79 Speed Test and Perception Tes (1/2)
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As Carl made the announcement, the Strength Measuring Pillar receded back into the ground. With another smack of his cane, the whole stadium shook and changes started occuring.
The tiled floor parted revealed a pool which is at least 8 meters deep and 10 meters wide. There are several platforms made out of stone that are scattered across the surface of the water as well as some mounted crossbows on the side.
”To pass the Speed Test, you have to step in each platform while dodging the paintball that would be shot out by the mounted crossbows. You have one minute to do this, you're also allowed to be hit by the paintball but only three times. Once time runs out and you're still not finished, or you got hit more than three times, you fail. Take the exam whenever you're ready.”
As the rules were given, the crew looked at each other and nodded. Nothing needs to be said since they already decided on what order they will go. The crowd also heard the rules and began talking amongst themselves.
”Man, these tests are surely different from the previous ones…”
”Oh? How can you tell?”
”I've watched at least 5 groups of examinees take the Promotion Tests.”
”Hoh! That's a lot.”
”I know right? But this is the first time that I've seen people who are this young to take the exams. Usually the ones who take the tests are anywhere from 18 and above years old.”
”From the looks of it, these kids aren't even fifteen. So young and so strong already, how envious.”
”I feel you on that.” The guy totally agreed with him. ”Anyway, like I was saying. The tests seemed to change each time. Last time, the speed test is just a basic sprint from one end of the arena to the other, but now they have this instead.”
”In my opinion, this is their way of raising the quality of our soldiers. I heard that the fight for resources are tough in the Inner Branch…”
”Tough but extremely rewarding.” The man corrected. ”I have a nephew who studied there for years now, and ever since he stepped on that place, his strength just shot up through the roof.” Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.
”Man, that must be nice, I also heard that if your accumulation of merits are enough, then nobility is at hand.”
”That is correct, that's also why my nephew is working hard in there. He's just a couple of mission away from acquiring a title.”
”Oh! It's about to start. Let's pay attention.”
”Alright.”
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Needless to say, the Speed Test was just like a walk in the park for the crew.
All of them passed without even breaking a sweat. But because of the way the test work, the difference between each member of the crew became even more obvious to the crowd.
They performed wonderfully in the test but the one who truly shone in the exams were Anne and Mark.
Anne performed like the swan goddess, her graceful figures and movement captured the heart of the crowd. Her steps were like feathers gently falling to the ground and even the way she avoided the paintball projectiles were extremely eye catching. She was extremely flexible, the crowd held their breaths each time she nearly got hit with the projectiles only for her to bend in unnatural angles and avoid them by the hem of her clothes.
Contrary to what she showed, Mark performance could be summed up with two words: Swift and Aggressive.