Ashe's eyes widened. "Why?! Lys is one thing, but this is finally a chance for some perks. No, wait! This mission is far too important. I should advance and retreat alongside my companions! How can I sit back and reap the rewards while they fight alone?"

Annan spread her hands. "Because you're too famous. You're already the top piece on the Art Ranking. Now that the Gospel Kingdom has issued a warrant for you, countless Red Hats are just waiting to take your head for a promotion and a pay raise. If you show up on the second ranking as well, I can't even imagine the chaos it would trigger."

Iger interjected, "Speaking of Red Hats, I've been wondering… are we really safe here? The Good Moonlight Agency and the Azura Red Hats both know we're in Vanmura. Can the Senheisers truly hold them off? And what about the other five Great Families?"

Annan responded, "So far, Ashe is the only...