Just as Ally had said, Lin Mo did not have to wait long. About half an hour later, she returned to the Association with a middle-aged man around fifty, clad in iron armor.
At that moment, Lin Mo was chatting with Laina, making the catgirl giggle nonstop.
"You're the one who wants to join our team?"
The man frowned slightly and walked straight up to Lin Mo, sizing him up with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Ally, are you sure this kid is a professional?"
It was no wonder he was suspicious. Alston had been an adventurer for half his life before finally advancing a few years ago. Having come this far, he knew full well how difficult it was to become a professional, and how much effort it required.
But this kid in front of him looked no older than eighteen or nineteen. He had barely even grown into adulthood—how could he be a professional?
Lin Mo was not offended. He merely smiled and took the initiative to greet him. "Hello, sir..."
"Alston."
"Mr. Alston, you must be Ally's captain, right? My name is Lin Mo, and I'd like to join your team temporarily."
Alston did not shake his hand. He continued to eye him suspiciously. "If you really are a professional, then of course you're welcome. So, where is your professional badge?"
A professional badge?
Lin Mo froze for a moment. There was such a thing?
Seeing Lin Mo's expression, Alston's frown deepened. "Kid, you should know that adventurers' time is precious. We don't have time to fool around with you."
Lin Mo spread his hands. "I only became an adventurer recently, and I advanced just these past couple of days, so I really don't know about professional badges. But I haven't wasted your time, and I'm not joking."
Alston