Grade 8 Fixers (before battle)

... Dante. A word.

While the others were busy exchanging greetings, Vergilius called me over to a secluded corner.

Let me warn you in advance that the guides are only Grade 8 Fixers.

<Grade 8?>

... It means they're low-rank drudges, errands being their main tasks.

Put them to use, but don't rely on them.

<In other words, they're not dependable enough.>

I nodded to let him know that I understood his point.

... You might be the only one on the bus I can talk to in any meaningful way.

... Well, best of luck, Dante.

Vergilius gave my shoulder a pat with a crooked smile, then slowly made his way back to the bus.