War In numbers

Luke's team had finally reached the stone stage, where two figures from the opposing team awaited them, their expressions unreadable under the dim light. This was the critical juncture of the exam—each team had to confront and either overcome or be overwhelmed by the other.

While other teams might have struggled against the might of their opponents, Luke's team was fortunate. They had a powerhouse like Luke among them, a fact that no one likely knew. The opposing teams, recognizing the number of Luke's group, probably sought to avoid direct confrontation and instead focused on defensive tactics, retreating when faced with the formidable force.

The test seemed as if participants were to choose between abandoning their teammates to ensure personal safety or defeating all adversaries to break the mind control placed upon them. This could be a crucial part of the Knight Academy Instructor's evaluation—an assessment of how students performed under pressure and made strategic decisions on the battlefield.

Luke remained calm, reassured by the intervention that had guaranteed his team's progression to the next phase of the exam. The first part was a mere formality, a trial designed to test endurance and tactical prowess. Luke's thoughts turned to the next challenge that lay ahead.

What would the second half of the entrance exam entail? Luke pondered, his mind racing with possibilities. He anticipated a test designed to winnow down the numbers of the nearly countless students who had entered. It would likely involve a more complex challenge, something that would test not just their strength but their strategic acumen and adaptability.

A few moments later, the match began. The clash between the two groups was swift and decisive. Luke's team, bolstered by their numerical advantage and cohesive strategy, quickly gained the upper hand. They overwhelmed their opponents, each adversary falling one by one under the sheer force of Luke's team.

Despite the impressive strength of all participants, it became clear that individual prowess was insufficient when faced with a large group. The combined force of Luke's team proved to be too much for their opponents to handle.

As the dust settled and the match concluded, Luke's thoughts remained focused on the looming second half of the entrance exam. Whatever it was, he knew it would be designed to challenge every facet of their abilities, and he was determined to face it head-on.