Pirate King: I'm determined to be the King of Sons-in-Law!

Chapter 7 New Recruit Assessment

As the end-of-month assessment approaches, the new recruits are becoming increasingly tense, and their training volume has increased significantly.

The threat posed by Kro is indeed terrifying.

However, for new recruits who have been in the army for more than three months, if they fail to complete the basic physical fitness test in a long time, they may be discharged from the army.

This is something they find even harder to accept.

Many new recruits joined the navy to support their families, and only by becoming a full-fledged private could they receive a salary.

The only ones who are relaxed are the new recruits.

On the day of the assessment.

In the new recruit training area, the others looked at each other in disbelief as they saw Loya heading towards the assessment registration area.

This is only the first month.

"Loya, are you going to take the assessment?"

"That's right."

Loya turned to look at the new recruits of the same class and smiled encouragingly, "Keep up the good work, and become official marines as soon as possible."

"Um, we!"

The newlyweds watched Loya leave in silence.

The difference is so huge.

But strangely, I didn't feel the resentment I had imagined.

The newlyweds exchanged a glance and simultaneously revealed bitter smiles.

When they first arrived, they were indeed very hostile towards Loya, mostly out of jealousy. But as they spent more time with Loya, their jealousy gradually turned into admiration.

They witnessed all the effort and hard work Loya put in, and honestly, even now they couldn't do it.

Damn it, no wonder they got stronger!

"Go for it, Loya!"

"You absolutely must pass the assessment!"

"Let those arrogant old fogies see what a newbie can do!"

The newlyweds placed their hands on their cheeks and shouted loudly at Loya's back, attracting the attention of many people.

Loya didn't turn around. He raised his hand, put his index and middle fingers together, and drew them from his ear to the front to indicate that he had received the message.

It will absolutely not fail.

Inside the training ground, most of the new recruits participating in the assessment had arrived, totaling more than twenty people, and they were somewhat surprised to see Loya arrive.

It's very rare for a newcomer to participate in an assessment after only one month of training, but it's not surprising if the other party is Loya.

A week ago, Loya caught up with their training progress.

This kid is really going all out!

Loya stood up straight next to Finch.

"Yo, Loya."

Fenbdi kept his eyes straight ahead and made a sarcastic remark in a barely audible voice.

"You were really cool just now."

"good."

Loya curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

After a month of hard training, the test results were finally in. This physical fitness assessment was not only a test for him, but also a recognition of his own abilities.

He firmly believes that hard work can truly make you stronger!

The first challenge: standing at attention for half an hour.

A row of tables and chairs was set up in front of the military formation, and all of the branch's dozen or so officers, including Colonel Rhodes, were present.

No matter how small the movement, it cannot escape their eyes.

The new recruit assessment is a major event and a good thing for the branch, as the future main force of the branch will come from these new recruits.

Rhodes smiled as he scanned the recruits, pausing slightly when he saw Finbuddy before looking at Loya next to Finbuddy.

His gaze gradually became strange.

Three parts joy, three parts admiration, three parts satisfaction, and one part gnashing-teeth anger, like a pie chart.

"Monka, is that the kid?"

"Yes."

Monka responded sullenly, looking at Loya with a puzzled expression.

Before he arrived, Colonel Rhodes specifically asked him about the miscellaneous tasks assigned to the new recruits, especially those responsible for the top two floors of the tower.

I don't know why.

"Hmm, it's really good."

Rhodes offered his praise without showing any emotion, but inwardly he was cursing.

You little brat!

For the past month, he has had to climb two extra flights of stairs every day just to go to the toilet. I don't know why he scrubs the toilet so clean every day.

There wasn't a single female soldier in the branch; everyone was a rough, unrefined man!

Fortunately, this kid is about to become a full-fledged marine and will no longer have to do miscellaneous tasks. His hard days are finally coming to an end.

"Take extra care of him during training later."

"clear!"

Monka's expression changed slightly.

What do you mean? Tell him to keep a close eye on things?

Could Loya have offended the colonel?

That's quite possible. I heard that recently, the colonel has been going to the bottom of the tower to fight with the marines for the toilet.

It's very likely because the toilet upstairs wasn't cleaned properly.

He got it.

However, even if the colonel doesn't give instructions, he will still strictly supervise the new recruits, and he will not tolerate any shortcomings!

Half an hour passed quickly.

All the new recruits stood like statues and successfully completed the military posture assessment. If they couldn't even pass the first test, they would really become a laughing stock.

Next up, morning exercises!

The course consists of 20 laps (10km) and is considered passing if completed within 30 minutes. Running it in under 25 minutes is considered excellent.

"start!"

As soon as the order was given, the recruits immediately ran around the training field, with Loya following at the back of the group, gradually accelerating at a steady pace.

When he first arrived, he and other newcomers ran 10 laps in 15 minutes, which, given the average physical condition of people in this world, was something they could manage.

However, running 20 laps in 30 minutes is not simply twice as difficult; many elderly people who have been training for three months find it hard to do so.

And this is just the beginning. There are five or six more physical fitness tests to come, and you must conserve enough energy to pass them all.

A few minutes later.

"What happened?"

As he ran, Loya felt a chill run down his spine, and the hairs on his body stood on end, as if he were being stared at by some ferocious beast.

Loya quickly discovered the reason.

Sergeant Monka!

A burly body stood beside him like an iron tower, running at the same pace as him, leaving a footprint in the sand with each step.

That weight could crush a person!

Furthermore, Loya felt that Monca's attention was constantly on him, which was rather unsettling.

"Gurgle!"

Loya swallowed.

During the morning exercise assessment, several junior officers would run alongside the new recruits to record their training progress.

I never expected to be targeted by Monka.

"Ha... my breathing rhythm is a bit off."

Loya adjusted his breathing and pace. It was impossible not to feel some pressure being targeted by such a formidable figure as Monka.

Although Morgan was just an insignificant stepping stone in the story, his future leadership of Branch 153 is proof of his strength.

Putting everything else aside, the giant axe he was carrying must have weighed at least several hundred kilograms, making it impossible for him to lift.

Wait, a giant axe?

Loya turned his head slightly to look at Monka, and his heart skipped a beat again.

Carrying such heavy weapons, they could still run so steadily without even breaking a sweat.

So strong!

This was the first time Loya had felt such power at such close range; even when he had met Colonel Rhodes, he had never felt this way before.

Truly as immovable as a mountain!

"Phew~~"

Loya was excited.

He instinctively focused his attention on observing Monka's running posture, how his feet landed, the range of his arm swing, and his center of gravity.

And most importantly, there's the breathing rhythm.

"Um?"

Monka had been watching Loya closely and noticed the change in him immediately, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Is this kid learning from him?

(End of this chapter)