However, the training ground could no longer be used at that time, although Rod only damaged a part of it, the person in charge of the training ground refused to let him damage another part.
Just as Rod was feeling quite dispirited and was about to look for Dalin to go to Starry Sky City, the First Elder Amendo, Guardian Qingyu, and Guardian Chucher all came looking for him together.
Amendo said with a serious expression, "Rod, come with me."
"You’re kidding, right? I just blew up a few crystals, does it need such a big fuss?"
Qingyu said with a smile, "Rod, congratulations on becoming a First Level Combatant. From now on, you are a Guardian of Trolian. I never thought we’d stand shoulder to shoulder so soon. You have indeed lived up to my expectations."
Chucher slapped Rod’s shoulder with his fan-like hand and laughed heartily, "Brother Rod, I never thought that you would be fighting alongside me so soon either. Back in Star Town, you were just a little kid, and in the blink of an eye, you have reached the same level as me, truly our rising star! I am really looking forward to our joint battle."
Rod came to his senses too; clearly, they weren’t there just because of the loss at the training ground. Despite the large sum of 800,000 silver coins being substantial, that was only for ordinary personnel.
For someone at the level of Guardian, silver coins were not an adequate measure.
"What are we going to do?"
Qingyu leaned in closer, her stunningly beautiful face beaming with a smile that flashed like a spark, dazzling him momentarily.
"We are going to carry out the establishment ritual of a Guardian. You will be endowed with all the attributes of a Guardian along with the other new Promoters."
Curious, Rod asked, "Am I a Guardian now?"
Chucher slapped his back again and said, "Of course! Unless it’s a special case, First Level Combatants are appointed as Guardians."
"But, isn’t a Guardian the strongest and highest-ranking person in a defense zone? Do we have that many defense zones?"
Chucher laughed, "Those without a defense zone are called free Guardians."
Qingyu seriously said, "Rod won’t be without a defense zone; Star Town is his defense zone."
Rod was both thrilled and anxious, "If I’m defending Star Town... what about the battle for Starry Sky City?"
Chucher laughed dismissively, "A Guardian isn’t always required to stay in their defense zone; often, they will leave to battle elsewhere, just like us. Of course, in case of emergencies in their defense zone, we will prioritize returning to address the threat."
Rod’s heart finally settled, and he then realized what Qingyu had hinted at about "other new Promoters."
"Have others been promoted to Guardian too?" Rod asked curiously.
"Of course," Qingyu nodded. "Including you, there are five new Guardians this year, the most in nearly twenty years. Out of the five Promoters, four are new stars. Apart from one who was promoted earlier in the year, the other three became Guardians within the last two months."
So, five new Guardians had been promoted!
I am not the only one!
Rod’s heart surged with excitement, unable to help but imagine what the other new Guardians would be like.
The three ascended the steps of the Hall.
Along the way, Qingyu and Chucher were constantly explaining the duties and responsibilities of a Guardian to him.
Until Amendo pushed open a large bronze door.
"We’ve arrived at the Guardian Hall."