The birth of individuals with a high capacity for learning and genetic improvements, making them at least twice as strong as their ancestors. This was an event that occurred years before the great war against the Vassuk.

Currently, the entire population is composed of these individuals. However, some managed to go beyond that, developing skills that defied physics laws and reality. These individuals are called "Enlightened."

There is no rule for an individual to develop these skills and become a enlightened, at least not one with a hundred percent guarantee. Some have skills since their birth, acquire them through the practice of martial arts, go through moments of difficulty or absorb the core of some beast.

It is also possible that an enlightened person possesses or achieves more than one skill during his life. Although this is not impossible, it is not easy at all.

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"You didn't have to do anything too complicated, the test will work like this ..." back at the military academy, the combat teacher starts his explanation.

There will be four tests. In the first, students will have to hit three targets as efficiently as possible.

In the second, they had to attack a piece of equipment responsible for measuring each one's strength level.

In the third, balls created through augmented reality, with speed being elevated over time, will be launched against the students. They must endure as much as possible without being hit.

On the other hand, the final test will be very straightforward. A simple blood collection responsible for assessing the genetic potential of each person.

In each test, the performance will be converted into a score. The scores obtained will be used to determine your classification as a student, which may vary from bronze to gold. This will affect some benefits that will be made available in the future. Students will still attend the same classes regardless of the classification obtained.

"Any questions?" asked Myles. "No? So let's get started. Group one, do the honors."

Looking at the other four people present in his group, Ayden recognizes only one person. A girl with a robust and attractive body who finds herself chewing gum, Scarlex. Her other three group members are just humans with simple skills, without any fame.

"These groups were created just to facilitate the execution of the tests ... I just need to focus on my performance," thought Ayden.

Group number one began to head towards the test machines. Among the members of this group is Asher, who decides to start with the strength test.

This test's purpose is to just hit the bullseye present in the machine with as much force as possible. The use of skills is allowed.

He positions himself at a distance of approximately two meters from the machine and starts running towards it. When already close to the target, he begins to execute a simple punch. However, it is possible to see flames coming out of his elbow and forearm, which results in an increase in attack speed and strength.

The numbers on the machine start to go up and ... 25 points!

The next test he decided to choose was target destruction. Asher is positioned in the marked place, and numerous targets appear, five, ten, and fifteen meters away.

An augmented reality timer appears.

3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

Asher quickly produces two fireballs, shooting both simultaneously at the targets five and ten meters away. He quickly creates another fireball with his right hand. He tosses it towards the farthest target, however, missing by a matter of centimeters.

14 points!

Now the speed test, where skills are not allowed. He positions himself on the test site ten meters from the machine responsible for creating the augmented reality balls.

3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

The balls start to be thrown, it is possible to notice that every five seconds, the speed increases. He managed to last a total of three minutes, an impressive result.

Before leaving the test area, he puts his hand on top of a machine, which makes a small hole in his index finger, collecting a drop of blood. After a brief moment, the device shows the result. genetic potential: 18/100

"Well, I think that should be enough to give me a gold ranking," said Asher with a cocky expression.

"Great overall performance , and prominent genetic potential taking into account that the largest ever recorded in the database was twenty-six." thought Myles.

The tests of the other members of his group take place right after his. Nothing relevant to mention, most achieved a result compared to a third of Asher's.

The following groups performed the test in the same way.

"Shit! If I had a skill that would allow me to attack from a distance, I would get a much better time," said the last member of group six. He has an ability that allows him to transform his hands into those of a beast.

Now it's Ayden's group turn.

"Nice tattoo on your hand," said Scarlex looking straight at Ayden, snapping him out of a daze.

"Uh? thanks," replied Ayden, who was thinking about his possible test performance, considering that his skill is weak. What if it is placed in the bronze rank?

The male audience present begins to stare at Ayden with murderous intent.

Convinced that she will achieve a great result, Scarlex decides to take the test first. She walks towards the strength test.

When standing two meters away from the machine, she starts to run and performs a jump while preparing a punch. Through the Telekinesis Ability, she accelerates both the jump's speed and her blow in the final moment.

The machine starts to count. 20 points!

In the target destruction test, she waits for the timer to start the trial. When the signal is heard, she uses her telekinetic powers to move a combat blade previously attached to her waist. Piercing the 3 targets in sequence due to the weapon's sharpening.

The blade she is using was produced through the core of a beast.

18 points!

Already in the agility test, thanks to the quick reasoning that her skill offers, she managed to last for three minutes and thirty seconds.

"Damn it! If my body ran at the same speed as my mind ..." lamented Scarlex.

Like the others, before leaving the testing area, she passed the machine responsible for determining the genetic potential.

After the device finishes analyzing, it shows the value. Genetic potential: 25/100!

"What a rarity! Who would say that one more enlightened with such a potential would appear again! I will insist on training you in the best possible way girl!" said Myles with a massive smile on his face, letting out a few laughs at the end of his sentence.

You can see things like "Marry me!" in the expression of the male audience. It is also visible the look of disgust and envy in some other girls.

After the small commotion and the other three group seven members have taken the test, the long-awaited moment has arrived.

Now it's Ayden's turn to take the tests.