The Monthly Exam and Her Methods

A month has passed in a flash.

There was still no response to the information that Reck had inquired about. Knowing that it was a bit difficult for him, Lister did not urge the other party.

As for Lim he had always been wary of, she never caused him any trouble. Instead, she let him comfortably learn in the recruit camp for a month.

[Potential Burst (Rank A) LV1: Unleashes potential for a certain period, increasing damage, health, stamina, and damage immunity by 1.5%.]

[Farsight (Level B) LV1: Increases visual field and distance by 1% for a certain period of time, and also increases sensory range by 1%.]

[Move-Breaking Counterattack (Rank B) LV1: Increases the chance of breaking an enemy's defense slightly. If Move-Breaking Counterattack is triggered, it deals an additional 5% damage.]

Of the eight skills I learned this month, many are not very useful.

For example, the Federation Military District Blade Technique is only a B-level swordsmanship, and its active skill, Farsight, is far less effective than his Killing Intent Wave.

It can only be said that he was not the main target of training in the recruit camp, but overall he still had some merits.

By now, Lister had become familiar with most of the situation in the recruit camp and was gradually adapting to the environment.

The only thing that remains a mystery is how to obtain military merits.

Fortunately, a notice was suddenly released yesterday that the monthly exams will begin today.

At this moment, the giant hemispherical building in the center of the recruit camp, which had been closed for a long time, has finally been opened to the public.

The area occupied by the Lighthouse is no smaller than that of the Great Parade Ground. Its hemispherical exterior is composed of rhomboid sheet metal, arranged in a neat and orderly fashion.

Once inside, there is nothing particularly special about it to the naked eye.

Following the original military formation at the drill ground, everyone waited for Major Qi at the front to speak.

"The recruit camp holds monthly exams once a month, all in this simulation training hall."

Those who rank highly in the monthly exam will receive military merit awards.

The top 5,000 new recruits will receive 10 military merit points.

"The first thousand people, 20 points."

"Top 100, 50 points."

"Top three, 100 points."

A powerful, resounding voice came from ahead, Lister couldn't help but feel excited.

After waiting for so long, the monthly exam finally brought him the opportunity to receive his military merits, just as he had hoped.

"Since this is the first assessment, a 1v1 random battle advancement mode will be adopted. Subsequent monthly assessments will adopt a ranking challenge system."

"The assessment will be completed today, so let's not waste any more time."

After saying that, he nodded to Major Toke beside him.

The next moment, Major Toke quickly arrived at the entrance of the simulation training hall and immediately activated all the facilities.

"Thump~ thump~"

All entrances to the entire simulation training hall were immediately sealed off, and the previously translucent hemispherical dome overhead was also completely closed.

The staggered diamond-shaped metal pieces are completely closed, without any visible gaps, and at this moment they form a shiny curved surface.

Several familiar blue rays shot out from the center of the arc above their heads.

The ground also became transparent, and several blue rays reflected and intensified within it, quickly filling the entire space.

All that remained before everyone's eyes was a blinding blue light.

The next instant, Lister's consciousness suddenly wavered.

The blue light vanished, replaced by endless darkness, with only a few twinkling stars in the far distance, making it feel as if one were in outer space.

System notification: You have entered the Federation Military District Arcane Recruit Camp Simulation Training Hall.

"Notice: 60 seconds until the first battle. Please prepare."

So this is the simulated battle that Major Qi mentioned?

Lister then used the system to scan himself again.

All attributes are generally identical, all passive skills are present, and even the enhancement from the Robust Soul is included.

The only difference from the outside world is that Lister did not bring the Jiji on his shoulder, the Black Leaf Laceration Blade, or the Time Crystal Bracer that he had not removed into this special simulation space.

His equipment consisted of only a basic federal uniform and a basic longsword.

[Federal Standard Military Uniform (5 pieces): Defense: 11314 points, Aura Concealment 10%, Camouflage 10%, Movement Speed 10%, Negative Effect Immunity 10%, Health and Stamina Increase 10%.]

Its defensive capabilities are stronger than equipment made with Lister's alchemical technology, but its actual stats are average.

It was considered standard uniform in the recruit camp, and since this was a simulated combat exercise, Lister could understand.

"Countdown: 3, 2, 1."

"Battle location is being randomly selected... Selected: Omezo Civilization (Level 2 Civilization)."

At that moment, the space around Lister suddenly shifted, and a bright light appeared before his eyes.

Two blazing stars hung high above him, and all around him was a vast planet dominated by oceans. He was on a small island in this ocean.

As expected, the initial space setting was just a simulation; the battle ultimately returned to planetary combat.

In Lister's memory, only Class Holder had completed Third Advancement job advancements could truly adapt to combat in space.

