The Guardian’s Sword by Talking Cigarette

“Yeah, yeah, that’s not fair.”

“Mr. Lennon, we don’t accept this test.”

None of the security guards Benji brought said anything, and the only ones talking were the original hotel security guards that Valentina had fired.

Valentina’s test was their last chance, but they did not take it. Then they were doomed to be fired. It was why they were objecting now. After all, there could be no worse consequences than this.

Valentina glanced disdainfully at them and said coldly, “When have I changed my mind? Did you listen to what I just said? I said I’ll hire whoever dares to take my punch. When did I say you have to take one punch from me?”

After a pause, Valentina went on to say, “This test is a test of your choice in the face of danger. Some people choose to face danger. Even if they know they aren’t strong enough, they’re willing to try and take a risk.”

“Those who dared to step out and take my punch are people like that. Some are timid, hesitant, overcautious, and not brave enough, those who didn’t come forward are people like that…”

you understand the purpose of this

only secondary. What’s more important is your courage to face danger and

were convinced once they heard Valentina

original hotel security guards that Valentina had fired were

turned around, smiled at the 50 security

two dozen security guards and the captain, Seamus, left. Benji also

security guards’ uniforms and started working. The new captain was naturally the first

was little and later learned modern combat under Benji. Therefore, he was the strongest among the 50 security guards.

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The night grew darker.