Unusual warmth and favoritism

Throughout the morning, Lister was unable to learn either the basic footwork or the Shunpo.

The basic steps are progressing faster, and it feels like we're almost there.

However, as Instructor Kata said, these basic footwork techniques are not very practical in combat.

Running requires constantly building up power in the lower limbs, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of other offensive maneuvers.

The reason for teaching both skills together is simply to lay a foundation for everyone.

With training in the Federation Basic Footwork, learning the Federation Shunpo will be much more efficient.

Lister was not worried about this; he knew his own special abilities and that he would master it after five days of serious study.

The Shunpo demonstration that Instructor Kata gave him that afternoon was indeed very impressive.

The displacement speed is extremely fast, the only drawback is the displacement distance, but it is still quite useful in close combat.

However, against magic-based or ranged attack classes, it takes multiple Shunpo to get close.

However, since it was a free skill taught to new recruits by the Federation Military District, Lister wasn't picky.

The afternoon class was a knife skills class.

As a martial arts major specializing in swordsmanship, he naturally wanted to come and learn.

Unfortunately, the result was very disappointing for him.

As noted in the course details, the instructor was only a second lieutenant.

The Federation Saber Technique is only at the B level, and for Lister, the upper limit of what he can learn is also B level.

This is somewhat pointless, unless he expends resources to upgrade his skill level himself.

In addition, the other party was very lazy in class, completely ignoring the students' progress and leaving as soon as the time was up.

This made Lister regret wasting a class opportunity this week.

You should know that the recruit camp curriculum also included quite a few skills that interested him.

Examples include teleportation, martial arts, and Potential Burst.

The lack of active skills he has always possessed is, of course, a consideration for his job change.

However, Lister now has the opportunity to learn many functional skills in the boot camp.

Evening, at the Great Parade Ground.

"Gather together!"

With Major Qi's command, all the new recruits assembled in their assigned formations.

This is a special lesson on formations and military commands for the first week.

The formation is not a simple array; the training grounds also have specific types of spaceships and battleships in the air.

The main objective was to quickly board spaceships and warships, and to conduct rapid and orderly amphibious landing operations during an attack.

In addition, there are corresponding changes in formation based on various military orders and commands.

Although the content is complex, it is generally not very difficult for them as Class Holder.

After just a few simple attempts, everyone became familiar with the process and their speed in accepting instructions increased rapidly.

The only real problem is the few undocumented immigrants. It's not that they're not intelligent, but they can't understand the language and military orders.

"New recruit, Lister!"

"Step forward!"

Just as they were resting, a voice rang out from outside the formation.

Upon seeing that the other party was a second lieutenant officer he had never seen before, Lister immediately stood up and stepped forward.

"Arrive!"

"Major Qi is looking for you. Please come with me."

The lieutenant gave the orders while carefully scrutinizing him.

Lister was already used to this.

In this recruit camp, he received just as much attention as the two Galactic Nobles.

Moreover, their treatment was completely different. The two Galactic Nobles were subtly isolated and ostracized, while he received more covert care.

Outside, those from first-level civilizations face numerous restrictions, but within the Federation Military District, those from lower-level civilizations receive more preferential treatment in these grassroots units.

Of course, when it comes to the high-ranking positions of the Central Army Group and the Federation Military District, the Galactic Nobles still have a natural advantage.

After all, of the seven Federation generals, only General Leviathan was born without legal status; the other six were from Level 4 civilizations.

Even General Leviathan is now a representative of a Level 4 civilization.

The Federation Military District system dictates that the higher one climbs in the military district, the stronger one's power, the higher the level of civilization one belongs to, and the more resources one possesses.

Its true fairness lies in one aspect: it opens its doors to all unregistered individuals, allowing talented individuals to continuously advance within the military region and break down the resource limitations imposed by external barriers of civilization.

Lister was quickly transported to the main spaceship along with the lieutenant.

After passing through two more identity checks, they finally entered the head area of the spacecraft where Major Qi was located.

It looked as if it was made of special materials; even from the outside, the front of the spaceship appeared to be made of the same silver-gray metal.

But now, stepping into this special command room, apart from the command console in front of you, the rest of the space is completely transparent.

Walking inside felt like walking in the air; looking down, he could see several formations of new recruits.

"Major Qi, Lister has been brought here."

"Alright, you can go now."

Major Qi nodded to the lieutenant, then quickly turned his gaze to himself.

