Now that the personnel had been tentatively settled, Lin Yi figured the next step was to familiarize themselves with one another's combat styles and limits.
After all, trust had to be built on genuine understanding.
Lin Yi couldn't be bothered to figure it all out on his own, so he turned to the person in the team who seemed best informed.
"The training camp handbook is pretty sparse on a lot of things. Kenkes, you know the camp best. Any suggestions for how we can get to know one another quickly?"
At this, Kenkes perked up, as if he'd finally been given the chance to prove his worth.
A brilliant smile immediately spread across his face. He leaned his colorful head toward the group and lowered his voice, creating an air of secrecy. "You asked the right person, Captain. There really is a way to get to know each other quickly—and not only that, we can earn points too!"
As he spoke, Kenkes pointed toward the enormous tower at the end of the plaza, which stretched from the ground to the sky.
"See that? That's the Endless Tower. You've probably noticed that the handbook mentions two modes: solo and team."
"What it doesn't mention is that the higher you climb in the Endless Tower, the more points you get as a one-time reward. And depending on your highest floor, you'll also receive a fixed amount of 'daily points' automatically. It's a steady trickle, and the most reliable source of points."
Then he changed tack, lowering his voice. "And most importantly, your first attempt is free."
He emphatically stressed the word "free."
Seeing that the others had clearly taken an interest, Kenkes moved on to the main point, his expression turning more serious.
"Of course, the points are just a bonus.