Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!

There were no remnants of demons.

But there was also no Spiritual Energy talent, nor even a degree of resistance.

This was a standard indication of dulled thoughts.

The prohibition could not be broken.

Aglaya sighed quietly to herself and put away the thought she initially had of bolstering the image of Morphie and Kiro Lan as objects of veneration.

"Let's go, you've already wasted a lot of time, from now on... you must study without ceasing."

The two children who had been excitedly talking about how well their clan members were now being treated by Bai E were called away by Aglaya.

As they left, Aglaya did not forget to remind Marshal Weslin, who had come out with her, "Marshal, this warrior has performed exceptionally. Please ensure he receives everything he deserves."

But he should not covet anything unwarranted.

She didn't articulate the message too explicitly, after all, the two children were right beside her, but she expected the Marshal to understand her meaning.

The warrior's merits should not be erased, but he was no longer suitable to remain in contact with Morphie and Kiro Lan.

Cutting off relations was best for everyone.

Weslin paused for a moment, then nodded with a smile, "Understood."

"You don't need to see us off, Marshal. You're also very busy."

"Alright..."

Watching them leave, Weslin turned and went back inside the tent. His gaze swept over the faces of the bewildered soldiers before he spoke in a deep voice.

"Keep everything about this operation a secret for now. Don't let me hear even a whisper about this rescue from anyone unrelated. Also, lock down the operation record with my authorization; no one is allowed to access it. Is that clear to everyone?"

"Understood!"

"Alright, the rest of you can go back now. Bai E, you stay."

Once all the soldiers, including the record-keeping officers and Spiritual Energy managers, had left, Weslin, who had been sitting silently behind the long table, lifted his head from his meditative state. He looked at Bai E with a genuinely pleased smile.

"You did very well this time."

From the brief explanation given during the meeting with Aglaya and what he overheard just then, he had generally grasped the entire process of the incident.

He already had a deep impression of the artificial human warrior before him, whose consistent outstanding performances had vividly and concretely demonstrated his achievements in certain respects.

This time, he had even managed to bring back two extraordinary Spiritual Energy talents and a group of ordinary talents from a mission that was "impossible" to succeed.

Of course, this was a contribution to the Spiritual Power Managers Center and did not reflect on him personally.

His real benefit, however, was that Aglaya owed him a small favor... and the favorable impression he had left on the military under his leadership. That was his greatest gain.

A delighted Weslin made a final, definite promise, "You won't be assigned any missions or wander around these next few days. The quota for the Gene Optimization Solution you applied for has been approved. The staff from the Scientific Research Institute has been waiting for you to return to collect your body data.

I've already passed on the news of your return to them, and if nothing unexpected happens, they should be over tomorrow."

[It's finally confirmed!]

Joy surged in Bai E's heart.

He hadn't taken seriously the big promises sketched out previously, only now with these definite words did he feel that matters were finally settled.

"Thank you, sir!"

What a grateful warrior...

Full of admiration, Weslin's face was beaming, "It's what you deserve."

...

In the vehicle returning to the city, Aglaya collected her emotions, looking at the two children sitting opposite her.

"Earlier on, you mentioned having certain demands, right?"

Morphie immediately spoke up, "Kiro Lan, she..."

Under the table, Kiro Lan pressed her hand to Morphie's to stop what he was about to say.

Facing Aglaya's questioning gaze, Kiro Lan looked up with a smile, "Nothing much, ma'am. I just want to learn more about demons and combat skills to prevent encountering situations like we've been through before."

Her thoughts were more intricate; she had clearly perceived the change in attitude from Aglaya during their earlier interaction.

In this city, the status and position of Bai E didn't seem very high; he was still subject to the restraint of others.

Aglaya obviously didn't want her to interact with Bai E any longer... So they'd overturn these rules.

In the brief time, Kiro Lan had already gauged her and Morphie's place in this city from how all the city dwellers they met treated them.

They valued her and Morphie highly, indicating that their potential was likely rare in this city.

Likewise, the leader with such charismatic qualities was certainly not a common person.

If both sides worked together, what could stop them from reaching the pinnacle?

There was no rush.

No need to hurry... Everything was still in its early stages.

After all, even Grandfather was working in the shadows for their benefactor.

Aglaya clearly saw Kiro Lan's subtle gesture and was inwardly pleased.

Indeed, children raised in the wilderness were more sensible than those family descendants from the city.

This was good as well, sparing her the need to explain.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Aglaya made a decision, "Then... first go to the Heretical Arbitration Place for some training. You've started late, and although you have exceptional talents, you must be wary of the prying eyes of higher-dimensional demons. The Arbitration Place is an expert in this area, where you can achieve the fastest improvement."

"Alright! We'll follow the instructor's arrangement." Kiro Lan was exceedingly well-behaved.

Morphie didn't think too much and happily echoed, "We'll listen to the instructor!"

