20demayo Chapter 12: Just a skeleton, what kind of talent is that?
Chapter 12: Just a skeleton, what kind of talent is that?
The training ground was completely silent; all the trainees in the company were utterly numb.
If Ark can now summon 20 skeletons to dismantle a test puppet into pieces, does that mean he can also kill a lesser demon from the abyss?
With such impressive achievements right after awakening, who dares to say the Necromancer is the weakest class?!
Fang Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, waved to dismiss the remaining skeletons, and then looked at Lu Hu.
"Clap clap clap!"
Lu Hu applauded enthusiastically: "Well done, Fang Zhou, you've really opened my eyes!"
Don't worry, I'll apply for your 20 contribution points today!
The trainees, as if waking from a dream, burst into applause.
Fangzhou's overwhelming strength left them completely convinced.
Anyone who disagrees, go and try to take on 10, no, 20 skeletons one-on-one!
Gu Zhi Qiu watched this scene from afar, applauding Fang Zhou while also feeling a bit unwilling to admit defeat.
He secretly wondered if he could bypass the 20 skeletons and behead Ark if he were to spar with it.
Bai Xiaochun rushed excitedly to Fang Zhou and grabbed his arm tightly with her small hand.
"You're too strong! Ark! You're incredibly strong!"
Ye Fan's eyes also shone brightly. He circled around to the side of the ark and sighed, "I am not alone on this path!"
Fang Zhou ignored Ye Fan, who was acting out his chuunibyou phase again, smiled at Bai Xiaochun, and then used the excuse that he was too mentally exhausted and needed to rest to avoid the excited crowd and return to his dormitory.
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On the training field, after all the trainees had dispersed, Lu Hu put the nine intact test puppets back into the warehouse, and then hurriedly took the pile of parts that had been dismantled by the Ark's skeletons and headed straight for the principal's office.
Su Tiankuo was sitting at his desk, browsing battle reports from the front lines of the Mythical World, when he saw Lu Hu burst in carrying a pile of garbage, and his face darkened.
"You idiot! You bring all sorts of random junk here!"
"Commander, look!"
Lu Hu didn't bother to explain. He threw the parts on the ground, then tapped a few times on his personal terminal to play a battle video of the Ark summoning 20 skeletons to fight the test golems.
Su Tiankuo narrowed his eyes and asked, "Twenty skeletons? This young man is the necromancer you were interested in? Didn't he just awaken his powers a couple of days ago? And he can already summon twenty skeletons?"
"Yes, Commander! I was also given a big fright today!"
Don't even mention that he just awakened. In history, no necromancer has ever been able to summon 20 skeletons during the apprentice stage. Not even that girl Xinyan could do it!
"Fang Zhou is incredibly talented; he might just be able to wash away the shame of the necromancer class!" Lu Hu said with a delighted expression.
Su Tiankuo snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, how many times have I told you, in military academy you have to call me Principal!"
Lu Hu, quick to read the room, stepped forward, lit a cigarette, and said obsequiously, "Yes, Principal!"
Su Tiankuo squinted and took a puff of his cigarette. He didn't appear as serious as he did in public; instead, he exuded a bandit-like aura.
"This is such a trivial matter that it's not worth you coming all the way here to get yelled at. So, what's your take?"
Lu Hu glanced at Su Tiankuo's expression and tentatively said, "Principal, Fang Zhou first completed the introductory meditation in one day, and now he can directly summon 20 skeletons."
Even if he were a necromancer, I think he deserves a "seed" spot.
"Get lost! There's no room for negotiation. Everything depends on the results in the [Simulated Battlefield]!"
Su Tiankuo waved his hand impatiently.
Lu Hu looked disappointed and said, "Then how about this? Necromancers are too rare, and the instructors of the magic professions at the military academy don't have much teaching experience."
Principal, could you please ask Xinyan to return from the mythical world and give him some guidance during the initial stages of the Ark? That way, he won't take any detours and waste his talent.
Xinyan keeps saying that necromancers are invincible, so I think she'd be happy to mentor such an outstanding junior as Fangzhou.
Su Tiankuo flicked off his cigarette ash and retorted defiantly, "Hmph, it's just summoning a few more skeletons, what kind of talent is that!"
However, after a moment's hesitation, he reluctantly said, "Your suggestion is worth considering."
However, Xinyan is currently on a mission in the Human-Demon Battlefield. I'll ask for her opinion once she returns and rests.
Upon hearing this, Lu Hu immediately smiled broadly and said, "Then I'll thank the principal and Xin Yan on behalf of Fang Zhou!"
With such a renowned teacher guiding him, he certainly won't let us down!
Su Tiankuo nodded and said, "As the instructor of Ark, you need to pay close attention to his mental state."
The demons' offensive is growing increasingly fierce; the front lines need more manpower!
Lu Hu raised his hand in salute and said, "Yes, Principal!"
By the time this batch of trainees from Ark graduates, my injuries should have healed enough for me to return to the front lines.
"Then those little devils will taste the power of my Lu Hu's greatsword!"
All the instructors at Haicheng Military Academy are veterans who retired from the front lines of the human-demon battlefield.
They were either seriously injured, their combat strength greatly diminished, or their lifespan was nearing its end, making it difficult for them to continue, so they returned to the rear of Earth to recuperate.
Lu Hu was like this, Shen Hongyu was like this, and Principal Su Tiankuo was also like this.
Su Tiankuo turned around, looked at the tranquil sunset outside the window, and waved slightly.
Lu Hu tidied up the pile of parts on the floor, saluted again, and bowed before leaving the office.
As he stepped out the door, he suddenly remembered something, poked half his head out again, and said, "Commander, there's something else I forgot to report to you."
To encourage the new recruits to spar with the test puppet, I promised that if any of them could dismantle the puppet, I would apply for 20 contribution points for them.
Hehe, what do you think?
"Get lost!" Su Tiankuo threw the cigarette butt at him.
Lu Hu slammed the office door shut. "Thank you, Commander! Thank you, Commander!"
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"Ding! Corporal Ark, you have received 20 contribution points!"
In the dormitory, Fangzhou was preparing to control his skeleton clone to explore the depths of the Burial Wasteland when a message popped up on his personal terminal.
Contribution points have arrived? Great!
He happened to have 10 points of soul power, which allowed him to quickly learn an apprentice-level skill.
Should we prioritize exchanging skills for the main body, or for the skeleton clone?
After a brief consideration, Fangzhou decided to prioritize enhancing the combat power of the skeleton clones.
The main body is currently safe and has little chance of fighting. Even if there is, 20 skeletons and [Bone Spears] should be enough to handle it.
On the contrary, the skeleton clone is about to explore a new map, and having an extra skill means having an extra layer of protection.
Fangzhou opened the general skill library for combat classes and focused on two skills.
Movement skill [Charge], passive skill [Weapon Mastery].
Without much hesitation, Ark chose the [Charge] skill.
Before considering victory, consider defeat. With [Charge], the skeleton clone can escape smoothly no matter what dangerous situation it encounters.