Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!

After the orcs left, the real problem began to emerge—

How should the task objectives be allocated?

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There was only one task item, and only one ultimate winner in the prize pool task.

No one was willing to easily give way, but most solo players realized the gap between themselves and those truly elite players after the battle with the orcs.

Especially that trio who arrived later...

Watching the figure jumping down from the vehicle, many solo players' eyes filled with a touch of yearning and awe.

If someone is half a step ahead, you can still find a way to undercut them.

But if they're two steps ahead... go home, wash up, and go to sleep.

It turned out, among the players who entered the game in the same period, there were already such formidable experts.

"Buddy, do you remember me?" a solo player suddenly approached Kuang Xin and winked at him, "We've met during a previous task, remember? You even said you'd ask around if I could join you?"

Some solo players had seen the trio before and had even noticed their extraordinary strength early on, so they had somewhat casually asked whether they could join the organization that the trio belonged to.

After all, when the trio appeared together, anyone with a working brain could tell that their abilities must originate from the same source.

As long as one found the underlying reason behind the trio's formation, even if one couldn't become an expert on their level, at the very least, they could surpass other players by a large margin.

Playing a game is all about being above average and treating everyone equally unless they're beneath you.

When showing off, do it downwards; those above are selectively overlooked.

Kuang Xin wasn't very adept at handling such direct enthusiasm from others and was about to speak when Gu Lan pulled him to one side.

The tall and elegant woman stared at Kuang Xin with calm eyes, "Think carefully before you answer. I don't know if the force behind you is willing to be exposed. That you were able to get in was due to your own abilities and opportunities; be careful not to be dragged down by outsiders."

You should know that every interaction in this game follows a logic, and the biggest realization after entering this game world is not to treat it as a mere game... at least, not when dealing with NPCs.

Having understood a bit of information, Gu Lan didn't want this honest young man to be easily deceived by others into revealing core information.

Keep in mind that the players are a mixed bag, and what appears good on the surface may not truly be good.

The attentive gaze of the imposing woman in front of him caused Kuang Xin some agitation. Her commanding and attractive presence, far more aggressive than Gong Yan's girl-next-door charm, was more than he could handle when not in battle mode.

"No... it's nothing, I have a clear idea," he stammered.

Ever since the boss set the rules, the three of them had agreed—

Dai and Yanzi would handle negotiations, and he would listen.

Choosing members had to be done cautiously, as their fortunes were tied together.

If a subordinate made a mistake, the blame would ultimately rest on their own shoulders, so it would be a significant loss if that got them kicked out.

This prize pool task was their first formal engagement with many other players, and close contact made them acutely aware of the advantages they had over ordinary players under the protection of their patron.

Not just ordinary players, even the top experts trained by large guilds like Black Hole and Thorn couldn't match any of the trio.

This further proved the generosity of their patron.

Perhaps in the world of the natives, their patron wasn't the most formidable one, but he was certainly the most willing to cultivate them as players.

Therefore, they must not be expelled by the patron!

The previously indifferent attitude toward the "Order" organization had long since vanished. Not to mention his current life, even if he accidentally died one day, he would definitely have to find "Order" again after a fresh start.

The increasing importance they placed on the "Order" organization made them take the rules set by the organization even more seriously.

They could recruit new members, but only after thorough vetting.

The recruits wouldn't be official members of the team registered under their names, but external associates without any official title, undergoing personal evaluation.

"Our organization can take in new people," Kuang Xin looked back at the player, directly sharing the news that everyone was most eager to hear.

In fact, not only the player who came to cozy up but almost all the solo players, including those from Thorn and Black Hole, were resting off to the side with their ears perked up, listening in.

The moment Kuang Xin spoke those words, many were instantly exhilarated.

They've encountered a good person!

Someone with such resources and still willing to share, truly a great person!

If it were them, they'd definitely keep everything hidden.

Having a unique advantage to themselves, that's what's truly satisfying.

"However... our organization has very strict requirements for recruitment."

"Yes, yes!" the first player who approached nodded vigorously.

Strict? Totally normal!

What trials? What assessment tasks?

Bring it on!

"The most fundamental requirement... is to be good and lawful."

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

Gasps of amazement arose.

The name of the organization, as well as its core pursuits and philosophies, cannot be revealed for the time being, but some superficial aspects that can be used for screening are always something that can be shared with everyone.

"Upholding normal Order, fighting evil crimes, protecting humanity, and exterminating other races are the basic conditions for joining our organization. If you are willing to accept this premise, then each of us has five spots available to recruit external members on behalf of the organization.

