Chapter 0005: William

William became excited, catching the fruit that was thrown to him, inhaling its intoxicating fragrance. Regardless of whether it was an apple or not, he devoured it hungrily, letting out a hearty shout of satisfaction. Once he entered the forest, he finally quenched his thirst

Goodness! A towering youth is strolling through the woods, carrying a tree trunk half a meter in diameter. Just look at his nonchalant demeanor; he treats this place as if it were his own backyard. Could he be the renowned powerhouse of the academy, the strongman William?

The strongman William is still sound asleep, and an indescribable aura of power emanates from him, akin to a tiger resting in its lair or a bear dozing off. In any case, he gives off a sense of danger, and it is likely that the beasts would not dare to approach him casually

"Seeking water? How did you know that I have water here, and that drinking it won't make you sick?"

"Huh, is it finally done?" Nanxing sighed heavily, and when he opened his eyes, the sky was already dimly lit.

The forest, shrouded in the darkness of night, was unusually tranquil. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble slightly, and a majestic figure approached from the distance. As the figure drew near, Nanxing could not help but feel a stir of emotions.

Nanxing stood up and stretched lazily. At this age of growth, he felt that his clothes had become shorter again. He wondered when he would grow to the height of someone like William, as most adults were not as tall as him. In the dark, his silhouette resembled that of a towering iron tower.

To be honest, I don't know. I'm really quite thirsty and just taking a chance. As for strength, I do have some, but I'm not particularly skilled at finding water. Since we are classmates, we should help each other; what do you say, brother

That sounds great, you can take the lightsaber and the crossbow; I have never been good at using those. When I grow up and save enough money, I will buy a lightweight ion cannon and books. Weapons that are too light lack impact. I have heard there are pure power-type lightsabers that can release force fields; it would be wonderful to get my hands on one.

Nanxing glanced at his watch, quickly delineated the search area, and then his figure flickered before drifting away.

Do not be misled by the fact that there are only six courses; for instance, tactical geography also involves climatology, geology, terrain psychology, and terrain surveying, which is not as simple as it appears on the surface. Moreover, subjects like basic shooting, which fall under the category of offensive studies, require the ability to identify firearm models, understand firearm structures, and comprehend ballistic mechanics

Time was short, and William handed over his lightsaber and five crossbow bolts to Nanxing. He had a great deal of trust in this black-haired youth whom he had only just met the night before

"You are quite straightforward, unlike those useless people in the academy who always like to ramble on. By the way, Xuanyuan, your name is a bit hard to remember, but considering your few fruits, I must remember it, Xuanyuan, Xuanyuan Nanxing." William walked over and sat on a large rock, mumbling to himself. After a while, he became tired of his own chatter, his head drooped down, and he fell asleep, indifferent to the dangers that might surround him.

Nansheng also did not disturb, similarly closing his eyes to sleep, but unlike yesterday, he did not sleep as deeply, maintaining a slight vigilance throughout.

If one possesses a thermal tracking detector, there would be no need to struggle so hard. However, it is not the academy that tortures people; the Bernarians, the White Rhinoceroses, and the Shining Spirits are all formidable opponents. Although their population is not as large as that of humans, their individual combat strength is exceptionally high

Picking up the Oguo, I began to chew it heartily. The experiences of these past few days felt like a dream; I had never dared to imagine competing with Lan Xinrui, fearing I would be overwhelmed by the admirers in the academy. Even more unimaginable was retreating under the watchful eyes of the magician Sabo. I couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion rise within me; this truly is a world where the strong are revered.

In my mind, it seems as if sparks are colliding; this is not as simple as the fusion of memories, but rather a unique sublimation. Gradually, the knowledge I usually learn—tactical geography, basic shooting, basic swordsmanship, toxin identification, personal armor, and mechanical maintenance—has all been dismantled and reorganized according to a new order

Two of them? That can be managed. Leave the reconnaissance work to me; your task is to bring them down from the treetops. It would be best to prepare some heavy javelins, and you might as well let me use your lightsaber, as well as your crossbow.

The two memories have merged last night, but fifteen years later, Nanxing lacks vitality, imagination, and creativity. It can be said that he is too deeply influenced by inherent patterns, which has bound him. Even though there is hope to advance further, to reach the level of a sixth-tier elite soldier or even aspire to become an enforcer, he has lost a crucial sharpness due to long-term numbness in combat. However, facing graduation and yet to embark on the journey of life, what Nanxing lacks the least is sharpness. Even though there is hope to advance further, to reach the level of a sixth-tier elite soldier or even aspire to become an enforcer, he has lost a crucial sharpness due to long-term numbness in combat. However, facing graduation and yet to embark on the journey of life, what Nanxing lacks the least is sharpness

I still need one sound wave lizard; it would certainly be good to achieve a higher score. Nanxing pondered slightly, feeling that collaborating with the large individual before him would only bring benefits and no drawbacks. It is important to note that this is already the third day of the assessment, and the entire evaluation does not last a full five days. By the time the sun sets on the fifth day, one must return to the campsite. Once the time is up, even if one manages to hunt a sound wave lizard, it will not be counted towards the score.

Ion cannon? Heh, even the lightest model weighs over a ton. If the opportunity arises, I can keep an eye out for you. Moreover, I am confident that I can make some modifications to the ion cannon. During the holidays, I plan to visit the second-hand market more often. I heard that when we go for military service, we are allowed to bring personal equipment.

