Floor Of Test: Finale.
In an open area with cemented floor sat nine regulars on benches. They sat facing a burly man. Floating midair behind the man were many balloons of similar sizes.
"As I already told you two months ago. You will be having your final class test today. All you need to do is to form a baang that can last at least a minute without dispersing unlike those small and flimsy baangs you formed on your first day.." The burly man who was the instructor for the class said as he looked at the regulars in condescending manner with his arms crossed.
He continued: "Lets begin. If you hear your name, come forward and demonstrate your skill."
"Sofia."
As soon as he mentioned the name, a short girl with dark brown hair and tanned skin stood up nervously and walked towards the instructor.
"Demonstrate." The man said without even giving the girl a glance.
The girl nodded and stretched out both palms. Soon after, blue Shinsu gathered in her palms and formed a blue ball about the quarter the size of a tennis ball. Time passed as Sofia concentrated and tried to keep the baang from dispersing.
A minute after, the instructor said.
"Pass. Next, Teraan."
The first girl sat down with a tired expression and a tall boy of about two meters with green skin stood up.
The instructor gave him the permission to demonstrate but he failed. The Baang he formed was not stable and dispersed before a minute was up.
After an extra three other regulars were called to demonstrate, Fang Yuan was called.
He formed a Baang about a quarter the size of a tennis ball which lasted for a minute.
Three other regulars were then called after Yanis finished demonstrating.
Two passed whiles one failed.
"Ok. End of test. Six of you passed. Well done. For those of you who didn't pass, there is still hope." Th instructor said after the end of the test.
"Dismissed!"
A boy with flowing long black hair reaching his waist wearing a black Round neck T-shirt, dark blue shorts and red and white sneakers sighed in relief after hearing the instructor dismiss the class.
In his mind he was thinking how good it was that he was able to deceive the instructor about his talent and pass without any mishap. After all, he did use only four days to form a Baang strong enough to destroy a balloon.
Soon after the instructor finished speaking, he left and the regulars also left.
***
In a small room lay Fang Yuan on a mattress. Fang Yuan was wearing only a pair of white boxers as he stared at the ceiling of the room in thought.
A few moments later, a black ball appeared in front of his line of sight. On the ball were the words: 'Message.'
'Hmm, who could be sending me a message. Is it Igor or Ah-Cha. Or an an unknown person.' This thought occurred to the Fang Yuan as soon he saw the message.
Fang Yuan read a message on the team chat page. The message was from Ah-Cha.
Fang Yuan replied.
A new message appeared. It was from Igor.
Ah-Cha sent a message.
The Fang Yuan sneered inwardly after reading the Ah-Cha's message. He was sure of Igor had failed, Ah-Ch would have been the most happy being in the tower. Even though, Fang Yuan had admonished her to stop taunting Igor and therefore, Ah-Cha and Igor's relationship was somewhat good. They still disliked each other. They were like fire and water. If it wasn't for his presence, he couldn't even imagine what they would do to each other.
The boy replied.
Ah-Cha confirmed his answer.
Igor asked.
Ah-Cha replied.
Fang Yuan replied.
As soon as the boy sent his message, in her room, Ah-Cha saw a new message on her pocket. But the message wasn't from her team chat page. The message was from the test director.
Ah-Cha hurriedly asked in the page after reading the message.
Fang Yuan replied.
Ah-Cha replied and asked.
Igor replied.
Fang Yuan replied.
Igor supported the Fang Yuan's decision.
Ah-Cha agreed.
Igor sent a message.
Fang Yuan replied.
Ah-Cha asked.
Igor replied.
Ah-Cha asked.
Ignoring them, Fang Yuan replied.
***
[A WEEK LATER.]
In front of a circular gate will blue light coming from the inside stood a woman. Her back was facing the gate whiles she looked at the 27 regulars in front of her.
She was Lola, the test director for the floor of test; an advanced ranker of the Hendo Lok Family.
Today, Lola wore a black blouse and cap and also a green and black military trousers and boots.
"Congratulations to all of you for passing this floor. Now you have the privilege to ascend to the next floor, The Third Floor. Behind me is warp gate that will send you to the next floor once you enter it." Lola said in an even tone with an expressionless face as she looked at the regulars standing in front of her.
Lola then walked towards the regulars. She passed and continued walking towards the door leading towards outside the warp room.
Upon reaching the door, she paused and said in a loud and angry tone: "What are you waiting for!!? Start walking. Operating the gate takes a lot of resources. Don't waste any more time."
As soon as her voice ended, the regulars hurriedly started walking toward the gate. Lola turned to look at them as they left. She smiled slightly and then left the warp room. Soon after, not a single regular was left in the room.