It wasn't as if the class had never seen or heard of those machines before; many were familiar with them through their family or friends.
The second years, in particular, faced monthly tests using these among many others, to measure their physical performance as well.
Their stats were recorded, ranking them on a leaderboard.
If they couldn't match or pass their previous record, they would be expelled from the Academy.
Calling it competitive would be an understatement.
The Academy couldn't afford to spare resources for those deemed 'incompetent.'
Thus, the grueling regimen that the second and third years endured was only natural.
First years, however, were spared from this rigorous testing.
It wasn't out of pity or anything; there was no such thing in the hunter world.
In simple terms, their initial year was dedicated to transforming them from green, inexperienced cadets into real threats on the battlefield.
