Upon the release of the mission, nearly 347 people had accepted it. As for Chen Feng's group of three, they did not take it.
Joshua was confused, but after Chen Feng explained everything, he grasped it. If they accepted the mission, there would be no way to keep a low profile. The system would have made a public announcement. And when that happened, the members of the Grand Sea Guild would have found them. It was better to walk in the shadows if that was the case. In their eyes, getting the equipment drops from Maise the God was bringing home the bacon.
Not long after, the third floor of the Dragon's Lair became overcrowded. Players could bump into their peers in every room.
"Did you accept the employment mission too?"
"I see you have the text 'assassination' above your head as well."
"Looks like it we're in the same job. Haha!"