(Adding an extra chapter for my brother 'Novice Village Chief Tepar' 2/5... The title is too long to fit!)
After nightfall, when most of the players had logged off, Murphy walked to the front line of the "Cardman Self-Rescue Army" in the city. Upon his arrival, Maxim immediately stepped forward to report the situation to him.
This loyal servant had been holding the front line for several days, having been through many battles which had noticeably changed his temperament. He appeared more collected and deadly than before, his gaze sharper, like an unsheathed sword.
"It seems you are almost at the Black Iron Rank."
Murphy assessed him from head to toe, and said,
"Are you ready for your strength trial?"
"There aren't any suitable opponents right now, sir. There aren't any Black Iron-level Star Realm Beasts in the outer city area, and they are almost wiped out by your fearless warriors."
Maxim sighed, and said,
