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Dana returned home more than an hour after Louis and Merry went home.

"You're back! Dinner's just ready. Come sit down and eat."

Louis greeted him with a smile.

Since acquiring the life skill of "cooking", Louis has gradually taken over the cooking power at home, and has now prepared a whole table of delicious food.

"Okay, coming right away."

Dai Na changed her shoes in the entryway and went into the dining room.

Under the restaurant's bright lights, Louis finally got a good look at Dina's expression.

The girl's face was filled with self-blame and exhaustion, and there was a faint red mark on her cheek.

"You got beaten up?"

Louis asked tentatively.

Dina nodded:

"Mr. Kane's wife was a little agitated and hit me, but it didn't hurt, and I didn't hit her back."

She forced a smile and said:

"This is what I deserve. After all, it was my father who caused Mr. Kane's death. It's nothing to be scolded or hit by his family. As long as the family feels better, that's all that matters."

She paused, then said:

"Every family I visited was in a bad situation. I gave each of them ten silver coins so that they could hold on for another two or three months."

"From now on, I will try my best to give them ten silver coins every month and spend more than a year paying off the pension."

"With this money, the children of these families can grow up in a relatively stable environment and gradually support their family businesses."

Louis listened quietly to Dina's story without offering any opinion, only saying softly:

"Let's eat."

……

Two days later, Louis and Dana arrived at the Warriors Association.

Actually, Nora's professional assessment is also on today, but she belongs to the Mage Association, so she doesn't go on the same route as the two of them.

Upon entering the Warriors' Guild hall, Louis encountered an acquaintance.

Andrei, who presided over his membership assessment when he joined the association.

The other person also saw Louis and greeted him warmly, patting Louis on the shoulder with a broad hand:

"Louis, it's been a long time. It's been almost two months since you last visited the association."

"Since you joined the association, I haven't seen you purchase any warrior skills. That won't do. Practicing skills is part of training. If you don't train for a long time, your strength will decline."

As he spoke, a shrewd glint flashed in Andrei's eyes, and he chuckled:

"Did you come here to choose a warrior skill that suits you?"

"Just tell me what you want. I know exactly which skill books are on sale every day and which warrior skills are the most cost-effective."

Louis raised an eyebrow.

Judging from his tone, which sounds like an insurance salesman, could Andrei be working part-time selling skill books lately?

And it even comes with a commission.

This guy is definitely a chosen one among the working class.

He smiled and waved to Andrei:

"No need. Daina and I are not here to buy skill books, but to participate in the professional assessment."

"Professional assessment? I know about that... Wait, what did you say! Participate in a professional assessment?!"

Andrei was speaking when, suddenly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, his voice rose by more than ten decibels!

His exclamation immediately drew the attention of everyone else in the hall.

Upon hearing that a new professional seemed to have emerged, everyone turned their curious gazes toward them.

Oblivious to the stares of those around him, Andrei rudely looked Louis up and down, his face full of disbelief.

"How is this possible... Just two months ago, your magic adaptability was only a little over six points. How could you have successfully changed jobs in just two months?"

"Besides, I'm at the association every day, and I haven't seen you buy any initial class tomes."

Louis wasn't annoyed; he simply released a small portion of his level 1 professional magic and patiently explained:

"My profession is Shield Guardian, and the tome was indeed not purchased from the association, but was a gift from a friend."

"As for how my magical adaptability and ability values ​​improved so quickly, I think it's related to my hard work and a tiny bit of insignificant talent."

"It's not my fault that I'm improving so quickly, right?"

Andrei: "..."

The magical aura emanating from Louis, characteristic of a professional, dispelled all his doubts.

His lips trembled slightly, like someone who had seen a poor relative suddenly become rich, his eyes filled with undisguised envy and jealousy.

I'm afraid my brother will suffer, and I'm also afraid he'll become a professional!

André felt as if a thick barrier had separated him from Louis, and that they were no longer people of the same social class.

Professional, sir!

Before Andrei could say anything, a gentle yet powerful voice suddenly rang out from the stairwell leading to the second floor.

"Two new professionals have arrived? Our Warriors' Guild is about to grow even stronger."

Louis and Dinah instinctively looked toward the person who spoke and saw a figure slowly walking down the escalator.

He was a blond man who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He had two elegant mustaches and was handsome.

Judging from his experienced and kind eyes, he is probably more than ten years older than he appears.

"It's Sir Cullenau!"

Upon seeing the blond man, some people in the hall couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Even Dina looked surprised and whispered to Louis:

"This is Sir Karenno, one of the leaders of the Warriors' Guild in Blackrock City, a distinguished Level 3 professional who was personally conferred a noble title by the King."

"As far as I know, Sir Carrenaus was already rated three stars three years ago, and perhaps he could be rated four stars now."

"Within the Warriors' Guild of Blackrock City, this person's status is definitely among the top three, or even the top two."

Louis nodded secretly, his expression showing a hint of respect.

A level 3 three-star, or even a level 3 four-star powerhouse.

If you can't find a hundred level-three professionals in the entire Blackrock City, then you might not find even ten level-three or four-star professionals in the whole city; they are definitely big shots.

"You two don't need to be so formal."

Sir Cullen smiled gently at Louis and Dinah and said:

"I happen to be on duty at the association recently, so I'll take the time to assess your professional level."

The two exchanged a glance and could only agree with a look of surprise.

But in fact, they felt the situation was getting a bit tricky.

What was originally just a simple professional assessment has been handled by a Level 3 professional, which may have added quite a few complications.

After all, Louis's stats have far exceeded what a newly promoted Shield Guardian should be like.

There was no other way but to try to hide our weaknesses during the testing process, keeping all the values ​​around ten points, or even lower.

Under the envious gazes of everyone in the lobby on the first floor, Louis and Dana walked up the stairs to the second floor.