Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

Roy had anticipated their reaction and reached out to cover his ears beforehand. However, he forgot that he had four-channel audio, and his two hands couldn't cover them properly. He was forced to lower his hands, press them together to signal them to calm down, and then explained:

"The reasons are complicated. You can just think of me as the boss's reassurance and spy for the Business Federation."

It wasn't that Roy didn't want to explain, but Xuan Tie had warned him that the time wasn't right and he shouldn't speak. Fortunately, neither of them were the type to ask endless questions, and after roughly understanding what Roy meant, they nodded with different expressions.

Monique frowned slightly and said, "What about the vacant Azure Gold throne? You're not expecting me to complete your mission, are you? Let me make this clear beforehand, I'm not your subordinate, and I won't take any empty promises you make."

"The boss said to have you make it for me," Roy said with a "Someone, feed Monique some cookies" smile.

Monique immediately looked constipated. What did that mean? Double the workload? Even if she didn't mind doing extra work, she couldn't be taken advantage of like this!

“Of course, Platinum will help you.” After enjoying Monique’s discomfitured expression, Roy continued, “I’ve already suggested to the boss that Platinum will temporarily assume some of my authority while I’m away, essentially acting as half of Azuma. She’ll act in my name, but she’ll take your orders. Feel free to leave anything to her!”

Roy had already figured it out: as long as Platinum was his subordinate, using his name and completing his assigned tasks, he could successfully exploit the system's bug and his module's progress would increase!

Monique rolled her eyes. It was a good thing the person in front of her was Roy; otherwise, if he had said such shameless things, Monique would have shot him with an arrow and hung him from a lamppost.

Doesn't Bai Jin have her own job? You know, as a backbone of the Wuzhou Alliance, Bai Jin has the heaviest burden. She's already like this, and you still want her to continue your mission? What kind of capitalist exploitation is this?

Little Platinum would definitely not agree. Monique thought to herself, turning her head to glance at Hintria.

She was nodding frantically.

She was already used to helping Roy level up. Besides, although Roy had a lot of missions, as a Blue Gold Saint, he actually had very few missions that required him to actually do anything. Most of his missions were surveillance-type, like the one last night when he was monitoring the Candle Knight, which was basically just standing on the building and enjoying the breeze.

Moreover, after the old Platinum was purged, the system returned to normal operation. Platinum missions that were previously assigned to Roy will be returned to Platinum, and Roy will have even fewer missions in the future.

It's just a small, casual thing to do, and Hinterlea doesn't mind at all if it helps Roy.

Seeing her nodding frantically, not only Monique but even Roy himself felt a pang of sympathy.

Think about the little platinum in the story. He was a slacker who would risk his life to run away with a bucket. Now look what he's become after I've trained him.

Is his system really a module system, or some kind of ultimate corporate slave training system?

"But if we don't do this, how can we suppress those even more predatory capitalists in Kazimierz?" Roy asked himself inwardly.

Only when the Unarmored Alliance gradually expanded and Originium Cloud was officially established did Roy truly gain the strength to step onto the chessboard of Kazimierz. Now, like everyone else, he was merely a small pawn in this absurd game of capital.

But as his modules gradually increase and his capital accumulates, with the military power of the Unarmored Alliance and the capital of Originium Cloud, it will be impossible to know who will be the player and who will be the pawn!

This land, Ursus, Victoria, Chernobog, Londinium, and Rhodes Island and Amiya—there's so much more he wants to witness firsthand; this is just the beginning!

"So, Roy, if you're going to the Knights' Association tomorrow, do you need me to go with you? I used to be a competitive knight, so I know a bit about the procedures."

Hinterlea's question interrupted Roy's brief thoughts. He looked up at the two of them. Besides the little platinum, the other sharp-tongued lapis lazuli high master had expectant eyes, clearly wanting to ask the same question as well.

But Roy shook his head and said:

"No need, I already made an appointment on my way back."

"Who?" the two asked in unison, startling Roy, who answered tremblingly:

"The Candle Knight - Viviana".

