"Just in case you want to know," Ming Fan continued, his eyes meeting Ryder's through the side mirror of the Lamborghini after they had all entered through the open doors, "whoever joins the Red Eastern guild automatically begins at the lowest rank, being Fan, no matter the strength of the person's familiar."
Leo shifted uncomfortably in the back seat, the leather making soft creaking sounds due to his movement. "Why are you telling us this? It sounds like you're trying to lower our expectations... or tell us about something."
Ming Fan's grip on the steering wheel tightened almost unnoticeably, a subtle sign of tension that only Leo noticed thanks to his keen silver gaze.
"Master Sung ordered me and all the necessary board members that if you ever change your mind about joining the Red Eastern guild as a recruit and official member instead of just a partner or ally, you must automatically begin at the Tian rank."
