"Bang!"

Kevin pushed open the study door and rushed in with Puerh. He stood up in front of Karun, who was sitting behind the desk, with his front two dog legs raised and his back two dog legs supporting him.

Puerh waved a red small sword with her right paw and held onto the fur on Kevin's neck with her left hand, staying firmly on Kevin.

"Oh, my dear Karun, if you ever encounter any formidable opponents in the future, don't be afraid. As long as you devoutly call upon the great evil knight Pall, he will come to your aid!"

"Woof woof woof!"

Karun looked at this scene and was really worried that Puerh, who had accidentally burned Kevin's head bald, would accidentally cut off Kevin's tail.

"It seems that those supplements are effective."

"Yes, the effect is obvious. My fur is noticeably shinier than before."

"Then I'll leave the house to you when I'm not around."

"Hmm?" Puerh didn't joke about serious matters, "I think it will take some time for me to be competent for this job on my own. Oh, by the way, I want to apply for some points and let the radio fairy go to the black market to find a blacksmith from the church who secretly takes private jobs. I want him to forge a small sword similar in size to this one."

"That's fine."

"Well, because it needs to have an amplifying effect similar to your sword of Achilles, my small sword needs to be infused with some fire attribute crystal materials."

"So?"

Puerh blinked, "So it will be a bit expensive."

"That's okay."

"Oh, my dear Karun, you're so kind. You can touch the puppet stored in the storage coffin in the warehouse as you please."

Karun's gaze slightly darkened.

"Hehe, I'm just kidding." Puerh continued to wave the red small sword, "Stupid dog, let's go on patrol!"

"Woof!"

Kevin carried Puerh and ran out of the study. He even used his tail to close the study door for Karun.

Karun shook his head helplessly.

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Kevin had always tolerated Puerh's bullying. It felt like an older brother accompanying his younger sister.

Hmm?

If we really go by age, Puerh, who was nearly two hundred years old, is indeed like a little sister in front of Kevin.

"Ding ling ling..."

The telephone rang at this moment, and Karun picked up the receiver.

"Hello, I'm looking for Captain Karun."

The voice of Eslie came from the other end of the phone.

"It's me."

"Captain, do you have any plans recently?"

"No."

"My parents would like to invite you to have dinner at my house."

"I have something to do."

"..." Eslie.

"Eslie, please convey my greetings to your parents. My cat has been doing well with the medicine they prescribed."

"Okay, Captain. Actually, I guessed that you wouldn't like to attend such occasions when they asked me to invite you. Although you behaved much more naturally and appropriately than us at the celebration banquet."

"Take a good rest. It won't be long before we go to the Ding District."

"Yeah, but I have one more thing."

"Speak."

"My parents like to read the 'Order Weekly' when they have nothing to do. It's their hobby. And although their research institute has been focused on their own department, they also have a mailroom where they receive and send documents from the church..."

"Eslie, if I establish the Order Whip Squad, would you be willing to join my squad?"

"And then... Huh? Ah! I'm willing, Captain!"

"Okay, that's settled."

"Yeah yeah! I'm fine now, Captain. You're busy, oh no, you're not busy, uh, you can hang up!"

"Okay, goodbye."

Karun hung up the phone.

Coincidentally, as soon as he put the receiver back, it rang again.

Karun picked up the receiver again, and it was Bart's voice on the other end.

"Captain, my parents have always liked to read the 'Order Weekly' and..."

The opening lines were exactly the same.

Karun could even imagine that when Bart made the call, their parents were sitting on the sofa next to them.

Having such elders to guide and support them was indeed fortunate. It often allowed them to capture the direction in advance, set the rhythm, and make arrangements.

"Bart."

"Yes, Captain?"

"If I establish the Order Whip Squad, would you be willing to join?"

"I'm willing, Captain. You make me admire you."

"Okay, that's settled."

After the second call was hung up, Karun took out the phone book and dialed the number of the Ventura family recorded on it.

Soon, the phone was answered by Ventura himself.

"It's me, Karun."

"Captain!"

"It seems that a new batch of Order Whip Squads is going to be established. I want to ask if you are interested in joining my squad."

"Of course, Captain, there's no need to doubt or consider!"

"Okay, that's settled."

These three in the York City District were already confirmed. As for Mars and Blanche, Karun didn't have a direct way to contact them, but it wasn't urgent because there would be training and the trial of the Gate of Reincarnation next. There was plenty of time, and they had already been in his hands for a long time.

Karun stretched and looked at the time. It was time for lunch, so he got up and walked out of the study to the kitchen.

Shirley had just prepared lunch, four dishes and a soup that suited Karun's taste.

The attentive maid would always prepare a portion of green vegetables for the young master for every meal. She knew that in the young master's eyes, only green vegetables were considered vegetables.

Alfred came over to have lunch together, and Karun spoke, "Regarding Miss Dashan, please find some time to investigate her recent situation."

"Yes, Young Master."

"In the afternoon, I'm going to the Guman family and then to the Lemar Pottery Museum."