Killing Intent Wave was immediately released, and several hundred meters away, another recruit appeared.

"Combatants: Wim Albert Lister Merrick, ready. Battle commences."

As the system notification ended, the shackles binding Lister were suddenly released.

He weighed the long sword in his hand; it felt quite comfortable.

The next moment, he immediately charged towards his opponent.

[Target spotted: Wim Albert]

[Level: LV77]

[Overall Rating: D]

At this moment, Vimu's eyes were filled with panic.

Before the simulated battle, he was quite confident in himself, thinking that among the more than 30,000 new recruits, making it into the top 5,000 should not be a problem.

Who knew that they would run into one of the recruit camp's super geniuses, Lister, Overlord Tier force?

I was internally screaming that I was doomed to be facing the strongest opponent right away.

Fortunately, it was a simulation training ground. I was ready to give it my all and find out the gap between myself and the Overlord Tier players.

With remarkable speed, several charged Nen Shot towards Lister at an extremely fast pace.

Unfortunately, the difference in strength between the two sides was too great. His attacks were like slow motion to Lister, making it difficult for him to dodge them.

After several missed attacks, and seeing Lister rapidly closing in, a powerful sense of sharpness followed.

Soon, the sharp sensation grew stronger, as if piercing the depths of his soul, and a shiver and stinging sensation intensified.

He had absolutely no desire to make another move at that moment, and simply struggled to cast Nen Guard around himself.

Lister originally intended to end the battle quickly with Iai Slash, was somewhat surprised to see the extra green equipment on his opponent's belt.

Fortunately, instead of attacking the opponent at first, they continued to approach.

Only after confirming that the other party did indeed possess three pieces of equipment that did not belong outside of the Federation military uniform did he raise his hand and strike with a knife from a short distance away.

The blade's edge flashed past the Nen Guard and struck the opponent's chest.

The system notification sounded the next moment.

Congratulations on your victory! 17,432 new recruits remain.

"Next player has been assigned to the battle. 60 seconds left in the countdown."

The initial battles went exceptionally smoothly, with a total of five waves of opponents.

When they saw that their opponent was him, only three recruits showed any desire to fight, while two others surrendered immediately.

The battle ended smoothly, but because the equipment of the first wave of opponents was unusual, Lister carefully examined their equipment in several rounds of combat.

The opponents in each wave of battles were not only equipped with Federation uniforms, but also with their own specialized weapons and additional equipment.

In other words, he seems to be the only one who is truly special.

He couldn't help but wonder if the simulation training facility had made a mistake in collecting his personal data.

Or is there some special limitation on combat power like his, which is at the Overlord Tier?

My mind raced, trying to come up with all the possible answers, but the sixth wave of battle was about to begin.

After this battle, Lister's ranking will enter the top 1,000, and he will soon have accumulated 30 military merits.

"Countdown: 3, 2, 1."

"Battle location is being randomly selected... Selected: Twilight Civilization (Level 3 Civilization)."

The planet beneath our feet shifted once more, while the sky above seemed frozen in time at dusk.

Before me stretched an endless maple forest, its depths filled with fallen maple leaves. A strong gust of wind swept through, sending countless leaves swirling and fluttering down into the air.

"Combatants: Lim Evan, Lister Merrick, are ready. Battle begins."

Lim?

What a coincidence! Out of 34,000 new recruits, he runs into her in the sixth round?

Not far away, Lim was dressed in a black standard military uniform, with a specially made dark red leggings on her calves and a silver overcoat on her arms.

A small, dark green jade knife floated in mid-air, poised to strike.

Lister frowned upon seeing this. If it were the first few rounds, it wouldn't have mattered, since he had been dominating the game.

This round, however, involves a battle against Lim possesses eleventh-tier A-level combat power.

Looking at the luxurious equipment the other party was wearing, and at his own completely unequal standard basic equipment, he felt utterly humiliated.

Clearly, his initial guess was wrong; this couldn't possibly be a special balance restriction on combat power.

Especially when he saw Lim's triumphant smile in the distance, Lister instantly understood.

The other party had already prepared for this month, focusing their efforts on this monthly exam.

It seems they want to eliminate him early in the monthly exam; if he loses to them in this round...

Lister could only receive the reward of being among the top 5,000, which is 10 military merit points.

He could barely exchange it for federal-level resources, which were practically useless to him.

The monthly exam, which only comes once a month, is a rare opportunity for him to earn military merits. It seems that the other party has seized the opportunity and wants to suppress him at this moment!

He unconsciously tightened his grip on the long sword.

Even without extra equipment, Lister was confident he had a good chance of winning.

Immediately prepare to rush forward and engage in close combat. In the face of a psychic opponent, close combat is essential.

He had only taken a few steps when Lister's expression suddenly turned serious.

My state of mind... is really wrong!