"Alan, I'm going to be honest with you. Many Exorcists doubt you're truly the Monkey King's disciple.
"Letting you join a mission this important would be risky for us."
He paused for a moment, then sighed.
"But you saved my daughter. So I'll put my trust on you, and give you a chance.
"If you and your colleague reach Rank 3 before the Leviathan Hunt begins, I'll personally approve your entry."
Rank 3 in five years.
That was a lot to ask.
I licked my lips and thought for a second.
I was a Rank 1 now, and I planned to evolve all my classes into Hidden Evolved ones. Each rank-up would take far longer than usual because of that.
I had multiple paths to balance—Assassin, Mage, Swordman, Mechanic—but still…
"Alright," I said finally. "Rank 3 it is."
He smiled faintly. "Good. You've got spirit. I like that."
'Reaching Rank 3 in five years is going to be hard. That's why it's a good target.'
