THE TEST
Once the four students heard their names being called, each of them began to make their way towards the sergeant, who was waiting for them in front of the crowd.
Aside from Tahir they was another male in their group, his name was Kris, Kris was a tall boy a little Hung and has dark curly hair.
The other two members were both girls. Esha had long black hair and a short figure, she also had a small body frame, a true epitome of beauty, while Zahra, on the other hand, was the type of girl whose beauty turned necks. She had a tall statue and a body frame not too big and not too small, and she had long silky hair with a Pure white Color. The only problem was her facial expressions. Even while walking through the gathering of people, not once did her expression change. It stayed happy and made her appear as someone without problems, but to Tahir she just looked like someone trying to cover her sadness and pain with a big fat smile.
As Tahir was walking to the front, he noticed that he couldn't recognize any of the students there and it seemed like the others were not familiar with anybody either. Till his gaze met zahra who in turn waved and winked. Tahir found this weird since he really didn't have any friends back when he was in his school. But managed to wave back.
At last, Tahir and the others were called forward and were told to stand inside a square drawn with white lines on the ground. The space inside of it was just big enough to fit the four of them at once.
"Send them away!" Bulky ordered.
As soon as Bulky gave the command, a hit a switch and the ground and the square started to light up, shining in a bright green color.
"A teleporting machine," Tahir said to himself.
The sergeant faded from their sight and they were thrown into a pool like of colors.
The very next second, they found themselves in an indoor area, this time an empty room. a clear sign that they were transported into a training room.
Two people stood before the group. A woman dressed in black and next to her another man whose face was emotionless. it was impossible to tell what rank they possessed but his instincts told him that they were high ranked officials.
The woman held a note-like tablet in one of her hands, busy Scrolling and reading through it and she was mumbling. Once she had finished,
She shifted her gaze and attention to the group of four and began to speak.
"Hello, I am Elsa and I will be the one in charge of your test today. Once the test has been completed, I will be updating your information and your power level will then be reflected on your tag."
Now let's see who we have today. It seems we have some pretty cool abilities today, this should be over fast.
The first person is Tahir err.. there is no surname here, is this some kind of mistake? She asked no one in particular. Tahir step forward," Elsa ordered again, looking at him.
Tahir did as he was ordered to.
"What is your ability"? Elsa asked.
Tahir found this question stupid and somewhat annoying.
Taking a deep breath, Tahir answered,"I currently don't not have any ability, and I'm very sure my previous school should have given you that information". Tahir replied with a cold look.
Elsa ignored his last sentence and signaled the hooded man to give her an ability book, which she in turn handed over to him.
Tahir collects the book and a screen pops up in front of him.
[Host unable to learn this ability
[System not compatible with ability]
[Ability automatically rejected!]
"Sorry but I'm not interested in the ability book, as I'm not ready to choose ability in a rush" Tahir said while returning the book.
"And what is that supposed to mean, What do you imply by choosing your ability in a rush "?. Elsa asked Tahir while staring at Tahir with her now cold emotionless eyes.
Tahir realizing he might have offended the sergeant Bowed in respect and Said. "I'm sorry if I offended you, but I just meant I'm not interested in taking the ability book for now. Thank you".
"Okay. Tahir you have two options, you take the test and get to know your power level or you walk away and come back to take your test when ready. Elsa said while maintaining eye contact with Tahir.
This kid, there is something off about him, first no surname now he's rejecting a free ability book. I'll report back he must be put under watch. In her four years working as an instructor, this was the first time someone with no ability had rejected the book. Elsa thought to herself.
"I think I'll take the test, I don't need to have any ability to take the test right?". Tahir asked.
"Sure. We will start the test immediately."
"Esha, zahra and Kris. No need for an ability book, as y'all have an ability". Elsa said.
"Please you Four should kindly step into the test room." The hooded man said.
One thing the group noticed was that there were huge burn marks, patches and slashes on the ground and walls. scorched and burned marks like there had there was some fire. This was all done during the previous testing of some groups.
