The next day, the exams officially began. There was no morning exercise this morning; instead, the exams were held on time. There were many subjects, and the exams were held over two days. Most of the content was from the textbook, along with some extended general knowledge and practical exercises.
Vic had promised Andre he would come to take the exam, and naturally he wouldn't go back on his word.
His arrival at the examination site caused quite a stir; many people only saw him during morning exercises and didn't see him at other times.
You're very capable; you could go directly to the Elite Camp. Why are you here taking the exam?
Classes? I haven't seen a single person since the first day I came. And they still come to take exams? They really don't take all that textbook material seriously.
"It's really surprising that Vic is also taking the exam!"
"I can't beat him in a fight, but surely I can win an exam? I refuse to believe it."
"I really admire Vic's abilities. Let's forget about the exam; is it really necessary?"
"Nonsense! A genius like Vic is a genius at everything, including exams, humph!"
"You simp, there's no such thing as an all-rounder in this world. Everyone has their weaknesses. Just wait and see."
Vic's arrival caused a lot of whispers, which Vic could hear with his Observation Haki.
This is a newly developed application of Observation Haki by Vic, which receives sound waves generated from the outside world and then analyzes them.
Just like a radio, it converts electromagnetic wave signals into sound and then emits them; Vic's current Observation Haki has this effect.
However, it can only be heard within the range of Vic's Observation Haki.
Vic didn't care about what others were saying; he was only there to deal with Andrew. Andrew was also here today; it was unclear whether he was there specifically to wait for Vic or to oversee the exam.
Vic walked over to Andrew, and since he encountered the instructor, he felt obliged to greet him.
Although Andrew is a semi-administrative officer, he is very skilled in training and has decent fighting ability. Most new recruits are no match for him, and he has been a Recruit Camp for many years and now has a lot of authority.
"Good morning, Instructor Andrew. Do you really need to come all the way here for a small test? This isn't like you. You didn't come just for me, did you?" Vic greeted him with a smile.
"You do have some self-awareness. I just want to see how your grades are. If they're not good enough, you should go to the Elite Camp as soon as possible. There's no need to waste time in the Recruit Camp. I'll also talk to Vice Admiral Garp about this."
Andrew said seriously that this was indeed his true thought; with such a freak in the Recruit Camp, the instructors and trainees were under a lot of pressure.
Every morning during the run, someone would get discouraged, which was driving the new recruits crazy. If it weren't for Garp insisting that Vic learn these cultural aspects, Andrew would have sent him to the Elite Camp long ago.
"Instructor Andrew, it's not as serious as you make it out to be. I've already done what I promised you, there's no need to tell Vice Admiral Garp. Just look at my results this time, I definitely won't let you down. I've been studying on my own all along."
Vic got a little nervous after hearing Andrew's words. If Garp found out, he would definitely give him a good beating. He was fine with sparring, but Vic didn't want to just get beaten up.
Self-study? Self-study is impossible, it's impossible for me to self-study in this lifetime!
Why bother learning something you can remember at a glance? That's ridiculous. Wouldn't it be better to use that time to improve your own combat skills?
If you really want to learn, then go find some Pure Gold; you'll have plenty of time to study then. What's a little bit of time compared to that?
"Hmph, just wait and see what your grades are like this time. Don't even think about cheating; I'll be keeping a close eye on you."
Andrew held up two fingers, pretended to tap his eyes, then turned his fingers around and tapped Vic.
Vic was a little dumbfounded. Was it really necessary? So what if he handed in a blank paper? He didn't need to do something so embarrassing, especially since he was a top student.
Vic nodded to Andrew and went into the examination room. He didn't want to talk to this guy anymore. No wonder he was in an office job; he was cunning and had a lot on his mind.
Vic walked into the examination room and sat down in his seat, in the front row, right in the middle, under the invigilator's nose.
Vic's lips twitched. This Andrew was indeed petty and narrow-minded. He was judging Gunko by his own standards. Vic shook his head.
