Knock, knock, knock!Just as Jack was feeling down, there was a sudden knock on the door.A glimmer of hope sparked in his heart. He quickly got up and opened the door, only to be met with immediate disappointment.Standing outside was a young, overweight man."Excuse me, is this the room of Twilight Glory?" the man asked, standing in the doorway."Yes, I'm the team leader, Jack. Can I help you?" Jack replied as he sized up the newcomer. The man was slightly shorter than him, looking to weigh about 160 pounds. He wasn't extremely overweight, but he was certainly on the larger side."Ah, so you're the captain! My name's Henry Li. I just got here and saw your team was a member short. I was wondering if you'd be willing to let me join?" the man immediately explained his purpose.While Jack was still thinking over this request, his eyes caught sight of something odd behind Henry—five suitcases!Jack was taken aback. He'd only brought two suitcases, and his arms were still sore from dragging them here. This guy had five? How had he managed not to collapse on the way here?Given Jack's current situation, with nothing but basic supplies, these resources were incredibly important. If they could go outside, it might be a different story, but this place was in "closed mode"—you could only go in, not out.And now, with all these supplies... it seemed that things didn't feel quite as dire anymore.With that in mind, Jack stepped aside and opened the door fully."Welcome aboard, come on in," he said, smiling and even bending down to help the man bring in his suitcases."Thanks, Captain Jack!" Henry responded cheerfully.Jack looked at the carefree Henry, humming to himself while unpacking, and couldn't help but shake his head. This guy clearly hadn't experienced the rough side of life. Maybe he should teach him a lesson and "borrow" some of his supplies—let him see how harsh the world could really be?Of course, Jack quickly dismissed the idea. He wasn't the type to go around picking fights, especially since they were stuck in this Tower of Dawn with no way out. Sooner or later, they'd run into each other again.But people like Old He and Sakura—they were a different story. They could pretty much do whatever they wanted. Even if Jack ran into them later, he'd have to remain passive... and might even end up calling Sakura "Sister" with respect."Henry, give me your magnetic card. I'll go take care of your team registration," Jack said as he watched Henry unpack his belongings.Team registration had to be done by the team leader in person, and it required the other person's magnetic card to process the entry at the first-floor office.Without hesitation, Henry handed over his card.Jack couldn't believe how little caution Henry had. The magnetic card was essentially his wallet here—he just handed it over without a second thought?Jack took the card and thought to himself, Good thing it's me and not someone else. If this guy had run into someone else, he might've ended up losing all his stuff.He left the room, passing through the hallway where people were hurrying back and forth. There were men and women, some dragging various bags, others empty-handed, and a few like Henry, who were standing by doors, hoping to join a team. There were even smaller, weaker people who didn't seem to have anywhere to go.Jack wasn't in the mood to engage with any of them. His own situation wasn't any better.As he walked through the hallway and reached the lobby, about to take the elevator to the first floor, he caught sight of Sakura sitting in the rest area with a strange man. It looked like she was talking to him.A sense of discomfort washed over Jack. He considered pretending not to see them, but it seemed Sakura had already spotted him.Their eyes met, and Sakura smiled, waving at him to come over.Jack hesitated but ultimately walked over. He knew he couldn't avoid this conversation forever. Even though he feared things would get awkward, avoiding it wouldn't solve anything.When Jack reached Sakura's side, the next moment made his scalp tingle.Sakura stood up, leaned against Jack, and said to the stranger in front of them, "This is my team leader, Jack. If you want me to join your team, you'll need his approval first."What the hell?! Was Sakura trying to stir up trouble between them? Or was she using him as a human shield?Jack looked at the man across from him. He was wearing glasses, giving off a scholarly vibe, and though he wasn't tall, his muscles were clearly more developed than Jack's.The man's gaze turned gradually more provocative and hostile.As expected! He hadn't said a word, yet Sakura had easily made it clear that this guy had a bone to pick with him.Now, Jack had two choices: either back down and accept the situation, or stand his ground and refuse.Sakura was clearly a sharp woman, and she must have realized that this man was likely interested in her. Her actions likely meant she was trying to use Jack as a buffer. So, even if Jack backed down, Sakura would still reject the man. But in doing so, Jack would lose his dignity as a man and gain no respect in the process.As a result, Jack knew there was only one thing to do: stand his ground. He had analyzed the situation in his mind, and now, without hesitation, he said, "I'm the team leader of Twilight Glory. She's my teammate."The man, sensing Jack wasn't backing down, sneered, "New guy, you should ask around about the strength of the Crimson Blaze team's captain. Some things aren't just up for grabs."Jack couldn't help but scoff inwardly. This guy thinks he's tough?"Thanks for the offer, but I'm clear on my intentions. Also, she's not an object for you to just take," Jack replied coldly, turning to leave. He wasn't concerned about being ambushed—there were clear rules within the Tower of Dawn that prohibited malicious violence.It felt exhilarating to be so bold! If there weren't such strict regulations about not hurting others, Jack might not have been able to pull off such a "cool" response.After Jack left, Sakura followed him closely, leaving the arrogant man standing behind, clenching his fists in frustration."Where are we going, little brother?" Sakura casually wrapped her arm around Jack's neck and asked.Jack, feeling confused, couldn't help but wonder if something was off. Was she just trying to make him jealous? Or maybe Old He had taken the food?"I'm heading to the first floor to take care of something. By the way, what happened to the food on the table?" Jack finally asked, unable to hold it in."Food? Uncle He put it in the cabinet," Sakura replied, her eyes glinting mischievously. "Oh, wait… did you think I took the food with that guy? Oh dear, did I scare the captain?"Hearing Sakura's explanation, Jack breathed a sigh of relief. He'd been overthinking it all along."Ah, I see. I was just too hasty," Jack admitted, remembering that there was indeed a cabinet in the corner."The cabinet has a temperature-control feature. The food should be fine in there.""Got it," Jack said, feeling relieved. Now, with everyone still around, it was clear that things were working out in his favor.Sakura watched him trying to act calm, and she couldn't help but laugh."You're just like Uncle He—always with that serious face! Give me a smile, will you?""Alright, Sakura, I have to handle some business first." Jack replied, still trying to maintain his composure.Sakura tilted her head and asked, "Huh? What business?"