Fei Ruolin and Nan Kai aren’t inexperienced; they’ve been part of Black Rose for two and three years respectively, always as core mbers.
Seeing her two assistants taken aback, Luo Xue felt nothing, "Basic skills are quite good, next up is close combat."
Nan Kai walked into the circle with a smile, "This round is simple, anyone still in the circle after 15 seconds passes."
"Huerta."
Huerta nodded, "Senior Brother, please instruct ."
"Haha, let see the power of the Saxons." Nan Kai clearly wasn’t facing the Barbarian Race for the first ti.
Stepping into the circle, the close combat circle was five ters in diater. Huerta and Nan Kai made it seem a bit cramped. Having lost the last battle, Huerta was revved up. He ducked low and charged forward, throwing a punch. Nan Kai, knowing the strength of the Barbarian Race, dodged to avoid the brunt of it, but Huerta anticipated this with a spinning elbow that struck like thunder. Before Nan Kai could react, a fist was aid at his head. Spiritual Ability burst forth, and Nan Kai took it head-on, nearly getting his head knocked off, stumbling out of the circle.
With his head covered, Nan Kai was crestfallen; he was careless, not expecting this guy to be strong and skilled, completely different from regular Barbarians. Originally a bit down due to the loss, Fei Ruolin was now pleased.
Celebrating his colleague’s misfortune more than his own success, he was laughing covertly earlier.
Nan Kai bitterly massaged his neck, hand-to-hand combat wasn’t his specialty, yet he hadn’t expected the newcors to be so fierce, "Huerta, passed."
He not only didn’t get knocked out of the circle himself but also compensated for the previous loss.
Now it’s Lu Shuai’s turn. Inspired by Huerta’s success, Lu Shuai was confident and roared, advancing with a high whip kick, aiming to knock Nan Kai out effortlessly while flaunting the length of his leg.
Boom...
Lu Shuai flew out on cue; Nan Kai was furious, these newcors were too unruly, treating him like a rookie?
Seeing he’s about to leave the circle, Lu Shuai braced himself, while Nan Kai’s attack was already underway. Lu Shuai quickly feigned a retreat and grabbed Nan Kai’s arm. Nan Kai spun but ended up lending Lu Shuai so leverage. The two struggled, both using Spiritual Ability; Nan Kai was clearly more dominant, but Lu Shuai was daring and determined, not wanting to be eliminated. Nan Kai was just testing, he wouldn’t really go for the kill, especially as Lu Shuai wasn’t his target this ti.
Lu Shuai successfully lasted fifteen seconds.
"Lu Shuai, passed."
Next it’s Roland’s turn, "Senior Brother, would you like to rest for a mont?"
Nan Kai waved it off; the handso face’s charm was lost on him, "Enough chatter, co on!"
Roland stepped into the circle, Nan Kai attacked directly, wondering if punching such a handso face might change it.
Nan Kai’s fists rained down, his feet closing in relentlessly; Roland dismantled it at a steady pace, and Nan Kai felt Roland’s agility, increasing his attack speed. But Roland wasn’t just dodging; his anticipation and angles were right on point, allowing Nan Kai no real opportunity for pressure within the confined space.
Nan Kai beca anxious, executing a wide side kick, but Roland lifted his foot to block, cutting through down the middle, startling Nan Kai to suddenly turn. Roland’s knife-hand struck but Nan Kai quickly defended.
But his defense was in vain, Roland had reached the edge of the circle, "Senior Brother, ti’s up."
Nan Kai...
"Roland, passed." Fei Ruolin declared, "Junior Brother is truly remarkable; gunmanship, close combat, strategy are all top-tier, our Celestial Capital Black Rose will surely reach greater heights with your inclusion."
At this mont, Li Xin, Huerta, Lu Shuai, and even Nan Kai felt a united front, questioning if he was the only real man.
Nan Kai felt a bit worse off than Fei Ruolin, he was a fourth-year, "Li Xin, your turn!"
