This was naturally due to the fact that many deluded youths, who hadn't even climbed the Infinite Staircase, came to register, and when they finally faced the test, they failed and ended up merely wasting the staff's time.
After finally nodding, the young receptionist handed Ling Han the form to fill out his information.
It was nothing special.
The only information requested on the form was the name, address, and the type of class he had awakened, such as combat, support, alchemist, etc.
When he finished signing and the receptionist was entering the data into the computer, she couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing Ling Han's age:
"22 years old? You really became a Guardian at 22?"
She looked at Ling Han with a look of annoyance, thinking he was just a deluded young man.
After all, although it is possible to be summoned to the Infinite Staircase at 22, the chance is incredibly low.
In the history of Lingyan City, there have been no more than four people who became Guardians at 22.
"Kid, if you're just playing around, there will be serious consequences..."
The receptionist showed a touch of kindness and decided to remind him.
"I'm not joking."
Seeing that the receptionist thought he was lying, Ling Han's expression also turned cold.
...
After the receptionist finally finished entering the data, Ling Han followed the instructions and went toward the second floor, where the tests are conducted.
"Humph, I want to see you crying in regret when we call the police."
Looking at Ling Han, who had already reached the elevator, the receptionist couldn't help but huff and pout.
***
As soon as he arrived on the second floor, Ling Han was guided by an employee to the room where the test is conducted to confirm if someone is truly a Guardian.
"There is only one person in front of you. You can wait here."
The employee said, pointing to a bench near the entrance.
"Thank you."
Ling Han replied casually and sat down to wait.
He was a bit nervous; after all, becoming a Guardian had been his dream for a long time, and today that dream was finally being realized.
'This is just the beginning!'
Ling Han thought with a smile on his face, thinking that in the future he wouldn't be just any Guardian, but the strongest of all!
Although his initial goal when climbing the Infinite Staircase was just to become a common Guardian and have a minimal sense of security, after awakening the unique class 'Herald of Death' and obtaining an abnormal evolution factor, his ambition naturally began to grow.
After a while, the door to the testing room was finally opened, and a young man came out, followed by the official responsible for conducting the tests.
From what Ling Han could observe, the official seemed extremely humble, even showing a bit of flattery.
'It looks like this young man's identity is not simple.'
Ling Han thought briefly but didn't care too much.
After all, he was just registering as a Guardian.
Unless he had revealed a very powerful talent, which is not common as it is not required to reveal talents due to security reasons, he was probably just a second-generation young man.
The young man noticed Ling Han's gaze and turned to look at him, surprised for a moment.
However, he soon lost interest and didn't care anymore; he was used to receiving looks wherever he went.
"Next, Ling Han!"
When the young man was about to leave and heard this, he couldn't help but look again. Upon seeing Ling Han enter the testing room, his eyes widened, and he whispered:
"How is this possible? He also just climbed the Infinite Staircase?"
***
The testing room was not very large, about twenty square meters.
In the center, there was a large pedestal with a glowing sphere on top.
'That must be the detector crystal.'
As soon as he entered the room, Ling Han immediately noticed the crystal on the pedestal and recognized that it was probably the detector crystal.
He had only heard about the crystal on the internet.
It was said to be made only by those who managed to awaken the Artisan class and was used to detect whether a person was a Guardian.
"Please place your hand on the detector crystal."
The official spoke with a neutral voice.
Although not rude, it was completely different from how he had treated the young man earlier.
But Ling Han didn't mind much and placed his hand on the crystal. Immediately, a light began to shine and then, after a moment, went out.
Soon after, a holographic image appeared:
[Name: Ling Han]
[Rank: No Rank]
"Congratulations, Ling Han. From today on, you are officially a Guardian recognized by the Temple of Guardians. I hope you live up to the title of Guardian and protect humanity..."
As soon as he saw the result, the official began to recite the protocol followed every time a new Guardian emerged.
The test was quite simple.
If the person was a Guardian, the crystal would light up and show the rank of the Guardian. If the person was not a Guardian, the crystal would remain unchanged.
But, at that moment, Ling Han was not listening to what the official was saying; he was just staring intently at the hologram, in a cold sweat.
The Detector Crystal can also detect the rank!
Ling Han couldn't imagine what would have happened if he had reached level 10 and become a rank F Guardian on the Infinite Staircase, and if that had been displayed there.
How many problems could that have caused?
While coming to the Temple of Guardians, he had researched online and found that evolving 2 levels on the Infinite Staircase was considered a good result.
Those who managed to climb 3 levels were seen as geniuses, and climbing 4 levels was considered monstrous.
Even Vulcan had only reached level 6 while climbing the Infinite Staircase. Ling Han, on the other hand, had reached level 8.
That was also why Ling Han's ambition had grown.
The reward he received from the Infinite Staircase was greater than that received by the strongest man in the world!
"Here it is. This is the exclusive Guardian smart bracelet. I'll explain the basic functions."
"In addition to storing your identity, which proves you are a Guardian, the bracelet provides access to all the systems of the Temple of Guardians, such as missions, the store, etc. Everything is traded with the currency called contribution points, which you can earn by completing missions and other activities."
Ling Han only came back to himself when the official handed over the smart bracelet and began explaining its functions.