The True Path of Pirates

At three o'clock in the morning the next day, the sky was still dark, and Redden's figure had already appeared in the grass.

"Little Ruiden, why don't you take a rest after the exam? Are you here so early today?"

As soon as Ruiden arrived at the old place, he heard a familiar voice. He turned to look at the veteran and bowed respectfully.

"I slept too much yesterday afternoon. I feel uncomfortable if I don't get up in the morning. Besides, the seniors are here. How can I not come?"

"Haha, Old Bones, I just couldn't sleep and got up for a walk. I didn't expect to see you kid. It was just a coincidence. What a coincidence."

The two people, an old man and a young man, were laughing at each other, but their eyes were serious. Obviously, the remarks above were just a tacit joke between the two.

"Speaking of which, it's very gratifying that you took first place this month."

"Huh? No. 1, I didn't expect that."

"You deserve it. After all, the other people's combat performance is not as impressive as yours. Even the kid who lost the battle with you got fifth place."

"Really? Even if Sward loses, he still gets fifth place... This time he just won by trickery. Next time he faces Sward, the return of life and the lightning sword move may not necessarily work."

Ruiden crossed his arms subconsciously and muttered unconsciously.The veteran looked at Ruiden and chuckled, then picked up the beer next to him and took a deep sip.

"The return of life has made up for my physical talent to a certain extent, and the improvement of my digestive ability has also made my 'Gluttony' practice more effective, so I don't need to think too much about physical fitness for the time being. But the attack methods..."

Thinking of this, Ruiden raised his head and looked at the veteran, only to find that the veteran had been looking at him, as if he had been waiting for his inquiry.

"Finger Spear and Lan Kou are both good offensive moves, but you can't bite off more than you can chew. It's already hard enough for you to learn Shave and Life Return. You can only continue learning after you have completely mastered one. Oh, by the way, this month The rewards are out.”

"Huh? Reward? Isn't it Bailey?"

"Hehehe, of course not. Bailey is just the most rubbish reward. This reward is a real good thing..."

The veteran happily picked up the bottle and enjoyed the beer while looking at Redon's eager but unknown expression, not to mention how happy he was...

At 6 o'clock in the morning, Ruiden, who had never been in such an anxious mood, hurriedly ended this morning's training, then quickly finished breakfast and ran to the playground to gather. In Ruiden's eyes with great expectation, the instructor finally arrived, but But they followed Zefa and the veteran two people and arrived together.

"General Zefa is here!"

"I haven't seen General Zefa for two months. Is there anything going on today?"

Zefa's arrival caused exclamations and exchanges among the crowd, and the anxious flame in Ryden's heart was also extinguished.He looked at the veteran in confusion, but he only got a look from the other side: It's none of your business, you can just eat with peace of mind, which made Ruiden feel even more uncomfortable.

"Students! Congratulations to you for persisting here for 2 months, and no one has quit. As a commander and teacher, I feel very gratified! But..."

Zefa's word "but" instantly silenced the entire playground. The expressions of several people who had already had a premonition suddenly darkened, with frustration written all over their faces.

"After all, the navy's resources are limited, and the cost of cultivating top combat capabilities is very high, so we must compete. The previously prescribed ranking order can be implemented starting from this month, so... it may be implemented every month thereafter. There are eliminations. Now let me announce this month’s results!”

"No. 1, Ryden!"

Ruiden immediately straightened his waist when he heard his name. Although this was not a great thing in Ruiden's heart, the admiration of the people around him and the recognition in the eyes of Veteran Zefa and others still made Ruiden feel a burst of happiness. proud.

"No. 2, Smoker! No. 3 Archie! No. 4..."

Everyone's serial numbers were reported out one after another. The atmosphere was very lively at first, but as it went on it became more frightening and thankful.

"No. 20, Dadi..."

Dadi was unlucky this time and ranked in the bottom 5. Fortunately, he was not in the bottom 5 last month, so he was safe for the time being.The remaining 4 people are not so lucky. They were among the bottom 5 last month, and they should be the first batch to be eliminated this month.

"There are 5 people who fell 4 last month and this month. Don't be discouraged, these 4 students. You will be placed in the position where you are most needed by the headquarters. You must work hard in the days to come and continue to carry forward your justice! "

"Yes!"

Some of the four people were about to cry, but after hearing Zefa's encouragement, they still managed to calm down and saluted Zefa neatly.

Ruiden was not in a good mood. He moved his eyes to Daadi's face. When he found that Daadi was not sad, his mood eased a lot.

The four people who were eliminated left the playground directly under the guidance of the instructor. They should be leaving today.Some of the students who had a good relationship with them expressed their displeasure, but in the end, the pressure of elimination crushed their sensibilities, leaving them to bid farewell to their former companions in their hearts.

"From today onwards, the training class will enter the second phase of the teaching course. I, Zefa, will truly become your teacher, and I will be personally responsible for the following teaching!"

"Yes!"

Everyone was excited, not only because they successfully passed the first stage, but also because they officially became General Zefa's disciples, which was a supreme honor.

"The elimination mechanism in the second stage is the same as before. The difference is that the number of people changes from five to two. We will not change this rule in the rest of our lives. Next are the new rules for the second stage. Listen up everyone!”

The students pricked up their ears, but Archie was full of expectation, as if he was silently making a wish.

"According to the rules of previous years, the second phase is expected to last half a year to a year. In the following time, each student will no longer act alone, but will be studied and assessed by a team of two people designated by me."

As Zefa was speaking, Ruiden couldn't help but start making calculations in his heart.

"The two-person team is completely grouped by Teacher Zefa himself, so what is the significance of such grouping? If it is a test of tacit cooperation, then free grouping of students is undoubtedly the most suitable. The doubt is..."

"The list of groups will be released tomorrow morning. By the way, the rewards for this month's assessment have not been distributed yet. I will tell you now."

Just when Ruiden's mind started spinning again involuntarily, Zefa suddenly changed the topic and turned to what Ruiden was most interested in before.And under Ruiden's expectant gaze, Zefa also slowly told the contents of the reward.

"This reward is related to the Navy's special organization. Everyone, let's set off now! Target Research Institute!"