A few minutes later.
Holding his form, Lynn followed Raven to the trial hall in the High Tower.
The hall bustled with people, most of them paired up just like they were: a Night Doctor with an apprentice. Clearly, anyone who wanted to join the Night Doctors needed a recommendation and an introduction.
After registering him, Raven handed him his identification tag and said:
"When they call your code name, go inside. I'll explain the rules and assessment criteria beforehand so you don't do anything reckless."
With his eyes closed and his arms folded, he said:
"We Night Doctors don't accept creatures without a grounding in medicine. Every doctor who qualifies as a Night Doctor has strong surgical and medical skills."
"So the assessment has four components: [Adaptability], [Mental Fortitude], [Technical Skill], and [Combat Ability]. After you pass those four, there's one final component: [Principles]."
Lynn asked in confusion, "They test combat ability too?"
Raven glanced at him. "Without enough combat strength, how are you going to treat those monsters? If they refuse to cooperate and try to resist, don't you have to knock them out?"
Lynn nodded thoughtfully. "So that's how it is! You live and learn!"
Just then, a shout came from the distance.
"Number Four! Good Doctor Peacemaker! Prepare for your assessment!"
In an instant.
Every creature in the hall began looking around in astonishment.
Goose bumps rose all over Raven. Mortified and exasperated, he turned his head away, making it clear that he had absolutely nothing to do with the human beside him.
Lynn smiled faintly, adjusted his Monocle, and said confidently:
"Mr. Raven! Wait for my good news. I'll be off, then!"
Raven did not want to talk to him.
Under the astonished gazes of the other creatures, Lynn strode into the assessment area with