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Chapter 227 Something feels wrong...

"Then Miss Zilan...what should we do next?" Ling Dengxian asked cautiously.

"Let me show you the operator entry test area at the training ground... Never mind, there aren't many people taking the test today, I'll take you there now." Zi Lan carefully put away the document, stood up and sent the file to the archives room, "Wait a moment, I'll be back soon."

Ling Dengxian naturally wouldn't run around, but he didn't stay bored for too long. The arrival of a Liberian girl made his eyes light up slightly.

"Excuse me, is Ms. Zilan here? Dr. Kal'tsit reminded her that her regular physical examinations should be pushed forward."

"She'll be out soon," Ling Dengxian looked at her, trying to see some other thoughts from her thoughtful look, "Don't you have anything else to say?"

"Search, no results found."

"If you have any questions or need any help, please press 1 for map function, press 2 for literature search, and press 3 for dinner."

"...White-faced Owl, you deleted my data?" Ling Dengxian's face darkened, and he reached out and pinched the hair of the white-haired Liberi girl.

"The White-Faced Owl's memory module is functioning normally. It was just a harmless joke when we met again after a long separation." The White-Faced Owl still had no expression, but there was a light flashing in his eyes.

"Nice to see you again, Ling Dengxian." White-Faced Owl put down the documents in his hand and used his fingers to create a gentle smile for himself.

Ling Dengxian let go of his hand and was somewhat touched when he saw the slender figure of the White-faced Owl. It was this guy who had carried him to a place far away from Tobrand.

The latter rubbed his hair and calmly stretched out his hand to compare his height: "... Ling Dengxian has grown two centimeters taller. It is determined that there is still room for growth."

“Eh, is it so accurate?”

"No, White Owl guessed it."

"..."

"But Ling Dengxian has indeed grown taller, so it's still worth celebrating." White-faced Owl nodded and looked to the other side.

Ling Dengxian followed her gaze and saw that it was Zilan who had come out. He was quite surprised to see the two of them chatting: "So you know someone on the island?"

"Wait a minute, isn't White Owl from Rhine Life? Why is he in Rhodes Island? Do we have cooperation with Rhine Life?"

"Not yet. And you haven't passed the pre-employment physical examination yet. We don't know whether you will be an operator or a patient by then." Zi Lan rolled her eyes at him and turned to White-Faced Owl. "Operator White-Faced Owl, you are here again on behalf of Dr. Kal'tsit to tell me to go for a regular physical examination, right?"

"Yes, there is also an application for the parallel mission. Operator Jessica has an application for employment submitted on behalf of someone else. Please review it, Miss Zilan, or transfer it to someone with review capabilities for review." The Liberi girl handed over the document that she had taken back.

"Hmm? Is the person special? Does he need to be transferred?"

"I deny it, but I think Operator Zilan's task of taking Ling Dengxian to the pre-employment physical examination has a higher priority right now." White-Faced Owl said this calmly, which warmed Ling Dengxian's heart.

"Ling Dengxian? What's your real name?" Zilan looked at him in surprise. His real name was not written in the information, but his background was clear so it was not necessary to write it.

"Yes." Ling Dengxian just smiled and nodded without denying or explaining further.

"Okay, let's see after this is over. Is the person Jessica recommended... Black Steel?"

"Not sure, but the possibility is very high." White-faced Owl shook his head.

Zilan and Ling Dengxian walked out of the Human Resources Office and found that White-Faced Owl was following Ling Dengxian closely.

"The White-Faced Owl is going too."

Ling Dengxian didn't have any objections, but Zilan asked curiously, "Aren't you on duty in the medical room today?"

"Well, today it's Operators Fleur and Gavial."

Zi Lan was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Ling Dengxian: "Operator Bai Ge, please be careful during the test later, don't get hurt."

"Isn't this something we should be careful about..."

"No, at least don't get hurt today. The medical room is a bit dangerous today." Zilan held her forehead with her hand, feeling a little worried.

"…Is it related to those two operators?" Ling Dengxian quickly grasped the key point, "Are their medical skills not good?"

"No... In terms of medical skills, they are all excellent medical operators, but... you will feel very uncomfortable."

"Who would feel good if they were injured or sick? Medical skills are not meant to provide people with enjoyment." Ling Dengxian found it quite strange.

