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There will always be young people in the world; this world has always belonged to the young.
Among young people, there is never a shortage of those with outstanding talent, who are called geniuses.
Su Yu raised her eyebrows slightly, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.
Observe these rising young geniuses in the examination room!
……
There is an examination room on the floor where the academy's major exams are held.
It is different from other examination rooms.
The examination rooms next door were either elegant, bright, or grand.
This one examination room was cramped, dark, and secluded.
All that could be seen with the naked eye was darkness, nothing but darkness.
There weren't many students in this examination room, but they all seemed very alert.
Admittedly, the subjects they participated in were related to assassination, concealed weapons, and killing techniques.
Those who can come here are naturally not careless people.
The examiner and instructor for this subject is said to be the number one assassin in the Qing Kingdom.
He was even more feared by the Director of the Censorate, a figure who inspired terror in both the Qing Kingdom and the people of other countries.
He is hailed as the Shadow Lord, whose strength is comparable to that of a thousand riders.
That identity alone is enough to terrify students.
Who would dare to take the exam here? Wouldn't that be courting death?
What's more, this instructor teaches those horrific killing techniques.
It's chilling to think about.
Most students come to the academy hoping to learn something more conventional.
That's why there seem to be relatively few students in this examination room.
But there are always some extraordinary people in this world.
Therefore, some students also gathered in this examination room.
It's just that compared to other examination rooms, there aren't many of them.
Although the examination room was pitch black, it was as bright as day in Su Yu's eyes.
He could see the shape and face of everyone clearly.
Su Yu raised an eyebrow; surprisingly, there were some familiar faces among them.
When their gaze fell upon one of the masked women...
A look of utter surprise suddenly flashed in Su Yu's eyes.
"It...it could be her?"
……
I don’t know how much time has passed.
The examiner's voice was never heard from the examination room.
Because it was too dark, the students could not see where the examiners and the other students were.
In this small and gloomy examination room, it was pitch black all around, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
The confined space, like an invisible behemoth, tightly engulfed the students.
Time passed slowly, and the students waited for a long time in the darkness and confinement.
Every minute, every second, seemed to be stretched out infinitely.
The somber and oppressive atmosphere, like a heavy lead weight, pressed down on everyone's hearts.
Some students have already begun to experience discomfort.
Their breathing became rapid and heavy.
It looked like an old, worn-out bellows being pulled with difficulty.
It wasn't hot on the mountain in autumn, but large beads of sweat rolled down their foreheads.
The liquid ran down their cheeks, wetting the students' faces and their collars.
Some of the weaker individuals began to tremble slightly and uncontrollably.
The masked woman, however, did not seem afraid of this feeling; on the contrary, she seemed quite used to it.
As time continues to pass, darkness becomes like the hand of a demon.
It constantly stirred up the deepest fears in the hearts of the students in the examination room.
Their stomachs began to churn, and some couldn't help but gag.
"Uh."
"Wow."
The painful sounds echoed in the silent examination room, making them even more terrifying.
Su Yu shook her head, smiled slightly, and blew on the hot tea in her cup.
He naturally understood the purpose behind Shadow's actions.
This is the testing room for training assassins.
As an assassin, the first hurdle is adapting to the darkness.
But in reality, this is easier said than done.
Humans are born with a love for light and a fear of darkness.
The darkness in such a confined space can especially breed fear and unease in people's hearts.
That's why these students reacted this way.
However, this also shows that they are not suited to be assassins.
However, among them was a boy.
He remained calm and composed throughout, unaffected by anything.
Unlike the masked girl, this boy's behavior wasn't simply a matter of habit.
Instead, they were fearless, as if it came from instinct.
His brows revealed a maturity far beyond his years.
The last person to give Su Yu this feeling was Fan Xian.
Apart from these two, there were a few other students, and things were relatively calm.
Meanwhile, some students did not vomit or tremble.
But they began to become restless and uneasy.
Impatience spread wildly in my heart like weeds.
They stood against the wall, huddled together, or sat in their seats.
It kept twisting its body.
Trying to find a more comfortable position.
But the anxiety in my heart could not be calmed down no matter what.
Some people clenched their fists so tightly that their knuckles turned white from the force.
It seemed as if it was about to throw a punch at the dark space at any moment.
Someone stomped their foot, the silent sound breaking the brief stillness.
Several students began to mutter curses under their breath.
His words were filled with dissatisfaction and anger about his current situation.
"Where are the examiners?"
"Why is it so stuffy in this exam room?"
"It's still dark. Where's the candle? Let's light a candle!"
"I'm not taking the exam anymore, I'm leaving!"
"..."
These noisy sounds continued for a long time.
Finally, the students realized that no one would respond and gave up trying.
Once inside the examination room, the door was closed.
They had no other choice but to wait for the examiners.
The door to the secret room opened without any wind.
A dark figure, like a black ghostly light, swept in.
Although the test takers couldn't see it, they could sense that someone had arrived.
Without a doubt, it must be the examiner, Lord Shadow.
To all students, whether you are tired, irritable, anxious, or calm.
At this moment, everyone's faces were solemn, and their eyes showed respect.
His expression became tense, yet also filled with anticipation and excitement.
I'm curious to know what rules the Shadow Master will announce next.
Or perhaps, we should let them out; this place is too painful.
Then, a flat and cold voice came out.