First Visit to the Casino (1)

"Hehe, I've got some connections at True God Hall. Of course I could look into your mission activity. That's nothing."

"So you've got connections like that, Brother. Then I'll be direct. I heard from a friend that missions could be snatched up through the machines, but I just can't get any. As soon as missions are posted, they're all booked by someone else."

"Little brother, you've only completed two D-rank patrol missions so far, right?"

"That's right."

"You need to complete ten D-rank patrol missions before your access level can be raised by one. D-rank missions have three access levels in total. The higher your access level, the better your chances of securing a mission. Otherwise, you can only try your luck in the True God Hall plaza."

"What? There's an access-level system too?"

"It's meant to protect our clansmen and create a fairer mission environment."

"Are there even higher access levels beyond Level Three?"

"That's right. With Level Four access, you can take C-rank missions."

"Little brother, you performed very well on your last patrol mission. According to the access rules, there was no way you should have been able to accept a patrol mission spanning one to two billion kilometers. I never expected you to be so lucky."

"So there was something like that? I knew I was lucky—otherwise, how could I have met you, Brother?" The two exchanged a knowing smile.

"Zi Yu, you really know how to talk. I won't beat around the bush anymore." Ōtsutsuki Sanjian lowered his voice.

"I can adjust your access level to Level Three and let you take missions more to your liking."

"Really? Wouldn't that break the rules and cost you a great deal, Brother?"

"It'll take something, sure, but what's the difference between you and me?"

"Then thank you,