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Testing for BOA

The utterance from Dedric's mouth clearly made the soldiers of the Sword of Sufferings surprised at not expecting them to make such a decision.

The Sword of Sufferings had quite accurate information. According to what they knew, although unlike the Cursed Berserkers, Golden Maple Group, and Imperial Phoenix who had thousands of members, the Blade of Areia had over 700 members.

The number is quite a lot so it is considered as one of the big groups in this city. At least, only lost to the top three who used to be fugitives, big companies, and government organizations.

Arguably, the Blade of Areia was similar to the Silver Cross version of the fog city.

“I refuse.”

Without a second thought, Ark suddenly said an answer that shocked everyone.

The members of Sword of Sufferings themselves also did not understand why Ark rejected them. According to them, receiving the Blade of Areia definitely brought great advantages to the Sword of Sufferings. Especially the profits brought in as their numbers instantly increased by several folds.

“K-Why?” Dedric looked confused.

The man did not expect that he would be rejected. He and his comrades did not make the difficult decision to join the Sword of Sufferings. However, the scenario where they would be rejected did not appear in his mind at all.

“Actually there are many reasons. However, if you want to hear it, there is a simple reason.

Absorbing the Blade of Areia had too many disadvantages compared to gains. As simple as that.”

Ark's reply clearly made the Blade of Areia members' eyes wide open, seemingly unable to believe what they were hearing.

“Anu ... You're not kidding, Mr Ark? I mean, didn't absorbing the Blade of Areia even yield a lot of benefits to the Sword of Sufferings?

For example, the number of members will be more. There are more people who can be instructed and arranged to run the task. Not only that, we can also contribute a lot to Sword of Sufferings as an information provider.”

“You only see the positive side?”

Ark raised his eyebrows. Looking towards Dedric who seemed to be completely confused, the young man sighed then explained.

“Let me explain in more detail. More members means more stomachs that need to be filled.

Moreover, your strength is insufficient. If it's just that, it still doesn't matter. What matters most is loyalty. I have absolutely no intention of accommodating people who will only harm me.

Not to mention, with the large number of you, I can't trace everything at all. If until there was anyone who made trouble on behalf of the Sword of Sufferings, it was a waste of time and energy to look for him. Just add unnecessary problems.”

“But-“

“No need to deny it. I've seen a lot of people like that. Even too many.

For example, there is help from the government center. But when it came down to the province, the ration was reduced by a few percent. Down again to the city, to the sub-district, and to the village .. increasingly down also the number.

Doesn't stop there. There are even parties from the village who provide such assistance to people he knows such as friends, cousins, or the like. Finally, the targeted person does not get help.

People who have a position but use it the wrong way, I've seen a lot. So, I have absolutely no intention of including you, outsiders in the organizational structure that I created.”

At that moment saying, Ark's red eyes flashed coldly. Right then, the heavy pressure instantly forced Dedric and his men to kneel on the cave floor. It felt, they were suppressed by an invisible force and could not resist.

A cold and indifferent voice resounded in their ears.

“Do not ever equate Sword of Sufferings with other groups and do not try to dirty the place I built. If not ..”

The invisible pressure made the breath of Dedric and the Blade of Areia people feel tight.

“I'll take it as a stain then remove you.”

Although his words sounded so indifferent, but Dedric and his colleagues could feel the earnestness of the young man. It seemed to really intend to get rid of them if it tried to block the way.

Not only the Blade of Areia, but they also felt that Ark would get rid of any group if it tried to obstruct and hinder the path of the Sword of Sufferings.

“We are not kidding at all with you, Mr. Ark.”

“Oh?”

Seeing the determination in Dedric's eyes, Ark was slightly surprised. The young man then retracted his strength, making the people from the Blade of Areia instantly inhale the air greedily.

No longer feeling the heavy pressure on his shoulders and back, those people simply did not put on happy expressions. Instead, they felt even more afraid of the Ark who was not only powerful, but possessed a strange ability.

“If you have the determination to join, then I will give you a chance.”

“Really?!”

Dedric was surprised. It was completely unexpected that Ark would say such a sentence.

“Of course true.” Ark shrugged his shoulders. “You can join if you meet two conditions.”

“Two terms?”

“Yes. The first is to make a faithful oath. After you take the oath, you will become a temporary member and begin to undergo exercises and exams. However, there was no way to stop halfway.

If you want to leave, we will take you to the next realm because anyone who joins can't just walk out except die.

Last. If you want to join, you must leave the Blade of Areia. I can't possibly include you in the core squad, but ba created a new division based on the members in this city.”

“...”

Even though Ark said they were acceptable. However, both conditions were extremely difficult to do for them. Directly make half the people who were previously interested choose to withdraw.

To people like them, Ark's terms were too heavy and hard to accept.

Dedric took a deep breath. After a while, he calmed down. Thinking everything was fine, the man asked.

“Then, what will we get, Mr Ark?”

“It depends on you alone.”

“Sorry?” Dedric looked confused.

“First, you must pass the training and exam first. After that, you are only considered as the original members of the Sword of Sufferings.

Once you join, you'll get targeted exercise, eat two to three meals a day, and some other basic things like equipment.

Then, the extent to which you can move forward depends on your own efforts. At a minimum, you can fight zombies or level 1 crabs alone, winning the fight unharmed. The maximum? There are no limits.

You can have the ability as I mentioned. If it's better, you can gain strength like an elite warrior who comes with me. If you have the potential (talent) or are able to make large contingencies, of course it will become stronger again.”

“...”

Ark's speech made the hearts of Dedric, Ian, and the rest of the Blade of Areia thump. According to them, what the young man said made absolutely no sense. But having seen his strength, they chose to believe him.

“Then, what if we are still interested?”

Seeing the serious and cautious expression on Dedric's face, Ark raised the corner of his lips.

“Then you should listen carefully to the settings I have prepared.”

>> Connect.