White Dragon shrugged and said, “Alright, I know you have a lot of questions right now. How about I answer them for you?”

“Thanks.” Ryan Clark said, “First, I want to know what exactly has happened to me.”

After a moment of contemplation, Little White said, “Well, about that question…”

“Around three years ago, all over the world, a large number of contract black cards suddenly appeared. By conservative estimates, just in Xia Country alone, there were several hundred.”

“That was probably the first time contract black cards descended. From then on, every country became aware that such supernatural powers existed in the world.”

“Three years ago?” Ryan Clark was surprised.

“That’s right.”

Three years ago, contract black cards, beastmasters, entered Xia Country’s view for the first time?

Then what’s the story with the divine deer pendant?

That family heirloom of his should be at least several hundred years old.

“And then?” Ryan Clark asked.

“Three years ago, about several hundred people in Xia Country were chosen to become beastmasters, but not many managed to pass the trial and enter Infinite City.”

Ryan Clark fell silent.

“After that, the black cards have descended once every year. Two years ago, one year ago… Each time, several hundred people in Xia Country were chosen.”

“What about abroad?”

“Abroad, probably due to population numbers, many countries only had a few people chosen. Our country has relatively more.”

“Of course, compared to other countries, we have a lot of beastmasters, but compared to our own population of over a billion, those chosen are just a tiny fraction. So, under official suppression, this matter hasn’t had much impact. There are undercurrents, but things seem calm on the surface.”

“But until a month ago, there was a new development.”

“The annual black card descent happened again.”

“All over the world, a huge number of black cards appeared once more. This time, the number was far greater than in previous years, and the duration has been much longer. Even now, black cards are still frequently descending all over the world, choosing different people to become beastmasters.”

“You’ve seen the serial number on your identity card, right? That shows what number you were to clear the trial.”

“Official predictions are that this time, the scale is so large that it will be hard to keep things under wraps. Society is bound to be shaken, so now, the authorities are already considering how to make an announcement to the public and systematically manage beastmasters without disrupting social stability,” Little White said.

“Obviously, you and I are among the lucky ones this time. What’s more, we’re considered pretty capable. Generally, most people can’t pass the newbie trial—not because it’s hard for ordinary people in Xia Country to find animals with combat power, but because it’s hard for them to quickly adjust their mindset.”

“After all, Infinite City has its own consciousness and will arrange a suitable newbie secret realm for newcomers based on their contract situation to some extent.”

“Of course, having a powerful initial pet species is still a huge advantage… Those rich guys abroad… damn, they raise all sorts of things, their advantage is just too big.”

Ryan Clark fell silent again.

So that’s how it is?

“So, are you an official?” Ryan Clark asked.

“Sort of.”

“Xia Country Beastmaster Alliance

Beastmaster Administration Bureau

New Recruit Division

Team Two member, White Dragon.”

“The Beastmaster Alliance is our country’s official beastmaster organization, established three years ago. It’s a special department that isn’t public.”

“Internationally, there are other newly established beastmaster organizations, currently maintaining a balance among all parties.”

Little White smiled and said, “Anyway, if there wasn’t a salary, I wouldn’t bother coming here to recruit people.”

He was quite straightforward.

“After I cleared the newbie secret realm, I joined Xia Country’s official beastmaster organization. My current job is to guide and explain things to newcomers who have just passed the newbie trial. Now you understand, right?”

“You want to invite me to join the official organization?” Ryan Clark asked.

Makes sense—beastmasters, with their supernatural powers, couldn’t possibly be allowed by the authorities to act freely among the public.

But honestly, Ryan Clark was a bit resistant, mainly because he didn’t want to get too close to others, like teaming up to challenge secret realms. That would make it inconvenient to use the divine deer pendant.

“You could say that, but it’s entirely up to you,” Little White said. “So far, not everyone is willing to join the authorities.”

“So, as long as you promise not to use your beastmaster powers to do evil or break the law, even if you don’t join the official organization, it won’t really affect anything. Of course, whether you join or not, every beastmaster must be registered.”

Ryan Clark was surprised; he hadn’t expected this answer at all.

In an instant, Ryan Clark imagined all sorts of scenarios, like the authorities initially enforcing strict control over beastmasters, only to face backlash and heavy losses, which led to the current, more relaxed management.