Blood Assimilation

The two Gatekeepers seemed to have heard the words spoken by the blonde-haired girl, Niana, regarding the relationship between Brawler Randy and Liena. Therefore, they didn't have a good impression of him on their first encounter, considering the possibility that Niana's words might be true.

Liena was the best assassin among their younger generation members, and they wouldn't allow her skills to be dulled by engaging in any unnecessary emotional endeavors, particularly romance. Even if it weren't due to their Guild rules, they would have still found a way to get rid of him on this day.

They refuse to acknowledge the possibility of a random nobody and a weakling whom they had never even heard the achievement of, forming any sort of relationship with Liena.

Meanwhile, upon hearing the disdainful words from the Gatekeepers, Brawler Randy wasn't angered as one would expect. Instead, he smiled as he spoke, reining in his unbridled behavior.

"Excuse me, sirs. I'm a friend of the one who just entered the building. Would you be so kind as to let me in? I don't plan on doing anything but following her around as a guest."

Hearing his cordial response, the other Gatekeeper replied indifferently: "Buzz off, kid. If you're not a member recommended to our Guild by one of the Guild Scouts, you can't enter this building, regardless of your identity. That is the rule. No one can break it, not even the Royal Family. If you do not heed this warning and attempt to force your way in, only death awaits you."

Observing the unyielding demeanor of the two Gatekeepers, Brawler Randy pondered and asked: "What if I am a Dungeon Hunter?"

"Dungeon Hunter?"

The same Gatekeeper who had warned him responded with mockery in his voice, saying: " So what if you're a Dungeon Hunter? Do you think cowards who only know how to fight soulless creatures could compare to our honorable Guild? Get out of here. This is your last warning."

A sudden intense atmosphere enveloped the two parties, and the tension permeating the air became palpable. Brawler Randy's face turned fierce, relinquishing the smile on his face as his body exuded an immense battle aura, ready to explode at any moment.

Despite his previous impulsiveness, Brawler Randy knew his limits. Now equipped with a new perception ability instilling a degree of caution in his unbridled character, making him contemplate his current action before acting.

Despite this development, he still maintained his unruly demeanor in front of the Assassin Guild's building. He defiantly chose to stand face-to-face with the two Gatekeepers with confidence.

The Gatekeepers were left speechless, as their Guild's rules did not explicitly prohibit individuals from standing in front of their building, as most non-affiliated individuals wouldn't dare approach their establishment. They found themselves in a dilemma of either driving him away or monitoring the situation.

In the end, they chose to physically stay and observe the unruly young man instead of fading away and monitoring the situation in the background as usual.

"..."

Silence enveloped the surroundings. Brawler Randy and the two adamant Gatekeepers locked gazes, waiting for the catalyst of the current confrontation between them to emerge from the building.

The Gatekeepers, having concluded that Brawler Randy's actions aligned with their guild's rules, refrained from any form of confrontation to avoid further tarnishing their Guild's bad reputation.

Meanwhile...

Onlookers stood at a distance, intrigued by the unfolding scene but hesitant to approach the Assassin Guild. Even though intrigued by the unfolding scene, the onlookers kept their distance as if avoiding a calamity.

It was well-known in Imperial City that the Civilians held the Assassin Guild in low regard, often classifying its members as potential threats, deciding to avoid getting near them, no matter the occasion.

Due to this narrow perspective, almost all civilians preferred keeping their distance, attentively observing commotions from afar as they waited for the result. After the conclusion of such events, they would disseminate exaggerated accounts throughout Imperial City, perpetuating negative rumors about the Guild.