Blood Assimilation

The two Gatekeepers seemed to have heard the words spoken by the blonde-haired girl, Niana, regarding the relationship between Brawler Randy and Liena. Therefore, they didn't have a good impression of him on their first encounter, considering the possibility that Niana's words might be true.

Liena was the best assassin among their younger generation members, and they wouldn't allow her skills to be dulled by engaging in any unnecessary emotional endeavors, particularly romance. Even if it weren't due to their Guild rules, they would have still found a way to get rid of him on this day.

They refuse to acknowledge the possibility of a random nobody and a weakling whom they had never even heard the achievement of, forming any sort of relationship with Liena.

Meanwhile, upon hearing the disdainful words from the Gatekeepers, Brawler Randy wasn't angered as one would expect. Instead, he smiled as he spoke, reining in his unbridled behavior.

"Excuse me, sirs. I'm a friend of the one who just entered the building. Would you be so kind as to let me in? I don't plan on doing anything but following her around as a guest."

Hearing his cordial response, the other Gatekeeper replied indifferently: "Buzz off, kid. If you're not a member recommended to our Guild by one of the Guild Scouts, you can't enter this building, regardless of your identity. That is the rule. No one can break it, not even the Royal Family. If you do not heed this warning and attempt to force your way in, only death awaits you."

Observing the unyielding demeanor of the two Gatekeepers, Brawler Randy pondered and asked: "What if I am a Dungeon Hunter?"

"Dungeon Hunter?"

The same Gatekeeper who had warned him responded with mockery in his voice, saying: " So what if you're a Dungeon Hunter? Do you think cowards who only know how to fight soulless creatures could compare to our honorable Guild? Get out of here. This is your last warning."

A sudden intense atmosphere enveloped the two parties, and the tension permeating the air became palpable. Brawler Randy's face turned fierce, relinquishing the smile on his face as his body exuded an immense battle aura, ready to explode at any moment.

As the Gatekeepers sensed his unyielding will and battle intent, they turned to gaze at each other, a ferocious smile basking their face. They turned back to face the unbridled figure of the young man who dared to challenge without knowing his place.

Their bodies began to emanate a terrifying murderous aura, overwhelming enough to dim the consciousness of the strong and cause the weak to become muddle-headed, eventually losing their consciousness.

The immensity of these murderous auras showcased by the two Gatekeepers had a potent effect that ignored the body to directly impact the mind. They planned on using it to suppress Brawler Randy, deeming him unworthy of displaying their full combat abilities.

Despite being showered with an oppressive aura and potent mental damaging effects directly targeting his psyche, Brawler Randy remained unfazed. His liquefied Psionic Energy and Divine Point units were expended to activate his newly acquired ocular inspection skill as he gazed at the two Gatekeepers in his field of vision, their information entering his mind.

Taking a few seconds to compute whether or not he could take them down, a smile soon appeared on his lips. The two Gatekeepers felt a subtle chill run down their spines, but they maintained their firm gaze on the unfettered young man.

Although Brawler Randy couldn't defeat them in his normal state, in his current transfigured state, he might be able to fight them to a draw. If he fought one of them, he deduced that he stood a chance at defeating one of them, with scars and bruises being the only price to pay.

"Fine. Then, I will wait here until my friend comes out. As long as I don't enter the building, there is no problem, right?"

Brawler Randy retracted his battle aura as he spoke, a faint smile plastered on his face. His mesmerizing countenance and demeanor left the two Gatekeepers looking at him in disbelief. They had thought he really wanted to confront them, but his response and action defied their expectations.

After contemplating for a moment, the two Gatekeepers slowly retracted their oppressive auras and intently observed the young man once again, various thoughts coursing through their minds.

Despite Brawler Randy's confidence in taking on the two Gatekeepers, considering their non-use of force against him, relying on coercion and intimidation, he chose to concede. He feared that even if he secured victory in his Transfigured State, it might attract other members of the Assassin Guild due to the commotion of the battle, prompting them to join the Gatekeepers to eliminate him.

Taking down one Gatekeeper could brand him as an aggressive disruptor of their business, risking severe punishment from the stronger individuals within the Assassin Guild. With this potential outcome in mind, he chose restraint over recklessness.

Despite his previous impulsiveness, Brawler Randy knew his limits. Now equipped with a new perception ability instilling a degree of caution in his unbridled character, making him contemplate his current action before acting.

Despite this development, he still maintained his unruly demeanor in front of the Assassin Guild's building. He defiantly chose to stand face-to-face with the two Gatekeepers with confidence.

The Gatekeepers were left speechless, as their Guild's rules did not explicitly prohibit individuals from standing in front of their building, as most non-affiliated individuals wouldn't dare approach their establishment. They found themselves in a dilemma of either driving him away or monitoring the situation.

In the end, they chose to physically stay and observe the unruly young man instead of fading away and monitoring the situation in the background as usual.

"…"

Silence enveloped the surroundings. Brawler Randy and the two adamant Gatekeepers locked gazes, waiting for the catalyst of the current confrontation between them to emerge from the building.

The Gatekeepers, having concluded that Brawler Randy's actions aligned with their guild's rules, refrained from any form of confrontation to avoid further tarnishing their Guild's bad reputation.

Meanwhile…

Onlookers stood at a distance, intrigued by the unfolding scene but hesitant to approach the Assassin Guild. Even though intrigued by the unfolding scene, the onlookers kept their distance as if avoiding a calamity.

It was well-known in Imperial City that the Civilians held the Assassin Guild in low regard, often classifying its members as potential threats, deciding to avoid getting near them, no matter the occasion.

Due to this narrow perspective, almost all civilians preferred keeping their distance, attentively observing commotions from afar as they waited for the result. After the conclusion of such events, they would disseminate exaggerated accounts throughout Imperial City, perpetuating negative rumors about the Guild.