Unexpected

Chapter 45: An Unexpected Turn

At the entrance, long lines had already formed. All students were only allowed to bring the most basic writing utensils and had to pass through a specially set up security checkpoint before entering the school.

The lines moved quickly, and within a few minutes, Su Ming had successfully passed the inspection and entered the school.

He picked up his admission ticket and glanced at it. Following the instructions, he headed to Exam Room 7.

Not long after, Su Ming arrived at Exam Room 7 and was met by Chen Yi, along with four other invigilators and two guards standing at the classroom door.

They were conducting a secondary identity verification for the arriving students, ensuring that each person matched the information on their admission ticket.

Meanwhile, Chen Yi continuously reminded the students present.

"Once you enter the exam room, no talking! If any unexpected situation arises, please raise your hand and speak only after receiving permission from a teacher. Otherwise, you will bear all consequences yourself."

Su Ming took his admission ticket and stepped forward, quickly passing the identity check and entering the classroom.

He scanned the classroom. The desks were spaced far apart, ensuring ample distance.

Additionally, cameras had been temporarily installed at the front and back of the classroom to record the examination process for archival purposes.

At this moment, Su Ming surprisingly saw Chen Tong, who was also taking the exam in this classroom.

Unfortunately, Chen Tong's seat was very far from his. Chen Tong was in the front left of the classroom, while Su Ming was in the back right.

Chen Tong glanced at Su Ming, who entered through the front door, without speaking. Talking was not allowed here, and the entire classroom was silent.

Su Ming gave him a slight nod before walking to the back and sitting down, quietly awaiting the start of the exam.

To be honest, due to the hasty preparation, Su Ming wasn't entirely confident he would perform well. However, it was precisely this uncertainty and challenge that made him quite excited.

Time ticked by.

Soon, it was time for the exam to begin. Chen Yi and the other three teachers entered carrying sealed exam papers. They placed the papers on the podium and then began to unseal them.

He took out the papers from the sealed bags and said as he distributed them.

"We are now distributing the papers. Once you receive your paper, do not start writing. Wait until you are told you can begin before you start!"

Su Ming's heart grew more excited as he stared intently at Teacher Chen Yi, who was handing out the papers.

Soon, Teacher Chen Yi handed Su Ming his paper. Su Ming quickly scanned it. As usual, it was a twenty-sided paper. And at a glance, the questions appeared very complex.

Su Ming's expression grew more serious. The difficulty was even higher than he had imagined.

After distributing the papers, Teacher Chen Yi waited quietly.

About two minutes later, a crisp bell rang throughout the school.

"Begin writing!"

Teacher Chen Yi announced.

Su Ming and the others picked up their pens. However, just as they were about to start writing.

A sound of hurried footsteps approached, and then the tightly closed classroom door was violently pushed open. Ten soldiers wearing Generation 1 gray metal exoskeleton armor, the Iron Shell, led by a burly man in Generation 2 crimson metal exoskeleton armor, Rock Steel, stormed in.

"Nobody move!"

The leading burly man roared.

The examinees present were all startled, their faces showing fear and unease.

Teacher Chen Yi and the others were even more stunned.

"You..."

"We are from the Imperial Court Cult, directly under the Imperial Court Academy. I am Captain Leo. From now on, we will be taking over the exam room. Invigilators, you can leave. There's nothing for you here anymore."

Leo said in a deep voice.

Teacher Chen Yi and the others were shocked to hear that the military had taken over the exam room. They walked out in a daze.

Su Ming was also very surprised. What was going on?

At this moment, the entire Mient Junior Academy was surrounded by Imperial Court Cult soldiers, and military armored vehicles were driving onto the campus.

The parents waiting at the school entrance were dumbfounded. They watched as so many troops entered and talked nervously.

"What's happening?"

"I don't know!"

In fact, it wasn't just Mient Junior Academy that was taken over and controlled. The entire Thirteenth District, and even all sixteen districts of the three cities, all schools conducting the City Exam were under control.

Inside the classroom.

Leo's fierce gaze swept over all the examinees, making all the students more fearful.

They still had no idea what had happened.

At this moment, Leo's wireless communication device beeped with an order.

"Begin re-inspection."

Upon receiving the order, Leo grinned cruelly and said to all the seated examinees.

"Everyone, one by one, you will all undergo a full re-inspection. Any small movement will be considered cheating! Also, I have something to tell you: anyone caught cheating will have their City Exam qualification immediately revoked, and you won't need to participate in the Red-Black Lottery. You'll be sent directly to the front lines!"

As soon as these words were spoken, several students present immediately showed expressions of extreme panic.

Leo locked onto them in an instant.

"You, you, and you! The three of you stand up!"

The three students who were called out trembled as they stood up, their faces extremely pale.

Su Ming looked at the reactions of the three students and immediately had a bad feeling.

Leo strode forward, staring at the three and saying fiercely, "What are you three afraid of? Tell me!"

"Nothing, sir."

A boy wearing glasses said, his lips trembling.

Leo's gaze fell on the pen on his desk. The boy became even more uneasy. Leo picked up the pen directly and snapped it in half.

Snap!

The inside was revealed to be intricate electronic components, with faint sparks.

The boy's face immediately turned ashen.

"S-sir."

"Take him away, send him straight to the front lines!"

Leo gave the order without hesitation.

A soldier stepped forward and grabbed him by the collar, dragging him out.

"No, don't, I was wrong, I won't dare again!"

The student was terrified to the extreme, begging for mercy. He had wet himself, and a large patch of his pants was soaked.

Unfortunately, it was useless. The Imperial Court Cult soldiers dragged him away by force.

Seeing this, one of the other two students had their psychological defenses completely collapse and immediately begged for mercy.

"Sir, I won't take the exam, okay?"

"Okay, of course, it's okay! Take him away!"

Leo revealed a cruel smile and waved his hand!

"You can't do this to me. Do you know who my father is? Let me go quickly."

The student shouted desperately, but it was of no use. He was still ruthlessly dragged out.

Leo looked at the last female student and asked fiercely, "Do you want me to do it myself? Or will you confess?"

Su Ming frowned slightly. These were elite soldiers, and it was clear they were veterans who had been on the battlefield. Not only were their methods ruthless, but their judgment was also exceptionally sharp.

These problematic students had too poor psychological fortitude to hide their thoughts.

"I, sob, I was wrong!"

The girl burst into tears on the spot.