"The rules are as follows, you all have been assigned a target, you are to save the target from been hit by a laser shooting machine up there, by all means necessary. You should also be informed that using your ability frequently will allow the machine shooting Laser to adapt and counter you with the same attacks, but it will be stronger. That is to say If you are a level 1 ability user, it will adapt and use your ability and it will be on the same level as a level 2 ability user. I'll advise you guys not to use ability unless you have no choice. If you are ready please Step into the circled area and the test will begin. Good luck". Elsa said to the group.
Kris was the first to run inside.
"Welcome kris Shane, participant 2334."
The machine voiced out.
"Sweet, let me show the girls what I got" Kris said to himself.
Immediately, he ran trying to grab his target. That was when the machine faced him and started shooting Laser beams at him, Kris was dodging and running.
"Shit, I'll get tired soon. I have to use my ability now."Kris thought to himself.
With that he turned to the Machine and stomped his feet on the ground creating a wall of fire to counter the attack, seeing that it won't work he had no choice as he created an ice barrier to everyone's surprise. Just then a fireball crashed right into the barrier.
"Now I understand what she meant by the machine adapted to abilities", Tahir said to himself.
Kris had to move out of the way in time, to avoid getting hit.
"Welcome Zahra Ice, participant 2335"
" This should be easy and fast", Zahra said while creating ice daggers and attacking the machine right away.
Throwing the daggers at the machine it crashed right into it. Just then the machine reciprocates the same skills. Zahra was busy running ahead to grab her target without noticing the machine hurled an ice spear at her.
Tahir seeing this stepped in pulling Zahra out of the way.
"Welcome Esha Vile, Participant 2336"
Esha activated her own skill immediately, The ability of untouch, an ability that blocks everything. The stronger the ability depends on the user Mc and power level. The ability formed as an invincible wall blocking the machine attacks. Walking to her target she heard something approaching her. Turning around she saw an ice spear heading towards her with speed. The ice was literally pushing the wall back.
"What level is this girl for her ice to be able to get this strong" Esha imagined.
The ice spear was almost going through, and Esha could feel her defense breaking.
Just then Kris created an ice slab slamming it right into the spear shattering it on impact. His head was down and he muttered, "enough playing around"
It was clear Kris was fooling around all this while, as he created a large ice spear and pointed it towards his machine. The spear ran straight into it, as it destroyed the machine.
Esha saw the spear as it destroyed the machine. moving fast before her machine could adapt to her power level. Grabbing her target, the machine beeps.
"*Beep* Esha Vile, participant 2336 test completed. Power level four ".
Kris Shane participant 2334 test completed. Power level 7."
Zahra created something similar to boomerangs as she hurled them at the machine which shattered it on impact.
"Zahra Ice, participant 2335 test completed. Power level 6."
Just then Tahir muttered to Zahra"we are even now"
Standing up to take his test.
"Welcome Tahir errr.. participant surname not registered Participant 2338"
Tahir wasting no time set to work, due to his new set of skills Tahir was able to see clearly as he ran very fast across the room, dodging and avoiding the lasers, the machine was clearly adapting to his speed.
"I know this boy is different, does he have a speed ability that his school does not know or something? Because he was fast enough to save the girl before the impact with the spear" Elsa asked no one in particular.
Tahir was holding back his speed not to raise worries.
Sliding down, Tahir avoided the laser from nearly going through his skull,
"Phew that was close" Tahir said while grabbing his Target.
Beep Tahir, participant 2337 test completed. Power level 2.
Kris went up to him, fist bumping him. "You tried man"
"Thanks," Tahir answered with a forced smile.
"Kris Shane and Tahir, you both weren't supposed to interrupt the test". Elsa said.
"I'm sorry sergeant, I don't actually think there was a rule against that." Kris said.
We are sorry If we offended you". Tahir said with a bow with Kris followed afterwards.
"With the test completed, you all have been awarded your power levels, you should know the power level was rated by the machine, so if at all you held back during the test, feel free to retake the test and the power level would be reset, Please return and the sergeant should brief you all. Welcome to the military academy".
Tahir clenched his fist. He knew that the days ahead of him as a level 2 user wouldn't be easy, But he was glad he wasn't a level one user.
Hopefully he will grow stronger and change his power level with time.