Chapter 207 - Who Will Cry During the Exams?

As S Country’s capital, Black Dragon City was the most bustling city at this time of the year because the college entrance exams took place in a venue located in the city’s north.

Every high school in S Country would send their students to the north to take the exams.

White Deer High’s bus arrived on time, but many buses and vehicles packed the vast parking lot that could accommodate over 10,000 vehicles to the brim.

The students saw various vehicles and dense crowds in the parking lot and could not help but talk about the magnificent scene.

“How many people are going to take the exams?”

“It’s so intimidating! How long will the exams last?”

“It seems you didn’t read the requirements properly. The exams can only take place in the country’s capital, a tradition that has gone on for many years.”

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Hearing the students’ discussions, the lead teacher quickly comforted them, “Don’t worry. Most vehicles here are private cars. Even though the EDC has issued a rule that all schools must arrange buses to transport their students, it won’t stop the enthusiasm of some examinees’ parents. I’m sure some of you have worried parents who came all this way to accompany you too.”

After listening to the lead teacher’s explanation, the students were no longer worried. They started to discuss in small groups as they looked at the lively scene outside the parking lot.

“Fortunately, my parents aren’t here. Otherwise, they can’t bear such hot weather.”

“Yeah, you’re right. I would have to listen to my mother’s nagging if she were here.

“My mother would do the same. Once, she kept making me drink water because she was afraid I would be nervous during the mock exams. I had to go to the toilet a few times after that. I wasn’t nervous at first, but she made me nervous.”

Still, the hot summer sun did not stop some parents from accompanying their children. They were there to cheer for their children as soon as they exited the exam venue.

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Under Elroy and Na’er’s tireless efforts, White Deer High’s students finally squeezed through the green passage. After counting how many students were there, 258 White Deer High students entered the exam venue. Na’er heaved a sigh of relief after that.

The students who entered the venue were amazed by the nine bronze doors at the venue’s center. They felt a sense of solemnity when they saw the abnormally apparent energy fluctuations around the bronze doors.

“I’m so nervous! The exams are about to start soon!”

“I heard that the mock exams were easy, but the actual college entrance exams are challenging. I asked around, and some said this year’s exam setting is the BT006 group. It’s infamous for making most students cry!”

“You’re talking about the incident that happened three years ago, right? This exam is too terrifying!”

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Even the teachers felt fearful at the mere mention of the BT006 setting. The examinees’ average score would be 30% lower than the other group’s average score. Some would even break the record for lowest average scores from time to time. If it were a BT006 setting, the exam difficulty would be at least level 6 to 8.

Everyone was discussing when Na’er returned with an ashen expression. “This year’s college entrance exams are difficult, so everyone should mentally prepare themselves.”

He wiped the sweat off his forehead and said in a low voice, “There are three different tests. Each test has three levels, simple, hard, and hell.” Na’er wiped the sweat off his forehead again before continuing, “This year’s difficulty level is 8 to 10!”

The students felt their hearts tighten when they heard that. There was even a debate among them.

“F*ck that. They might as well give us three level 10 tests!”

“Even level 8 is not easy!”

“These exams are worse than dying!”

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Na’er dared not say a word when he heard the students’ discussions. He thought that anything he wanted to say would affect the students’ moods even more.

He was sure the number of failing students would break the previous year’s record because the previous year’s most challenging tests were at levels 7 to 9.

Na’er, who felt bitter, could only attempt to comfort the students, “Don’t panic, you guys. Everyone will face the same tests, so if you think you’re having trouble, the others are too.”

Then he changed the topic and continued, “The exams are about to begin, so remember that your attitude plays a significant role. If you can remain calm, the panicking students would have already lost to you!”

He pointed toward the other students from an unknown city as he spoke. When those students heard of the exam’s difficult test, some even started crying before the exam had even begun.

Na’er’s words were quite effective as many students calmed down. Na’er noticed that, cleared his throat, calmed down, and said firmly, “Take advantage of the time you have and carefully read the exam notes. Especially for students who want to apply to the top 120 institutes, there will be changes in this year’s additional exams.”

Everyone began to read their notes carefully after Na’er spoke.

When the others entered the venue, Moss read his notes once. There were no changes in the introductory section of this year’s exams compared to the previous years.

The first day consisted of the beast battle test, the second was a Mystic Realm comprehensive test, and the third was the Castle Guardian test. However, there were changes in the additional exams on the fourth day.

As Na’er said, this year’s additional test had changed from the original two to a two out of three option. The students would fight against others, fight against beasts, and then tame them.

When these tests ended, there would be a comprehensive physical test, physical parameters test, mental strength test, etcetera. It was also something many examinees had forgotten to do over the years.

Seeing that the students had read their notes, Na’er looked at his watch and said thoughtfully, “We’re about to enter the venue. Still, I want to emphasize one thing to everyone: Given that this year’s exams are tough, you must not hesitate to use your spatial portals if you can’t hold on.”

Na’er paused and continued, “Safety first, guys! Director Elroy, the lead teachers, and I will cheer for you from the stands! I wish you all the best in the exams!”

After a round of absent-minded applause, the students discussed in groups of threes and fives.

Alan pouted and furrowed his brows as he asked melancholy, “Which test will you choose, Moss?”

Moss pondered Alan’s question, but he would still choose the hardest difficulty level. However, he did not know if it would just be challenging or simply terrifying.

Moreover, he knew it would cause a lot of controversies if he said it out loud. After all, most were against knights.

Before Moss could respond, Baylon put his arm around Alan’s shoulder and feigned seriousness, “Is there a need to ask? You’ll know in a while, so you might as well ask Captain Moss to help you choose a more suitable difficulty level for yourself.”

Moss looked at the Guardians and said thoughtfully, “If you’re seeking consistency, choose level 8. If you want to strive to get into a better school, choose level 9.”

Moss had already decided which level he would go for while he gave his suggestions.