94: Selection of the main direction of attack (II)

"Grimm..."

"Do you even know what I'm talking about?"

Captain Andre felt a chill when he saw Grimm just staring at him with a strange look, saying nothing.

"Ahem..."

"Captain, to be honest, I don't understand this so-called 'lying flat' culture in laboratories at all."

"This is the first time I've heard this new term."

Grimm shook his head and said.

"I only stayed in a C-grade laboratory for a year, then I passed the exam to the Grade A Laboratory and have been there ever since. So, I'm not very familiar with the popular elements and underground cultural circles of those lower-grade laboratories."

"As for the people in the Grade A Laboratory, Captain, you know they're all workaholics, 'liver emperors,' and rarely communicate. Even when they do, it's about topics like how to improve the success rate of potions."

"So, I'm sorry, Captain, I don't know."

..."Never mind, I'll find a chance to ask others."

"Grimm, how about it? I'm getting old, I can't do it anymore."

"I plan to work a few more years, save up some retirement money, and then hand over the captain's position to you. I believe you can lead the Devil Squad to an even more glorious future, just like Jordan."

Captain Andre urged again, and at the same time, asked Mentor Jordan, who had been silently drinking and not speaking:

"Jordan, you don't want to see our squad without a successor, do you? Aren't you going to try and persuade him?"

"This is Grimm's own path. I've already done enough."

Mentor Jordan said indifferently:

"I'm not going to interfere with Grimm's choice. If you have the ability, persuade him yourselves."

"No matter what position, he is contributing to the Devil Squad. There is no distinction of high or low status; every functional position is indispensable and a part of the squad."

"Grimm, think it over carefully."

"You're an adult now; it's time to walk your own path. In fact, in the coming year, I won't interfere with you too much. You need more autonomy to develop your own way."

..."Thank you for your guidance, Mentor Jordan."

"Captain Andre, thank you for your favor and appreciation as well."

"I think I've made my choice."

"Although this may not be the best path, I believe it's the most suitable one for me."

Grimm cast an apologetic look at Captain Andre:

"Captain Andre, I'm sorry, I'm not really suited for the path of a Crowd Control Wizard."

"It's alright..."

"Grimm, everyone has their own aspirations, don't they?"

Captain Andre smiled somewhat reluctantly, still a bit unwilling, but seeing Mentor Jordan nearby, he said no more.

"Grimm, then what path will you choose?"

Adler pressed for an answer.

"You're not going to make us do elimination, are you?"

"Stop rambling, just say it. Even if you want my Guardian Knight, it's no problem."

"I agree."

..."Don't dream, Adler, you're not awake yet..."

"How many drinks have you had, Adler, to be this drunk..."

"I don't agree, Adler, I can't do without you..."

"Adler, that's a bit much. Who would try to snatch your Guardian Knight?"

"Adler, that joke isn't funny at all, it's so cold..."

Upon hearing Adler's declaration, everyone immediately couldn't hold back, speaking up one after another, lashing out mercilessly.

Such a high-quality tank candidate, and he wants to run?

Isn't he dreaming?

Among everyone here, you, Adler, have the lowest status, and you dare to daydream here?

Just be a good Guardian Knight for me, don't think about running...

"Ahem..."

After his teammates had vented and suppressed him;

Adler's expression turned ashen again, his face lifeless;

Only then did Grimm pat Adler's shoulder, comforting his poor brother:

"Adler..."

"It's not that your brother won't help you."

"You've seen it, the will of the majority is hard to defy. The minority obeys the majority, after all."

"You should still be a good Guardian Knight. Being a Guardian Knight has a lot of prospects."

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Adler, I believe you will definitely make a name for yourself on the path of a Guardian Knight."

"By then, you'll be debating whether your honorary title should be 'Vanguard Knight' or 'Earth Guardian Knight'..."

"So, rest assured, I won't choose your Guardian Knight."

..."Mm..."

"I will work hard. I will definitely get a resounding honorary title."

"Grimm, these two titles you came up with have no originality and aren't imposing enough. I'll think of my own."

Grimm's words brought Adler back to life, immersing him in beautiful visions of the future, temporarily forgetting the sadness and unpleasantness of reality.

Everyone looked at Grimm with surprise; they hadn't expected it.

Grimm, who seemed so honest, was also a master at drawing big pictures.

Captain Andre, meanwhile, cried out in his heart:

"Such a talent, who self-taught the divine skill of 'drawing big pictures'! Isn't this the perfect material for a captain? What a pity... what a pity..."

...Grimm didn't make everyone wait too long.

He directly announced his choice:

"I want to be a melee wizard, which means I want to focus on the path of an Assault Knight."

"With my large physique, plus this incredibly awesome Bio-armor, if I don't become a frontline knight, even the enemies won't believe it."

"But there's no way I can just stand there and take hits, tanking damage for my teammates."

"Then wouldn't my Exploding Fireball have been learned for nothing?"

"So..."

"After much thought, an Assault Knight, who can both tank and deal damage, is my best choice."

"Wizard Anthony, I'll have to ask for your guidance a lot from now on."

"Captain, our squad having two Assault Knights, is that okay?"

..."Of course it's okay, who has a problem with it?"

Mentor Jordan suddenly interjected, speaking with a very solemn expression:

"Grimm..."

"The Bio-armor Experimenter was originally reinforced by the academy to the Devil Squad."

"There's no problem with you choosing any combat position."

"But, Grimm, it's excellent that you can understand your strengths and advantages and make full use of them!"

"This is a basic quality required of a rational wizard. Congratulations, Grimm, you've matured quite a bit."

"Moreover, you are brave enough to take on heavy responsibilities, actively taking charge, and possess a very strong sense of ownership. This is also something I greatly admire about you."

"Grimm, maintain this original intention, and remember your mission and responsibility."

"Your future, I am incredibly optimistic about..."

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