"The terrifying dark tide, Shadow-Weaving Dream, the Frost-Cold Race-this is an age of chaos. Our enemy is not just the terrifying dark tide. To become warriors of the Against the Tide Legion, you must not only make use of your racial talents, but also possess comprehensive combat skills."
"After three days of low-intensity training, you should all have adapted. Starting tomorrow, we will therefore add two new training subjects."
The trainees' expressions did not change when they heard this. Clearly, they were already prepared.
Only Li Zheng and the others looked constipated, as though they had eaten shit. They might as well have written "I don't want to" across their faces.
"That concludes today's training. Recite the oath of glory," Kuang Sha said in a deep voice.
At Kuang Sha's command, Li Zheng and the others' eyes lit up. They immediately began loudly reciting the Against the Tide Oath they had memorized over the past few days:
"As the dark tide approaches and the stars dim, we swear to defend our homeland."
"We cast aside vanity and worldly fame, united as comrades through life and death."
"With defiance as our banner, we shall die without regret-"
The golden ring in the sky sank beneath the horizon amid their recitation.
After finishing the boring oath, Li Zheng and the other players followed Kuang Sha to the training camp's cafeteria.
The moment they entered, the Four-Eyed Race trainees noticeably quickened their pace, as though some unknown danger were closing in behind them.
They had only just picked up their trays when shouts came from behind:
"*, you picking up that tray, Tongzi—yeah, you! Put it down!"
"All you do when you come to the cafeteria is eat. Screw eating. Get over here and fight."
"Your great-uncle's extracurricular tutoring class is starting! Get