"Since you have helped me eliminate the danger, Mr. Jack, I will honor my promise and join your team."
Morey pressed a hand to his chest and bowed deeply.
In truth, his years of struggling through the mystical world had taught him just how difficult it was to go it alone, and he had always wanted an opportunity to join a transcendent faction for support.
Yet he had never found a way in.
He considered meeting Chen Lun this time a stroke of luck, too.
Boom!
Chen Lun snapped his fingers, and flames formed themselves into the text of a contract in midair.
"Sign it, and you will be a member of the Circus."
He watched Morey quietly.
Morey took a deep breath and, enduring the heat of the supernatural fire, nervously signed his name.
Clink!
The distant sound of clinking glasses rang out.
"I bear witness."
The chuckle of Conrad, the King of Slaughter, sounded once again.
Chen Lun waved his hand, and the flames dispersed.
He smiled as well. He would not be too harsh on one of his own.
"Welcome aboard, Morey. I believe you'll come to love this big family."
Chen Lun handed him some money, around a few dozen Gold Pounds, along with the Circus's distinctive token, a Silver Snake Ring.
"Consider this money an advance on your salary. The ring is your token.
Set out now for Jack Manor in Amber City's Inner District. Show them the token, and someone will receive you and explain the relevant matters.
As for the Transcendent Knowledge I promised you, I will fulfill that promise when I return."
"Yes, Mr. Jack. I understand."
Morey accepted the items and spoke respectfully.
Chen Lun said goodbye to Morey and used divination to determine the current time.
*Hmm,