Alpedis continued in Kuize's stead:
"In short, Ye Chen, you need to adapt to the feeling of bearing these precepts as soon as possible, and remember not to do anything foolish in the future, because that will only get you killed."
"Secondly, just as Mr. Kuize said, there is a limit to the number of targets his precepts can be cast upon."
"Our generation of Apex Hunters numbers ten with you included, making us the largest group of Apex Hunters to exist simultaneously in history."
"Whether in terms of Mr. Kuize's precepts, the combat strength required to protect the Holy Light Pure Land, or the Church members' opinion of us, our current numbers have undoubtedly reached near saturation."
"Whether it is those knights of the Church or ourselves, no one actually wants the number of Apex Hunters to keep increasing."
"For that very reason, you must not reveal any of the secrets and insights you have gleaned from your dreams thus far—not even to your close friends and family."
"No matter what, you cannot actively hasten this process. You can only let them come to understand on their own, because we must never appear too powerful before the Church."
After hearing this, Ye Chen nodded in reply:
"Mm, I understand."
"In fact, the precepts Mr. Kuize inscribed into me already include these restrictions."
"Although I couldn't understand them before, I know what they mean now, so you can rest assured."
Alpedis continued expressionlessly:
"Good. Then let us discuss the next matter requiring attention."
"By now, you should be well aware that the strength of any sixth-level nightmare wielder is extreme and terrifying."
"The aura we leak alone is enough to pose a lethal threat to the people around us. If we release our power as we please, the surrounding environment