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?"

didn't

about how he earned

Su was still laughing, but as quickly, her face

face was stiff

locusts? Some refiners who were half-step into the nature level accepted this task, but, only forty percent of them came back! Did you know that?" demanded Master Su as she stared deep into Zen's eyes. With the strength that Zen possessed,

as he nodded

back. Satisfied, Master

"That doesn't change the fact that I need to take

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

as he said in an earnest timbre, "Master Su, I know you're only thinking about my safety, but, I really need to earn points. So, I have no choice

Zen's eyes, Aura Su saw how serious he was. Her beautiful eyes shone with intense color as well as skepticism. "Why are you so zealous

head. He stood as motionless as a wooden pestle. Even if she wouldn't assign him the task, Zen wasn't ready

you can't take on this task," snapped Aura. This guy was as

must accept this assignment!" repeated Zen as the

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

only left Zen one option, and

day, the two shared the space, but

Su treated Zen as though he

her, motionless, Zen resembled

evening. Finally,

Su met Zen, she liked him