Chapter 657: The Lionheart Kingdom and Ninth Tier Power
After not finding any book or torn pages in the group’s robes, Jack escorted them to the first floor, where the few most dedicated mercenaries inspected the posters pasted on the mission board.
Surprised to see them come down the stairs, Lana waved at them behind her counter. "Your cards are ready! But don’t tell me you spent the night in the library."
"Hahaha. We just lost track of time." Approaching her, Julius rubbed his palms. "Please tell us about the rules before we leave."
With a nod, Lana placed four cards on the counter. A soft silvery hue sparkled between the rows of engraved letters.
On the right side, he read his name, affinity, and rank, while the dots of different depths blending in a complex yet faithful portrait of his face on the left made him gasp.
Lana winked with a soft chuckle. "Told you the cards are much safer. I’d like to see someone try to forge one. I’m sure we’ll catch him before he takes three steps. But back to the rules. They’re nothing out of the ordinary. Don’t attack fellow mercenaries, act for the kingdom’s interest, and complete at least one mission of your rank per month." She raised her finger, emphasising the consequences. "The guild will demote you as a warning the first time. However, we’ll revoke your status if it happens again, so be careful."
"I assume I can take missions from other branches if I travel, correct?" Julius picked up and distributed the cards to his friends.
Lana nodded. "Of course. But let me warn you. The mission types differ from one branch to another. For example, our focus as a countryside town is to ensure citizens’ safety and benefit from natural resources. But in a large city... They’re darker... more focused on..."
Her voice cracked, her lips twisting. "Fighting and killing humans during caravan escorts or by flushing out criminal organisations, or wanted individuals. Sordid stories don’t lack. But I can find even more about youngsters leaving their peaceful towns to seek fame..." She sighed. "The outcome is almost always the same: they never return."