novelbin Chapter 52 Registration
Chapter 52 Registration
Shopping is pointless when you have no money in your pocket.
Yu Jing decisively changed his plans and headed instead to the Explorers' Hall, located in the heart of Fengbo Village.
Leaving the area where the slums are located, following the route marked in the beginner's guide, after turning two street corners, you will soon find the building with the Explorer's Hall sign.
The Explorers' Hall, as the department of the Explorers' Headquarters in Fengbo Village that handles various miscellaneous matters, is located separately from the other three important functional departments. On the surface, it appears to be a large, two-story domed building.
Yu Jing walked into the lobby on the first floor with the badge in his hand, silently surveying his surroundings.
The hall was more spacious than I had expected.
The first thing that catches the eye is the circular service desk in the center of the lobby, with a brass sign that reads "Information Desk".
Surrounding the service desk was a service area, separated by wooden partitions like many restaurants. Each cubicle contained two sofas facing each other and a wooden table. From Yu Jing's position, he could see explorers discussing matters in several cubicles.
Meanwhile, behind the service desk, several receptionists in beige uniforms were communicating with the adventurers who came to inquire, occasionally pointing to the left and right sides to guide them on how to proceed.
Look in the direction the receptionist is pointing.
Yu Jing then noticed that there were several counters surrounding the entire hall. A quick glance revealed them to be:
Adventure points redemption area, equipment and supplies storage area, business registration area...
Found it, the Explorers' Affairs Office, located in the most prominent position on the right side of the lobby.
There seemed to be no one queuing at the counter, so Yu Jing quickly moved closer.
"Hello, how can I help you?"
A young girl with a ponytail and freckles on the sides of her nose stood up from behind the counter and asked with a smile.
"I passed the Explorers' Headquarters' test. The handbook says to come here for formal identity registration, right?"
"Please show the badge certificate issued by the examiner."
"Here you are."
After handing over the badge, the girl said "wait a moment" and sat back down behind the counter.
Taking advantage of his height, Yu Jing leaned forward slightly to observe her movements.
The girl first inserted the badge into a strange steam-powered machine placed on the side of the counter, glanced at a series of numerical codes that popped up below, copied them down, and then pulled out a folder from the side to compare the contents with the code.
"Examiner Yao Feng; Exam location: Ancient Castle Ruins; Exam results: Three passed, one died... Confirmation complete. Now we will begin your formal explorer registration. Please follow me."
After confirming Yu Jing's identity, the girl opened the drawer in front of her, took out a rather thick-looking folder, and then took two pens and an inkpad. She then got up, walked around the counter, and gestured for Yu Jing to follow her to a private room in the lobby.
The two sat facing each other in an empty cubicle.
Only then did Yu Jing notice the girl's ID badge: Salesperson: Xu Lan
First, set the pen and inkpad aside.
Xu Lan then opened the folder, took out several contracts, and arranged them in categories.
The déjà vu almost made Yu Jing think he was a customer applying for a loan at the bank. He subconsciously frowned, picked up a card at random, and only after reading the contents did he chuckle and relax.
Most of the clauses in these contracts govern the explorers' behavior in the real world.
For example, the confidentiality clause he has requires explorers not to reveal the existence of other realms to ordinary people without permission, nor to take ordinary people to other realms on their own initiative; otherwise, the explorers will bear any consequences.
In cases of particularly serious offenses, the Explorers' Headquarters will join forces with the official Bureau of Investigation to issue warrants and pursue the suspects.
In addition, there are clauses requiring strict adherence to laws and regulations in the real world, and reporting any issues related to other realms to the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation.
At first glance, it seems like they're meddling too much, which doesn't align with the "freedom" that the Explorers Agency talks about.
In reality, behind every rule lies a wealth of cases and bloody lessons.
Noticing the change in Yu Jing's expression, Xu Lan guessed what he was thinking and used the example of bringing ordinary people into another realm.
Due to the increasing frequency of appearances in other realms in recent years, even though the authorities have tried to conceal it, some well-informed individuals have still managed to detect clues, and the vast majority of them harbor a strong curiosity about other realms.
Unfortunately, they themselves cannot see the hidden passage to another world in the present world, so some people have evil intentions.
Some explorers have claimed to have mastered the means to freely travel to and from foreign lands, and that they can take people in to make a profit as long as they pay.
He did bring people in, but the problem was that he came out alone. Without exception, all those he brought in were descendants of powerful families in the real world, and the trouble that followed goes without saying.
There are many similar cases, to the point that the Explorers' Authority has to take preventative measures before formally registering explorers' identities to avoid potential problems caused by explorers' own misunderstandings.
This also reflects the legitimacy of the Explorers' Headquarters.
After all, it is a giant multinational organization that cooperates with the governments of many countries. It must use these contractual terms to regulate the behavior of explorers in the real world. Otherwise, it is easy for others to use its name to exert influence and cause a lot of unnecessary disputes.
Realizing this, Yu Jing no longer hesitated and picked up the pen to sign.
As I filled out the last application form, my pen paused on the areas for my home address and contact number.
"Do I need to fill this out too?"
Yu Jing was still somewhat bothered by the possibility of revealing her detailed personal information.
"This section is optional. Just like you filled in the code name Ash in the name field, the Explorers' Headquarters does not require the submission of personal information. However, considering the dangers of exploring foreign lands, if an accident occurs during the operation, we will be responsible for transferring your personal property entrusted to the Explorers' Headquarters to your family. Your family has the right to choose to convert it into cash or receive the goods. They can also join the Explorers' Headquarters and obtain a secure, high-paying job by virtue of their status as descendants of explorers."
To put it bluntly, this form is actually a guarantee for explorers, helping them to relieve their worries.
In contrast, some civilian organizations, when their members' explorers get lost in foreign lands, simply don't care about their families. They just divide up their inheritance and act as if nothing ever happened.
As a lone wolf, Yu Jing had nothing to worry about and simply drew two diagonal lines with his pen.
"Okay, the initial signing is complete. These documents will be archived after review. Your identity badge and personal account will be created within two hours. Considering that you have chosen to join the [Exploration Agency], a guide will come to take you to that department soon to complete the subsequent steps."
Following the instructions in the manual, after registering their identity and selecting the department they wish to join, Fengbo Village will send someone to guide the explorers to their respective departments to familiarize them with the "business".