"Unbound Domain?""A forbidden domain that can isolate the inner and outer worlds, preventing our battles from affecting ordinary people. Each city's Night Watchman is equipped with three signs capable of deploying the [Unbound Domain], and one person is responsible for each sign. Since we don't usually engage in direct combat, we are also called 'Watchers.'"Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow. "So, you're just a lookout?""...If you can't speak properly, then keep quiet," Zhao Kongcheng rolled his eyes."You just mentioned there are three ways to acquire a forbidden domain, what's the third one?""The third one is a divine gift, which applies to people like you," Zhao Kongcheng's face became serious. "Some gods grant a part of their power to chosen humans, making them their agents on Earth. These forbidden domains, granted by gods, are called 'Divine Domains.'However, with this power comes a set of instructions from the god. Some gods instruct their agents to destroy human society, others to protect it, and some ask them to search for something on their behalf... In short, usually, each god only has one agent who represents their will.Currently, among the few divine agents who have emerged, most are agents of evil gods attempting to destroy human civilization and return the world to chaos. They have created an organization called the 'Ancient God Church.'There are also agents of benevolent gods, though they are very few. As for the number of agents from neutral gods, we have no way of knowing."Zhao Kongcheng stood up, walked to Lin Qiye, and stared into his eyes, speaking slowly and deliberately:"Lin Qiye, what instructions did Michael give you? Which side do you belong to?"Lin Qiye's eyes were full of confusion. "I don't know. He didn't say anything."What Lin Qiye said was the absolute truth. At that time, Michael just looked at him from the moon without saying a word, and then he passed out. There wasn't even a single word spoken!Zhao Kongcheng furrowed his brows. "He didn't say anything? Did you never hear his voice in your mind?""No, really not!"Zhao Kongcheng studied Lin Qiye for a long while, as if trying to find signs of lying. After a while, he looked away and slowly sat down again."Based on our assumptions, Michael should belong to the neutral or benevolent camp, otherwise, we'd have killed you by now. But... since he gave you the Divine Domain, why hasn't he said anything? What does he want to do?"Lin Qiye's brow furrowed slightly. "I don't know what he wants to do, but even if he gave me instructions, I wouldn't follow them. I don't want to get involved in this mess. If necessary, I'll just return these eyes to him."With that, he stood up. "If there's nothing else, I'll leave."Before Zhao Kongcheng could speak, Lin Qiye turned to open the door."Wait! Hold on!" Zhao Kongcheng suddenly stood up and blocked the door, staring into Lin Qiye's eyes. "You're done asking your questions, and now you want to leave? What about me?""You? You can enjoy yourself here alone," Lin Qiye answered seriously."No, what I mean is... aren't you curious about me? Who I am?""Who you are has nothing to do with me," Lin Qiye continued trying to open the door.Zhao Kongcheng grabbed the doorknob. "Why do I know so much? What kind of organization is behind me? What are we doing... Aren't you curious about any of this?""No.""Why not?""According to the logic in movies and novels, once I know about your existence, there are only two choices," Lin Qiye raised two fingers. "Either I join you, or I'll never be able to reveal the secret, like being killed, locked away, or brainwashed...""...Stop watching so many TV shows!" Zhao Kongcheng felt helpless, "Besides, you don't even understand us. How do you know joining us isn't a good choice?"Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow. "So, if I know about your organization and choose not to join, I won't be in danger?""Of course not! We're military personnel. At most, we'll make you sign a non-disclosure agreement. What you said earlier is pure nonsense!""Well then, I'm listening."Lin Qiye sat back down after hearing this.Zhao Kongcheng sighed. Talking to this kid felt more exhausting than spending a whole day outside on guard."In 1922, when our reconnaissance team discovered the first mythological creature, the Chaos Dragon Leviathan, the Great Xia government urgently formed a military organization, always prepared to deal with the invasion of mythological creatures, known as the 139 Special Biological Response Team.At that time, our technology was underdeveloped, and we knew nothing about the world, so the so-called Special Biological Response Team was more of a formality and didn't really serve much purpose.As time passed, we observed more and more mythological creatures, tried to establish contact with some, and also discovered the secret of the forbidden domains, beginning to train specialized combat personnel.As we discovered more and more forbidden domain bearers, we realized that due to the randomness of who obtains the forbidden domain, we couldn't bring everyone under military control. So, the 139 Special Biological Response Team gradually evolved into a semi-military, semi-civilian organization.Now, we refer to this special organization as... 'Night Watchmen.'"Lin Qiye pondered for a moment. "So, your existence is to protect Great Xia from the invasion of those evil gods?""To be precise, it's to protect against all mythological creatures.""Is there a difference?""Of course. As I've said before, the appearance of mythological creatures is random, and their power varies. Therefore, not all mythological creatures are those powerful gods we commonly hear about. There are also weaker creatures that only exist in folk tales or minor legends. The Ghost-Faced Man you encountered last night is one such creature, born from a terrifying folk story. These creatures may not have world-ending powers but can still affect human society. We refer to them as 'The Mysterious.'""I see." Lin Qiye nodded. No wonder the creature he encountered last night felt somewhat familiar. It was born from a rural legend."So, we're also soldiers. We are the protectors of our country! Our existence is to prevent the people of Great Xia from suffering. Isn't that noble? Isn't that cool?" Zhao Kongcheng began to persuade him earnestly."Very noble, very cool. I respect you guys, truly," Lin Qiye's expression grew serious. He wasn't joking. From his eyes, it was clear he had deep respect.A smile gradually appeared on Zhao Kongcheng's face. "Then...""I won't go.""..."Zhao Kongcheng's smile froze. "Why?!""I can't leave." Lin Qiye's eyes were filled with sincerity. "I still have a lot to do...""What could be more important than protecting your country?!""I have an aunt and a cousin." Lin Qiye gazed out of the window, his expression calm. "My aunt isn't old, but for the past ten years, she's been working in a factory day and night for me and my cousin. Her body is falling apart...She's very stubborn. Even when she's rubbing her neck on the living room couch, tears streaming down her face, she pretends to be doing yoga, saying it's good for her health...I'm sitting right across from her, and she thinks I don't see.She lives too cautiously, and she's too tired.My cousin is very smart and very filial, but... he's still too young to bear the weight of this family.I still have a lot to do.I need to earn money to support my family. I want to buy a big house for my aunt and cousin, so my aunt will never have to go back to that factory.I want to send my cousin to college so he and my aunt can live a good life.For these ten years, they've never given up on me, even though I was a burden. Now that I'm better, how can I leave them behind?You guys are noble and great. If the conditions were right, I might join you...But right now, all I want is to stay with them and protect this family."