you fight, the closer you get, right? Besides, you are free to follow or not to follow my orders. If I don't get enough respect from you to the point where you don't follow my orders, it is my failure as the team captain."

This answer somehow put a smile on Rin's face, as if she was saying that her choice was not a mistake.

"Then, please take care of me, Cap…tain…?" Rin tilted her head. Now that he had become her captain, she realized no one was really calling Clovis by that title.

"Just call me by my name. I will do the same. They only call me 'Captain' on special occasions." Clovis chuckled before raising his fist. "Welcome to the Libation Fiesta, Rin."

"Yes, Clovis." Rin smiled before bumping their fists.