@reanseih I guess suicide doesn't count as murder for their purposes.
@Kronous The various times he's been killed by Flame Emperor, Sword Saint, and raiding don't count in his "kill count".
@ultimateon Sometimes it boomerangs around - he looks like he's 45 when he's 22, but that also means that he might still look like he's 45 when he's 72.
Two childhood friends against each other. I guess they'll either cancel themselves out and they both end up with him, or a third girl will swoop in and win.
I mean, she is basically part of the party, she's the character whose stats are a little too weak so she stays on the bench, but is useful for items and support off the bench between battles.
It makes sense the MC is cautious. He has no idea what the repercussions are of taking on the guild master directly yet. Plus any time wasted dealing with him right this second is time Esther is in danger.
.... that being said, Marie is best girl. MVP of this chapter.