The cafeteria was bustling at the moment. The morning written test had ended, and most people were relaxing and discussing their answers, having a rough idea of how well they had done. Those who did well, like Li Wei, Clair, and their friends, casually ordered a table of dishes to celebrate. As for those who did poorly, they also ordered a table of dishes to turn their frustration into appetite.
... It must be said that the food at Saint Laurent Cadet Academy was indeed excellent. Although it was a cafeteria, the chefs here were all retired from the palace and their cooking skills were definitely top-notch. Of course, the price was not cheap either.
However, since this was a noble academy after all, money was not a concern for most students, so they didn't pay much attention to these little things.
Looking at the atmosphere, Li Wei couldn't help but say, "Opening champagne halfway through is a standard death flag, it's not good!" But he was unable to convince Clair. Moreover, it was indeed as Clair had said, the afternoon was the practical test, and one needed to eat well in order to have the energy to cope.
With this in mind, Li Wei let go of his appetite and enjoyed his meal. However, while indulging in the delicious food, Li Wei felt as if there was a pair of eyes constantly looking at him, but whenever he focused his attention, the gaze seemed to disappear, which puzzled him.
... It couldn't be that someone was secretly in love with him, right? Although he had Clair, a childhood friend who was the envy of many, Li Wei was very aware of his image in the academy. After all, being disliked was no big deal these days, but if you clearly provoked dislike and still thought of yourself as a heartthrob, then you were asking for trouble.
Li Wei didn't bother thinking too much about it. After eating and drinking to his heart's content, he chatted casually with Clair, waiting for time to pass. Many students took the opportunity to go to the school's martial arts field for training, but for Li Wei and Clair, there was no need. After all, with a written test, they could at least cram for a few more points. The practical test relied on their daily accumulation. At this point, what's the use of going for special training a few hours before? Of course, maybe the only use is to deceive oneself?
Moreover, this was a random multi-person team test. Li Wei was lucky to be paired with Clair, so there was no need for any adjustment. But there were also others who were paired with completely unfamiliar teammates and needed to get to know each other in advance.
Thinking of this, the expressions on Li Wei's and Clair's faces froze at the same time. At that moment, they finally remembered something very important.
"Wait, this is a four-person team, right? So besides us and Vera, shouldn't we have one more teammate?"
"Oh no, we were so happy to be in a team with Li Wei that we didn't care who the other teammate was, and completely forgot about this!"
Li Wei also broke out in a cold sweat. In fact, he had the same idea, thinking that as long as he and Clair were a team, they could just relax. So until now, they had only just realized how important this was.
... We are a four-person team and one teammate is still unknown, and... there is only half an hour left until the practical test.
"Even if we find the other person now, it's too late for any team-building training, right?"
"Ahaha, since we didn't do any team-building training with Vera either..."
Clair couldn't help but laugh, and then stuck out her tongue. "Hey, it's okay. Watch me lead you guys to fly!"
"..."
Although something felt off, it was already too late to do anything about it, and it was impossible to start over. Li Wei shrugged his shoulders. As someone who was just waiting for the big shots to lead him, he didn't comment.
So, Li Wei and Clair, who realized the problem, didn't take any remedial measures. Half an hour later, when they finally met at the entrance of the school's underground training ground, they saw their last teammate.
"I'm really sorry, I forgot about having one more teammate!"
Li Wei apologized generously. After all, he was used to these kind of situations. Vera, on the other hand, was also a little embarrassed."Sorry, yesterday I was too impulsive and forgot about another teammate. I can't believe I overlooked such an important thing..."
As the group apologized, the girl with an ordinary appearance quickly waved her hand.
"Ahahaha, it's okay, really. I'm used to being ignored anyway."
There seemed to be a tinge of bitterness in her words, which made Li Wei and the other two feel even more embarrassed. Li Wei quickly took a closer look at their final teammate.
The first impression was just ordinary...
Neither strikingly beautiful nor so ugly that it affected the cityscape, just a very average appearance that would be difficult to find once mixed in a crowd. Even the way she dressed was meticulously proper, the type that could easily fade into the background.
Moreover, when Li Wei tried to remember her name, he was surprised to realize that indeed there was such a classmate in their class, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall her name.
Looking at Clair beside him, she also had a face full of sweat, nervously turning to Li Wei and quietly asking.
"Li Wei, Li Wei, what's the name of this classmate again?"
"..."
So you don't remember either! What a joke, this lack of presence is too much!
On the other side, Vera furrowed her eyebrows for a moment before tentatively asking, "You are... Eris from the Leck family, right?"
Instantly, the girl on the opposite side excitedly stepped forward and firmly shook Vera's hand.
"That's right, that's right! Vera actually remembers my name, I'm so touched!"
"... That's a bit too exaggerated, isn't it? How low is your presence?"
Li Wei couldn't help but comment, and even Vera showed a hint of embarrassment. She didn't expect that simply remembering a name would elicit such gratitude from someone.
However, she really did almost forget the girl's name just now, and only at the end did she exert her dignity as a disciplinary committee member and manage to dig up the name from deep within her memory.
With that, Li Wei's four-person team was finally assembled, and as for Eris's strength... just like her lack of presence, she belonged to the type that was completely average in all aspects. But that was fine, it was better than having someone with a very distinctive and difficult personality. With Clair and Vera already in the team, there was already enough personality.
At this point, the Mediterranean middle-aged male teacher in charge of leading the team coughed and spoke up.
"Alright, is everyone here? Then let me announce the specific rules for the special combat test..."