Chapter 1363 Leader

On the first day of training, the seven acolytes went through three different mission scenarios. Each one was led by the three leader candidates nominated by Headmaster Delbrand. All three scenarios took place in different terrains and circumstances, but the core essence of all the scenarios was the same – infiltration and rescue.

Several bits of information about the mission were given at the start of the scenario and each leader was given ample time to study and grasp the information before deciding on the plan they would use to complete the scenario.

The scenarios took place in a virtual world identical to that of the Magus Games, where everything felt real and they were able to freely use all their items and spells as they saw fit. Because of that, they were confident when they finally jumped into the action.

Unfortunately for them, all three mission scenarios they did on the first day ended up under the required score.

"What kind of mission was that?! Are these even possible to be completed in the first place?!"

Out of the 1,000 captives that needed to be rescued in the scenario; Eeshoo only managed to save 10% of the captives with a mission efficiency rating of 80%, which meant that his execution had gone very much similar to the plan he made.

On the other hand, the results of the other two were not much different. Olivier managed to save 17% of the captives with an efficiency rating of 70% while Emery managed to rescue 13% with an efficiency rating of 60%.

Fortunately, despite their differences, the seven of them didn't have trouble cooperating with each other when it came to the execution of the mission, especially knowing how important they need to succeed on the real mission. Everyone without exception showed apt willingness to follow the leader's decisions even though they might have differing opinions at the time.

Believing that they had learned more about each other after the disappointing result of the first day. The second day went on with more optimism and enthusiasm. All seven gave their all to realize the plans set by the leader.

Even though the mission scenario was not the same as the first day, Eeshoo had managed to save 18% of the captives with an efficiency rating of 85% – an overall improvement. Meanwhile, Olivier achieved 20% captive with an efficiency rating of 70%.

As for Emery, unfortunately, his run led to a disaster that ended with everyone's death.

On the third day, however, Emery managed to come up with a creative strategy that managed to save 55% of the captives – a number that reached the success target number set for the mission. On the contrary, Eeshoo only managed to rescue 25% with an efficiency rating of 90% while Olivier's result was 22% captive rescued with an efficiency rating of 78%.

"I guess we now know who the leader will be." Silva said with a smile on her face.

Unlike her expectation, however, Headmaster Delbrand stared at the three and said, "The leader for the upcoming mission will be Eeshoo."

Needless to say, the decision was immediately challenged by the white-haired girl.

"Really, Headmaster? Are you serious? Mister 25% as the leader?" She said rapidly. "Can't you see Mister 55% over here!?"

Emery quickly pulled the emotional Silva back, preventing her from continuing to act disrespectfully towards their elder. Meanwhile, the principal explained the reasons for his decision.

"All the mission scenarios are set with an impossible target to begin with." The man said, "The result from these scenarios was never expected to be more than thirty percent." These reasons only brought more confusion to Silva.

Seeing that, Headmaster Delbrand elaborated, "While we would like to see more people rescued, in such a complicated mission, efficiency is more important than the number of rescues. Simply put, we can't allow a sudden change of plans that could potentially jeopardize the entire mission."

Emery could see through the principal's argument because he deeply understood that it was in his nature to always find better ways to save more people. But this tendency of his could lead to the result of a coin toss, a total failure or a major success; a gamble which headmaster Delbrand did not want to take.

Eeshoo, on the other hand, demonstrated his ability to objectively analyze the situation and act according to the predetermined plan, as evidenced by his consistent efficiency scores. As for Olivier, the man depended too much on his own individual power, and thus his final result didn't improve much when compared to his first two.

Headmaster Delbrand, however, mentioned that Eeshoo would be able to obtain better results if he were to involve Mahinder more into the plan. Unfortunately, the Nephilim protege still believed that the monk's presence into the team itself would only lower the efficiency of the mission.

Understanding that Eeshoo's thought process when he made the plan was prioritizing safety, Headamster Delbrand was even more sure with his decision. And thus, the leader for the mission was decided.

At the same time, the cargo ship they were on had just crossed the elven airspace. Even though the area they entered was still the border that adjoins the neutral realm, the current heightened situation brought more intense security to the area.

An elven scout spaceship approached and a dozen of their inspectors boarded the cargo ship. Thanks to the headmaster's thorough preparations, the elves  couldn't find anything suspicious and the cargo ship was allowed to safely pass through.

Several hours later, the cargo ship finally reached its destination. It was a mining planet, one that had trade relations between the neutral faction and the elves.

"Alright, everyone. This is our stop."

The huge cargo ship made its landing on the planet with quite a bump. The place where they landed was near a warehouse complex filled with hybrid workers – bipedal humanoids with a blue rocky body like a golem.

The moment the cargo ship's door was opened, the hybrids quickly did their work filling up the ship with rocks they had prepared. All of this was of course part of their cover, with the hybrids knowing nothing of their plan.

Silva, who was standing next to Emery, broke to a grin on her face as her finger pointed towards one figure wearing a dark blue cape, approaching their direction from amongst the hundreds of hybrids seen.

Emery couldn't feel anything from the man, which proved that he was definitely a powerful figure. However, as the man got closer, his other sense – his smell – incurred a much more positive response. A sensation of one meeting their own family, to be exact.

The man arrived before Headmaster Delbrand and lowered the cloak that covered his face. Everyone could see a middle-aged man with short beard, someone who Emery had not seen in several years.

Patriarch Lucius of the Wolf bloodline.