Only after the main door closed did a smile appear on his serious face, exactly the same smile he had when they first met.

Major Qi.

While greeting him, he was silently sensing his opponent with Killing Intent Wave.

Lister was relieved to find no murderous intent emanating from the other party and to confirm that he was not the kind of person who was all smiles and no bite.

"Are you adjusting well to life in recruit camp?"

"I'm adapting quite well."

"Are you settling in well with the food and accommodations?"

"I could get used to the food in recruit camp, but I shared a dormitory with three other guys, including Kelie Civilization, and it took me half a year to get through it."

The Kelie Civilization, a Type I civilization, is quite famous in the universe.

Lister now understands that the life forms of this civilization are of average strength, but they have well-developed exocrine glands and a very strong body odor.

Living with these three civilized people was truly agonizing.

"I'm luckier than you, Major Qi; my roommates are all pretty good."

Lister understood that Major Qi's willingness to share these things with him was already a gesture of goodwill, and he immediately felt much more relaxed.

"That's good."

"The main reason I asked you to come over is to get to know you."

"An Overlord Tier like you is a rare find even in the Central Army Group's recruit training camp!"

"There aren't many Overlord Tier recruits in the Central Army Group?"

Seeing that Major Qi was friendly and willing to communicate with him, Lister took this opportunity to inquire.

"Few!"

"Currently, there are only fifty-four army groups with complete organizational structures and unit numbers in the Central Army Group, and each batch of new recruits produces fewer than twenty of them."

"Most players only produce one Overlord Tier talent every two to three periods."

"Then why Ian and the others...?"

Lister intentionally stopped halfway through the questioning.

Information about the Galactic Nobles was ultimately somewhat sensitive, so I feigned ignorance and probed.

Major Qi didn't seem to mind at all; in fact, he even laughed with a hint of sarcasm.

Even if the Central Army Group doesn't have Overlord Tier talents, there are always some outstanding new recruits emerging from its other A-level ranks every year.

"These Galactic Nobles are all here for those special resources; they wouldn't dare gamble in the Central Army Group's recruit camp."

"That Ian is quite capable, but he was unlucky to run into you."

Lister now had a general understanding of the situation in the recruit camps of Central Army Group.

It turns out that Overlord Tier recruits like him are rare, and among A-level recruits, those from the Central Army Group are even stronger.

The Galactic Nobles dared not gamble, so they had no choice but to settle for the recruit camp of the Civilization Army Group.

However, there was one thing that puzzled him, so he immediately continued to ask.

"Major Qi, what exactly are the evaluation criteria for special resources?"

"Can I really beat Ian?"

It seemed that Major Qi had even more confidence in him than he did, as if the ownership of the special resources was already decided to be his.

Upon hearing this, Major Qi laughed even louder, as if he had nothing to worry about.

"You're only at the ninth rank right now, which is a bit low, but you still have half a year."

"If you work hard for the next six months, things will be much easier once you reach the tenth or eleventh rank."

"The assessment is tentatively set as a simulated combat exercise, with the top performer qualifying for the awards."

"But you don't need to worry too much. As the head of the recruit camp appointed by the Federation Military District, I will ultimately determine the assessment format, standards, and difficulty."

I never Major Qi wielded so much power.

The advantage of tailoring assessment standards and difficulty specifically for a particular person is enormous!

More importantly, Major Qi genuinely wanted to help him.

At this moment, Lister felt no joy, but rather a strong sense of vigilance.

Even the Galactic Nobles covet this special resource, so why is Major Qi, whom he's only just met, treating him with such warmth and showing him such preferential treatment?

Even if Major Qi might have been born into a lower civilization and harbored resentment towards the Galactic Nobles, it wouldn't warrant such help.

If he were to show favoritism towards Ian or Lim, given their attitudes, there would undoubtedly be significant benefits being offered behind the scenes.

Lister did not believe that Major Qi's approval and goodwill towards him could outweigh any actual benefits.

The more they help him, the bigger their schemes against him must be.

"Thump~ thump~ thump~!"

A series of rapid footsteps echoed inside the spaceship, signaling the start of another round of array and command simulations.

The previously suspended environment suddenly shifted to the perspective of the recruits in various locations.

"Alright, that's all for today. Feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions."

"Focus on your training in camp. Don't worry about the special resources."

"As long as you don't agree to their request, with your Overlord Tier potential, I have countless ways to get this resource into your hands."