Vic searched the entire table but couldn't find a pen. Was he being asked to submit a blank paper? Such a large navy unit, and they couldn't even provide a few pens? How stingy!
"That Andrew, he didn't even provide me with a pen for the exam. What kind of instructor is he? He's so incompetent. I'm going to file a complaint against him," Vic muttered.
I couldn't find a pen, but I couldn't skip the exam, so I had to borrow one from someone; I was too lazy to go out again.
He glanced around the classroom; there was still some time before it started, and not everyone had arrived yet. The student in the back row behind Vic had already arrived, and Vic's attention was drawn to her.
This is a petite girl with long black hair and wheat-colored skin, probably from outdoor training.
She had a small and cute face, and looked quite capable in her marine uniform. When Vic turned around, she kept staring at Vic, her eyes clear and her expression serene.
"Excuse me, I didn't know that stationery wasn't provided for the exam, so I didn't bring any. Could you lend me a pen?" Vic asked with a smile.
"I know you, Vic! The star of this Recruit Camp. Everyone says you're aloof and look down on everyone in the Recruit Camp, but looking at you like this, it doesn't seem like it. You didn't even bring stationery to the exam, which is very unlike your image, hehe!"
Wendy found Vic's behavior amusing; he brought someone to the exam, didn't care about anything else, and even made the teacher prepare his stationery!
Moreover, he wasn't as aloof as rumored. He was quite approachable when talking to people and didn't display any arrogant attitude, which made him very likable, especially considering he was a formidable figure who single-handedly took down Elite Camp.
"Of course I'm not like that. It's just that at this stage, my values, outlook on life, and worldview are different from everyone else's, making it difficult for us to integrate!"
"You mentioned training together, but our strength levels are completely different. I'm afraid I might accidentally kill someone with one punch. I don't need to learn anything, so we'll naturally have less contact!"
"When you grow up and things are going well, we'll naturally get to know each other. Those who can connect will naturally become friends. Worrying about these things now only adds to your troubles!"
"I won't refuse to make friends; I'll just let things happen naturally. It's just that the Recruit Camp these days treats me with too much awe, making it hard to be friends!"
Vic explained the reason, but he didn't pay too much attention to these things.
As he said, if anyone among them rises to a high position, there will naturally be interaction in the future. If the person is decent, he doesn't mind making friends. For now, it's best to let things take their natural course.
Wendy agreed that it made sense. Now that they were friends, it would be difficult for them to stay together if their social statuses were too different. Birds of a feather flock together, after all. Vic was too outstanding; it would be difficult for ordinary people to associate with him.
"Hi Vic! My name is Wendy, and my dream is to become an excellent sniper." Wendy introduced herself to Vic and then handed Vic a pen.
"Hello, my name is Orens Vic. Thank you for the pen. I'll return it to you after the exam," Vic said earnestly.
" Vic, you're too kind. It's just a pen, no need to return it, hehe!" Wendy replied with a smile.
Vic stopped being coy. Wendy gave him a different feeling, unlike the way others looked at him, and her temperament was also unusual. Vic didn't think too much about it, turned around and sat down to wait for the exam.
The exam time is short, and the questions aren't difficult. With only one month to study so many subjects, how much can one learn?
The test included some general knowledge questions, Vic felt that he wouldn't get a perfect score, but he wouldn't be too far off.
Vic handed in his paper early and swaggered away amidst Andrew's surprised gaze. Vic didn't give him a friendly look; this guy really meant what he said, keeping a close eye on him the whole time, never letting his guard down.
After leaving the classroom, Vic sat cross-legged and began meditating, awaiting the next exam.
For two days, apart from the outdoor practical exam, Vic took most of the exams in this classroom and this spot. He would chat with Wendy before each exam, and the two became familiar with each other.
Andrew was just too annoying, always glaring at me. Vic really wanted to kick him a couple of times to vent his anger.