"Of course, I’m interested. It’s just that..."
Gu Shen slowly said, "I’ve heard that the selection criteria for the North Continent Investigation Corps are very strict, and it’s my first time in North Continent..."
He originally intended to negotiate a little with the Lord of the Legion.
Exchange some information.
"The selection criteria for the Investigation Corps is set by me... and I think you’ll have no problems,"
the voice over the communication device said without hesitation, "Since that’s the case, let’s settle it then. You’ll be added to the labyrinth mission this time."
Gu Shen was somewhat speechless.
The old are indeed spicier, the Lord of the Legion didn’t even give him a chance to discuss terms and directly made the decision, finalizing the mission.
"May I boldly ask if adding me to the mission... is also Her Majesty the Empress’s intention?"
Gu Shen had a bit of a headache.
"Mr. Xiao Gu, Her Majesty the Empress is very busy."
The Lord of the Legion didn’t directly answer the question but smiled meaningfully instead, then said warmly, "If you have any doubts about the mission, you can go to the captain of this mission or Aluer."
The communication device was disconnected.
Gu Shen felt a bit helpless as he quietly chuckled.
"Perhaps you should have given the order to dismiss me earlier..."
"You should be happy to stay a few more days in this ’nice place’ of Gu Castle," Lin Lin said indifferently.
"Indeed, quite happy."
The look on Gu Shen’s face did not radiate much happiness. Suddenly, he asked, "Could you bake my bread a bit softer tomorrow?"
The stubborn guy... Lin Lin raised an eyebrow and said, "The exploration missions departing from Gu Castle Fortress have an extremely high danger coefficient with astonishing mortality rates. Counting the one just now... well, those who come back alive can be counted on one hand. To dispatch someone who has never left the giant wall from the Fortress, it seems the Lord of the Legion favors you quite a bit."
Gu Shen had a complex expression.
A hand was extended before him.
"I wish that for the rest of your life, you may often visit Gu Castle as a guest, and I will welcome you," Lin Lin said earnestly, offering his congratulations, "assuming you make it back alive."
"To speak a heartfelt truth. Mr. Quasi-General, hearing your blessing..."
Gu Shen grasped Lin Lin’s hand, seriously saying, "is honestly quite an ill omen."
Lin Lin’s expression changed slightly.
This was the first time... anyone had spoken to him like that.
Gu Shen made a swift escape.
It took a while before Lin Lin came back to his senses.
Lin Lin had a subtle expression as he recalled the conversation with Vice Officer Zou from last night... Why didn’t he feel a sense of "unfathomable depths" when he made eye contact with this guy? What about eyes like the Deep Sea, half light, and half dark...
He did not see any of that.
Lin Lin murmured softly, "Calling me inauspicious... It’s really he who is inauspicious."
The communication device rang again.
Lin Lin answered the call.
It was still the voice of the Lord of the Legion.
"By the way... your sister often mentions you to me; she must miss you."
The voice was no longer stern.
But as gentle as a spring breeze.
"When you have time, come back to visit."
Lin Lin’s visage was obscured in the darkness of the observation room.
He said very softly, "Thank you... Aunt Wen..."
(PS: 1. There will be another Chapter tomorrow during the day, well... daytime means daytime, you all know what I mean, right? 2. The Investigation Corps is short of extras, if anyone is interested, feel free to mention it in the comments section~~)