Chapter 300 Truly Formidable

Chapter 300 Truly Formidable

"You all call yourself students of the advanced class? Pathetic!" As he approached the group, the man blatantly stated his opinion without a care in the world.

His expression and tone were neither serious nor laid back, almost as if he didn't care that much about the whole experience that the class had just gone through.

Although people like Mako didn't pay much attention to the man's remark which was an obvious taunt and were rather more focused on assessing the power level of the individual who had appeared before them, there were few students whose pride didn't allow them to sit quietly after being provoked in such a manner.

By this time, the room had released more than a dozen recovery bots that were running around the whole area quickly, healing any wound that was inflicted on the students and then dragging them all to the center of the room where Mako and his group were initially standing.

This meant almost the entire class had been gathered to where Mako's group was so that the man's words could be addressed to everyone.

Naturally, this also meant that all the prideful and egotistical students who had charged in at the start of the test were also there, and hearing the man's remarks in such an uncaring tone sparked a fire in their hearts.

"That's outrageous!" A boy who had just finished getting healed by a recovery bot at the back of the group shouted with anger and pride in his voice.

The boy had a similar build as Mako's, roughly the same height as well but was a bit bulkier than Mako in terms of muscle mass. He had long lustrous light hair that had a tint of purple in it with deeply light brown eyes that almost looked like gold.

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Over the centuries, genetic diversity has undergone a noticeable evolution. New and unique combinations of hair and eye colors began to emerge in later generations. While the majority still retained the core genetic makeup, a refreshing diversity in appearances had started to blossom across the world.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Some families adhered strictly to preserving their specific genetic makeup within their bloodlines. They aimed to maintain a distinct and recognizable identity, ensuring that their unique traits remained exclusive to their familial heritage. This intentional restriction created a sense of cohesion and identity, making these families easily identifiable to the world.

Contrastingly, other families embraced the unfolding variations with open arms. They cared little about restricting the spread of their genetic traits and, over the years, allowed these mutations to flourish.

Consequently, these families became a melting pot of genetic diversity, giving rise to an extensive array of unique combinations and characteristics.

As time progressed, the initial mutations within these more permissive families led to further genetic variations. The result was a captivating mosaic of traits, colors, and features that contributed to the rich tapestry of humanity.

Even in Mako's new class, there were several students with unique traits that would have been considered abnormal in the 21st century.

Mako had always known of the existence of diversity within the current human race, but he hadn't explored much beyond his hometown in Emerald City. The people there mostly had traditional genetics, so encountering those with newer traits was rare for him. It was only during the recruitment test that Mako was exposed to the wide array of human genetics for the first time.

Maintaining his laid-back and jocular demeanor, he embarked on a speech that carried a weighty message. His words, though delivered with a touch of humor, resonated with profound insight.

"Alright, kiddos," the man began, his tone lighthearted yet commanding attention. "Strength... isn't just about flexing muscles or showing off flashy powers! It's about more than that! Much... much... more!It's a cocktail of qualities that make a person truly formidable."

As he spoke, the man's eyes scanned the group, his gaze landing on Mako with a knowing nod before continuing. "Integrity, adaptability, resilience, and a dash of courage - these are the ingredients that spice up the recipe of true strength. It's not always about being the loudest or the flashiest in the room."

"Can you lead others when there seems to be no hope left? Can you influence the aura and outcome of your surroundings by your main presence? Could rise up to the bar when it truly counted knowing that there will be a higher bar to reach?" The man asked with pure passion in his voice.

"This is true strength! This is what makes a person... truly formidable!"

He paused, allowing the gravity of his words to sink in before continuing. "Now, you've got to remember that in the real world, you'll face challenges that go beyond raw power. It's the ability to adapt, the strength of character, that'll see you through. So, keep that in mind as you continue your journey."

"The purpose of this initial test wasn't to see whether you could pass or fail, or how many of the damn things you could take down yourself, but rather I wanted to see what you would do if I changed up the scenario completely and suppressed your abilities. Would it affect your judgment or confidence?"

"Luckily there were some who understood the purpose of the test and acted accordingly for the best possible outcome," The man gave a slight praise without mentioning anybody's name, but Mako and a couple of others knew whom he was talking about.

The entire group had become completely quiet as they listened to the man's words, some out of respect while others out of fear.

It was evident that the silent stares were making it a bit awkward for the man to keep speaking so he decided to wrap things up by introducing them to other Power Weapons Class, explaining to them that the true purpose of this class was not only to teach them how to handle and master weapons but also to use them as tools for situations where they might become their last hope.

Finally, some of the students started to show a reaction by smiling or cheering which helped to break out the awkward tension which was clearly making the man a bit uncomfortable.

"By the way, sir? You never told us your name?" The brown-

haired girl who accompanied Mako's group asked the man as he was about to leave, signaling the end of their first lesson.

"Hm? My name?" The man said as he turned back towards the girl.

However, before he could reply, strong crackles of electricity resounded throughout the room, making the very air electric.

Mako quickly sensed where the source of this power was coming from and to his surprise, it was coming from the hole in the wall where the boy had been launched into, but what shocked him even more than the fact that the boy was still conscious was the color of the lightning arcs that were forming around the hole.

"Purple Lighting?"