The sub general made the whole room rumble thanks to the echo that was generated in the room because of how big he was. By the simple fact of seeing him next to Miyabi we all had the idea of how important could be what he was about to tell us
-As you all know in a few days will begin the tests for the recruitment of division 6- Said the general
Miyabi kept quiet, looking carefully at each and every one of us
-These tests will last at least a month, which will give them time to hone their skills and do their best in the real tests. The one who manages to get more than an 8 in the final grade in each and every test will be able to join directly the reserve section of division number 6. The rest will have to fight for their place on this very site
The whole dining room was looking at each other, some even began to challenge each other to see who was better than who
-Did you hear that? Whoever passes all the tests with a B will go directly to be a reserve of the division! Sergio shouted with enthusiasm
-Of course I heard it, as far as I know I'm not deaf yet- I said
The sub-general reminded us that we only had 5 minutes left of breakfast before starting the first practice test, which would start together with Miyabi. I didn't know what it was exactly but I was worried about the simple fact of having to do a test, even a practice one, with the leader of division 6.
-What did you think about the breakfast? asked Sergio
His question brought me back to reality
-Very good, without a doubt, the best of the whole week
-It's lazy to think that we only have 5 minutes left before continuing with the training
-To think about it makes me more scared than lazy, imagine messing up in front of Miyabi, it would be horrible
-Yes, you're right...
The dining room bell rang to let us know that it was time for training. We all got up from our tables and collected all the plates, trays and glasses to leave them in a special area for the workers to clean up. After that we all headed towards the practice area where the sub-general and Miyabi were waiting for us and they were talking about, perhaps, how the training was going to be. From a distance, Miyabi handed us a small notebook to write down the results and the final grades of each soldier. We all arrived at the place, each one talking about their own business and others with nerves in their bodies.
The sub-general stopped talking to Miyabi and they both looked at us
-Well, I will take it for granted that you are all present. As I mentioned before, there will be special training to determine your capabilities in house fighting, defense and support and to see if you are fit to join the reserve squadron of division 6. Today you will start with the fighting tests, both melee and firearms. Now follow me to the training camp
The sub-general turned around and started walking towards the training camp. Miyabi for her part seemed to be watching us all carefully, as if she was analyzing us from head to toe.
We all went into the training area where there were already some weapons ready for combat. As in New Eridu the technology is very advanced, they recently installed some booths where they create a "Real" scenario where you can fight as if you were there even if you were really in that booth, like a simulator but where you can feel every cut and bullet that touches you.
-We'll start by list order- He said while he took out a list with our names
The sub-general put his index finger on the sheet and started to look at the first name
- Antonio, your turn- He said
Antonio came out from the back row, passing through the crowd of soldiers that were placed here. He approached the sub-general and stood in military salute. This one told him to get into the capsule to begin the test, which he did without any opposition
-The test is going to be done with simulation dummies, these are incorporated with an artificial intelligence smart enough to be able to fight effectively, if you lose, you are out of this test, if you win your grade will depend on what you have done during the combat
Antonio got into the capsule to moneros then begin the test. There was a huge screen on the wall so that he could see how the test was progressing. He had to fight with a very sharp katana, if he was not careful he could cut himself. Out of nowhere, the enemies came out of hiding and approached slowly. They were low level ethereal beings, nothing difficult in theory.
-It looks easy- Sergio said
-I wouldn't trust me if I were you, the theory is easy, the practice is not so much- I answered without taking my eyes off the screen
-They are low level ethereal beings, with a good cut you can kill them
-Of course, it sounds easy, but first try to cut them to see if it is easy.
The test passed without much difficulty. Antonio suffered a couple of blows from the ethereal beings which caused his ethereal risk to increase by a small percentage. Antonio came out of the capsule with a rather surprised face
-Well Antonio....-Said the Subgeneral finishing aiming -Your combat style is.... In short, mediocre. He has suffered too many hits for the low level of his enemies. If defense has not been effective but that is not evaluated in this test. He got a 4, failing grade.
We were all stunned to hear the general's harsh words, even if it wasn't the harshest thing people had ever heard, it could hurt someone's feelings. Antonio bowed his head and rejoined the crowd. As time went by people were passing by, some passing with a very good grade and others failing with even worse grade than the first of all, at the end, it was my turn
-Lucas, go ahead- He said
I moved away from the crowd and approached the capsule, I opened the door and got inside. Inside the capsule there were only sensors that, it seemed to me, served to measure our body volumetrically to generate an extract profile of us. On the wall there was a small button, on which the word "Start" was written.
Everything ready, when you are ready press the button," said the sub-general
. My heart accelerated slightly, I felt a slight headache that was probably generated by nerves. I looked at the button, undecided, not knowing if I was ready or not. Finally I pressed the button, causing a strange gas to come out of nowhere from some small slots that opened. This gas seemed to be quite cold, even though I was wearing my military uniform, which was quite warm. From one moment to another my sight began to blur slowly, making me start to see blurry while I noticed how the environment changed. This lasted for a few seconds until I saw how I went from being in a cabin to being inside a supposed cavity. When my sight recovered, I opened the door of the capsule and stepped out. In a small box was the katana I should use to finish off the ethereal beings. Just from this part the same thing happened to me as it did to Antonio, out of nowhere ethereal beings came out. I grabbed the katana and put myself on guard
-Let's go there...-I said with a sigh
I slowly approached one of them, analyzing their weak points along the way. According to what I read in the instruction manual, low level ethereal beings have a weak point in the stomach. The ethereal being seemed to be quite intelligent, he was leaving quite a considerable space
Without hesitating a second more, I launched myself towards the enemy by thrusting the katana into his stomach, this caused the enemy to completely bleed out. The other ethereal beings saw this and threw themselves at me. One of them threw me a claw which I was able to deflect with the katana, as soon as I deflected it I gave him a clean cut which made him, like the other one, disintegrate. I felt a slight itch on the back of my neck, which gave me to understand that my sixth sense told me that there was someone behind me. I gave a perfect cut backwards making it disintegrate.
When I wanted to realize the test was over, there were only three enemies of nothing, easier than I thought. My vision became blurry again until I returned to the capsule, which opened by itself.
-Well done Lucas, outstanding -I said pointing the results
While I was leaving the capsule I crossed glances with Miyabi, she was looking at me in a serious but strange way, as if somehow I had achieved something unimaginable although I doubted it very much.