Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave

The tasks in this pamphlet were beyond Zen's capabilities.

Even though it seemed senseless, Zen continued to scan the pages and came on another task.

There was no set amount for this task. Instead, it offered a range between a single point and many thousands of points.

Reading this task through carefully, Zen noted the mission was to resist an insect assault.

Insect attacks were a big problem plaguing the southern part of the empire.

From April to May every year, a massive influx of blade locusts carried devastating disasters to the south.

There was no such thing as simple where blade locusts were concerned. Unlike common insects, each blade locust was the size of a human adult.

In order to resist an invasion of blade locusts, the Empire dispatched large numbers of troops yearly to travel south and eliminate them.

But, the Empire's forces weren't enough, and many were sent south from the Cloud Sect too.

That was why the task was offered in the pamphlet.

"For killing twenty blade locusts, you receive a point. If you slay a blade locust leader, you will get another point..." Zen calculated the numbers in his head quickly. Shortly after that, he said, "Master Su, I'd like to accept the task of repelling an insect invasion!"

When Master Su heard Zen, she gave a subtle yet sly grin and blinked in an exaggerated manner while she asked, "You're wise to pick that task. It's the only task in that pamphlet you're able to handle, isn't it?"

but didn't deny

care about how he earned the points, Zen just needed

Su was still laughing, but as quickly, her face changed. "No, don't

was stiff as he asked, "Why

Did you know that?" demanded Master Su as she stared deep into Zen's eyes. With the strength that Zen

know!" replied Zen as he nodded firmly.

Su, as she nodded back. Satisfied, Master Su reached to

Zen saw her reaching for it, he gripped the pamphlet. "That doesn't change the fact that I need to take

Su burst into laughter so hard, that tears rolled down her face and gracelessly, she chided,

safety, but, I really need to earn points. So, I have no choice but to accept the task at hand, whether you want me

how serious he was. Her beautiful eyes shone with intense

as motionless as

this task," snapped Aura. This guy was as stubborn as a mule.

assignment!" repeated Zen as the pitch of his voice

with Zen, Master Su picked up her pen, bent her head back over the work littering her desk, and

left Zen one option, and he would kill time

whole day, the two shared the space, but neither shared any

her work, Master Su treated Zen as though he didn't exist.

to her, motionless, Zen resembled

the day and into the evening. Finally, Master Su moved and

honesty, when Master Su met Zen, she