Selene pressed the button on the elevator to go to the top floor, turning to face him. Her grip around his arm tightened, her eyes narrowing. "For both of us, Teo. You're reckless, and if the council finds out what happened here, they won’t see you as a person—they’ll see you as a weapon. Something they can control, use for their own ends. And if they can’t control you..." She broke off, leaving the rest unsaid.

Teo tilted his head, looking at her. Her words harsh, but also contained worry for him. Teo looked at her once more, his bravado slipping.

"Fine," he said, his voice quieter now. "I'll hear you out seriously."

Selene sighed, releasing his arm and entering the elevator with Teo trailing closely behind. "We'll talk in my office. Can't have this leaking; the others are also trustworthy, and they're the only ones who know for now."

Arriving at the office, they swiftly entered it. "You all can leave and take the day off. Dismissed." Selene ordered the secretaries that were still present. They politely excused themselves as they left the office.

"Take a seat," Selene said, pointing to the sofa.

Teo walked over to the sofa. He sank into the plush cushions, leaning back slightly as he watched Selene stride towards her desk. Her usual commanding presence seemed heavier now, as if the weight of the situation pressed on her.

Selene didn't sit at her desk. Instead, she perched on the edge, arms crossed, her eyes locking onto him. For a moment, there was only silence between them, the tension in the room palpable.

"You have no idea how big of a mess you've created," she began, her tone firm but tinged with concern. "What you did back there... defeating an S+ ranked calamity, summoning ten familiars. It's unheard of."

Teo frowned, tilting his head. "What is so special about ten familiars? and no wonder it was so intense; that guy was S+ huh." His tone was casual, almost dismissive of all the problems Selene mentioned.

Selene pressed her fingers against her temples with a sigh. "Teo, take it seriously, please; this situation is no laughing matter." She sternly scolded.

"Yeah, yeah. But do explain what you mean by the familiar thingy," he said, still not taking the situation seriously.

Selene rolled her eyes. "The highest vampire "Royals" only have 5 familiars, you know. And you have ten, which means you are either a new evolution of a vampire or an exception. And your self-healing is insanely strong compared to royals as well."

"Oh, now I can see why you would say this situation is serious. Especially since I'm exiled from one of the main clans." Flashing a grin, he couldn't help but feel good after what Selene said; he had always struggled with feelings of inferiority towards his fellow clansmen.

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"Teo!" Selene growled. ""This is serious. It's not just about you; you could implicate the whole squad, you know."

Teo leaned back on the sofa, hands clasped behind his head. "What do you suggest then? And that must mean I'm S-rank now for sure, so I guess that's another issue you're going to have to tackle," he mused, closing his eyes, basking in the moment.

Selene's eyes widened as Teo's words registered, and her expression shifted from frustration to sudden alarm.

"Oh no," she muttered, her voice barely audible. She placed a hand on her forehead, shaking her head slightly. "How could I forget about that?"

Teo cracked one eye open, raising an eyebrow at her unusual reaction. "Forget what?" he asked, his tone still casual, though curiosity began to creep in.

"You just have to keep adding new problems to the already dire situation." Selene snapped, pacing back and forth now, her heels clicking sharply against the floor. "I'm going to have to announce you have become S-rank while dealing with this whole mess. Please just keep a low profile for the next couple of days while I try and fix this situation," she sternly advised him.

Teo frowned, his casual demeanor cracking slightly. "Fine, I'll just chill for the next couple of days."

Selene turned to face him, her expression deadly serious. "Please do. Now you can leave and tell the other three to come here when you leave."

Teo stuffed his hands into his pockets as he left her office, his mind racing despite his outward calm. 'S-rank, huh?' he mused. 'Guess I’m really in it now.'

When he saw the three team members on his way down. "You three, Selene is expecting you in her office ASAP; also, she's not in a good mood, so I wouldn't keep her waiting," he teased as he just kept walking, not bothering to wait for a response.

"Oh shit. This is not good," mumbled Ashura as the three were rushing toward her office.

A few minutes later, the three sat in Selene's office, a tense silence hanging in the air.

Ashura, fidgeting in his seat, risked a glance at Selene, whose sharp gaze felt like it could cut through steel. "Uh... you wanted to see us?" he asked hesitantly.

Selene's eyes narrowed as she leaned forward, her fingers steepled on the desk. "You're all aware of the situation Teo has created, correct?"

The trio exchanged uneasy looks but nodded in unison, none daring to speak first.

Selene exhaled sharply. "This isn't just about Teo. His... uniqueness is going to put a spotlight on our entire squad. If this isn't handled properly, the consequences won't stop at him. They'll come for all of us."

Ashura shifted uncomfortably in his seat, scratching the back of his neck. "What exactly are we supposed to do, then? Teo's always been... well, Teo."

Selene sighed heavily. "I will try and do my best to make everything go smoothly, but not a word to anyone about what you all have seen today. That is the most important part. No recordings, no nothing about it."

They nodded in unison, then Selene leaned back, her eyes narrowing. "I also told Teo to try and keep a low profile. So no new missions for him or asking him for help. For the next couple of days we need to make sure we handle this properly." Selene started looking sternly at all three of them.

"I will handle the council and association leader. So just never mention this to anyone; I trust you all deeply. Don't betray that trust."