Firearms are generally expensive, and producing charged laser swords for graduation assessments has reached the limits of the academy. Therefore, each student is issued a crossbow as a substitute for firearms. This approach not only tests the graduates' overall shooting skills but is also cost-effective and very economical

Calculating, the holiday is approximately forty days; however, travel time must be taken into account. In reality, being able to stay at home for twenty days is already quite good. The federal government always has plenty of positions waiting for you, and graduates with connections at home can receive some degree of preferential treatment.

The sunlight had not yet faded, and the forest was shrouded in darkness. Mosquitoes began to emerge and become active. Nansheng casually applied some green mud on himself, no longer worrying about mosquito disturbances. He sat motionless in a cross-legged position on a large rock, continuing to ponder his thoughts

At noon, the five-member team passed by nearby, with the fifth member responsible for reconnaissance. He only took a few distant glances, and upon hearing the description, the leader immediately led the team away from the area. Why not go over? Need I say more? Two fierce individuals are committing misdeeds up ahead!

The two began to attempt coordination, while deep in the forest, there were occasional thunderous roars and the faint sound of lightsabers.

Hahaha, well said, well said. I am indeed the strongman William you mentioned. I say, Brother Xuanyuan, how long have you been here? You've been wandering around for quite a while, yet you haven't encountered a single lizard. Can I get some water to drink? Chewing on compressed biscuits has made my throat feel like it's on fire

Night is about to fall. After a busy day, the harvest has been quite satisfactory. The only minor setback was when I encountered Lan Xinrui in the morning. Subsequently, I rushed for more than three hours to the depths of the Yan Guo Forest in search.

Alas! My father has fallen from power, and my two older brothers seem to be pursuing a pair of sisters. They will be greatly disappointed. By the way, Feng'er and Luan'er are also approaching school age. These two younger sisters are truly adorable; they are the joy of the family. Graduating at fourteen, they will adapt to their positions for two years, and after turning sixteen, they must complete the tasks randomly assigned by the federation each year. It is essential to think carefully about where to serve.

In the depths of the forest, there are indeed more sound wave lizards. The old method of shooting them in the eyes with a crossbow is still effective. Once the sound wave lizards tire themselves out, I can climb the tree and bleed them out. Within three hours, I managed to take down two robust specimens. This way, if I hunt another one tomorrow, I will successfully complete the assessment

Regarding the matter of taking in younger siblings, Nanxing considers himself incapable of such a responsibility. Moreover, after the age of sixteen, the Federation randomly assigns tasks, and if one is unfortunate enough to encounter a mission with a high mortality rate, one can only resign oneself to bad luck. Sometimes, one must forge their own path. However, this William seems quite interesting; perhaps he could become a friend in the future.

Looking at the tall youth in front of her who had come over to share some water, Nanxing felt a slight warmth in her heart and smiled, saying, "Alright! There isn't much, I only found a few Aoguo fruits, so eat them quickly if you're thirsty!"

William's lightsaber consumes very little energy, which greatly boosts Nanxing's confidence. Coupled with the five crossbow bolts, he can handle most dangerous situations, allowing him to run boldly, especially in those areas with oppressive atmospheres, which he prioritizes for detection.

Class 305, Xuanyuan Nanxing. Are you the strongman of our college, William

The strongman William is well-known and has a set of principles he adheres to; do not underestimate him as a fool, for if you do, then you are the fool. As for the black-haired boy wielding a sword, among the five, he is the youngest and possesses highly skilled acrobatic techniques. Upon witnessing his agile movements, one cannot help but admire him. As for reaping benefits, it is also contingent upon the individual; they absolutely will not confront monsters.

So impressive, I still need two more! Actually, these lizards are not difficult to deal with. Swing a tree trunk to knock them out first, and then use a lightsaber to make them bleed profusely; they basically won't survive. The hardest part is finding them, as they disguise themselves as branches. Each time, I have to throw some stones randomly to stir them up, which is quite troublesome, really troublesome

Ah ha! There sits one. Brother, which class are you in? The Iron Tower youth saw Nanxing and chuckled, placing down the thick, sharpened tree trunk from his shoulder, which still bore splatters of blood at its tip

Nansheng, can you also modify weapons? Good, I will stick with you from now on. When it comes to distribution, let me know. My mom says I can be a bit confused at times, so it's best to find a kind-hearted person to follow. You give me fruit to eat, which makes you a kind-hearted person. William smiled foolishly, having made up his mind about Nansheng.

It is important to recognize that the level of activity during the day is quite high, and the only food available is a pack of compressed biscuits. Therefore, it is essential to rest at night and strive to adjust the body to its optimal state in order to face the new challenges of the following day. The academy has consistently taught that in order to improve efficiency, one must learn to relax.

The academy requires each student to complete four mandatory courses and select two elective courses, totaling six courses. The four mandatory courses are: Tactical Geography, Basic Shooting, Basic Swordsmanship, and Toxic Identification. The two elective courses selected by Nanxing are: Personal Defense Mecha and Mechanical Maintenance

"Good sleep, truly delightful!" William, sensing some movement beside him, woke up and called out, "Xuan Yuan, that brother Nan Xing, how many sound wave lizards do you still need? Why don't we team up and achieve a good result? I heard that the academy rewards the top twenty every time!"

In a daze, memories from fifteen years in the future once again intertwine with the present, and without realizing it, I have gained some special insights.