The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 515 Preliminary Test
A dreamless night.

After being thoroughly scolded by Stark last night, Jiang Hui's chaotic thoughts, which had been somewhat disturbed by Huan Xian's disappearance, finally calmed down.

The next day, she even took the initiative to invite Taylor to dinner, which was quite unusual for her. Actually, she was trying to cheer herself up and ask him about some details, because she had been in a bad mood for the past few days, and even when she listened, she sounded somewhat indifferent; she was just suppressing her emotions.

What's wrong with this Taylor? Yesterday she seemed indecisive, hesitant to get closer or back away. While not exactly annoying, she certainly wasn't very likeable. Jiang Hui didn't mind too much, but deep down she just couldn't bring herself to get close to her.

Today, the other person seemed completely at ease, no longer beating around the bush, and speaking openly and frankly. The change was so drastic that Jiang Hui was somewhat taken aback. Could it be that she had misunderstood him? Perhaps the other person was genuinely just interested in her the day before…

Meanwhile, Taylor, whom Jiang Hui found strange, breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, when he stopped beating around the bush and probing, the atmosphere between them immediately became more relaxed. So, being sincere really is important.

...So these two are completely on different wavelengths.

Overall, the two of them spent breakfast in harmony, and then headed to their destination together.

They hadn't forgotten that today was the preliminary exam for the candidates, the so-called major screening, where nearly 70% of them would reportedly be eliminated. They had to pass this hurdle to advance.

When the two arrived at the examination venue, almost everyone had already arrived.

Compared to the staff on the first day, the venue and personnel have changed today. Almost all of them are well-trained soldiers. Even the guards at the door have changed. They keep a close eye on everyone who enters the examination room, making them feel pressured.

Although the people present had had plenty of contact with soldiers at school, and many had even been directly educated by them, the atmosphere here was different. The soldiers were looking at them with a kind of... 'You little brats better behave, or I'll smash your heads in' gaze.

Those reservists in the room who were thinking about joining the army or had already taken one foot in the army were much more well-behaved, quietly waiting for further instructions.

In fact, they didn't have to wait long—a group of soldiers soon entered. They were all dressed in formal military uniforms, with serious expressions and an imposing presence; judging from their insignia, their ranks were quite high.

Leading the group was a handsome man with a noble air, whose cold demeanor was palpable even without him speaking. His mere presence exuded an invisible pressure, clearly indicating he was a difficult person to please.

The arrival of the examiner added to the already tense atmosphere. Nearly three hundred candidates waited in complete silence for the examiner's next move.

The other party glanced at the person next to him, and the assistant sergeant quickly returned everyone's mechs without making a sound.

"Please follow the rules. I doubt you want to experience the consequences of breaking them," the officer, who resembled a young nobleman, said slowly and deliberately. His simple words carried a threatening tone—no, they were, in fact, a threat.

Jiang Hui: ...After all that time, all you've said is this? What about the rules? What about the mobilization? Did you skip over something important?!
"Take them away." The other party waved his hand, and then several soldiers came down to lead them away from there.

Not everyone present was as clueless as Jiang Hui; some of them even recognized the leader.

Colonel Phillips, the only son of the Phillips family, is one of the most prominent figures in the capital in recent years, having achieved numerous merits at a young age. For him to be the chief examiner for the driving test at his age is quite remarkable. After all, generally speaking, only senior officers favored by the ruling forces are given such military assignments.

Although the Phillips family was small, their previous generation was very capable.

This man's grandfather is currently the fourth in the ruling council, and may one day have the opportunity to run for the highest position. His father is also a distinguished military general, and his mother comes from a prominent family in the capital. This family is small, but none of them are ordinary.

As the only son of this large family, Colonel Phillips certainly had reason to be proud.

But no matter how important he is, shouldn't he do his job properly since he's taken on the invigilation duties? This isn't the time to throw a tantrum like a spoiled young master. His attitude is one thing, but is he planning to just throw them into the exam room without saying a word?
Even though everyone present had a background far superior to his, they all immediately felt dissatisfied.

This is going too far! He's not taking the exam himself... so he doesn't care about the lives of others!
As a result, many people at the scene couldn't help but whisper among themselves, mostly complaining and implying that Phillips was neglecting his duties.

The young officer above took in everyone's reactions and words. His expression remained unchanged, but his eyes grew colder. He then sneered, "I advise you not to waste any more time here. Instead of complaining, you should hurry up and take the exam. If you don't pass in real life, you've all failed."

What? There's a time limit? At this, all the candidates' expressions changed, and like a receding tide, all the sounds instantly disappeared completely, vanishing from the examination room, as if they had never been there at all.

Seeing Phillips's sneer, the person waiting nearby couldn't help but advise, "Colonel, you're doing this..."

"A bunch of idiots who can't tell what's important and don't understand the situation! Even if they pass the exam, they'll only be a burden on the battlefield. It's better to kick them all out as soon as possible," the young man said coldly.

Those around him knew that the other person was probably not in the mood to think about these things, but still had to sit down and preside over the exam, so they must have been quite unhappy.

But these candidates are innocent too. This exam is very important to them. Many of them have prepared for the exam to obtain the certificate. Colonel Phillips's judgment is unfair.

Moreover, there were many familiar faces present, and many of them had some connection with the two films mentioned above. Phillips' grandfather was working in the government, so wouldn't he be making more enemies for him by doing this?
But he knew that with the young master's domineering style, he would definitely not listen to him. If he spoke, he might be accused of overstepping his bounds. Therefore, he had to hold back his words.

"Alright, get to work and make the arrangements. I need to see the preliminary test completed within two hours!" Phillips immediately gave the order, without considering any unforeseen circumstances.

(End of this chapter)