Chapter 561 – First Level

The two of them stepped through the door and closed it behind them.

As soon as the door closed, the man turned to look at Nick with a helpless smile. "Sorry, but I have to act like this."

Nick wasn't surprised that the man had essentially broken protocol.

"I understand," Nick answered.

"Thank you," the man said with a quick bow. "Please remove your uniform and hand it over together with all of your belongings. The only things you may keep are your weapons."

"What about my Barrier?" Nick asked.

"That as well," the man said. "Every trainee receives the same Barrier and uniform. Almost all the trainees have the best equipment a city can offer, but not all cities are equal. Weapons are not difficult to manufacture, but Barriers can vary greatly in their power."

Nick nodded and removed his Barrier before removing his uniform.