"Where is it? Where’s the person being assessed at A-level?"

"I think it’s over at Fuhu Duchy."

"Fuhu Duchy? Let’s go! We must not let them get ahead of us!"

The main examiners who were originally chatting and joking around the platform swiftly moved towards the area where Fuhu Duchy was located.

Lin You had some impression of Fuhu Duchy.

It wasn’t close to Great Wilderness Duchy, but they had clashed with people from Great Wilderness Duchy before, which he had happened to see on the chat channel.

That’s how it is between duchies; basically, no one yields to anyone.

Under the same Kingdom Empire’s jurisdiction, it’s at least healthy competition.

With different jurisdictions, some even backstab you from behind.

This isn’t about the realm, but rather human nature.

After all, resources are limited, and it’s impossible for all lords to receive them.

As he pondered.

Lin You had also followed the group to Fuhu Duchy’s territory.

After nodding at a few representatives from Flame River Kingdom, he looked towards the testing platform.

He saw a youth in his early twenties standing there with a delighted expression, surrounded tightly by the main examiners of the various duchies.

Even those responsible for Tier Seven were squeezed outside, completely unable to speak.

"Aren’t you crossing the line a bit?"

In the crowd, Fuhu Duchy’s main examiner looked ashen-faced, watching the continuously emerging examiners from various duchies.

"Hey~ Are you saying that nurturing a new lord should be based on ability, we just don’t want such a good talent to be wasted by your Fuhu Duchy."

One of the examiners said with a smile.

"Exactly, speaking of national power, our Wuji Duchy is stronger, more suitable to nurture such good talent."

"Come on, everyone should remember not to influence the newcomers’ choices, so others won’t say you’re bullying the weak."

"Then what’s the point of talking? Just lay out the conditions!"

The examiners exchanged words, disregarding the sullen-faced main examiner from Fuhu Duchy, immediately casting him aside.

There’s no other way.

This youth was tested by Fuhu Duchy, indeed having some innate advantage.

If they wanted to grab him, they had to act quickly and decisively.

So soon, a few examiners stood forward and spoke to the youth:

"Kid, come to our Wuji Duchy, I guarantee you’ll be allocated the most favorable territory."

"Ridiculous, everyone has territory, don’t listen to him, come to our Mizong Duchy, our duchy leader is from the Insect Type, beneficial to your development."

"Don’t listen to his nonsense, they’re all creepy insect players, come to us, there are plenty of girls from the Angel Type, I’ll introduce you to a wife later."

"They’re all no good, come to our Baiyun Duchy..."

These examiners were seasoned veterans, adept at elevating themselves while stepping on others.

The lively scene left the new lords outside astonished and extremely envious.

If they could get so many influential people to recruit them personally once, they would probably grin from ear to ear, dream and laugh in their sleep.

Choosing a territory freely.

Something many dare not even imagine.

Moreover, several examiners promised additional initial resources.

Enough to tempt any newcomer.

"Younger Brother Lin, aren’t you going to say something?"

Beside Lin You, the Moonlight Kingdom examiner with slightly gray hair asked curiously.

"You didn’t go either?"

Lin You smiled at him.

"No rush." Moonlight Kingdom examiner chuckled, "I value character more than talent."

"Same here." Lin You said softly.

No matter how good the talent, if the character is lacking, it’s all for naught.

A-level is certainly excellent, but not enough for him to recruit without considering consequences; observation is necessary first.

And during their conversation gap.

The other duchies’ examiners had finished discussing, and started asking the youth about his requirements.

Some even made grand promises, fulfilling any demand.

This inevitably stirred the youth’s heart, his face unconsciously showing a trace of pride.

Especially when feeling the envy from other newcomers, his ego inflated further.

He had asked around just now.

In newcomer testing, anything above C-level is already very rare.

Not to mention two levels higher than C-level, A-level.

That definitely allows him to choose any duchy and territory most beneficial to him, even gain nice initial resources.

Just this point.

Sufficient for him to stand above the crowd.

Also wanting to use this opportunity to join the strongest duchy.

At this moment.

The Moonlight Kingdom examiner outside the crowd received a whispered report from his staff and suddenly sighed.

"It’s a pity."

"Why are you sighing, my elder brother?" Lin You asked in confusion.

Young people, it’s common to be proud of some achievements, that’s not considered a major flaw.

"It’s not about his arrogance." Moonlight Kingdom examiner shook his head, "I’ve just heard from my staff, this person is of ill intent, risen by sabotaging companions."

"Oh? Is that true?" Lin You was slightly surprised.

Unexpectedly, in such a short time, the other had gathered such detailed information, their methods were indeed remarkable.

Although deceit among lords is common.

But to sabotage companions for leveling up, that’s a bit excessive.