"…If Gavial finds it troublesome, she will use physical anesthesia." Zilan gave a brief example.

"..." Ling Dengxian was silent for a moment, "What about Furong?"

"I won't tell you yet. Find out for yourself. Anyway, be careful during today's physical fitness test and don't get hurt."

"Okay..." After listening to Zilan's warning, Ling Dengxian nodded wisely.

Training Course.

"What are you daydreaming about?" Zilan turned around and looked at Ling who was a little unable to move. "You can't use many of the facilities here today. They are just simple physical examinations and some strength tests. As for the operator training rooms, you will have to wait until you pass the force test before you will be assigned to some instructors for characteristic training. Only then can you use them."

"No... I just think this place is so big..." Ling Dengxian roughly estimated that the area here can accommodate thousands of people for large-scale activities at the same time. On both sides of the training ground are training rooms connected by elevators arranged in layers. In the center of the venue is a square ring. On the left is a shooting range separated by special materials. On the right is bright lighting that will not hurt the eyes of those who are physically exhausted. If you feel carefully, you can also feel the flow of wind. It seems that the ventilation facilities are also very powerful. At this moment, almost half of the facilities are unused. Ling Dengxian looked up at the wall clock next to him. It was still very early at this time.

"I remember you said the same thing when I took you to the cafeteria before." Zi Lan asked in confusion, "How do you find the way to the cafeteria?"

"Uh... since it's time to eat, just follow the group..." Ling Dengxian scratched his head.

"You are such a genius..."

White-Faced Owl glanced at him and said, "I suggest that White-Faced Owl can take Ling Dengxian to familiarize himself with the road leading to the cafeteria. The reward is just one meal."

"Let's talk about it after I pass the recruitment process and get paid..." Ling Dengxian stretched his limbs and looked at Zilan, "Where should I start?"

"Let's try your shooting ability first. Have you learned how to use a crossbow? Or a bow?"

"No...but you can try."

"Go ahead." Zilan used her ID card to swipe open the shooting range's access control, and also turned on the recording terminal she brought with her to record data. "The score is based on the result scoring system. The center of the non-moving target is 10 points, the inner ring is 8 points, the outer ring is 5 points, 2 points for hitting the target, and 0 points for missing the target."

"You are not yet able to use the moving target training. There will be more professional operators to introduce you to it later."

Ling walked past the weapon box where the standard training crossbows were placed, weighed the weight of various crossbows, and finally chose a longbow.

"Don't you want to choose a crossbow? The strength requirement may be a little lower for beginners." Zilan reminded.

"Ling Dengxian's weapon is a sword." White Owl looked at Zi Lan, "From what we know about him, he is an excellent warrior."

"Oh? But he didn't even step properly with the bow, and his hand gestures—"

"Boom!!"

The boy put down the bow on the platform in front of him, turned around silently and rubbed his painful fingers.

Zilan held her forehead in her hands and was speechless. You can ask first before you start...

"Operator Zilan, please record the score of the white dove." The voice of the White-Faced Owl sounded, reminding her that Ling Dengxian's first shot did not miss the target.

"50 meters distance and 5 points...is this your first time shooting a bow?" Zilan was a little surprised.

"What do you think..." Ling Dengxian's fingers were still hurting.

"Look over there," Ling Dengxian looked in the direction of Zilan's finger. On the wall behind him hung a picture of a beginner holding a bow. "Try it again according to that posture?"

"Bang!" The sound was lighter but brighter than before. The training arrow sank into the center of the bull's eye. The arrow feathers trembled slightly, and the scorer at the other end of the field lit up.

"10 points..."

The distance of fifty meters is no longer included in the training content for many formal sniper operators, but Ling was only drawing the bow for the second time.

"...Did I do something wrong?" Ling Dengxian put down the bow, his fingers still hurt.

"Operator White Dove." White Owl, who had gotten used to Ling Dengxian's code name, pointed to the tool on the other side and said, "You forgot to wear the bow and arrow finger guard."

"..."

"It seems that Baige, you might become a sniper operator." Zilan quickly recorded his results and asked him if he was ready for the next test.

"Coming soon." Ling Dengxian withdrew his gaze from the bow and arrow.

Why... is this the result?