Chapter 160: Target, World! (35)
Unfortunately, those rookies' fantasies did not come true. The stronger they were, the more they could feel the gap between themselves and Longinus.
Kaki had no masochistic tendencies, so naturally, he would not be bored enough to go get beaten up for no reason.
After the battle ended, the crowd quickly dispersed.
About three more days passed before the third-years interning across the various seas gradually returned.
"Just as expected of the boss! Even in a place like the North Blue, you still managed to cause such a huge stir!" Gregory said excitedly as the group headed toward the conference room.
"The King Disqualification Incident caused quite a sensation throughout the Four Blues. Back then, King Gista at my station barely paid any attention to us Marines. After that incident, though, he sent people over every day to check on us, as if he were afraid we Marines would take him out," Algernon said with a chuckle.
The group chatted and laughed along the way, quickly arriving at the conference room.
Once they entered, everyone felt a little wistful again.
This might have been the last time they would all gather together in full.
Before long, everyone had arrived—around one hundred and fifty people.
At present, that was a retention rate of 37.5%. For the training camp, it was already a remarkably high figure.
"Everyone, I won't waste time on unnecessary words. I only want to tell you that this is not the time to relax. One final hurdle is still waiting for you," Zephyr said bluntly once everyone was present.
"For the final graduation assessment, each of you will choose a target and hunt them down. There are no restrictions on methods, and you will have six months. Anyone who has not completed the