Chapter 3: Compete with me, you are unworthy

Of course, Ding Ke does not have the luxury of aspiring to become a peak champion; his goal is simply to possess fighting spirit and to successfully pass the academy's assessment.

Such as the founding date of a certain kingdom within the alliance, the emblem of a certain empire, the specialty products of different countries within the alliance... In short, it encompasses a wide variety of colors and forms, and everything learned is indeed comprehensive

It was already late, and Ding Ke patted himself, hurriedly running back to the dormitory, as there was an exam tomorrow

Today marks the first day of the year-end assessment, and the first challenge that the vast number of students will face is the examination on the Comprehensive History of the Mainland.

In order to assist the numerous students in successfully overcoming difficulties, and to add a bit of extra income to their not-so-abundant lives, Ding Ke, a top-tier warrior class student with excellent Chinese language skills, has decided to provide exam answers to other students at the cost of five gold coins

It is that fat man; he is cheating

Bang

Is what the old man said true

"Not bad, the usual arrangement, this is the deposit, the rest will be paid upon approval." The imposing figure of Murphy, as strong as an ox, pulled two gold coins from his pocket and tossed them onto the table

What are you talking about? If you claim that I cheated, please provide evidence. If there is no evidence, kindly be quiet and do not disturb others during the exam

"It's all right, brothers, everything is on me," Ding Ke said, patting his chest as he put away the gold coins.

The myriad stars quietly fade away, as a red sun slowly rises from the horizon, dispelling the hazy night and illuminating half the sky with apricot-red rays. Today is a beautiful day

"Joking, the concept of deities is merely a means to deceive the ignorant; I certainly do not believe in it." The typical atheist Dink shook his head, dismissing this absurd notion.

The long, resonant sound of the bell echoed throughout the academy, awakening those students who were still in deep slumber

At the moment of contact between the fist and the trunk, a faint red glow erupted from Dink's body, manifesting on the fist.

"This female student, please be mindful of your words and refrain from making baseless accusations, otherwise I could accuse you of defamation," Ding Ke turned around, casting a glance and spoke in a low voice.

"Dink, today the exam will depend entirely on you!" said Salong, who had messy hair and was rubbing his bleary eyes as he rolled off the upper bunk.

Twelve sturdy marble columns support this grand building. As one walks up the black obsidian steps into the interior, the walls, smooth as jade, are adorned with exquisite murals. Ten crystal chandeliers, clear and sparkling, hang from above. Inside the spacious hall, tables and chairs are neatly arranged in rows, with twenty in each direction.

Since participating in the first year-end assessment, the keen-eyed Ding Ke discovered a lucrative opportunity, which is to assist other students in cheating during exams

"Do not speak recklessly without evidence. Sit down for the exam. If there is another instance of loud noise, I will expel you from the examination room in advance." It is evident that Teacher Barty does not like to concern himself with trivial matters, opting instead to use the simplest method to resolve issues

A head of lustrous golden long hair, deep blue eyes, long eyelashes, and beneath a slightly upturned nose are full, rounded red lips. The fair and tender face is adorned with a rosy hue reminiscent of the morning glow. Descending from the fair neck is a pair of proud breasts that cannot be concealed even by a loose robe. After all, being born a warrior, the physique honed through training is exceptionally well-defined.

Hmph, is it easy for me to earn a little money through my own intelligence? Yet, this classmate is deliberately causing me trouble, which is truly ungracious of them

The differences in profession and level result in different examination locations. Ding Ke and others, along with the same group of candidates, arrived at Classroom 6 of the academy, which is their examination venue

Moreover, with our wise teacher Batty present, there will undoubtedly be a fair and impartial resolution

Hmph, relying on his own authority, these youngsters should not be making any moves! Batty was quite satisfied with the students' performance, and thus, he fell asleep in meditation.

"Did you cheat?" Barty asked in a low voice

The stout man was secretly astonished: Could this also be an additional effect brought about by the activation of blood fighting spirit?

He touched his protruding belly, and Ding Ke slightly furrowed his brows, feeling a strange sensation as if something beyond just the blood-colored fighting spirit was stirring within him

Because the students who usually go out will become the heroes recruited by those monarchs, they need to face various enemies and monsters on the continent. Without various basic knowledge, how can they avoid offending other forces when they go out, and they wouldn't even know how they died

These questions are simply a piece of cake for Ding Ke. Besides what the teacher has taught, he reads every book in the library. I don't know why, but the chubby boy has an exceptionally good memory. No matter what book it is, as long as he reads it once, he can basically remember about seventy to eighty percent of it. After reading it three times, it is etched in his mind as if carved with a knife.

On the stage, Batty sat steadily, his stern face chiseled like a knife, motionless like a stone statue. Hetushucomcom's gaze fell outside the window; in his view, this invigilating job was utterly boring. With this idle time, it would be far more practical to take this group of fellows for some training.

