Today was an unusual day for Arthur, who even tossed and turned last night with insomnia.

Looking at the cyan spire stone house in front of him, Arthur clenched his fists excitedly, and his palms were already slightly sweaty.

This is the branch of the Belland Continental Mercenary Guild in Ores City, Hua.

Arthur is actually no stranger to the mercenary union, and has been with Tony or Randall to receive and deliver the task more than once before, but this time is different, today is the day Arthur officially registers as a mercenary!

This means that from today onwards, Arthur will be able to receive mission commissions like any other mercenary, instead of relying on Randall's pocket money of a few silver coins per month.

This means that from today onwards, that skinny child can support himself on his own!

A pair of large hands gently rubbed Arthur's head. Keynes specially accompanied Arthur to register today, and as an old mercenary, he understood the young man's excitement at this time.

Keynes led Arthur straight into the mercenary union branch. As soon as he entered the door, Brandon Phil, the head of the mercenary branch, greeted him with a smile.

Although the "Blue Enchantress" is a rising star in recent years, it has faintly become the No. 1 mercenary group in Huaorez City in the past two years, and Brandon, such a big customer, naturally has to receive it in person.

Arthur's registration procedures were also handled by Brandon on his own initiative.

In fact, the registration procedures for new mercenaries are not complicated, as long as they have the strength of a first-class warrior, belong to a mercenary group registered by a mercenary union, and swear to abide by the mercenary code and defend the honor of mercenaries under the gaze of the statue of Amy, the king of mercenaries.

After registering Arthur's age, household registration, warrior level, and mercenary group in a quaint magic manual, Arthur is considered an official mercenary.

This magical magic manual is the biggest secret of the Continental Mercenary Guild, and each branch of the guild has one. As soon as one of them is registered, the same information will be added to the magic manuals of the other branches. In the future, Arthur's missions in any place on the continent will be recorded in the book, which will become a certificate for the mercenary's level increase.

"Welcome to the Mercenary Guild, you will be a G-class mercenary from today onwards, please never forget the mercenary creed!" Brandon smiled as he took out a badge and handed it to Arthur.

It was a bronze badge in the shape of a shield with a crossed sword and axe carved in relief.

The shield, sword, and axe symbolize protection, trust, and courage in the Mercenary's Creed, respectively!

Bronze represents the lowest junior mercenary in the mercenary rank, corresponding to the G-level and E-level mercenaries, and there are also intermediate silver mercenary badges, high-level gold mercenary badges and top-level purple gold badges.

Keynes took the bronze badge from Brandon's hand, pinned Arthur to the left chest of the leather armor himself, and then patted Arthur on the shoulder vigorously, "Arthur, welcome to the Blue Enchantress Mercenary Regiment!"

"Yes, Captain!" Arthur smiled as he clasped his feet together and struck his chest with his right fist.

This is a standard mercenary salute, which means guarding with life.

Throughout the process, there was a little girl with flaxen hair behind Brandon who looked at Arthur silently with curious eyes. The girl's thin little face, upturned nose, and a few freckles on both sides of the nose bridge make the girl look playful and cute.

When Arthur noticed the girl, she immediately hid her face behind Brandon.

"Boy, I'll give you a gift. Keynes said as he handed Arthur a small delicate celestial wood box.

Starwood is an extremely rare and expensive piece of wood, named after the starry stars on the surface of the cut wood, which is only found in the Dream Forest in the Elven Realm. Not only does the Celestial Star Wood not decay for thousands of years, but it can also prevent the loss of magic elements from the magic items placed in it after it is made into boxes and other items.

Just from this box, you can tell that the gift inside must be worth a lot!

Arthur was a little surprised, the hand that took the box trembled slightly, this was the first time Arthur received a gift since he was a child.

Under Keynes's encouraging gaze, Arthur gently opened the lid.

The girl behind Brandon also poked her head out, wondering what the box contained, but her face was filled with disappointment.

Inside the box is a white pendant in the shape of a six-pointed star. I can't see the material of the pendant, it seems to be jade, even jade is the worst grade, the surface is neither shiny nor oily, and the white is slightly yellowish. It's safe to assume that it's not a magical item at all, and you can't feel any magical elements flowing from it.

But Arthur was not disappointed, and the fact that Captain Keynes was able to give himself a gift was worth more than any gift.

"Take it with you, it's not very valuable, but I've always carried it as a talisman before, and now I'm giving it to you, I hope it can also protect your mercenary career!"

Arthur carefully strapped the pendant to his chest, the empty box still clutched in his hand.

Keynes smiled when he saw this, "Arthur, we don't want the box, let's give it to that little girl." ”

Although Arthur was a little reluctant, he was never a stingy person, and since Keynes said it, he generously handed the box to the girl.

The girl behind Brandon pursed her lips and didn't reach out to pick it up, with an obvious look of disgust.

The girl didn't understand, but Brandon knew the value of this small box of celestial stars, and took it from Arthur's hand with a smile on his face, "I thank Captain Keynes for her, this gift is simply too valuable!"

"It's just a small thing, and thanks to President Brandon, I will give priority to our 'Blue Enchantress' when there is such a high-paying entrusted mission in the future. ”

"Definitely, definitely. The union also relied on the support of Chief Keynes and the 'Blue Enchantress'. ”

Keynes's favor was actually given to Brandon. You must know that the mercenary union serves as an intermediary platform between employers and mercenaries, and the president has a lot of resources in his hands. Mercenary tasks can be publicly released for mercenaries to pick up, or they can be recommended to eligible mercenary groups on a priority basis, as long as the commission can be successfully completed, the employer does not mind how the mercenary union operates internally. In addition, among the vast number of commissioned tasks, there are always some tasks with low difficulty and great rewards, and some seemingly ordinary tasks that actually hide huge risks. In short, it is beneficial to have a good relationship with the mercenary union.

After a few more polite remarks, Brandon personally sent Keynes out of the union.

As soon as he came out of the mercenary union, Arthur immediately became distracted.

This look naturally fell on Keynes's eyes, "I heard that Tony and they also arranged a celebration ceremony for you at Nightingale Bar?"

Arthur smiled sheepishly, "Yes, Captain." ”

"Then you don't have to accompany me back to the mercenary group, let's go!"

"Thank you, Captain!" Arthur saluted Keynes, turned and ran.

Keynes couldn't help but smile and shake his head, "I'm still a kid even if I become a mercenary!"

"By the way, tell Tony that it's not too late, there's a mission tomorrow morning!" Keynes suddenly remembered what he was told, and hurriedly shouted at Arthur's back.

It's just that Arthur has long since disappeared without a trace, leaving only Keynes, who shook his head and smiled bitterly in place......

PS: I would like to pay tribute to the unspeakable master's "Mercenary World".