After Kai and Rick returned to camp, the other S-Ranks were already there waiting for them, specifically Rick. They informed him about some of the assassins managing to get away, but he told them that everything was fine.
All of the adventurers were gathered around waiting for the S-Ranks to tell them what was going on so they could understand what to do next.
'Now, time for the backup plan. Since some assassins managed to escape, they should also be aware of this, so I don't need to contact them.' Rick smiled internally before clearing his throat.
"I'm sure everyone is utterly confused and deeply heartbroken after what has just happened over the past hour. I, too, am deeply ashamed by how many we lost tonight. However, I'm more ashamed by the lack of security our camp has."
Everyone started murmuring, wondering what he meant.