P.S.: I had an exam today, so the update is a little late. Sorry. As usual, please vote and support this new author and book!

Book 1: Chapter 9 Viviana's Invitation and the Hidden Profession

Kazimir, Kavaleriaki, 8:00 am

Unlike his hometown of Letania, the mornings in Cavaleliaqui are quiet. People who have been partying all night will drag their tired bodies to work in the early morning. Their restless hearts have already cooled down the moment they wake up from their sleep. Everything yesterday seems like a dream. All that is left is the lingering feeling and endless emptiness after the bubble bursts.

"What an 'entertainment' city! People seem to want to die in endless entertainment."

Viviana had thought this more than once, but she couldn't bring herself to criticize the people who were beaming with excitement—they were happy, and the happiness of the elite and the happiness of the common people were both happiness; happiness had no hierarchy, and Viviana had no right to judge anyone. Besides, Viviana herself was part of this "amusement to death" environment.

Her achievements, the people who idolize her, the people who buy all sorts of merchandise for her, and the people who cheer for her during her competitions are all gifts bestowed upon her by this environment. How can one resist the environment that created her?

Upon closer reflection, compared to the oppressive atmosphere and rigid aristocratic rule of Letania, this kind of life was clearly more vibrant.

"Not bad at all, is it?"

The blue-clad man beside her said this; he seemed to have the magic to see through people's hearts and guess her vague thoughts.

Viviana smiled and nodded, as if agreeing with Roy's words.

But Roy continued:

"However, it's still too far from the fantasy I had before I came to the Great Knight Territory."

Viviana glanced at Roy beside her with some surprise. This was exactly the kind of thought she had never mentioned to anyone.

Viviana still remembered the image she had in her mind when she was forced to leave her homeland and come to this knightly capital due to the internal strife in Letania. Flowers, silver armor, and noble character—this was the place where the knights of Kazimierz gathered, earning the sincere respect of even their enemies.

But what about now?

The Great Knights' Territory is full of knights, yet there isn't a single knight in the Great Knights' Territory.

Viviana sighed inwardly, burying her agreement with Roy's idea deep in her heart. As a Letanian, she had to be careful at all times.

She changed the subject, talking about Roy: "When Mr. Roy approached me and said he wanted to become a knight of the arena, I was really shocked." Her gaze fell on Roy, who was dressed in a formal suit today. His well-tailored appearance, coupled with his unruly long hair, gave him a strange kind of beauty, which made Viviana momentarily lost in thought.

Miss Candle Knight's education was clearly out of touch with the times; otherwise, she would have been able to give Roy's aesthetic appeal a fitting name—a suit-wearing thug.

She only snapped out of her reverie when Roy coughed softly, and continued:

"I'm just curious, why would someone like Mr. Roy become a gladiator knight?"

This was indeed her question. She didn't know Roy's specific job, but in her memory, Roy had never lacked money or power. He could buy tickets from scalpers with great generosity, insist on not missing a single match, and he could also help her out when she encountered difficulties with the Knights. To be more specific, just a few nights ago, he had spent a lot of money to have her arrange a candlelight show—although Viviana insisted that it was just mutual help between friends and didn't require money, Roy still transferred the payment to her account through the Knights afterward.

Why would a wealthy and powerful young master bother becoming a racing knight? Disgusting.

"Because I also want to experience what it's like to compete against you, to be surrounded by candlelight as your enemy," Roy joked.

Viviana covered her mouth and chuckled, "Then I guess I'll have no choice but to lay down my weapons and surrender to Mr. Roy?"

After laughing, she glanced at the Knights' Guild standing nearby and Roy beside her, pursed her lips, and still asked: "Speak..."

"It may be a bit presumptuous, Mr. Roy, but do you intend to join the Knights?"

Roy shook his head; he really didn't have that. Xuan Tie had only told him to register as a competitive knight with the Knights' Association, but hadn't told him the course of action after becoming a knight. It only said, "Everything has been taken care of; you just need to go to the arena," but hadn't told him in what capacity he would be competing.