At the same time, Ding Ke also discovered that his senses seemed to have become more acute, as he could not only perceive the breathing of classmates within two meters of him, but also seemed to hear their heartbeats

However, what it actually is remains unclear to Ding Ke, and he cannot comprehend it. Nevertheless, he is not stubbornly trying to get to the bottom of it; at least for now, he is fine.

Upon seeing Ding Ke sit up straight, a group of individuals who had originally appeared to be engrossed in their work immediately raised their heads, their eyes filled with anticipation. It is important to note that the questions on the exam paper were undoubtedly like a foreign language to them, and now they had finally awaited their savior.

Who

"You are lying; I clearly saw you gesturing with your hands, and the people next to you were all watching you answer the questions." Upon hearing this, Juliet was so enraged that her whole body trembled, and she could not help but stand up and speak.

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Dear students, the examination duration is two hours. I hope everyone answers the questions diligently. It is strictly prohibited to make noise or speak in the examination room; otherwise, all candidates will be disqualified from this assessment. I am the invigilator, Mr. Bati

Ding

Sure, put it here. Barty nodded and thought, this kid is quite clever; it would be great if he could put in more effort and train diligently.

A cold wind swept by, causing Ding Ke to shiver all over. He suddenly opened his eyes and sat up, but couldn't help letting out a groan; his head still throbbed a bit.

How could this happen? Clearly, they were violating the examination rules, yet in the end, I was the one who received a warning. The pure Juliet cannot comprehend this. Is it that the world has changed too quickly, or have I never truly understood this world?

"Stop talking, are you all itching for it? The madman is coming over," Ding Ke said, casting a fierce glance at a few of his roommates.

Ding Ke's face blossomed with a brilliant smile, indicating that the suffering was not in vain; the rewards were evident. The fighting spirit, which had always been elusive, could now be easily harnessed. Although it was just a small amount, it represented a significant leap forward for him.

"Dink, this is my deposit; you should let me know the answer soon!" said Ronaldo, who had a bald head and squinted eyes, looking rather lewd.

Is this the blood fighting spirit

The chubby man thought to himself: "Tsk tsk, this must be a new recruit this year. Although she looks quite good and has an alluring figure, that crow's beak of a mouth is really quite annoying"

Batty stared wide-eyed, suddenly standing up with a start, his gaze sweeping fiercely across the entire room, while he muttered to himself: It is clearly very quiet, yet I haven't heard anyone dare to speak.

Be quiet, do not make any noise, be low-key, and do not be too ostentatious

"You, you..." Juliet was just about to say the next four words: too shameless, when she was interrupted by Ding Ke

Suddenly standing up with a start, Ding Ke realized that there seemed to be something unusual within his body

Calmly handing in the exam paper, Ding Ke walked to the door, then turned back with an air of swagger to glance at Juliet. He chuckled upon seeing her frowning with anger, gritting her teeth. The chubby man raised a finger and gently shook it, clearly conveying a message: You are not worthy to compete with me

Teacher, I have finished the exam, may I submit my paper? Anyway, the answers have been mostly revealed, which is sufficient for those guys to scrape a C. Ding Ke, as always, chose to submit the paper early.

With the sound of a clear bell, the examination officially commenced

Upon leaving the dormitory, one after another, other students gathered around Ding Ke, their faces filled with anticipation, presenting shiny gold coins into Ding Ke's hands

Thus, during each year-end assessment, everyone actively sought out Dink to collect their payments, and Dink was always willing to oblige. This money was earned through their own efforts, so why not take it

Time is quietly passing, and it seems that the chubby student is about to fulfill his mission, leading his classmates to successfully pass the dreadful history exam

"Not bad, do you have any evidence?" As the maintainer of exam order and the supervisor of exam discipline, Barty strode confidently to the middle of the two.

The black poplar tree breaks with a sound, and the fallen leaves scatter with a rustling sound

It is important to note that every student who fails the year-end assessment is granted one opportunity for a retake; however, this comes at a cost. Each subject retake requires fifty gold coins, which is quite expensive.

A crisp sound suddenly pierced the tranquility of the classroom, drawing the students' attention as they all looked up.

The stout man made a gesture, then raised both hands and placed them behind his head, following the usual practice: he began to announce the answer using sign language

It is said that those warriors who are exceptionally formidable can not only utilize fighting energy for attacks but also condense a layer of fighting energy armor externally, which is remarkably effective

At this moment, Ding Ke was looking at the exam paper with a serious expression, showing no signs of panic on his face. Occasionally, he furrowed his brows slightly, as if contemplating some issue

I can finally graduate and return home to become a lord

Evidence? I..." Juliet was taken aback. The few guys neither spoke nor passed any notes; they simply gestured with empty hands. Where could the evidence possibly come from?

