Anyway, they now have plenty of Gold Crooks.
However, just as the two reached the entrance of 'Night Watcher's Ho'—
"Wait!"
Several people who had been sitting silently in the corner of 'Night Watcher's Ho' suddenly spoke up.
They stood up and walked over to Jason.
"Are you going to stand up for them?"
Jason asked, his eyes sizing up these people.
Compared to those who had just co forward, the people before him seed more fitting of the 'Night Watcher' image.
Clad in cloaks, wearing leather armor underneath, carrying various weapons, with serious expressions and vigilant eyes.
Each radiated a powerful aura.
And facing Jason's scrutiny, these people expressed goodwill.
"Don't misunderstand, Lord Jason."
"We have nothing to do with those wastrels."
"Their lives are nothing more than idling away."
"As for us?"
"We still have our own mission."
The other party spoke, eyes filled with determination.
Jason nodded slightly.
Without a doubt, this group was much better than the previous bunch.
At least, Jason wouldn't feel disgusted.
"Do you have sothing to say?"
Jason's tone beca much more amiable.
"We want to invite Lord Jason to join us—you've seen it yourself, the 'Night Watcher' has beco corrupt, so parasites lurk within, and we need to clear out these parasites!" ꞦαℕȏBÊŚ
"But our strength is too weak."
"Therefore, we need more strong companions to join us."
"Just like you, Lord Jason!"
The other party spoke sincerely.
"Unlike these idlers waiting for death, we've been quietly developing."
"Now we have a considerable foundation, so, as long as Lord Jason agrees, you can receive a substantial amount of Gold Crooks, along with the corresponding secret technique."
"Even if you wish to complete the 'Night Watcher' advancent, we can assist you."
The other party said, extending a hand to shake with Jason.
Jason glanced down, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Not interested."
Jason said, nodding to Taniel, and turned to leave.
He genuinely had no interest now in getting involved in any 'power struggle' drama.
Even if it would bring significant rewards.
Because he had no ti!
A sense of crisis had quietly erged in his intuition the mont he stepped into Tert.
Like oppressive dark clouds.
A sensation of impending storm.
Makes Jason unable to breathe.
Jason certainly knew why.
[Main Task 2: Evade the gaze of an unknown presence!]
...
The gaze of that unknown presence was about to co.
Or rather, it had already co.
Searching for him.
Thus, now he needed to keep a low profile, then, complete Task 1 while gaining more strength—but all of this was predicated on not being 'gazed' upon by the unknown presence.
So, having already made his decision to develop secretly, Jason absolutely couldn't join any 'Night Watcher' 'power struggle'.
And furthermore, Jason decided never to return to 'Night Watcher's Ho' again.
It was simply too disappointing.
Jason and Taniel walked side by side.
Soon they reached the entrance, just as Jason raised his hand to open the door—
Ding!
With a crisp sound, the spoon tapped against the glass, producing a clear ring.
The bartender, who had played the invisible man from the start, appeared again.
He smiled, clapped softly.
"Congratulations on passing."
With these words, those who were still lying on the ground, wincing in pain just a mont ago, sprang to their feet with hearty smiles, applauding Jason.
"Congratulations on passing!"
Jason's hand froze on the door.
He frowned and turned around.
Those individuals who seed like 'Night Watchers' shrugged helplessly one after another.
"Don't look at us."
"We're just following orders."
"Everyone who cos to 'Night Watcher's Ho' undergoes a similar test."
"But for soone like Jason, having everyone act together is a first."
Among the group that appeared quite like 'Night Watchers', the leader stepped forward with a bitter smile.
"It's not our doing, it's Morton's idea."
The other party said like this.
Who is Morton?
Without Jason asking, everyone's eyes turned to that bartender.
"Damn Morton, if it weren't for the test, we wouldn't bother acting with you, it's just humiliating."
Among the four young and beautiful ladies, the one who looks like the elder sister said angrily.
"Are you guys okay?"
"But we got hit!"
"It still hurts a lot now!"
"Morton, you must treat us to another round of drinks, otherwise I'll complain to Lord Gren An."
The leader acting as the 'persuader' bared their teeth and shouted.
"Go ahead and complain."
"I'm just following orders."
"You think I wanted to do this?"
"Cough, cough."
The bartender nad Morton rolled his eyes at these people playing tricks, but quickly collected himself, and gave Jason an awkward yet courteous smile.
Then, he said solemnly—
"Welco to the 'Night Watcher's Ho'!"
The people around also straightened up seriously and said in unison—
"Welco to the 'Night Watcher's Ho'!"
After speaking, these people even perford the 'Night Watcher' salute seriously.
Jason returned the gesture.
Taniel shook his head and sighed.
"This is the first ti I've seen such an unconventional 'welco ceremony'."
Imdiately, Sid and the others pretending to be 'persuaders' felt a bit embarrassed.
"Sorry, Taniel."
"I'll buy you a drink."
"Wanna play cards? I'm good at Gwent!"
These people gathered around, showing their apologies in their own way.
Unlike before.
This ti, it was very natural.
It was sincere.
Jason glanced around, confird there were no issues, and then returned to the bar counter.
"Lemon honey water."
Morton handed over a drink.
"Thank you."
Jason thanked him, then fell into a bit of silence.
Obviously, Morton wasn't facing this kind of situation for the first ti.
After all, as a tester, he had encountered too many 'rookies' like Jason.
"According to the process, after you complete the 'Green Grass Trial,' you will take on so 'rookie' tasks in Lorde. Once you complete this phase of tasks, you will co to Tert to accept the 'test' we conduct."
"After passing, you will be arranged for the 'Night Watcher' second-level promotion."
"What if I don't pass?"
Jason asked.
"Then you have to complete the 'Green Grass Trial' again, and there's a high probability you'll get beaten up by 'Dan' — then you'll beco one of Sid or Elpa, complete the three-year test task, and only then can you be promoted to 'Night Watcher' second level."
"What's that expression?"
"Don't overthink it, every 'Professional' is invaluable, and 'Night Watchers' are no exception."
"Besides, we're not as cruel as you think."
"Judging soone by one exam, their whole life?"
"Don't be ridiculous!"
"Who doesn't make mistakes?"
The gray-haired bartender Morton smiled and pointed to Sid and Elpa, who had made mistakes.
They were the leaders of the 'persuaders' and 'pretend Night Watchers' groups, respectively.
Seeing Morton's gesture, they imdiately waved to Jason.
Jason nodded in response.
It felt quite human.
Jason remained silent, listening as Morton continued to speak.
"But you're different, Jason."
"Your experience in Lorde makes you, at your age, far surpass your peers."
"Even we old guys are no match for you."
"Therefore, Lord Gren An arranged such a test."
Morton explained.
"As for such a test?"
"It's to test your will, to see if you'll change because of external factors, right?"
"After all, a 'Night Watcher' who is persuaded, tempted by beauty, and seduced by power and profit can't be called a true 'Night Watcher', just an apprentice."
As soon as Morton finished speaking, Sid and Elpa responded from afar.
"Apprentices greet you."
After speaking, they even bowed formally, causing everyone around to burst into laughter.
Morton also laughed along with them.
Jason thought for a mont, nodding as if acknowledging Morton's explanation, definitely not because of Morton's following words—
"Once the test is passed, a well-deserved reward awaits you."
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