I never upgrade

Chapter 16 Preparing for Time Travel

"Okay," Xu Lun replied loudly.

The previous times they would just come in without knocking, but this time they knocked and called out to me for no reason.

It seems they did know that I was taking a shower.

Then the door opened automatically, and a young man wearing a white shirt walked in.

Just as Xu Lun guessed, he did indeed appear yesterday; he was the first man to check Dora's condition.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Bai Ye, and I'm the administrator on the 5th floor."

Bai Ye pushed up his glasses and said with a smile.

But he was not alone; two men in suits walked in one after the other.

"My name is James, and I'm one of the investigators in charge of this floor, working under Team Leader Han. You met Han Xinwan yesterday."

The first person to walk in was a foreigner wearing a dark blue suit, with ginger-yellow hair, deep-set eyes, and a tall stature.

Immediately afterwards, a man in a gray suit walked in and introduced himself:

"My name is Lin Huang. I am an investigator from the 5th floor, working under Team Leader Bai."

At this point, three men appeared in room 708.

"You must be wondering what we're going to do. The reason is simple: you're staying in this room all the time, and that's not a good idea."

Bai Ye, who was in charge, got straight to the point.

"So, we plan to transfer you to another place."

Although you are currently on the 7th floor, in principle, Team Leader Han should be responsible for the transfer.

But she has other tasks today, so I'll take care of things for you.

Upon hearing that he was to be moved, Xu Lun immediately thought of something and quickly said:

"Um... I actually wanted to know, if I want to stay here, or rather... join the Bureau, like you... or different... what should I do..."

Xu Lun was somewhat incoherent, unsure how to express his thoughts, fearing rejection.

But Bai Ye didn't seem to understand and asked in confusion, "What are you trying to say?"

Xu Lun hesitated for a moment, then decided to just say it directly!

"Um... I want to join you! How can I join the Management Bureau?"

Join us?

Bai Ye remained silent. James and Lin Huang, standing behind him, exchanged a glance, somewhat bewildered.

An awkward silence ensued, and even Xu Lun himself regretted saying those words.

But unexpectedly, Bai Ye suddenly smiled at him and said:

"No problem, that's exactly why we came to see you. This time we're going to test you."

An assessment? Xu Lun had never heard of it before and had no idea what it meant.

In fact, Bai Ye didn't know either.

There was no such thing as an "assessment" at all; he just made it up on the spot.

Of course, the Administration does have its own vetting system for talents from the multiverse, but that's not something Bai Ye can access.

He was originally worried about not finding a suitable reason to take Xu Lun to another universe for observation.

Now things are much easier because they've volunteered to join.

"Cough cough..."

Bai Ye coughed twice and pressed on to explain:

"To become a full-time employee of the Bureau, whether as an administrator or an investigator, you must spend at least 180 days in a multiverse!"

"cough..."

Standing behind him, Lin Huang couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Stay for 180 days? How come I didn't know there was such a rule?"

Team leader, take it easy...

Stay for 180 days?

Xu Lun frowned, puzzled, and asked, "So... if I stay in a multiverse for 180 days, will I pass the test?"

Bai Ye nodded and said:

"That's generally true, but it's not necessarily exactly 180 days; the time can be longer or shorter."

But there's one thing you need to understand: whether it's an administrator or an investigator, they are all elites selected from various multiverses.

In other words, before joining the Bureau, we were already renowned and outstanding figures in our own universe.

Therefore, you must first demonstrate your value within your own universe, show the Administration your strength and your uniqueness. Only then will you attract their attention and be included in the evaluation process.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lun's eyes dimmed, and he gave a bitter laugh, saying:

"Looks like I have no chance then..."

In the world I live in, I'm just an ordinary person...

They're not even as good as ordinary people...

I am but a tiny, insignificant grain of sand.

Bai Ye was slightly taken aback. In fact, he had also read Xu Lun's information and knew roughly about the other party's situation.

At that moment, his mind raced. He cleared his throat and said:

"Ahem...not necessarily."

Don't forget, you still have that bracelet.

The department's message now is: we're giving you another chance.

I've chosen a suitable universe for you as your testing ground, which is also on the 6th floor.

This is what I told you before, that I'm going to move you to another room today.

When you get to that universe, do as I say: venture out, fight! Make yourself as famous as possible! Make yourself strong!

If you can demonstrate your value in that universe, show the Authority your strength, and make the entire universe awe!

Then... I believe you have enough confidence to submit an application to the Administration Bureau.

At that point, it won't be a matter of agreement or disagreement anymore; the management bureau will proactively invite you to join!

Of course, this isn't a decision I can make, but that's how we've all come this far, right?

Bai Ye nudged Lin Huang behind him with his elbow, and the other man understood immediately and nodded.

"No, no...that's right."

Then he glanced at Bai Ye, his heart pounding with sweat. Team leader, you really dare to make this up! Although the general process is similar, what's with all this talk of being famous throughout the world, a dragon among men... Holy crap, are we really that awesome? Why don't I feel anything about it myself...?

However, as the group leader of the administrators, he is quite capable; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to be in charge of an entire floor of the multiverse.

But this kid...

Lin Huang glanced at Xu Lun across from him, unsure if he could really do it.

Beside him, James, an investigator under Han Xinwan, watched the two from the 5th floor silently as they went back and forth, feeling somewhat speechless.

Sigh... Is this still the Bureau's selection policy? It's more like they're selecting the chosen ones of the world!

He was too lazy to expose him directly. Anyway, Xu Lun was going to be sent to some strange universe to stay for a while.

He just wanted to finish today's task as soon as possible. As for Team Leader Bai and the others' nonsense... he'd report it to Team Leader Han when he saw her later.

On the other side, Xu Lun pondered Bai Ye's words repeatedly in his mind before speaking:

"You mean... I'm going to be taken to another world to take a test, and only after I pass the test can I return here, is that right?"

If I fail the assessment, does that mean... I won't be able to come back?