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Chapter 380 Team formation
[Occupied Territory Exploration and Countermeasures Bureau, Explorer Qualification Assessment, Rest Lobby]

When the raccoon keeper gave the order to divide the animals into groups, everyone sprang into action.

In an instant, the fantastical maze transformed from the rest hall was filled with the sound of rustling footsteps.
Everyone knew that this was the crucial hurdle that would determine whether they could advance to the final written exam, and no one wanted to falter at this point.

Since it's a group or team competition, naturally the stronger the teammates, the better.

Therefore, Tiandao, the undisputed strongest student, became the most ideal teammate for those around him.

If you have a powerful patron and don't cling to him, what's the difference between you and a fool?
Before anyone could voice their thoughts, the Heavenly Dao had already reached a decision.
"Understood, then you two will form the only two-person team."

The raccoon keeper looked at Caroline in front of him and nodded to indicate that it understood.

Upon hearing this, many people present showed expressions of regret.

Because no matter how you look at it, Tiandao and Caroline are the two strongest in this assessment.

If we can follow them, passing the level is only a matter of time.

'As expected, Laotian and Miaomiao are teaming up! This combination is unbeatable!'

'This combination is truly invincible!'

'To be honest, even if Lao Tian and Miao Miao didn't team up, this assessment would have been a foregone conclusion.'

'I'm more curious about the protagonist's situation in prison than about them.'

Just as the comments section started scrolling to this point, the camera cut to Chen Kong and the others.

Unlike the relaxed demeanor of Tiandao and Caroline.

The atmosphere within the main group was slightly heavy at this moment.

The assessment was supposed to be a team of three, but they currently had four people.

Therefore, one person will definitely have to go out alone and be paired with a stranger.

This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of passing the level for the person who is leaving.

Therefore, Chen Kong and the others have not yet made a decision about who this person who went out alone is.

"How about I go?"

After glancing at everyone, Liu Ma took the lead and demonstrated the demeanor of a senior figure in the old Qianxia Group, voluntarily taking on this difficult task.

However, before he could finish speaking, Isabel shook her head and said, "You can't do it. If I'm not mistaken, this hide-and-seek game is definitely not as simple as the administrator said."

"Moreover, your Star Source characteristics mean that speed and stealth are inherently your weaknesses, making it too dangerous for you to team up alone."

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Liu Ma opened his mouth, but ultimately did not refute it, because he knew that Isabel was right.

Among the four main characters, Liu Ma is a standard 'warrior'.

Isabel is a standard 'mage'.

Vivian is a 'semi-support' character.

Chen Kong possesses the potential to be a 'hybrid ranger'.

In the rules of hide-and-seek, Chen Kong is undoubtedly more suitable.

Therefore, not long after Isabel finished speaking, Chen Kong said, "I'll go instead."

Everyone looked at him, and Chen Kong directly explained why he did it.

"After all, my Sky Crest and Dreamer are more suitable for this assessment, and even if I'm paired with a stranger, I won't have any problems even if I'm acting alone."

Faced with this explanation, everyone exchanged glances and then reached a conclusion.

Vivian nodded and said, "Indeed, in terms of ability compatibility alone, you are the most suitable candidate."

"But be careful, unfamiliar teammates may not cooperate with you."

After making this decision, Chen Kong immediately began searching for his teammates in the crowd.

A total of eleven people participated in this assessment.

Aside from the group of Tiandao and Caroline, there is the group of Vivian, Liu Ma, and Isabel.

Of the remaining people, he had five to choose from. And just like they had known each other before they arrived.

Of the remaining five people, two of them also knew each other.

Chen Kong had originally intended to join the two of them.

But the two of them had their eyes on Mi Yao, who was playing games the whole time.

Because they clearly remembered that Mi Yao was one of the first people to pass the first test.

Although the first level, Ross's Stairs, is somewhat special, clearing it early does not necessarily indicate strength.

But aside from the fact that they had to pass the test sooner or later, Mi Yao's status as a top-tier student also made them feel that he was the best choice.

Mi Yao showed no interest in the invitations from the two.

In this way, Chen Kong had no choice.

Similarly, the remaining two people shared the same idea.

Thus, the three, who were originally strangers, quickly came together.

Chen Kong wasn't embarrassed and turned to look at the remaining two people.

A woman wearing a gray-blue hoodie, who kept her head down and twisted the hem of her shirt, was none other than Anqin, whom I had seen in the lounge earlier.

The other one was even more unusual, with a camera bigger than a fist mounted on its face, the lens slowly rotating, like a walking 'human camera'.

"How about we all share our abilities with each other first?"

An Qin remained silent with her head down in response to Chen Kong's suggestion, much like a withdrawn and silent girl.

It was the 'camera guy' who spoke first, his voice carrying a distinctive mechanical quality.

“My Star Source is a ‘professional camera’ that can perfectly record everything it sees.”

The cameraman's words were simple, but looking at the camera lens that occupied most of his face, Chen Kong felt that his abilities were probably not that simple.

After all, if it were just a 'record,' this person in front of him shouldn't be able to become a student of the Starry Sky Ladder, yet he is still only at the Earth level, second only to the Heaven level students.

Therefore, his observational abilities must far exceed those of ordinary people, right?

With this thought in mind, Chen Kong looked at An Qin beside him.

At the same time, the anime series also gave Anqin a close-up shot.

As a seasoned anime watcher, the viewers on 13 sites immediately understood.

'A close-up shot that seems inexplicable! This young lady is definitely not simple!'

'I thought he was just a random passerby, but now it seems he's a hidden character!'

'This team from Prisoner's Vault is interesting! An autistic girl + a human camera + an invisible ranger—the setup is quite unique!'

Chen Kong wanted to ask An Qin about her abilities again when the raccoon's bell suddenly rang.

"Team formation time is over! Assessment begins!"

The raccoon manager's words brought everyone back to reality.

After glancing at everyone, it finally selected the first team to participate in the challenge.

"You guys will do."

The ones chosen by the raccoon administrator were Mi Yao and two other passersby.

The two random passersby seemed somewhat dissatisfied that their group was the first to go up and challenge.

Mi Yao, on the other hand, didn't seem to care.

It's all just a formality anyway, it doesn't matter when it's performed.

As for teammates
Sorry, this assessment can be conducted in teams or individually.

From the very beginning, Mi Yao never considered these two strangers as teammates.

After all, 'single three' is one of the most basic skills for a high-level player.

(End of this chapter)