Chapter 154 - Its Not Bullying (2/2)

The image in the pond changed and this time I saw bushes and trees moving so fast. No, to be precise, the second candidate was running so fast. Because of there was no sound, I could only guess the reason she was running. Seeing that she repeatedly looked behind, she must be being chased by something.

But, I couldn't see anything chasing her. Why did she run away, then?

Every time she turned her head around to check on her surroundings, I always focused my eyes to see what was she running away from. I couldn't see ghosts -even if there were ghosts, I doubted she would be afraid of them- or wild animals, or bad guys chasing after her. So, why did she run?

Before I could see the answer, the image changed again and this time I saw many people were sitting in a group while listening to the first candidate. They all looked serious, this candidate number one had some serious 'befriended' skill. How many hours had passed that he managed to get that close with those people?

What was the situation exactly?

”Milady, if you're tired, you can take a rest there.” Siji pointed at a soft chair near the wall. ”Eight hours is not short. I'll wake you up before they finish so you can see their performances.”

”I got it. Let me watch for a little longer. I need to see what they are facing.” I replied without looking back at him.

”Yes, Milady.” Siji bowed again.

So, I stood rooted on my place, watching the images appeared in the pond. After almost an hour, I finally understood the problem they were facing.

Candidate Number One was dealing with Kuyang. Woah, that's a whole new level of ghost since Kuyang was not entirely ghost. Kuyang was still a part of human.

Candidate Number Two was also dealing with Kuyang.

To be honest, I prefered to deal with Kuntilanak, or Genderuwo, or even Shadows than to deal with Kuyang or Palasik. Ghosts, in general, were transparent, but Kuyang was as solid as human. It was not hard to deal with Kuyang, but the image of it would never leave a good impression.

Now, I felt a bit pity towards those two candidates. But, seeing the way they solved the problem, I was entertained.

In the end, I didn't take a rest but instead pulled the chair towards the pond and sat on it while watching the test. Both of them were superb, but the first candidate finished much sooner that the second candidate. He only needed six hours and Number Two needed seven and a half.

Still, they were awesome.

After the second candidate disappeared from the images, I realized that they didn't come back. They might be heading towards their house and prepared themselves for the upcoming day. I, on the other hand, was held behind since I needed to grade their performance.

Troublesome!

As much as I didn't want to do it, I must do it. They reasoned with me that the one who would be chosen after all would be my partner for life. That's why my grade was important for them.

Well, if they put it that way, I just needed to pick the one that I found interesting, right? I didn't even know how I should grade them. If I were to be with one of them, might as well pick someone who entertained me the most, right?

So, I made my decision. Apparently, they were a bit surprised with my choice. However, there's no further discussion as they discussed it among them, leaving me out. I guessed they didn't want to know why I chose that one, right?

”Hey, can I go back now?” I whispered to Siji who was still standing upright beside me.

”It should be okay. I'll let them know.” He said before he strode over to those people who were still discussing.

I couldn't hear what they said but I guessed Siji had conveyed my words to them. After that, Sir Ahmad came to me with Siji and apologized for unintentionally neglecting me. He also said that the result would be out as soon as possible but the General wouldn't be able to meet me until he or she understood the meaning of the position and the army. It might take weeks, months, even years.

Ah, the process was too complicated. By the time my General came, I should make him or her do lots of job to make sure he or she had understood the army completely.

No, no, no. It's not bullying; it's called 'strenghten the bond between the army and the General'.

”Milady, I see the smirk.”

Eh?