Perhaps these same points fall under the category of "adapting to changing circumstances" for Roy, as understood by Xuan Tie?

Seeing Roy shake his head, Viviana bit her lip, clenched her fist, and as if she had suddenly awakened to something, took the initiative to invite him: One

"Since that's the case, why not join my order of knights?"

This wasn't a casual invitation; Viviana had her own considerations. From a public perspective, Roy possessed considerable wealth and connections. In the knightly arena, beyond the competition between the knights themselves, there was a fierce struggle among external capital. Viviana knew very well that while she was currently a pillar of the Sanhua Knights, no one could predict when she might be abandoned by capital. Roy's presence, however, was like a stabilizing force. If he joined, even just for Roy's sake, the capital behind him would lend a hand to the Sanhua Knights in times of crisis.

On a personal level, Roy was her friend, and someone whose true feelings about Kazimierz coincided with her own. Such people were now a minority in the knightly arena, corrupted by capitalism. Whether Roy's future was one of being corrupted and swept along by the tide, or one of leaving the stage disheartened, Viviana didn't want to see it. She wanted to bring Roy under her wing; at least that way, she would have someone to rely on.

Besides, who says she doesn't need a like-minded person with whom she can have honest conversations? 3

Viviana's sudden invitation genuinely stirred Roy's heart for a moment. He remembered that the Scattered Blossom Knights in the original story were an all-female order, and because the Candle Knights were characterized by elegance, nobility, and captivating beauty, the members of the Scattered Blossom Knights were generally strikingly attractive. If he agreed, he would truly be entering a paradise of gentle charms.

However, Roy chose to refuse.

Firstly, considering the financial backing of the Scattered Flower Knights and the order to divert attention with Xuan Tie, it simply didn't support him retreating into a life of leisure and becoming a lazy bum. Secondly, there was the special profession given to him by the system.

[Dear host, you have obtained the qualification to unlock a new class. New Class: Arena Knight]

[Unlock conditions ①: Register with the Knights Guild ②: Complete one Knights Tournament.] 2

Special Class: Lone Knight

[Job Introduction: Radiant Knight Margaret Nearl participated in knightly competitions as an independent knight. In her debut competition, she single-handedly entered the main event and even won the championship, becoming the only young knight in knightly competition history to win a championship without sponsorship, without a team, and upon her debut, a story that has become legendary. His success paved a special path for his successors: Do you dare to ride alone and embark on this perilous road?]

[Unlock condition: Register as an independent knight as a competitive knight and win the preliminary round]

[Bonus Reward: Obtain a limited-edition A-grade module [???]]

A hidden profession, unlocked so easily, and you can even get a limited A-grade module for free—who wouldn't want to do something like this?

Moreover, compared to becoming a knight of the Sanka Knights, replicating Nearl's path to victory is clearly more eye-catching!

The streamer will definitely choose the strategy that gets the most comments!

Seeing Roy shake his head, Viviana could only sigh regretfully.

"Alright then, Mr. Roy, please come in."

Viviana slightly turned to open the thick glass door of the Knights' Guild for Roy, composed herself, and welcomed him with a smile:

"Step into it, new knights with dreams in their hearts."

"This is the dream of all Kazimierz, the hall of knightly competitions and medals, the Knights' Guild!"

Volume 1: Chapter 10 How did such a perfectly normal girl become mentally challenged?

Kavaleriaki, Knights' Athletic Association.

"Have you heard? A new member has joined the association and wants to register as a knight!"

"Newcomers? There are tons of newcomers every day, what's so surprising? Is he good-looking or very talented? Or is he a rising star from some big company?"

"neither."

"Then what are you making such a fuss about?"

He said he would not join any knighthood, would not accept any sponsorships, would not ally with any company, and that his goal was the championship!

The large lounge fell silent abruptly after those words. The person who spread the news looked smugly at the dumbfounded knights; just a short while ago, when he heard the same news at the front desk, his expression hadn't been much better than theirs.