Adrian explained smilingly, "To join the Dragon Squad, you need to be at least a seventh-level Grandmaster. You also need to undergo training in the reserve."

Alfie's expression darkened. Even Marc and Larissa felt some sympathy for the kid.

"By the time you join the Dragon Squad, this battle will probably have already ended..." Adrian continued.

At this point, Alfie was already in despair.

"However, I can give you one year. If you become a seventh-level Grandmaster within that time, I will grant you special permission to join the Dragon Squad,” Adrian offered.

“But the war will have ended by then." Alfie was disappointed. There would be no point in joining the Dragon Squad if he didn’t get to fight.

"It won't," Adrian replied as he smiled knowingly.

Marc and Larissa glanced at each other. As Grandmasters, they could infer a lot of information from Adrian's simple words. And this information was something they had never encountered before. Since Adrian said the war wouldn't end,