Chapter 414
Chapter 414 The Instructor
Scorpion Ind was a small ind located in the central Patrific.
It was surrounded by steep cliffs. Leaving this ce without a sound was nearly impossible. Unless
one happened to be the Sea King of Atrantis.
Just ten minutes ago, the ind’smander, Jon, sounded the rm. It signaled the beginning of the
training in earnest.
As is customary, the special ops team members assembled on the training ground. Rumor had it that
they had enlisted the world’s top assassin as their instructor this time.
Every three years, Scorpion Ind arranged for a special training session, each time with a different
instructor, but these instructors were always someone notorious for their brutality.
There were casualties in every training, so they signed a life-and-death agreement before being
selected toe to the ind.
Although the mortality rate was extremely high, those who managed to leave the ind could rise to
the top of the world rankings. So, being able to train on Scorpion Ind was a source of pride for
everyone present.
It meant that those who walked away from here would be among the world’s elite. They stood on the
training ground for about five minutes, but there was no sign of their instructor.
Though everyone was puzzled, no one dared to question it. They weren’t ordinary trainees. If they
couldn’t wait for five minutes, there was no point ining to Scorpion Ind.
Carlo discreetly nced at Cory and signaled him with his eyes. But Cory paid him no mind. They had
been sent here for training again because they had offended someone dear to their master.
Six years had passed since theirst visit. They knew that their master had sent them to Scorpion
Ind not only because they had offended Catherine but also to strengthen their physical conditioning.
Once before, they had managed to leave Scorpion Ind. This time, if they couldn’t, it would mean
they were worse off than they were six years ago and would be considered expendable. Five more
minutes passed, and the group remained motionless.
No one knew what the instructor, codenamed “Anon”, had in mind. No one dared to raise any
questions. No one wanted to be the first to offend the instructor and be the prime target.
Suddenly, a deep, eerie, and unsettling male voice boomed from the loudspeakers on the training
ground. It echoed like it hade from the abyss.
“Everyone, wee to my training squad. I am your instructor, Anon!
“My goal is to eliminate every one of you!”
With such a bold statement, it was hard for the top-notch individuals present to remain calm. The scene
erupted with various voices, which created amotion.
“It seems you all have some opinions about my words. Well, use your strength to prove me wrong!”
After that, Anon officially announced, ” Special selection begins now!
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“In the dense forest to your left, I left a signal behind. Find it within ten minutes, and you pass. If you
can’t find it within ten minutes, you’re out!
“Good luck!”
Anon made a mischievous remark, and then a buzzing sound ensued. She muted her microphone. No
one expected the first training exercise to involve finding something. The instructor had just arrived on
the ind, yet she had already set up props and started training.
This kind of instructor who didn’t even give them a chance to meet before training was a first.
Time passed quickly. The group rushed madly toward the dense forest.
Catherine sat in front of the monitor and observed every move of the trainees.
When she saw some of the trainees blindly charging into the forest without surveying the terrain, she
couldn’t help but scoff andment, “I have to train these fools?”
Jon stood nearby. He was overpowered by Catherine’s strong presence.
Although Catherine appeared petite and feminine, she had a domineering aura.
It left Jon breathless. Actually, Jon was a former strict instructor from the Middle Estria battlefield.
He had seen all sorts of gruesome scenes. However, when he stood beside Catherine, he was still
awed by her presence.
Catherine kept a close eye on the monitor and suddenly noticed two familiar faces. Despite their
disguises and camouge, there was no hiding from someone as skilled as Catherine.
Catherine smirked quietly. Catherine recognized them. However, she was different from others. When
encountering acquaintances, she wouldn’t hold back. Instead, she would provide even stricter training.
Whether the two people from the Duncans could make it through her rigorous training depended on
their true abilities.
Five minutester, Jon, who had initially left, returned to Catherine’s side.
“Instructor, there’s a request from higher-ups to add one more member.”
“Are you trying to pull some strings?” Catherine gave Jon a cold nce. Even though Jon couldn’t see
her eyes, he could feel her mockery. It was his first time encountering such a situation, but he had to
obey the higher-ups’ orders.
“Mr. Anon, this new recruit is exceptionally talented, a former graduate from here who made it off the
ind. I hope you can make an exception.”
If he hadn’t seen the recruit’s file, Jon wouldn’t dare say such a thing.
“When will this recruit arrive?”
Catherine asked.
Jon’s face lit up, and he replied, ” Tomorrow morning.”
“Very well. Provide a parachute over the waters near the neighboring ind and have him jump.”
Catherine’s eyes were cold and ruthless.
If he was truly outstanding, then let her see just how outstanding he was. If he was capable, he could
swim over and make his way there. If not, he shouldn’t join her team.
Jon, who was standing by, was taken aback. Despite her unassuming appearance, he hadn’t expected
Catherine to be so ruthless in her actions.
It seemed like this batch of trainees was in for a tough time.
Once Catherine arrived on the ind, even Jon, as themander, had no authority to interfere with
her decisions. That was the rule of Scorpion Ind. Those who didn’t obey had to be thrown to the
sharks.
Seeing Catherine’s determination, Jon didn’t dare say more and silently prayed for the recruit who
jumped the queue. The conversation between the two had just taken five minutes. After that, Catherine
sounded the rm.
It signaled the end of the first round of the game. Out of the 30 members in the special training squad,
five hadn’t found the signal, and five were injured. Three of them were seriously injured.
Eight individuals were eliminated in one fell swoop.
The remaining trainees on the training ground wore troubled expressions. Initially, they thought the
training would gradually intensify, but it had started at full throttle.
With one-third of the participants eliminated in the first round, would they all be gone in just three days
without needing the full 21 days?
Carlo sat on the ground and panted heavily. He exchanged whispers with Cory.
“Cory, this is much tougher than our initial training. This instructor seems to be a formidable one. If this
intensity continues, who can endure it?”
“At this intensity?” Cory raised an eyebrow and looked at him with disdain.
There was no way they would continue at this intensity. He had a hunch that what they had just
experienced was merely a warm-up.
The real challenges were likely waiting for them ahead.