Going to the Guman family was to see Richard and his grandmother. Before the exam, his grandmother had sent him soup.

Going to the pottery art gallery was to see Selena. After all, Lemar had come to him voluntarily. Although he had handed himself over to the captain, who then transferred him to Mr. Eisen, he still had to show up when he had free time.

Karun always remembered those who had been good to him and helped him. He was afraid of trouble, but there were some troubles that couldn't be avoided or ignored.

"Shall I accompany you, sir?"

"No need, you go ahead with your work. If you find out anything, let me know. If there's nothing unusual, then forget about it. It's not important."

"Yes, understood."

After having lunch, Karun drove alone in his second-hand Benz to the Gu Man family's villa.

As soon as he parked the car, he saw a man leaning against the front of the car, holding a cigarette and smoking desolately.

Karun knew him. His name was Dak, Richard's uncle and also his step-uncle.

As a judge who married a magistrate, facing a family like the Gu Man family, Dak had always been under a lot of pressure. Every time he came, he needed to spend a long time building up his mental strength.

Karun closed the car door and walked towards him.

"Mr. Dak?"

Dak turned his head and looked at Karun. He immediately dropped the cigarette and smiled, "Don't call me Mr. Dak, just call me Dak. I read the newspaper. Karun, you got a spot to enter the Gate of Reincarnation. You did a great job. Congratulations, Karun."

"Thank you."

Karun stood next to him, and Mr. Dak took out a cigarette case from his pocket and handed it to Karun.

"I don't smoke." Karun gently pushed the cigarette case back with his hand. "Is there something going on at home today?"

"Oh, nothing. It's mainly because my wife's parents have moved back here, so my wife will come to visit them frequently, and I have to..." Mr. Dak extended two fingers and made a walking motion. "Sigh, you know, every time I come here, I feel like I'm entering a prison of order."

"You've worked hard."

Mr. Dak shrugged. "There's nothing I can do. Who told me to be so mediocre?"

The last time Karun had contact with Mr. Dak, he had always deliberately pretended to be close to the Gu Man family in front of Karun, treating himself as a member of the Gu Man family. But this time, Mr. Dak didn't hide his true situation at all.

Perhaps because he used to think of Karun as a young person, a junior, he needed to maintain his identity in front of Karun. Now, he treated Karun as an equal, or even a little higher.

With equal status, they could say anything. After all, both he and Karun were outsiders.

"You're just trying to make your wife happy."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Dak paused for a moment, a smile appearing on his face. He said, "You're right. As long as Lucy is happy, everything is worth it."

Saying that, Mr. Dak patted Karun's shoulder. "Let's go, let's go inside."

Karun and Mr. Dak walked into the garden, climbed the steps, and were about to knock on the door when the door was opened from the inside. Mrs. Tang stood at the door.

The old lady glared at her son-in-law, Gu Xi.

Mr. Dak shivered and was confused at the same time.

Karun smiled. "Grandma, are you done pretending?"

It seemed that when he drove over, his grandmother had already noticed him and had prepared to open the door to welcome him. But he had delayed her by chatting with Mr. Dak outside, making the old lady anxious.

"Oh, Karun, my little Karun is here. Let Grandma have a look."

Mrs. Tang took the initiative to walk up to Karun and reached out to touch his face.

"You're not injured, right? Your spirit and soul haven't been hurt, right?"

Obviously, the old lady was worried that her grandson had paid some price during the final selection process.

"I'm fine, Grandma."

"Call me Grandma. We've already talked about this last time. Call me Grandma!"

"Okay, Grandma. I'm fine, it was just a selection."

"Hehe, hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Tang first smiled subtly, but couldn't hold it in and burst into laughter. This was her grandson, this young man had her blood running through his veins, he was excellent, not just ordinary!

Even if there was a blood relationship, not every elder would like every younger generation. But if the elder's mind was normal, they would definitely like outstanding younger generations. This was human nature.

In addition to being outstanding, Karun's temperament, speech, taste, and cooking skills all matched Mrs. Tang's preferences.

Mr. Dak wanted to cough a few times to remind Mrs. Tang that her son-in-law was also here, but hesitated for a moment and didn't dare to.

After entering the house, Karun received congratulations from Kai Xi and Lucy. Mr. Delong hadn't returned home yet, oh, and there was one more person who wasn't at home, Mr. Eisen, but the family seemed to be used to his intermittent disappearances.

"Karun!"

Someone on the second floor called his name. Karun looked up and saw Richard sitting at the stairwell. Yes, he was in a wheelchair.

Karun walked upstairs and came to Richard. He smiled and said, "The wheelchair looks good, very delicate."

"Do you want one?" Richard asked.

"Wait until I'm a hundred years old."

Richard glanced at the family members below, then turned his wheelchair and headed towards the bedroom. Karun followed behind.

The bed in the bedroom was piled with books. Karun glanced at them and found that they were all ancient books and notes.

"Is this just for show?"

