Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 413 - 322: Direct Confrontation (Five in One)_5

Chapter 413: Chapter 322: Direct Confrontation (Five in One)_5

Su Ming walked inside.

As he entered the hall, he saw a sign written in bold, black font.

"Officers taking the constitutional examination, turn right after fifty meters, and wait in Hall No. 7."

When Su Ming followed the directions to Hall No. 7, the scene before him made him slightly surprised.

He saw that inside the waiting room, individuals wearing different school uniforms were seated. Not only students from Imperial Court Academy were here to take the exam, but also many from Bikong Academy and Amensk College.

However, it was a pity that Su Ming hardly recognized anyone. Only a few looked somewhat familiar, seeming like they were second-year students from Imperial Court Academy.

At that moment, many students on the scene were either burying themselves in reading the Federation’s constitution or engaging in animated discussions.

Su Ming then walked further inside, looking for an empty seat since the exam was still an hour away.

Soon, he found a spot and sat down to quietly wait for the exam to begin.

At that time, he overheard some students from Bikong Academy and Amonks College chatting in the seats in front.

"What a hassle, having to come all the way to Starlight City just to exchange military ranks. I’ve been living here for a month!"

"Yeah, what can you do about it?"

"Sigh, the hassle isn’t the big deal; it’s just that the credits allocated to us every year are so pitiful. Look around, most of the people here are from Imperial Court Academy."

"Whatever, what’s the use of having more people? I just took a glance, most of them are just exchanging for the rank of Lieutenant. How can they compare to our senior sister Panny from Bikong Academy? She’s exchanging for the rank of captain!"

...

Hearing this, Su Ming listened with interest while passing the time.

Just then, one of the male students from Imperial Court Academy, wearing a buzz cut, rough-faced, and looking prideful, spoke disapprovingly.

"Pssh, what’s so great about being a captain?"

"Oh, big talker, what rank are you exchanging for?"

The students from Bikong Academy immediately mocked.

"I’m exchanging for Lieutenant."

"If you’re just exchanging for Lieutenant, then keep it down. Who here isn’t here for that?"

"I might not be able to match your senior sister, but don’t blow your own horn too loudly. Let me tell you! Our school’s first-year junior, Su Ming, his points are almost enough to exchange for the rank of major! Captain is nothing compared to that!"

"You!"

"Do I have something wrong?"

"Fine, fine, fine!"

The students from Bikong Academy and Amonks could only bottle up their anger.

The gap between major and captain was just too big, and if they had brought up someone else, they might have doubted. But they mentioned Su Ming, and there was no room for rebuttal. In the inter-school competition, that guy had won a second-place prize and gained everyone’s recognition.

Su Ming shook his head when he heard these people bringing up his name. It was like trouble was finding him while he was just sitting down—wasn’t this just inviting hatred?

Fortunately, he wasn’t wearing his school uniform today but a low-profile casual outfit instead.

At that moment, sitting to Su Ming’s right was a man who looked quite astute. Seeing Su Ming shaking his head, he whispered,

"Bro, let me tell you, most of the people here for the exam are from the three schools, and each is a big shot! Don’t get involved with them, or you’re in for trouble!"

"Uh, thanks for the heads-up. I don’t know how to address you."

Su Ming smiled in response, thinking, "Great, just got shot again."

"I’m Li Yan, from Dioucas College. I won’t chat with you now; I need to cram." freёwebnovel.com

Li Yan briefly replied before bowing his head to continue reviewing.

"Alright!"

Su Ming sat quietly in his chair, waiting.

Time ticked away, and soon it was time for the exam.

At that moment, Su Ming saw Zhou Shao and his subordinates, including Qin Yan, approaching. All the officers in the room put down their books and looked over.

"Everyone, the exam is about to begin, follow me!"

Zhou Shao said sternly.

Su Ming and the others stood up and followed Zhou Shao inside.

They quickly arrived at an area with lockers, and Zhou Shao told everyone,

"Put all your belongings in the lockers. The pencils for answering are provided in the exam hall. Remember, you must not have anything controversial on your person! If someone is caught with questionable items during the security check, they will be immediately disqualified from the exam."

Su Ming and the others placed their items in the self-service lockers upon hearing this.

After everyone was ready, Zhou Shao led them to the security gates.

Before long, Su Ming and the others passed through the security check and entered an examination hall.

Each desk in the exam hall had a nameplate on it.

Su Ming found his desk and sat down.

Zhou Shao took a sweeping look over all the examinees. His gaze lingered on Su Ming for a brief moment.

He coughed once and spoke seriously.

"This assessment will last for two hours, which is ample time. During the exam, any communication or behavior unrelated to the exam is forbidden and will be considered cheating. The exam starts now, good luck!"

Qin Yan and the others began to distribute the exam papers.

Su Ming glanced at the questions on the paper. They mostly lacked standard answers but weren’t difficult to tackle.

He immediately picked up his pencil and began to answer the questions.

Time continued to trickle by.

...

In a blink, two hours passed, and Zhou Shao glanced at the time before announcing,

"Time’s up, everyone stop writing and hand in your papers!"

Everyone put their pencils down.

Qin Yan and others went around collecting all the papers.

Zhou Shao then addressed everyone,