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Chapter 172 - The Final Test
Chapter 172 - The Final Test
Chapter 172: The Final Test
“Congratulations, you have protected many people. Holy Belief +5!”
“Current Holy Belief value: 70/100!”
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Most students fell asleep when they boarded the bus because they were tired. The bus ride was quiet.
Moss opened the system panel in his mind and clicked on the question mark behind Great Holy Knight. Then a few messages appeared.
Great Holy Knight requirements:
“Level: 23/25.”
“Holy Belief value: 70/100.”
“Mount: Status, unlocked (please click for details).”
“Intermediate achievement: Status, unlocked.”
‘I only need 30 more values for my Holy Belief!’ Moss was shocked.
At this rate, his Holy Belief would reach 100 value when he gets to level 25. It should be no problem for him. From its looks, Moss only needed to complete the intermediate achievement.
But what exactly was the intermediate achievement?
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He had previously unlocked two achievements for getting first place in the one-on-one and five-on-five fights and the beast-taming phase. But the system was only showing the intermediate achievement now.
If that was the case, was the system asking Moss to claim first place in the final assessment too?
‘Tsk!’
Moss had given up on the ambush mission and got zero points for it. He could only garner 79 points in the final segments of the third phase now, so he could not claim first place no matter what.
However, he did not regret his decision. Although results were essential during the training program, Moss’s principles and beliefs were more important to him. Still, he would never give up.
‘Right, there are still the Mystic Realms! I could go to the uncompleted Ancient Knight Mystic Realm or other realms. I might complete an intermediate achievement there.’
Moss smiled as he clicked on the status button beside the mount option. Its attributes appeared.
“Mount status: Juvenile.”
“Growth rate: 9.”
“Skill: Rampage (Beginner).”
‘Little Seven’s growth rate is nine?! It even has a new skill!’ Moss was thrilled to see the new changes in Little Seven’s attributes.
Moss turned the Interspace Ring on his finger and slowly closed his eyes. He fell asleep soon after with a smile on his face.
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The night passed silently. The sky was clear on the following day, and the cool breeze made one feel relaxed.
The students lined up in the middle of the training ground and awaited the instructors. But when it reached 8:00 am, they received a message instead.
“Ultimate assessment mission: Attack the rising Magical Beast population (30 points).”
“Optional targets: Poison Illusion Frog, Stubborn Donkey Mouse, Lightning Rabbit, and Evil Rhinoceros.”
“Assessment points: Degree of destruction upon the Magical Beasts, leadership, decisiveness, combat ability, and team awareness.”
“Personnel: Students can form teams independently. Minimum of three members and a maximum of ten.”
“Students should form their teams before all else. Afterward, you will write a battle strategy and submit it to Red Spider before 9:00 am today.”
After reading the message, the students spoke amongst each other.
“That’s convenient. The instructors aren’t even meeting us.
“Yeah, we’re about to face the final assessment!”
“Why isn’t anyone coming to guide us in such a crucial segment?”
Some were busy complaining while the others had already formed their teams. Of course, the more capable a student was, the more popular they would be. Moss was the most famous out of the bunch.
Still, after much deliberation, the Guardians chose to stay together as a five-person team. Moss politely declined most students who wanted to join him, but he also promised he was open to considerations.
In the end, the Guardians established a cooperative relationship with a team led by a berserker.
Afterward, the students needed to formulate their battle strategy. It was also the Guardians’ first time. Faced with many battle strategies, the team members also had difficulty finalizing them.
“Moss, what about the plan we previously used to conquer a Mystic Realm?” Alan suggested as he looked at his watch.
“We could, but we should also include the scouting and other relevant things we learned during our time here. Then our battle strategy will be relatively complete.” Moss looked at Alan and nodded.
“We need to consider the other team and risks, too,” Mill said smilingly.
Bass and Baylon also gave their valuable suggestions.
Then Team Berserker prepared their battle strategy in an orderly manner according to the labor division.
There were still ten minutes until 9 o’clock, but the instructors had already appeared before the students in an orderly fashion. They sat upright on the stage, wearing their camouflage uniforms and berets.
The students noticed the arrival of the instructors, and whoever had completed their battle strategies in advance handed them over to Red Spider.
She shook her head from time to time as she looked at the battle strategies. Considering her expression, she did not seem satisfied with any of them.
Red Spider organized the battle strategies and pushed them toward Flying Wolf. She said, “I just looked at the battle strategies. Overall…” She paused, “It’s okay, at best.”
But when the students heard her words, no one believed what Red Spider said was true. Red Spider noticed the students’ awkward expressions and continued, “It’s your first time experiencing this, so there will be some discrepancies. Still, that’s not a problem. Flying Wolf will arrange for professionals to guide you in modifying your plans.”
Then she changed the topic, and her expression turned cold, “You must be serious when your instructors guide you. Pay special attention to the emergency plan!
“However, I will praise the Guardians. They are the only ones who included an emergency plan in their battle strategy!”
At that point, many students looked at the Guardians in unison, their eyes filled with admiration. On the Guardians’ side, they looked at Mill with praise.
Red Spider nodded at the Guardians and continued, “The Magical Beast territory is ever-changing, so we must always think before we act, especially when we’ve already encountered unexpected incidents.”
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When Red Spider finished speaking, Flying Wolf looked at her and led the other instructors down the stage. Then they helped the students with their battle plans.
Red Spider looked at the busy Flying Wolf as a sly smile flashed across her face.
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Beep!
The morning training ended when the whistle sounded.
Moss prepared to go to the cafeteria with the Guardians when Mill stopped him. “Moss, can I have a few words with you in private?”