Soft-Hearted?

Captain Xia had taken this examination somewhat unfairly—and it was beneath her abilities, too.

During the previous official Qualification Examination, she had participated as a pure combat Professional. And among Professionals, pure combat types were the most abundant.

Especially melee combat types on the "sword-wielding" track. With so many people, the competition naturally became brutally intense.

Back then, she had only been third rank. She had yet to become a true Sword Saint, and her resistance to corruption had been mediocre, so she had naturally been squeezed out.

"If they organize another one, you should pass."

That was not merely Lu PingAn comforting her. Once they got outside, reality had confirmed that there was a need for it.

So what if there were many warriors? There were too many wolves and jackals outside. The more combat power they had, the better. A strong fist was the only thing that mattered.

If they truly organized another examination, pure combat Professionals would not be treated quite so cruelly.

"If I take the temporary qualification exam now, as long as my luck isn't too bad, I should be able to pass."

She was confident, and that was exactly what she had done. Like Cat Cat, she had not told Lu PingAn about it—not because of anything else, but because telling him somehow felt embarrassing.

In every respect, Xia Qin had been Lu PingAn's guide, and for a considerable period, even his protector. Now, he had become the representative of "outstanding Explorers," while she needed to retake an exam for a Temporary License. Though there were understandable reasons for it, she still inexplicably felt unable to hold her head high.

"...Perhaps we need to consider giving up."

And now, the strongest person had spoken the words "giving up."

The examination had not been underway