"Indeed a pity."

Lin You said regretfully, directly giving up the intention to recruit.

He didn’t want such a person to join Great Wilderness Duchy, to avoid unpleasant issues.

"Elemental Type, comprehensive rating... B-level!"

Suddenly, an excited shout rang out on the platform.

Another newcomer appeared above C-level?

Everyone on the platform paused, looking towards the direction of the voice.

A young boy wearing plain clothes stood nervously on the test platform, confusion and helplessness written all over his face.

He seemed surprised that his evaluation was so high.

In an instant,

many examiners gathered around, inquiring about the boy’s future plans and extending olive branches to him.

However, compared to the A-level youth, there were noticeably fewer people questioning the boy.

After all, there was still a bit of a gap between the two.

But the boy from afar couldn’t think so much.

Faced with the sudden encirclement of so many strong figures, he became stammeringly and utterly at a loss.

He looked around, then in front of him.

Finally, he mustered the courage and said in a small voice, "Um... can I be assigned together with my sister?"

After speaking, he unconsciously glanced at a beautiful figure outside the crowd.

Everyone followed his gaze and froze.

Because the sister the youth was referring to was actually the person who just tested at the lowest F-level.

In other words.

If they wanted to recruit the youth, they would have to recruit the F-level sister too, and arrange a nearby territory.

This might be challenging for others.

But for a potential newcomer with a B-level evaluation, it was absolutely no problem.

Immediately, someone said, "Sure! If you are willing to come to our Baili Duchy, I can arrange adjacent territories for your sister and you."

"Same here for Kunlun Duchy."

"If you choose to join, that’s not an issue."

Instantly, the crowd became lively again.

This made the new lords outside even more numb, and somewhat jealous.

Having an A-level is fine, but now there’s a B-level too.

How are they to survive, when most of them are E-level?

Meanwhile, the youth showed a trace of disdain.

A mere B-level wants to steal his spotlight?

Really doesn’t know their limits.

"Interested in joining our Great Wilderness Duchy?"

Just then, a sudden voice emerged among the crowd.

All representatives from various nations, who were about to further persuade, were shocked and looked towards the source of the voice.

They saw Lin You outside the crowd, who had somehow already gone to the boy’s side, accompanied by the examiner from Moonlight Duchy.

"It’s him!"

"Why is he here!"

All the examiners’ faces changed, their gazes becoming serious.

Particularly those examiners who were about to recruit the boy, they retreated half a step in panic.

"Sir... sir, everything should follow the protocol of first come, first served..."

One of the examiners cautioned cautiously.

Lin You glanced at him and smiled, "Don’t worry, I won’t break the rules; whether you can recruit him depends on your abilities."

This boy, even when considering his future, did not forget his sister.

This character, Lin You greatly admired.

Therefore, he couldn’t resist stepping in.

The examiners, hearing his words, smiled bitterly.

Even with fair recruitment, their chances were slim.

Not to mention strength.

Just comparing the authority given to them by the King was already a world of difference.

Moreover, they didn’t think they could offer more resources than Lin You.

After all, he was a fierce figure akin to the geniuses of the Ten Great Realms!

"Gentlemen, who is that..."

Seeing the reaction of the crowd, the A-level youth couldn’t help but ask.

"He..."

An examiner opened his mouth to say something but swallowed his words again.

This reaction further shocked the youth.

Could he be a high-ranking figure to cause such dread among other examiners?

But such a high-ranking figure.

Why wouldn’t they extend an olive branch to him?

Instead, they chose to recruit someone inferior to him?

However.

Without giving much room for thought, Lin You was already in front of the boy, smiling and said:

"I have a Tier Eight friend who’s an Elemental Type. If you come to the Great Wilderness Duchy, I can arrange both of you under his protection, and offer some initial resources."

"Really?"

The boy’s eyes lit up.

Excitedly, he exchanged glances with his sister.

With the protection of a Tier Eight Lord and initial resources, it would definitely benefit their early development.

At the very least, it guarantees their safety without worrying about attacks.

It almost hit his soft spot directly.

After thinking for a bit, he finally nodded heavily, "Alright, I want to join Great Wilderness Duchy!"

"..."

The other examiners were speechless but dared not speak up.

Offending a fierce character over a B-level newcomer was not worthwhile; it was better to do them a favor.

Thus.

Lin You successfully recruited a B-level prospect for the Great Wilderness Duchy, causing the responsible representatives below to become excited.

"Truly impressive, recruiting a B-level in one go!"

"Haha, now our quotas are covered."

"In all my years in this job, it’s the first time to recruit a B-level; wonder what rewards await?"

"Come on, those credits go to the Sir. We should be happy just to get a taste."

"Following the Sir, even a taste is enough to fill us up."