Chapter 861: The New Knight
Chapter 861: The New Knight
"You want to settle down here?" Upon hearing Lindsey's inquiry, the Law Guardian expressed surprise.
However, when it came to addressing the issue at hand, his attitude was more lenient, and he even took the initiative to speculate about Lindsey's situation.
"The outside world is engulfed in war. If you wish to live in the City of Law during this time to ensure your safety, there's no problem with that."
As he spoke, the Law Guardian led the way.
Lindsey followed him for a few steps, only to hear another question from him: "But if you had this idea, why didn't you apply at the city gates when you entered the City of Law?"
"That would have been much more convenient than here."
Of course, Lindsey wasn't about to mention that he had been thrown into this situation by temporal turmoil.
He thought for a moment and decided to respond with an honest yet vague answer: "When I entered the City of Law, my mind wasn't as clear, and I hadn't made up my mind yet."
The Law Guardian's response seemed to show concern for Lindsey.
He specifically stopped walking and patted Lindsey's shoulder reassuringly: "Ah, I understand."
"Living outside, you must have heard about the resource scarcity within the City of Law and the difficult lives of its people, which made you hesitant."
Lindsey simply agreed: "It's a time of war, after all."
The Law Guardian guiding him shook his head: "Despite the chaos outside, resources are abundant, and under the protection of the Righteous Ones, one can easily find shelter as long as they don't face defeat."
The Law Guardian spoke as if this phenomenon were common knowledge.
Although Lindsey was curious, he knew it was inappropriate to ask further, so he released his Atmospheric Sense and listened to the sounds of the entire city.
"Abei, I don't want to go hungry anymore!"
"Then go out and find a Righteous One you think you can rely on."
"What if I die on the way?"
"That would mean you don't have the fate to eat your fill."
"The old man Lao Qiao and his family are brave. They chose to leave the city!"
"Who's living in the house that Lao Qiao's family vacated? It's someone from outside the City of Law, right?"
"Ahhhh—"
"When will a new king be born? In the Chronicles of the Lesser King, the coup only lasted a few years. How did it end up lasting several decades this time?"
"You idiot, that's the Chronicles of the Lesser King, not the young king!"
"..."
Most adult men are passionate about discussing politics, and the people of the City of Law are no exception.
Lindsey listened carefully and learned about the recent situation in the City of Law.
Within the capital, due to the availability of land for production and the presence of Awakened individuals, the people, whether Awakened or ordinary, received generous treatment under the rule of the Eighth Stage Awakened Ones. At least, that was the case in terms of external propaganda.
"Isn't this a local version of the siege mentality?"
"People inside want to leave because they're hungry, while those outside want to come in for safety."
Lindsey shook his head slightly.
He followed the Law Guardian and soon arrived at a stone fortress.
The building was square and had almost no windows visible on its surface. From the Awakened perspective, one could even sense the presence of Essence Skills within.
It didn't look like a place designed for normal living needs.
Instead, it resembled a place where soldiers or warriors would train and practice martial arts in their daily routine.
Facing the street, the Sword and Shield Emblem guarded the two sides of the gate.
The Law Guardian led Lindsey inside.
However, they didn't go deep into the facility. Just a short distance to the left of the entrance, there was a small wooden-enclosed office.
"Wait a moment."
The Law Guardian was very polite.
He gestured for Lindsey to sit and wait while he searched behind the office.
After a while, he returned with a balance scale, a roll of paper, and a pen, and approached Lindsey.
—The Lawful Balance.
Lindsey had seen it before; it was a special tool used to detect lies.
The Law Guardian placed the balance scale on the table and demonstrated its use, holding one end of the scale:
"Come, you hold this side, and I'll hold this side."
Lindsey had no choice but to extend his hand, preparing for the questioning that was to follow.
"Awakened?"
"Yes."
"Can you tell me your specific profession?"
"Game Player."
"Game Player? What kind of profession is that?"
"It's about playing games—like jumping rope or hide and seek for children."
"Games... What a pity. Where were you born?"
"In Anvil Village, a border agricultural village within the territory of the City of Law."
"Did you come to the City of Law under someone else's instructions?"
"No, I came of my own accord."
"Do you support any particular Righteous One, or do you wish to support someone to become the new king?"
"I haven't even thought about those things. I only hope for peace to come soon."
"..."
Lindsey's answers were clear and logical, and most of them were the truth.
After all, he was different from the spies who tried to infiltrate.
He was a genuine native resident and had no particular allegiance to any Righteous One.
Once the information was recorded,
The Law Guardian took back the balance scale and walked to the back with the form:
"You can wait here."
"The Law System processes information very quickly. It should take about an hour to handle your information."
Lindsey immediately nodded:
"Alright, I'll wait here."
Lindsey stood by the gate, waiting.
Law Guardians who were out on official business came and went within the stone castle, occasionally escorting criminals.
"Even with the law's constraints, crime cannot be entirely avoided."
"Law..."
"Perhaps we should say that we need to promote education, improve social moral standards, and enrich people's material and spiritual lives..."
While Lindsey was muttering to himself, the Law Guardian's voice rang out:
"Lindsey, come over here."
"Your residence permit has been processed. We've found an empty room for you. You can move in right away."
Lindsey's identity, which had no issues, was quickly approved.
He was even assigned a place to stay.
However, when he received the metal plaque symbolizing his identity,
A group of young people emerged from the back of the stone castle, a dozen or so, wearing even simpler armor but with a very spirited and eager demeanor, clearly looking forward to what was to come.
"Hmm?"
Lindsey was a bit curious.
The Law Guardian who had processed his paperwork noticed and explained with a smile:
"It's the Oath Ceremony for the new batch of Law Guardians."
"Even though the new king has not yet been determined, the law and the city must continue."
(End of Chapter)
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