Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Shadow Council

Any untimely smile due to nervousness, absurdity, or simply finding the NPCs too serious during the holy ritual will be considered a blasphemy against God, resulting in permanent expulsion. On the forums, posts about the "interview laughing disaster" are ubiquitous, becoming a recurring topic that players both love and hate. Armand walked out of the grand and solemn white gates of the Light Sect dejectedly, as if the door had locked away the last bit of his spirit. It seemed he could still hear the cold, emotionless voice of the chief examiner: "Such a shallow understanding of the doctrine, even less reverence for God! The light does not welcome blasphemers! Your name will be recorded and never employed again!" Just because he forgot a crucial prayer phrase! He annoyingly scratched his hair, having read many of those forum posts on "laughing disasters" and secretly laughed at others, only to now become a new cautionary tale himself. It wasn't a laughing disaster, it was a "forgotten lines disaster". On the surrounding streets, there was a mix of brisk, stern locals and players like him, noticeable with IDs and behavior that seemed more outrageous or even a bit comical. This sense of disconnection made him more irritable at this moment, feeling out of place in this "serious" world. Armand participated in the Light Sect's rookie recruitment selection, having passed several trials only to stumble at the last step, forgetting a doctrine line during the joining ritual and being disqualified. He walked away from the Light Sect somewhat dejected, just wanting to find a place to be alone.