Cross's Pov :

Cross wandered a bit in the city, trying to understand the necessary procedures to join the city guards! He then headed towards the gate and saw 4 young guards, standing straight up , one on each side of the gate! It was opened , two were on the outer part while the other 2 were in the inner part!

the two on the front were rather average looking and had normal build, but if one looked hard enough it was pretty obvious they were no ordinary mortals! They might not be as strong as Cross but still a league above ordinary soldiers or huntsmen, and they were only guards! Their aura had a bloody feeling attached to it, an indication that these people have killed before.

When they saw Cross coming forward, they looked at each other wondering what was his purpose of coming here. They advanced forward to stop him, the two on the front treated him with respect even with his look , he looked like a villager , no way around it. But they had once learned the hard way not to offend anyone no matter how he looked like!

An old man with ragged clothes came to the city lord's mansion , the guards stopped him calling a beggar in each sentence , back then they just got accepted into the city guards and had the thought of becoming as haughty as the ones in front of them. Yet what happened next , will never ever be forgotten for them for the rest of their life! The two blew up! Blood and intestines , organs , splashin everywhere! they shuddered and thanked God they had not said anything. From then on , they never took the risk, something like that never happened again, but the was too deeply imprinted into their minds so they never dared to forget! This caused the two to become best friends as fellow sufferers!

" Young man , what is your purpose for coming here?" asked one of them

" well I am here to get recruited as an officer" Said Cross with a smile

The two of them gasped , they never thought the reason for this youth to come here was to join , not as a city guard but as an officer! Just as they wanted to explain, one guard from the back burst out laughing!

" hahahaha! Oh my god! is this a joke?! you a guard ? then I should become the vice-city lord!" replied a bald and somewhat buff looking man with a haughty tone! he was middle aged around 35 years old.

"Just because you're weak enough and dim witted doesn't mean others don't qualify!" Replied Cross with a smile

" You bastard! how dare you insult the city guards! A boy who misses his mother's milk says guards are weak!"

"Well I like milk! But I don't miss it, what I miss is your mother's pussy" Cross cursed back

" what the fuck did you just say?!" roared The man

"ah so you're deaf as well , this indeed proves it! I said I missed your mother's pussy, But fortunately, since you're deaf there is no way you could be my son! I pity the guy who missed the wall and ended up shooting inside your mother having you as a regret!" Cross's mouth .

The other three guards burst out laughing at their comrade.

"let's see if your fist is as good as your mouth little bastard!" Cursed the guard as he launched forwards preparing to attack Cross. Seeing Him , not dodging, the man smirked, thinking that he was too afraid and couldn't respond.

Cross on the other saw the attacker's strength , he was indeed surprised! It was weak! he did not bother to dodge nor block and just stood still with the urge to yawn. The attack was not weak compared to others but Cross was just a freak!

the attack landed on Cross's chest creating a whirlwind of dust blurring their figures. The attack had wind element into it yet not! this guy was not a sentient warrior but just somekind of supporting ability gained during his awakening.

The guards shook their head thinking the youth is gonna end up injured, the image shocked them. Cross was yawning one hand and grasped the other hand that landed on his chest with the other.

The middle aged man was struggling to break free. One needs to know between the four guards he was second in strength!

"Is this It? too week , can't even be considered as a scratch!" He then threw him aside like swatting a fly out the way!

" now then , how can I apply to become an officer?" asked Cross with a smile

The Guards were dumbstruck at this youth's strength. It took them a while before they managed to recover, and just as they wanted to respond .

" wait! better explain how to become a captain! if he's a city guard with his strength I believe I can become a captain!"

" Sir, as I don't know your exact strength, I indeed can't tell if you become a captain but you can definitely become an officer, but may I ask your age as there is an age restriction?" asked the first guard who talked to him before, this time in a much more polite tone.

" Why do you wanna know? I say might is right! those with abilities can grab the position they deserve!" Replied Cross not wishing to state his age.

"Kind sir ,this is the procedure, i can't skip it as I like , please take our position into consideration." pleaded the guard. He knew the city lord loved talents, especially those without background! And this guy seems like a villager so if he sent him away and the higher ups got a hold of it! He will be doomed for a lot of suffering.

Cross grumbled but a laughter broke what he intended to say.

" Hahahaha! well said! Might is Right! I love that! You said you wanna be a captain, right! Come! Let's go to the ring inside and see what you got!" came a somewhat 40 years looking old man. He was the same as Cross, tall and bulked! He had an axe that looked similar to that of his father's yet different. He had a scar on his left cheek and some odd resemblence to Rolland! Cross did not notice this!

" ch! chie! chie" the guard stuttered but Carter who was the chief a rank above captain glared at him and he shut his mouth.

Cross smiled and followed then said :

"Are you a captain? then If I win, can I become a chief?" asked Cross while imagining.

" what!" The guards screamed and started looking at Cross as if he was some kind of idiot. You winning , you'd better thank god and kowtow if you manage to leave in one piece!

Carter stunned looking, then burst out laughing :

" hahahaha! hey brat! indeed if you beat me you can become a chief , hahaha i like this brat! but if you don't beat me , you 'll have to join under me and we'll then see if you have what it takes to become my disciple!"

" sure! I already feel my blood boiling." Cross said as he tightened his fist

Carter smiled and lead the way.