Sentry: The guide who's getting extra help is very busy today.

Lin Che's breathing was weak as Etheris pushed open the door and entered.

"Wait, I can still hold on."

Nironko said that the sentry standing in front of him could turn the tide when he could no longer hold on.

Now that he has a safety net, he won't give up until the very last moment.

"Okay, you'd better think that if you fail, you'll die, and don't expect me to cover for you."

Lin Che spoke weakly, "Mm."

He held on for a long time, so long that Nylonko gave up hope.

And then, it worked!

"He was one of the top performers, but he almost didn't make it through."

Nironco's subtext: The majority of the rest will fail.

Since Lin Che had succeeded, Shu Zao no longer needed to save face for him. She would contact Nilongke when she got home and immediately said:

"I've set a minimum requirement: only those with strength at Lin Che's level are qualified to ask me for help. If they're not strong enough, they can train until they are."

The side effects of using Etheris's ability are too painful. If a Sentinel who has reached the threshold of SSSS rank does not have the potential to be promoted, there is no need to waste Etheris's ability.

Before Nylonko could speak, Shuzao continued, "Or, Speaker Nylonko, you could find a sentinel or guide who can distract you from the pain."

She understood their resentment and their desire to try; they could try, as long as it wasn't Etheris who was hurt.

"You've put me in a difficult position." He had made the arrangements, but Shu Zao made Etheris go on strike.

This is awful.

Making excuses will kill a lot of brain cells.

"I've explained the solution. We need SSSS-level Sentinels, but how many times will it take to succeed with Sentinels that have no potential?"

During this time, Etheris couldn't take it anymore and committed suicide. What about the potential Sentinels who came after? Are we going to lose sight of the bigger picture?

Well, that's good now, she's given her reason.

"There's one more thing, Speaker Nylonko, you need to understand: my plan does not include Etheris."

Whoever's sentry it is, they'll cherish it.

"I asked him to step forward and help. You don't need to be grateful, but don't be ungrateful."

I even helped procure the SSSS-grade guide element, and made sure the guide could assist the dedicated sentinel. That's incredibly kind of you.

Seeing that Shuzao was getting emotional, Nilonko raised his hands to his chest, palms facing outward: "Commander Shuzao, calm down! I'm not the former speaker, I can talk to you, and I'll consider things from your perspective."

His words, "You've put me in a difficult position," combined with his tone, probably reminded her of Mingye, which triggered her reaction.

He's in defensive mode now, and his words are barbed.

We need to smooth down her raised 'hair' as soon as possible, otherwise the current friendly cooperation will be lost.

"I think you're right. I'll negotiate with them; you don't need to get involved."

Reaching the SSSS-level threshold is a solemn matter; the Sentinel's frequent trial and error will only lower its difficulty.

Everyone wants to try, and they don't need to worry about failing. Without the determination to fight to the death, the success rate will only be low.

He genuinely agreed with her!

"If you don't listen to me, come find me. I'll talk to him. The lab has recently developed something interesting. If Speaker Nironko has time, I'll take you to see it."

Give a slap and then a treat.

"Go, I'll change my clothes and then go. Commander Bai Su, you see them off."

I've wanted to go into her lab for a long time, but I'm worried about angering her if I sneak in, so I haven't been able to find a suitable cutting machine.

Unexpectedly, she took the initiative to invite him to see her new research findings.

She's easy to get along with, maintaining a peaceful and neutral stance.

Bai Su: "Received."