Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2217 The King of Crusade (Part Two)
Calm and natural.

Fu Qian's answer conveyed a sense of dignified composure, as if even if Ariel himself were to arrive, he would remain true to his word.

This confidence is not without reason—it is well known that true masters live in seclusion in the city.

Putting aside why Brother Ariel concealed his identity, what could be safer than hiding himself while having a double outside to provide cover?
It's a win-win situation: it solves my own identity problem and also helps my old friend out of trouble. Why not?

Of course, while it's important to be realistic, there are still some things to be mindful of—

For example, such behavior could draw the attention originally directed at Brother Ariel back to oneself, putting one in unnecessary danger.

And the person who clearly benefits may not understand the intention, or even repay kindness with enmity after discovering it—so what?

Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue is the way I practice, so there is no need for gratitude.

"Okay, Ariel, so how did you know about this place?"

The two interviewers, who appear to be similar in character, are not the kind of ordinary people who get caught up in such details.

Facing Fu Qian, who introduced himself, they showed no doubt about the authenticity of his story. The middle-aged woman in front of him continued to ask questions while quickly taking notes.

"I don't know, someone introduced me here."

Even if the situation remains unclear, it does not prevent them from answering questions fluently before payment.

"Oh? Who is it? Can you tell me?"

This answer seemed rather refreshing, and the female interviewer raised an eyebrow.

Although it was phrased as an inquiry, it clearly implied that there was no room for refusal.

"Yes, but she is a rather low-key person, so I hope you two can keep this a secret—Neferi."

Fu Qian was equally assertive; after emphasizing the person's low-key style, he immediately gave his name without batting an eye.

This isn't just idle talk; it's actually a respect for the current public image.

As mentioned earlier, Brother Ariel has always refused to engage in mental exhaustion, so regardless of who else was involved or what the cause was, let's consider this matter.

The probability that Ms. Neferi, the creator of this disguise operation, was not involved is extremely small.

Of course, the risks mentioned above are also continuing to deepen.

As more new names are shared, the likelihood of being locked down and facing trouble increases further.

After all, interviewers are in a position where it's easy to appear professional, so we don't have high expectations for their actual professionalism or even their sense of confidentiality.

“Neferi…”

At least for now, it seems that these two names haven't caused much of an impact.

As the female interviewer muttered to herself, she exchanged a glance with her colleague.

"Have you ever killed anyone, or fantasized about killing someone?"

The latter wasted no time and quickly followed up with a somewhat pointed question.

"of course."

The same applies to payments; the response is very natural.

……

When you lack a grasp of the situation and want to confirm things as efficiently as possible, it's best not to use overly mediocre variables to test the waters.

Although the mission description mentions gaining the gatekeeper's approval, it doesn't mean that one must portray a virtuous and righteous figure.

Although the content mentioned may not be extensive, several key words can be extracted from the introduction: confusion, determination, and self-expression.

A confused self, yet you want the gatekeeper to believe in your determination.

"So you can't deny that your hands might be stained with the blood of innocent people?"

Of course, creating a persona isn't easy, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense the next moment.

The male interviewer's unkempt face held eyes that gleamed like two cold, sharp daggers.

“But I can confirm it.” Fu Qian nodded in affirmation.

……

The message has been clearly conveyed.

The room was quiet at that moment, and amidst the silence of the interviewers, Fu Qian silently drew his conclusion.

Regardless of the purpose of this interview, it's clear that the answers I provided were ones they rarely encountered.

Generally speaking, after such a shocking effect, one would probably ask a few questions to take the initiative—but that's just the general opinion.

Often, it takes a stronger will to remain silent than to speak.

Asking a question at this point might actually hinder the maximization of the character's strength, and could easily come across as blustering but actually weak.

Of course, this alone is not enough to make Fu Qian give up the opportunity to try to obtain intelligence in this way.

Another factor, as mentioned earlier, is that no matter how professional they may seem, people don't really trust the interviewers' qualifications.

Probing in the opposite direction can weaken one's persona, and even if some information is obtained, its reliability may be low, making it largely unnecessary.

“…Okay, Mr. Ariel, please wait outside for a moment. We have other people to ask.”

The silent standoff lasted for about a few breaths.

The final result was that the "interview" was completed with astonishing efficiency after only three questions.

"But don't worry, we will give you the results on the spot."

While solemnly organizing the documents, the female interviewer gestured for me to pay and wait.

It was also emphasized that the final result would be equally efficient, and there was no need to go back and wait for notification.

"very good."

Regardless, Fu Qian appreciated this point and stood up from his seat with a nod.

……

click -

The room had only one door, and as soon as Fu Qian casually opened it, he saw his opponents on this trip.

It's clear that the competition is fierce.

Two men and two women, young and old.

Even though the door opening was done with such grace and the sound was so quiet it was almost imperceptible, it was still noticed instantly.

Four pairs of eyes turned to look at him simultaneously, and the atmosphere became incredibly tense.

Even so, Fu Qian still easily captured the lingering sense of regret on the four faces.

It has to be said that it's very similar to my original temperament.

Is that why it's called "the will that has lingered here"?

Recalling what was said in the mission description, Fu Qian greeted the many scrutinizing faces with a smile.

Unfortunately, no one responded, and the expressions on their faces showed signs of being out of control.

Brother Ariel... seems to be outside this group.

Were the students already admitted, or were they divided into many groups and conducted simultaneously?
Ignoring the reactions of others, Fu Qian went straight to an empty seat and sat down, lost in thought.

At first glance, at least from the perspective of visual radar, all four people in front of him had ordinary physical constitutions.

The two interviewers, while possessing exceptional abilities, were not of high rank.

So much so that my current behavior is very much like playing house with children.

But let's not forget that Ariel seems to be playing house as well.

This proves that, from the perspective of the original council, playing house is necessary.