"Mum, why are you leaving early today?" Kairos asked.
"Oh, I got a job at a restaurant, so I have to go early. Where's Dad, by the way?" Kia asked.
"He left out just this morning. He said his former boss in the construction site called him to take his money," Mei replied.
"Oh, that's good news," Leo said in a low tone. "Mum, don't be late. Today is a big day for brother."
Mei smiled. "I won't forget." They all left, leaving Leo at home.
Instructor Jin was already waiting for Kia by the roadside in a car. He entered, and they departed.
Instructor Jin introduced Kia to Kim Wangju. "He'll also take the test."
Instructor Jin said, "You just finished college entrance exam. Are you only 18?"
Kim asked, "He is young, but there's a good chance he'll pass."
Instructor Jin replied, "Hey kid, you got a big future ahead of you."
"Big brother kim, you are strong. You got a high chance of passing it."
"It's not about being strong; it's more on mental ability and fast reaction," Kim said as they discussed all the way.
Kairos: "Yes, Instructor Jin. We are here. Xu District headquarters of Martial club, Shadow Martial club. This is where the test will be held."
They all came down from the car, heading inside. Upon entering, Instructor Jin gasped. "Master is also here."
Kairos looked at his sword and said, "It's him. The one who killed the dark crown eagle beast."
Another man appeared and said, "I am the Chief Instructor of Xu District Shadow Martial club, Xiao Tung. Come on in, the exam is about to start."
Kai was instructed to enter the test room, where he sat on a chair like incubator. He was transported to a virtual reality test.
"In process... This is the old world. I could only see the old world from base City in a distance," Kairos said to himself.
"Hey, pick a weapon," another participant said to him.
Kairos picked two long swords. Before noticing, 3 beasts appeared around him – black night cat, blood horn bull. He said, "They are Star Ruins beasts."
Kairos stood in a fight position, ready. Any moment, the night cat pounced on him. He moved swiftly and calmed down, saying to himself, "Can't be defeated here."
He picked up his sword again and cut off the neck of the cat and also defeated the bull.
"Hey, you're new here. That was quick and decisive," a voice said to Kairos. "My name is Lin Mu."
"You? Kia Fang, also Kairos. That was amazing. I will call you Kia."
"Looks like the real test just started, Lin said."
Meanwhile...
Zhou Mu: "Resident Jian, come here."
Jian: "Yes, boss... Hmm, you called. You said you want to give me the money."
Zhou Mu replied, leaving Jian disappointed. He was being toyed with and was about to leave when Zhen came out and said, "So, this is Kia's father." He ordered his men to beat him to a pulp.
Back to the test...
"Hmm, sticky... What sticky? Just a G-level Star Ruin beast," they thought.
As they thought they were done, something flew over their head. "Wait, the risk index is rising – 100, 200, 250, 300... It's over 500 now."
One of them shouted, "It's coming!"
Kairos recognized the beast – Black Crown Silver Wing Eagle, Level E.
They started running, but Kairos said, "I won't run anymore." He picked up his sword and fought it, finally climbing into the bird's belly, landing the last blow on its neck.
Instructor Jin: "I'm sorry I didn't pass the test, Kia said."
Xiao Tung: "Hey Kia, I'm here to tell you... you passed the test."
Kia was glad but still shocked. "It doesn't require you to fight the monster. We are just testing your fighting skills and survival instinct. You get points for injuring the monster and also killing it."
"From statistical analysis, we found out that your power reached 1200 kilograms with speed 30.6 meters per seconds when you avoided attack from silver eagle. You did the best in comprehensive score. You scored the highest."
Kia: "Look... Power 1200... that is..."
He was happy. The three of them gathered.
Xiao Tung: "First, congratulations on passing the test to qualify to be a warrior. The field test will be held on the first day of next month. Please prepare yourself."
"You guys wait here so I will prepare your reward."
As he left, Kim asked, "Oh, Kia, have you decided what to do after passing the test?"
Kia: "No."
Kim: "Generally, there are four choices for warriors. One, join the army and protect the citizens and the people from beasts. Join a martial club and take the initiative to attack monsters. The third is to join a syndicate, helping with recovery of industrial economy. Fourth, be a mercenary, maintaining order in a remote place."
"Take me as an example. I will join the Shadow Martial club."
Xiao Tung: "Guys, follow me."
Kia: "What is the reward? Star Ruins Genetic practices?"
They departed. Kia received a call from his brother.
Leo: "Hey bro... I'm done..."
Brother was crying. "What is it? Why are you crying? Dad was beat up by Zhen. He is in the hospital."
Kia shouted, "Zhou Zhen..."