After Ichiro left, Derrick couldn’t help but feel immensely embarrassed.

Sensing that, Gerald then cleared his throat before saying, “You know, while it’s true that you’ve made it big here—to the point where even the military respects you—, it’s best that you refrain from behaving this way anymore. If you keep doing this, I assure you that you’ll make a plethora of enemies in no time flat.”

“…I know… I was just trying to give you better treatment,” replied Derrick with a nod, his face burnin