As long as no one makes a loud noise near the picture book, it should not wake our madman from his light slumber

Despite knowing that the focus of the contradiction was on himself, our DINK classmate still maintained a calm demeanor, only revealing a hint of confusion on his face, seemingly unaware of why Barty on stage was pointing at him

At this moment, Juliet's face flushed red as she pointed at the front where Ding Ke was sitting, stating that as an exemplary student with both good character and academic performance, she felt that cheating in an examination was very wrong; to use a more fitting term to describe it, it was shameful

I? Of course not, esteemed teacher. I have never liked cheating on exams; everything should be based on one's own abilities. Ding Ke spoke frankly; he certainly did not need to cheat, he was merely helping others to cheat

Barty searched his mind: this kid seems to be called Dink, although his professional level is not impressive, he seems to have received an A in the continental history exams for the past few years. He might cheat, so his credibility is not high

"Why doesn't he wear a helmet? That would make him even more imposing," Murphy agreed.

To know the standards of the students trained by Santander Academy, the minimum requirement is to be educated. A mage warrior with education is unafraid wherever they go

Half an hour had passed, and the fat man had successfully completed all his answers. He then slightly raised his head and cast a sidelong glance at Batty, who remained completely still, very good and very safe

Indeed, it is him! Juliet has been observing the group of overweight individuals for a while, and she can be certain and assured that these guys are cheating using sign language, with the source being Ding Ke

Hehe, I finally received this extra surprise; I can go buy a full set of fire lizard leather armor now. Dink lifted the weight of his wallet, a hint of joy appearing on his face

However, the overweight individual was secretly cursing: Where did this person come from? So fond of meddling in others' affairs, clearly has nothing better to do, and even reported me for cheating. They have no sense of collective honor, truly infuriating.

Dong ... ... Dong. ... ... ... Dong ...

Dueling energy

In the vast examination hall, silence prevails, and the sound of pens scratching the paper is particularly clear, reminiscent of silkworms munching on leaves in spring

"Are you referring to him?" Barty raised his hand and pointed to Dink in the third row ahead. Although there were many people in the classroom, only Dink's physique could be described as chubby.

Snap

Teacher, someone is cheating

"Hey, Dink, I feel like you've lost quite a bit of weight. Could it be that you're also losing sleep over the fear of exams?" Salon said, patting Dink on the shoulder.

"Fatty, just you wait, I will make you pay!" Juliet, who considered herself a messenger of justice and a guardian of peace and stability in the academy, roared like a crazed little tiger.

The essential difference in strength between a Level 5 Warrior and a Level 6 Warrior lies in the ability to master and utilize fighting energy

On the podium, the tall and imposing Teacher Bati, dressed in an ancient-style, deep purple-black full suit of armor, held a thick stack of kraft paper and scanned the entire audience before speaking

"What the hell? What just happened? Could it be that the so-called spirits know I am suffering and are helping me to be freed?" Only remembering the moment when the red light rushed towards him, Ding Ke raised his head and said

I can finally use my fighting spirit

This service received an enthusiastic response among classmates as soon as it was launched. For just five gold coins, one can have an eighty percent chance of passing the exam. This deal is truly advantageous

"Go away, you little rascal, you are the one suffering from exam anxiety, looking as thin as a monkey," Ding Ke said as he put on his clothes. Although he also felt that he had lost some weight, he still preferred to be a chubby person.

Ding Ke chose to sit in the middle position, while the other students who had paid sat behind him. After several rounds of practice and adjustment, everyone was already tacitly aware of how to cooperate to complete the exam

"Damn it, the madman is really something; he even wears that bizarre armor during the exam, and I've never seen him take it off." On the sidelines, Ronaldo glanced at his roommate and muttered softly. They had all experienced the ferocity of one of the warrior mentors, Bati, and had privately given him the nickname: the Madman.

A series of parchment scrolls were distributed to the students, each containing various types of questions along with four answer options to choose from.

Ding Ke raised his right hand, clenched it into a fist, and struck fiercely at a black peach tree with a trunk the width of a bowl.

Moreover, if I were to make a sound, wouldn't you, teacher, still be able to hear it? Therefore, I believe that the female classmate behind me is either speaking nonsense due to excessive nervousness during the exam, or she is simply jealous of my consistent A grades in history

However, the cumbersome materials and data not only leave the students of the Mage department feeling dizzy, but also make the students of the Warrior department feel as if they are facing a formidable enemy. There have been numerous private complaints about the academy's decision to introduce such an examination content that is seemingly irrelevant to their profession

A thorough understanding of the mainland's thousands of years of rich history, biographical accounts of notable figures, cultural geography, and other knowledge is essential for every student to some extent. Only such an elite academy can meet the needs of the times.