To test their defense stats, the test subject entered a room surrounded by numerous holes in the walls.
Upon standing at a designated spot, many black balls were fired from the walls, hitting various points on their body. The AI system then analyzed and processed the data, calculating the person's defense stats.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Loud impact sounds echoed as the black balls hit Natee's body. Natee stood motionless, only his body trembling from the force of the impact.
After a while, the test ended. The results caused a sensation in the hall. Natee's defense stats reached 189, the highest in a year. This level surpassed that of a Rank E player whose maximum stat was 100.
Many players take years to reach stats above 100, and more than half cannot surpass Rank E players. Yet Natee, who appeared not yet 19, already possessed some stats exceeding those of Rank E.
It demonstrated that... The young man had to consume a considerable amount of high-quality monster meat, and to do so required significant financial resources and influential support, as this meat was extremely expensive.
One meal could cost more than a working-class person's entire year's income. This reflected the young man's extraordinary background.
The other students from Asashi Academy, while not as outstanding as Natee, also possessed impressive stats. Most had stats above 90, and over half exceeded 100.
Natee's three friends even passed the test with stats above 150, with the large man named Somchai boasting a defense stat exceeding 200.
Now, the entire testing grounds were focused on Natee's group. Even the media was interested in covering the test.
It was no surprise that when it was Nawa's turn, he attracted many eyes due to his attire, which was distinctly different from the Asashi Academy students, leading to much gossip.
Some even speculated that Nawa might be a hidden gem from Asashi Academy, and that he chose to take the test with the Asashi Academy students to humiliate them.
But when the test began, what everyone saw stunned them.
"Bang! Bang!"
Nawa was hit by the black balls, staggering around like a drunkard. Luckily, he managed to keep his balance; otherwise, if his knees touched the ground, the test would be over, and his score would be below 50, resulting in a failing grade.
When the last ball stopped being fired, Nava's score immediately appeared on the screen: 59 points, a narrow pass.
"Hahaha!" Laughter echoed throughout the testing area.
"This guy isn't a student of the Asashi Academy! Why is he here to embarrass himself?"
"He's so weak, he couldn't even be a construction worker player. How dare he be in the same group as the Four Heavenly Kings!"
Only the female test supervisor didn't laugh. On the contrary, she sighed with relief, because allowing Nava to take the test was ultimately her personal discretion. If anything happens to Nawa, she will be partly responsible.
"Hey, if you can't handle it, you should withdraw," the female officer whispered to Nawa.
"I think you already know. Even if your brain function meets the criteria, if your physical stats don't pass, the association won't allow you to be a player. Why don't you stop now while you're still healthy and try again later?"
"It's alright, I can handle it. See, I already passed," Nawa insisted firmly, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Although she was disappointed that Nawa insisted on continuing the test, her expression brightened slightly when she saw the determination in his eyes.
And if her eyes weren't deceiving her, Nawa seemed to smile as well. It was as if the mocking laughter and contemptuous looks hadn't registered in his mind at all.
The next test was a physical accuracy test, designed to resemble a whack-a-mole game. Nawa could clearly see the moles moving, but he lacked the strength to move his hands fast enough to keep up.
However, with unwavering concentration, he scored 63 points.
Of course, this was still below standard compared to... The students of Asashi Academy, especially Natee who scored 200 points, made Nawa look even more pathetic in the eyes of others.
The next station was similar to a defensive power test, but the room was many times larger. It was a test of agility. Those taking the test had to try to dodge black bullets fired from multiple directions.
Actually, when he was in the Himmapan Forest, Nawa had dodged the attacks of the Kabilpaksha, a half-human, half-bird monster whose attacks were hundreds of times faster.
But in the end, the results were the same as the previous station. Although Nawa could see every incoming ball, his body wouldn't move as he wished, so he only scored 69 points.
Next was a speed test, running on a treadmill. Nawa only scored 55 points here. Although Nawa was considered to have passed, it was a very close call and the lowest score of all the tests so far.
The next station was a test of offensive power, punching a target. It was the same type of machine Nawa used when he went to borrow money at the PlayforClash office. This test was considered Nawa's best, with him scoring 81 points. However, compared to Natee's 225 points, Nawa still looked mediocre.
"Before we begin the final exam, I'd like to congratulate everyone. Since I've been here, this is the first time no one has failed.
Furthermore, a significant number have an average stat score exceeding 100, and most impressively, there are geniuses who have an average stat score exceeding 200! As a player and a Thai person, I am truly proud of the progress our country's player community has made today."
After finishing this sentence, the female officer's gaze became serious, and she spoke in a more stern and firm tone.
"However, I must warn you, as a senior player, not to become complacent with this achievement. In The Oneness, it means nothing. In that world, there are countless beings who can crush you easily, like ants. If you are careless even one step, your end could come without you even realizing it."
There are approximately 100,000 players in Thailand. Only 1 in 100 will reach Rank C. There are fewer than 100 high-ranked players, and almost all of them… "I'm only at Rank B. Only 10 people have reached Rank A.
The player world is vast. Even though Rank D players seem very strong compared to ordinary people, they are still just low-ranked players.
They are still far from high-ranked players with average stats above 10,000. Or even compared to Singkhon, who is at the pinnacle of low-ranked players (high Rank C), Natee is currently like a child.
The path of a player is like rowing against the current; they must constantly improve themselves.
The female officer continued to explain:
"For a player to improve themselves, simply eating monster meat isn't enough. Players need to train in combat skills and abilities that match their stats.
For example, those with high defense should train skills and abilities to be tanks, while those with high accuracy should develop into Rangers who use ranged weapons. Furthermore, the type of monster meat they consume must also be considered, as each monster's meat increases different stats."
" Some monsters increase strength, others increase accuracy. Of course, players could potentially improve all aspects of their strength, but it would take a very long time because players can only consume a limited amount of food per day.
Eating monster meat that increases stats that aren't beneficial to the player's class is a waste of both resources and time, and it's not very useful for improving strength. Therefore, knowing which path suits you best is a crucial first step."
The officer paused for a moment before continuing:
"Next will be the final test: the skill test."
Basically, skills are the use of psychic power to enhance oneself, resulting in a dramatic increase in player strength. In some ways, it's even more important than a player's stats, because it allows the weak to defeat the strong.
The female officer explained that the scoring will compare the player's original stats. For example, if the original attack power is 100, and a player can use a skill to increase their attack power to 250, they will receive 150 points. Because this test is crucial for a player's success, the association will award prizes.
Those who score over 200 points will receive the title of "Player to Watch." And if anyone scores more than 500 points, they will receive the title of "Rising Genius."
When the official finished speaking, a murmur of excitement arose.
This title is like an honor for the player; it's a symbol indicating what achievements the player has made or their special expertise.
Players can showcase this to others through their player devices. In addition, they receive certain privileges from The One Association, such as discounts on various association services, access to news, and access to valuable and rare artifacts.