Luo Shu lifted two large silver cases out of the car's back seat, then handed them to Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue according to their markings, saying:
"Leave the car here. Someone will park it for us later."
"Keep those 'cases' safe. You're only allowed to open them on my orders or if your lives are in danger. We still need to test their performance later, so make sure you protect them."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Chisato Nishikigi drawled in response.
After answering, Chisato Nishikigi lightly nudged Luo Shu's shoulder with her elbow and giggled:
"You really are acting more and more like a leader, Luo Shu."
Luo Shu glanced at Chisato Nishikigi at that. "I'll take that as a compliment."
After saying this, Luo Shu turned toward Shin Natsume, Maya Natsume, and Biao Wenqi, who stood a short distance away. Ignoring the system's "Familia" notification in his mind for the moment, he asked:
"Are those the Warriors Corps people?"
"Yes."
Takina Inoue looked as serious as ever:
"Shin Natsume, an heir to the Natsume Family, a martial arts family. Beside him is the self-taught Biao Wenqi."
"Both are masters who have activated their 'qi' and reached the 'Expert' stage. As for the silver-haired woman beside them, I don't recognize her, but judging by her appearance, she should be an heir to the Natsume Family."
Luo Shu understood.
He had also read the Metropolitan Police Department's intelligence on the Warriors Corps and knew how their ranks were divided.
The lowest was the "Disciple Tier," where beginners laid their foundations, followed by the "Adept Tier," whose members had learned martial arts and could inherit their respective traditions. Beyond that was the "Expert Tier," whose members could represent their schools.
Setting aside the Disciple Tier, which focused on building foundations,
Adept Tier martial