Luna said wistfully, "I've applied so many times, but I've been rejected every time. It's not just me; Valerie has the same ambition, but neither of us has succeeded. Oh, and Conrad, too. He's tried to join several times as well."

Andrew sneered coldly, "Conrad had a golden opportunity right in front of him. Unfortunately, he met every requirement except one: his mindset wasn't strong enough. Luna, you must remember that to join the organization, combat ability isn't the primary factor; it's not even that important.

"After all, if someone's martial arts skills are mediocre, they wouldn't even be considered in the first place. Exceptional martial arts talent is just the basic requirement, the absolute bare minimum prerequisite for joining the organization. What's really being tested is your mind.

"It's about how you act and how you stay calm in extreme situations, in desperate situations. It's about whether you can remain fearless and unafraid when facing the Dark Clans, who've been