"Senior Brother Nan Kai, hold on a mont," Luo Xue said, "Huerta, Roland, Lu Shuai, you three have qualified in Black Rose’s preliminary tests, Senior Brother, Sister Ruolin, take them to the equipnt room to get acquainted with the environnt, explain our specifics and Black Rose’s rules to them."
Based on his shooting skills, Li Xin’s close combat level shouldn’t be poor, seems like the president is going to step in personally.
"Ahem, President, Old Li is a decent person, could you..." At this point Lu Shuai understood, Li Xin was being singled out.
"Do you want to replace him?" Luo Xue asked.
Lu Shuai stayed silent, following Nan Kai and Fei Ruolin into the adjacent room. The entire Black Rose Base is enormous, with facilities related to Spiritual Ability and Hex-Tech. Black Rose mbers can also use the Hex-Tech lab.
The training ground was left with Li Xin and the icy-faced Luo Xue, who stared directly at Li Xin. Li Xin felt uncomfortable, as if being watched by a Licker, thinking of Old Luo, young people really dislike pressure, why provoke him.
"Ahem, President, I think there might be a misunderstanding..." Li Xin broke the stalemate, communication is crucial in interpersonal relationships.
Luo Xue eyed Li Xin, "Do you think having the Grand Wind Discipline Officer’s backing ans you can do whatever you please at the Canon Law School?"
Li Xin quickly waved his hands, "It’s really not, really not, sigh, whatever the Grand Wind Discipline Officer did, I apologize, you can test formally, if I fail, I’d have no complaints about being eliminated."
"Oh, really? Do your Holy Land credentials qualify?" Luo Xue said, staring at Li Xin with a hint of mockery at the corners of her mouth.
Li Xin was embarrassed, thinking she’s a weasel targeting a wounded duck, picking at the unntionable sore, "Is there another way outside of the Holy Land? It’s not convenient for to go there."
"Not convenient, or can’t go?" Luo Xue asked.
"I should be able to, but due to personal reasons, I’m allergic to the Holy Land; I think Black Rose should also need talents in other areas." Li Xin chuckled bitterly.
"Don’t say I’m not giving the Grand Wind Discipline Officer face, defeat , and I’ll acknowledge your joining Black Rose, otherwise, leave on your own." Luo Xue pointed at the door, giving the final ultimatum.
Upon hearing this, Li Xin breathed a sigh of relief, seeing her hostile expression, he quickly furrowed his brow, "Is it also 15 seconds?"
"Cut the crap, either knock down or disappear forever!" As she spoke, Luo Xue’s figure vanished, her silver hair leaving a trail of silver light, in a flash she was in front of Li Xin, her knife-hand aid at his throat.
Going all out right from the start, how harboring hatred and resentnt, Li Xin quickly retreated to evade, realizing Luo Xue’s skills were on another level, extrely ruthless and deadly, still feeling guilty himself, Li Xin kept dodging, regardless of his place in Black Rose, he didn’t want to cause trouble for Luo Jin.
Boom...
A kick ca without a chance to dodge, Li Xin blocked it with his elbow but was sent flying and hurt.
Luo Xue flicked her silver ponytail, "Li Xin, is this your level? No wonder you need to go through the back door, seems Luo Jin is just famous for nothing."
Li Xin rubbed his arm, looking at the confrontational Luo Xue, "If I beat you, will this matter be settled?"
"You’ve guessed right!" A sharp voice echoed.
Hiss~~~
With an explosive charge, Luo Xue’s speed enhanced again, rushing to Li Xin’s front, yet Li Xin’s figure blurred and vanished, upon discerning Li Xin’s position again, his fist was already incoming, but Luo Xue seed prepared and her form lunged ahead to imdiately widen the gap, ready for Li Xin’s move while attacking.
Behind the door, the other five had their ears pinned to it, "Darn, the President is flipping out, Li Xin is dood now."
"Who else would he provoke to anger the President?"
Nan Kai and Fei Ruolin surprisingly were sowhat excited, though afraid to open the door for a peek, Lu Shuai and others also realized that Li Xin’s long-lost uncle was Luo Jin, the Grand Wind Discipline Officer, probably trying to make ands for familial ties, but ended up helping too much.
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