"You guys are finally here."
As team seven got inside the office. A familiar, deep, hoarse voice entered their ears. Then they saw David on his desk, his head lying on top of stacks of documents.
Caleb began to look around, but there was no one in the office except for David and them. "Just as I've said. It's not that I'm late, you guys are just too early."
"Okay. Okay. We got it already." Shu and Kazuto shrugged helplessly.
David, who has his face on the desk, raised his head at this time to look at the team seven. When he saw Shu, Rozho, and Caleb, his eyes brightened, and laughed.
"It's you kids. Excellent! Just as I've thought. The likes of you would pass the test. Easy peasy. HAHAHA! Congratulations!"
'Seriously. This captain is a creep.'
Caleb thought.
He doesn't have a good impression of the other party who is displaying subtle signs of a manipulator. He was eloquent and used his words to sway people. In Caleb's opinion, such people are more dangerous than physically muscular guys. They might not defeat you physically but have you in check mentally, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. He spreads his ideas to influence people. What most people don't know is that. Sometimes, a battle starts at the psychological level.
Caleb doesn't want to associate himself with that kind of person. After all, he, who lives a hundred or so lives, has encountered a lot of people.
Caleb couldn't help but feel cold even though the room was devoid of AC. Thanks to his experience, he could actually read David's surface thoughts at the current moment. Of course, he couldn't know what the latter's specific thoughts were but he could feel his intentions.
David grinned.
"Congratulations to all of you. You are the future of humanity. The one that explores the way for us. The great pathfinders and pioneers of the era. So, rejoice!"
As if being injected with chicken blood. The faces of the teenagers were flushed with excitement. Who doesn't want to hear that they are the future and the pioneers?
'Fuck you. Who wants to become a pathfinder?'
Caleb secretly rolled his eyes. Pathfinder might sound cool and stuff. But actually, once you think about it thoroughly. They are just the ones who risk their lives for others behind them and they are the ones who usually die first, ain't they? Die for the gains of everyone, to clear the path for them, but die first in the process. Still sound cool? More like idiocy.
Pathfinders are individuals who venture into uncharted territories, take on risky roles, or pave the way for others. They're often seen as trailblazers, whether it's in exploration, leadership, or other areas. They often face significant risks and challenges in their roles. They're the ones at the forefront, encountering unknown dangers, and making crucial decisions that affect the group.
Due to their high-risk roles, pathfinders are more likely to face life-threatening situations, and unfortunately, they may be the first to face mortality in the process. They risk their lives for the collective benefit, but they often receive minimal personal gain or recognition. Their contributions are essential, yet their sacrifices can go unnoticed. Is it worth it? When the ones that truly benefit are the ruling class or the people in power. And David wants them to become one?
'No shit...' Caleb sighed.
"As for the reward for passing. You guys receive contribution points, right? Now, I'll introduce you to the Destiny paths that you could take and general information about what they can do. Excited?" David smirked.