Of course, although these members are external, they enjoy the same official benefits as us, with no differences. It's just that in the eyes of the organization, each squad is a whole—sharing glory and disgrace, and collective responsibility for rewards and punishments. For this reason, your actions will determine our status within the organization.

Therefore, before we take you into our squad as external members, we need to assess those interested for a period of time. We ask for your understanding,"

he said.

This was a plan prearranged by the three of them—when encountering other players inquiring, it was Kuang Xin who would announce these core messages.

After all, he seemed a bit more sincere when he spoke...

Almost everyone listened quietly to Kuang Xin's speech. The power that he—or rather, the three of them—had demonstrated, was the capital they had to command everyone's silence.

"Count me in!"

"Count me in!"

"Bro! Pick me, pick me! I'm an old good guy, a law-abiding citizen with good public standing!"

Of course, there were also those who were dissatisfied with these seemingly cumbersome rules and regulations, "MD, even playing a game one has to abide by the law, to hell with it! I'm not putting up with this!"

"Exactly! Even after joining the squad, we're still just external members. What benefits we get still have to go through their hands first—who knows how much they'll skim off what's rightly ours? So, we're just supposed to work for them after all? I knew it was too good to be true to spread such good news! You go if you want, but I won't be fooled!"

Their words clearly entered everyone's ears, and reached all the players.

The people who said these things had ulterior motives, but the wills of those players who could be swayed by them were not necessarily very firm.

Kuang Xin and the others didn't care at all.

Recruiting people could indeed speed up the process of earning contributions, but it also meant that they needed to put effort into management.

Whether they recruited members or not was actually fine with the three of them.

Leaving things to fate often made it easier to find like-minded friends.

"Count me in," Gu Lan said with a smile to Kuang Xin, then turned and walked towards Gong Yan, who was crouched to the side treating injuries for some players. "I'll join your team, okay? However you want to assess me, feel free."

Although she had some of her own channels for advancement, they were not forcibly tied to her personal background; she was free to go wherever she wished.

The way these three conducted themselves also made her feel alright, which made her start to find the organization behind them even more interesting.

As for why she joined Gong Yan's team... she knew she was someone with a brain.

Being in Kuang Xin's team might seem suspicious in the eyes of the three, so it was better to be open with her intentions. It was wiser to join this seemingly smarter girl's team in a straightforward and honest manner, to demonstrate... loyalty.

The ones who should be in Kuang Xin's team are a bunch of brainless melee fighters.

"Sure thing, sis!" Gong Yan immediately responded with a smile, "Welcome to the team, sis!"

"Count me in too, brother!" From a distance, Xu Ruoguang left Ren Fengxing behind and came running over.

"Hey, hey, brother! The thing I was asking you about..." Ren Fengxing grabbed his arm, trying not to let him go.

Ren Fengxing didn't want to join the crowd schmoozing around the trio, and besides, these three did not seem like the kind of people who could be swayed easily. It was better to take a different approach.

He still remembered the move "Alpha Assault".

He believed that his action of leading all the players to their rescue must have left a deep impression of gratitude on them.

Looking puzzled at Ren Fengxing, Xu Ruoguang, who was pulled back, said, "I'm a player too, why are you asking me?"

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

"You're a player too?"

"What else? If you've got something to say, go ask the uncle," Xu Ruoguang said, freeing his arm and running towards Kuang Xin, "Count me in! Count me in!"

Ren Fengxing, left standing there, silently watched his retreating figure, feeling an urge to weep without tears.

No name and health bar above the head! Negative review!

He turned his head to look at the real NPCs...

The uncle with the back-carried sword looked cheerfully towards the direction where Xu Ruoguang was running, his eyes squinted, "We follow Guang's lead..."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

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"That's enough; what happens later is up to you. For now, let's get down to discussing how to distribute the spoils of this mission. That's more practical," said one of the players, breaking the lively mood that had gathered around with a cold interjection.

He was a lone wolf.

The lean lone player, holding a handgun tightly, swept his cold gaze over all the eyes drawn to him by his voice, "I suggest that the Black Hole Guild submit the mission's bounty. They have made the greatest effort and contribution in this mission, and the sacrifices they made were also the most significant. The final reward of this mission should rightfully be theirs.

Anyone who disagrees is making an enemy of all the players present!"

He had not joined a guild because he found the starting point of the normal approach too low.

Right now was a great opportunity to show his worth.

Even just helping temporarily could net one a thousand bucks a head; becoming one of his core confidants meant his takeoff was imminent, right?

The lean lone player swept his chill gaze over each player looking his way, "What do you all think?"