Once all the medals had been distributed, it was time for each Night Watchman's exclusive equipment.
"Zheng Zhong."
"Mo Lan."
"Li Shaoguang."
"Cao Yuan."
"..."
On the training platform, several instructors stood before a number of sealed metal boxes, calling out names from a list. Those whose names were called stepped up in order to receive their equipment.
"Baili Tumming."
"Lin Qiye."
The moment Lin Qiye's name was called, he immediately stepped forward and went up to collect his equipment.
Just as expected, it was the standard three-piece set for Night Watchmen: a Star Saber, a cloak, and an emblem.
After receiving his equipment, Lin Qiye, like everyone else, first draped the cloak over himself. The dark crimson cloak seemed to be made of some unknown material. It was soft and comfortable, weightless when worn, and fit perfectly.
Next, he gripped the hilt of the Star Saber. Its familiar feel and weight were no different from the other standard-issue blades he had used before. The only difference was that the straight blade bore three small engraved characters: "Lin Qiye."
Lin Qiye used dual blades, but he had not applied for another one. That was because there was already another blade at his home, engraved with the name "Zhao Kongcheng."
Finally, there was the emblem.
It felt heavy in his hand. Crossed double blades, a starry sky in the background... After examining it carefully, Lin Qiye turned it over. Beneath the four familiar lines of small text, the three characters "Lin Qiye" were engraved there as well.
This was proof of his identity as a Night Watchman.
Once everyone had received their equipment, Yuan Gang, standing on the platform, slowly began to speak.
"I believe you already know that these three items are the standard equipment of us Night Watchmen. But