"Hmph, I'm really working hard!"

Karun pulled over a chair and sat down. Mrs. Kai Xi came in with fruits and drinks, placed them down, and smiled, "You guys talk, I won't disturb you."

After speaking, Mrs. Kai Xi thoughtfully closed the door.

As a mother, she naturally liked her son to play with outstanding peers."By the way, I have something for you. Last time, you asked me for the Key of Rubik, right? You can't use that. I stole a version from my grandfather's study, which he used to teach his close students. It's also a kind of Key of Rubik, but a lower version."

As he spoke, Richard pointed to the bookshelf next to him. A white silk shot out from his wrist, sticking to a book, and pulled the book into his hand.

"Is that the ability of the bug?"

"Yes, you may not believe it, but every time after I get beaten up by my dad, during the healing process, I can clearly sense that my fusion with the bug is significantly improving. The harder I get hit, the more obvious the improvement."

"That's great, getting beaten up can also enhance your strength. If others had this kind of treatment, they would wake up laughing in their dreams."

"Heh, hehe."

Richard handed the book to Karun. Karun took it and said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"By the way, there's something I need to tell you in advance. The final selection this time will be conducted in the form of grouping."

"I know, I've read the newspaper. This morning, I kept poking at your picture in the newspaper, and I accidentally poked a hole in it."

"In the next phase, there will be a new trend. I plan to form my own Order Whip squad. The five members under me who participate in the final selection, unless there are surprises, will all join my squad."

"Hmm, and then?"

"You should come too. You are an extra member and do not occupy the quota of the Hound squad. In theory, you can be easily transferred."

Upon hearing this, Richard took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, saying, "Actually, my grandfather told me about this last night, and my mother repeated it to me this morning. They want me to join your squad. This Order Whip squad will definitely attract a lot of attention, even become the ace. Joining it will greatly benefit my personal development in the future."

The things that Asli and Bart's parents knew, there was no reason why the Guman family didn't know.

"So, you were waiting for me to take the initiative to say it?"

Richard shook his head and said,

"No, I didn't plan to ask you about this, Karun. I don't want to be your burden anymore. I'm a person who is lazy and loves face. I not only like to brag, but also occasionally show some moral cleanliness.

As brothers, it should be you help me once, and I help you once. It's not right for me to always be carried by you."

Karun looked at Richard, his eyes thoughtful.

Richard thought his words had touched Karun, but in fact, what Karun was considering was, how could he get your dad to join if you didn't join the team?

No matter which Order Whip squad, they would not refuse the joining of a judge. Even Captain Neo, he was always very polite when talking to Memphis.

"Richard, I have never seen you as my burden."

"I know, you wouldn't see me that way."

"But the unfortunate thing is, you probably won't be able to be as excellent as me in your lifetime."

Richard: "......"

"In this life, I probably have to help you, and you can hardly help me, because you don't have the ability."

Richard: "......"

"So, either join the team, or we're not brothers anymore."

"Are you morally kidnapping me?"

"I don't need to morally kidnap you, because before I came to your house, I met your dad, and he has already agreed to this. I believe if you refuse me now, it won't be long before you see your dear old father appearing at your bedroom door."

Richard shivered.

"Karun, how could you do this? We're brothers, and you secretly contacted my dad, siding with my dad."

"I didn't side with anyone, I just stayed neutral."

"You know I can't beat my dad, but you stay neutral, which is actually siding with my dad."

"Join, stop being pretentious."

"Then I'll be in charge of logistics?"

"Okay."

"Alright, I'll join."

Richard opened his arms to Karun, seeking a hug.

Karun, however, got up, walked to the cabinet, picked up a glass of juice, took a sip, and then frowned,

"Does your mom have a habit of adding sugar to the juice?"

"Yes, she also likes to watch me drink it happily. I have to cooperate every time to satisfy her self-touching display of motherly love."

At this moment, a black crow flew in from the window.

"It's the crow my dad folded." Richard raised his arm to let the crow land, but the crow flew past him and landed on Karun's shoulder, "Eh, is it looking for you?"

"It seems your dad specifically came to ask me if you have agreed to join the team."

Karun grabbed the crow and read the information:

"People from the pottery gallery are coming."

Karun folded the crow's paper, but found that the paper already had traces of being folded twice;

However, Karun didn't delve into this, maybe Mr. Eisen thought the first one wasn't perfect enough, so he folded it again.

"Richard, I have something to do, I have to go first."

……

"This is the place. After last time, I've been waiting for you to come find me."

Inside the car, the fat man sitting in the driver's seat looked back at the girl who was dozing off in the back seat and said,

"This time, we will definitely get the Ilmaz carving knife!"

Philomina slightly opened her eyes, turned her head to look at the pottery gallery, and just saw Memphis standing up and walking towards the door.

"Sigh."

Philomina sighed,

Reached out and grabbed the fat man's neck on the driver's seat,

With a "snap", she broke it directly.

Then her figure turned into a black mist,

And fled.

——

There will be more tonight.

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