The Great Library Goes Bankrupt; Once-Deadly Golden Fingers All Sold Cheap, All Sold Cheap

"There were two phenomena that existed in this world: Domination and Progress."

"These two phenomena had been clashing in our world for decades."

"Negary was the collective name for all phenomena of Progress, and also a great god. He bore such titles as Root Source Sound, Soul-Scorching Flame, One Who Dwells Deep in the Soul, Supreme God of Progress, Eternal Peace Township, and more."

"And any being that chose Progress and pursued a better self could call itself Negary." Leon said, "He was undoubtedly the greatest god in this world."

"Is that so?" Ren Xiu nodded. "Then why did you become a clergyman of the God of Assassins?"

"Because... the God of Assassins looked unreliable. Well, he actually was unreliable." Leon wiped away his tears, not telling the child the truth. If she learned that Killer J was one of Negary's Three Symbols, then Negary's standing in her eyes would probably plummet at once.

"I'll take you to the Hunter Guild. It's where all comrades who reject Domination gather."

"So my main job from now on will be assisting you there?"

"What?" Ren Xiu suddenly stopped walking. "Didn't you say you were going to train me to become an assassin? How had it suddenly turned into clerical work?"

"Those are the rules." Leon paid her no mind and led Ren Xiu into a quiet bar. Just as she had imagined, soothing music played inside. People sat around in twos and threes, drinking all kinds of alcohol and discussing all kinds of matters.

Leon made his way to the bar. Ren Xiu noticed that many of the people around them deliberately kept their distance from Leon. It seemed that the God of Assassins' clergymen truly were not very welcome.

After all, their boss was like that.

"Lili, help register her." Leon's