...

"Have you heard? Two geniuses have arrived at our House! Real geniuses!"

"Yes, I heard they were personally brought here by Aglaya of the Spiritual Power Managers Center. She requested that they receive the best training possible."

Franca walked along a steel corridor lit only by two rows of dim oil lamps. This was the architectural style of the Arbitration Place.

Stuffy, outdated, with even the air seemingly filled with the scent of rust.

The corridor was not particularly spacious, and not all the enforcement officers passing by were of the reticent kind. As they walked, they chatted among themselves, their voices easily reaching Franca's ears.

Geniuses?

Personally delivered by Aglaya?

The stalwart man walked beside Franca, with a smile playing at the corner of his mouth as he glanced at the young girl beside him, "Is there a newcomer even more talented than you?"

Franca was already considered one of the strongest spiritual talents in the city in recent years, and when she was brought to the Arbitration Place, she did not even receive the personal escort of Aglaya.

Upon hearing this news, Franca's eyes sparkled slightly, and she was quite interested.

She always liked bustling and novel things.

A genius even more formidable than herself sounded like fun.

So, she turned on her heel and headed straight toward the two chatting enforcers, her pretty face brimming with a charmingly cheeky smile, "My colleagues, I overheard you talking about newcomers? Where are they from?"

With her cheerfully smiling face, Franca was obviously capable of easily obtaining information. The two officers responded with beaming smiles, "There are two of them, rumored to be top-tier talents rarely seen. It's said they just arrived in the city as refugees... We really struck gold this time."

"That impressive, huh~" Franca let out a genuine gasp of admiration, "Where are they? Can we go see them?"

"They're with the Judgment Chief... If you dare to go, then go ahead."

"What's there to be afraid of." Franca strode off.

"Hey hey hey!" The brawny man quickly caught up from behind, "We have important matters to attend to!"

Since that rat-like person was rescued by mysterious forces, their traces were lost. Whether they tried tracking the rats or searching through the black industries involved with the military, they couldn't find any information about that mysterious force.

It was as if this mysterious force had emerged out of thin air. The various powers of Black Street seemed to have no clues... or perhaps, they dared not speak?

If it wasn't a local power from Black Street, could it possibly be an extended arm probing from the city?

If it was from the city, that would be troublesome.

In the city, there were hundreds of battle gangs, with complex and intertwined relations, each with their own schemes.

If that rat person was indeed rescued by an internal city power, extracting him back out would be difficult.

But such incidents were not uncommon in the city; the city was too large and chaotic, accommodating every kind of filth and squalor.

They returned to share the intelligence about the rat person with others, marking him as a long-term target.

After all, given what they had collected on his abilities and personality, even among demon believers, he was considered one of the least harmful.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

If he were to be exploited by someone with ulterior motives, his abilities would make it quite easy for him to be noticed, but his danger level wasn't top-tier, allowing them to afford the luxury of time for a slow pursuit.

At the same time, all the enforcers sent out on missions needed to return to the Arbitration Place at fixed intervals to report and monitor their spiritual state, provided they were not far from the city.

Those who fought demons were themselves standing on the edge of a precipice, and their reputation was feared by all ordinary people for a reason.

Anyone could fall from grace, indeed, they were even more prone to it...

This was the crucial business they needed to take care of upon their return.

But...

"Let's go see what's happening first~"

Franca never listened to him anyway; this mistress with her own strong opinions only did what she wanted to do.

"I'm not going." Even inside the Arbitration Place, few wished to seek discomfort by visiting the Great Judgment Chief's domain without reason.

"I didn't ask you to."

"..."

...

A towering statue of ten or more meters stood majestically, while a gaunt-faced old man with white hair gazed indifferently at the two adolescents on the distant red carpet below the statue's dark pedestal.

When was the last time the city saw such levels of spiritual talent in youngsters?

Fourteen or fifteen years of age, their eyes were full of life, scanning all around, their extraordinary spiritual acuity radiating like spikes of cold light from a distant star.

Indeed, very conspicuous... Such traits would stand out to him, and no doubt, even more so to those demons in higher dimensions.

For them to have reached this age without any guard or self-cultivation, undetected by those demons, what kind of good fortune did that illustrate?

An aged voice echoed in the spacious hall, ethereal and profound, "Aglaya, are you sure you want to send them here to train?"

Aglaya gently stroked Kiro Lan's soft hair at her side, "They possess the will to fight, and the subjective intent of a spiritual energy wielder is equally crucial."

"You know the consequences all choices may bring." The Judge lowered his eyelids, "Since you've made your decision, I will not refuse."

A rash voice suddenly tumbled in from the far-off hall entrance, across the smooth, mirror-like, bronze floor. The girl's figure skated into view.

"Hey hey hey! Grandpa Nolanitz! Where are the newcomers? Where are they?"