Rayelle swept her cold gaze over the crowd, gave a slight cough, and spoke icily.

"I am Aelora, examiner for this initiation test. The Chaos Sect's disciple selection begins now. Line up and come forward one by one."

Her youthful, icy voice faded. The previously lax crowd snapped to attention. They obediently gathered before the altar, forming a long queue.

After all, this was the initiation examiner!

Even if they were big shots outside, compared to the Chaos Sect—the most infamous cult on this land—they were nothing but a drop in the ocean.

The Chaos Sect's influence spanned vast territories. Within it stood bishops of unfathomable power and a sea of formidable Chaos Cultists.

Joining meant never fearing the Holy Light Church's threats again. Power would grow far easier too.

The Sect's research on the Extraordinary surpassed anything they could imagine!

"Good. You arrived two hours early. Your dedication is commendable."

Rayelle lounged lazily in her chair. She crossed her left leg with a cold stare, swinging her fair little feet. She twirled a quill pen dug up from the basement earlier.

"Lazy dogs who arrive on time don't deserve the Chaos Sect. Only you are truly devout prospective disciples."

Though Rayelle's tone stayed cold and emotionless, her words ignited excitement below.

They felt this loli examiner favored them. Hope of joining the Sect soared.

A bright future lay ahead!

"Alright, you first."

Rayelle eyed the front man coldly. Six sharp serrated knives hung at his waist. She swung her little feet lazily as she questioned him.

"Speak. Why join the Chaos Sect? What do you know about it? What can you bring us? What are your future plans after joining? What rewards do you expect?"

"Huh?"

Rayelle's barrage left the once-confident man dumbfounded.

Were these proper Chaos Sect questions?

His mind felt like it was overheating.

Shouldn't they ask about strength or evil deeds?

What weird questions were these?

Rayelle frowned at his stunned face, her expression dripping with disdain.

"What 'huh'? Stammering like that. The Chaos Sect needs no one who hesitates over questions. If the Holy Light Church catches you later, you'll spill all our secrets! Get lost. Next."

Under her icy scolding, the man slunk away, head bowed. The world seemed to lose all color.

Muffled laughter rose from the crowd behind him.

Faintly, Rayelle even heard whispers about how blessed it was to be scolded by such a cute loli examiner.

How weird.

But Rayelle's face showed no ripple. She turned to the next person.

A short, stout man stepped forward. A pointed hammer, thick as a baby's forearm, hung on his back. Bloodstains covered it—a clear sign of his bloody record.

Before Rayelle could speak, he rushed forward eagerly, blurting out answers.

"Examiner! I join to gain power and fight the evil Holy Light Church! I studied the Sect's history—we aim to resurrect the Evil Gods and seize human power from them! I'll work like an ox, killing every Church lackey! My plan is to become a Sect pillar, freeing souls bound by the Church! I ask no rewards—just enough to avoid starvation!"

He puffed his chest confidently after this breathless speech. Victory felt certain.

But Rayelle raised an eyebrow and snorted coldly.

"Did I ask you? Jumping in like that? Who gave you permission? Answering early today, tomorrow you'll snatch kills and credit, the next day plot coups. Our Sect has strict order. We need no rule-breakers. Get out."

The stout man stood stunned. Facing a Chaos Sect examiner, he dared not retort. He nodded mutely. Urged by others, he turned away sorrowfully.

"Next."

The third was Lucas, a fearsome man radiating killing intent.

After the first two failures, he thought he understood this loli examiner.

"Speak. What is your power? What worthy deeds have you done?" Rayelle asked.

Lucas cleared his throat smoothly.

"Examiner, I am a Second Rank Extraordinary Being. I manipulate metal, reshaping it freely." Pride flashed on his face.

"I've done great deeds. I killed a Church knight myself. I stormed the mayor's mansion alone, playing with his head like a ball. Wanted by the Church, I still entered cities freely, slaughtering entire streets. I always escaped unscathed."

His lips curled into a confident smirk.

His deeds surely surpassed many Chaos Cultists! Joining should be easy.

But Rayelle frowned.

"Why so reckless? Don't you know our Sect operates in secrecy? Flaunting yourself draws hatred onto us. What about the other brothers? Without discretion, a Church executor might be at your doorstep tomorrow!"

She stood up, patting her flat little chest.

"Look at me. Few here recognize me. True experts never cause trouble like fools. They hide in shadows, living low-key."

Lucas's eyes widened in enlightenment.

So that's it! I understand!

My grasp of the Chaos Sect was shallow.

This loli examiner truly gets it!

Her few questions taught him so much. He must learn from her.

After bowing in thanks, Lucas stepped aside willingly. He watched the remaining tests, ready to absorb the Sect's theories from Rayelle.

"What can you bring the Sect?" Rayelle asked the next candidate.

"I excel at organizing subordinates, uniting the Sect... And I act discreetly. I always eliminate threats completely, never doing extra things!"

Having learned from Lucas, the man remained confident.

"Oh, good." Rayelle nodded.

But as joy lit his face, she waved him off.

"Yet, didn't you know passing requires bribing me? How can you survive in the Chaos Sect without cash? The underworld isn't just bloodshed—it's about connections and favors."

The man left dejectedly.

The next person approached respectfully, handing Rayelle a large bag of coins.

She glanced inside, nodding satisfactorily.

"Good, good. Very sincere. Do you have experience joining the Chaos Sect?"

"Huh? No... I don't..."

"Oh, sorry. We don't accept people without experience."

Watching elimination after elimination, Aerin felt this pink-haired loli examiner, Aelora, was just picking fights.

As Aerin pondered how to pass, a commotion erupted ahead.

"Are you toying with me? Do you think I'm a fool to be tricked?"

Aerin peeked. An eliminated candidate had snapped. He drew a giant axe and swung it at Rayelle.

No one stopped him.

Their morale had frayed under Rayelle too.

Curious about the loli examiner's true strength, they grabbed snacks and settled in to watch the show.