Heart Garden floated in midair, the defensive forts hovering around it forming a complete necklace. Security was tight here. Every Card Adept who entered had to undergo a rigorous inspection, without exception.
An energy Shuttlecraft approached Heart Garden at astonishing speed. The Card Adepts on guard immediately tensed. Hidden currents had been stirring in East Rui City lately, and they dared not relax their vigilance for even a moment.
"Please slow down and verify your identity. Thank you for your cooperation!" Several white, mirror-like energy constructs floated before the Card Adept, each about twenty centimeters across. These were constructs formed by an Amplification Card. They carried the Card Adept's voice far into the distance. Some highly skilled Card Adepts could even project their voices into a specific area, leaving people elsewhere unable to hear anything at all. This Card Adept was one of them.
The Shuttlecraft gradually slowed, stopping right in front of the guards.
Its roof opened completely and lowered automatically, revealing the entire interior. Five people sat in the cabin. The man at their head wore a white mask, with two black lines winding down from the eyes.
"Ah! Chief Steward White!" The Card Adept hurriedly saluted and said with utmost respect, "Welcome back!" The other Card Adepts hastily bowed as well, awe written on their faces.
Chief Steward White's reputation in East Rui City now blazed like the sun at its zenith. Everyone knew him, and these Card Adepts were no exception. Their respect for the strong came from the heart. In troubled times, only strength could inspire awe and offer a sense of security.
"Mm." Chen Mu nodded slightly in acknowledgment. The Card Adept before him was quick-witted and smooth.
"I heard you're recruiting Card Adepts?" the guard asked cautiously.
Remembering that he had allowed Taishu