"Now, listen carefully," Kolek instructed, his voice firm and authoritative.
"This practice exam is designed to test your combat skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking in a high-pressure environment. You'll be assessed on your individual performance as well as your ability to cooperate with your teammates."
He paused, letting his words sink in.
"As I mentioned earlier, you'll be split into two teams. Each team will have a designated base and a flag. The goal is simple: capture the enemy's flag and bring it back to your base while protecting your own."
This was a standard capture-the-flag scenario, familiar territory for anyone who'd played video games.
I was relieved that this part hadn't changed.
In the novel, the original capture-the-flag event featured Jan as a one-man army, single-handedly leading his team to capture three of the opponent's flags.
