Chapter 1656
Chapter 1656: Extra Plague God Emerges from Training (5)
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Glenn Hutchinson responded, but with a completely indifferent expression.
Did he accept it, or just acknowledge it?
"Are they suitable as a pair?" Joshua Bailey continued, "Based on overall strength, Mariana Buck is slightly higher."
The main reason for saying this was because Cassie Ferguson’s points ranked second to last, which was rather unsightly.
"Suitable."
Glenn Hutchinson said nonchalantly.
"Alright then."
Having confirmed Glenn Hutchinson’s thoughts, Joshua Bailey naturally followed his opinion without reservation.
Ten minutes later, the afternoon training started on time.
This time it was outdoors, so there were relatively more spectators.
However, few could observe the entire process.
The competition was two people per group, including five rounds of a 500-meter race, a 5-kilometer cross-country, 10 rounds of a 400-meter obstacle course, a 5-kilometer armed swim... and finally, the track sprint.
The time was too long, the tasks too heavy, and the range too wide. The students couldn’t keep up with the run and could only wander around the Training Ground, naturally unable to follow the whole process.
Of course, there were some who wanted to follow, but they basically couldn’t run anymore halfway through and could only watch as this formidable group left them behind.
Perry Reed estimated the time and reappeared when the first student reached the finish line.
𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Joshua Bailey, who was recording the time, couldn’t help but fret when he saw him.
Oh no, here he comes again...
Can you please stop scaring people!
As it turns out, Joshua Bailey’s concern was well justified.
Paired with Flossie Wright was someone whose strength was not much different from hers, but looked like she might surpass Flossie. However, after the sprint on the track, that fellow stared at her the whole time, watching her grow increasingly paranoid. Amid her fears and evasive glances, Flossie Wright overtook her in the last ten meters.
After the run, that girl, seething, glared angrily, as if she wanted to rush up and fight Flossie Wright.
This is going to cost points!
Points deduction, damn it!
Lying on the ground too lazy to move, Flossie Wright felt the intense gazes but couldn’t be bothered. She pulled her military cap lower and closed her eyes to start resting.
About half an hour later, the last student also reached the finish line.
Looking around the scene, there were only mounds of half-dead bodies on the ground; not a single one had the energy to stand up.
Even Iris Dukes, the little stamina monster, lay on the ground clutching her stomach, wailing.
Purely from hunger.
"Captain, it’s almost six o’clock."
Having recorded all the data, Joshua Bailey walked over to Glenn Hutchinson, who was resting nearby.
"Assemble."
Glenn Hutchinson lazily opened his eyes and spoke.
In stark contrast to the group of students, he had specially placed a chair by the track, sat down, and just closed his eyes. While others were training their hearts out, he leisurely took a nap, even Perry Reed’s arrival didn’t catch his attention.
"Alrighty."
Joshua Bailey responded.
"Beep—Beep—Beep—"
Walking to the center of the track, Joshua Bailey blew the whistle hard, the piercing sound stimulating every student’s eardrum, shocking them into instinctively climbing to their feet.
A heap of wilted vegetables could only shuffle towards Joshua Bailey, some almost tripping while walking.
"Each one of you looks so spiritless, are you wanting another set of training?"
Twisting the whistle, Joshua Bailey grinned at them.
But within that smile, a shiny knife lurked.
If you’re not careful, it’s a white knife in, red knife out.
So, under the stimulus of such a wicked smile, each student straightened up, forcing themselves to appear a bit more spirited despite their weary pallor.
"Gather in North Wing 301 at seven, in the meantime, free activities," Joshua Bailey spoke leisurely, raising his voice at the end, "Did you all hear that clearly?"
"Heard clearly!"
All the students responded in unison.
The words ’free activities’ naturally lifted their spirits.
"Dismissed."
Not bothering to torment them further, Joshua Bailey waved his hand and said straightforwardly.
So the students, whose spirits had just been lifted, immediately became dejected again after the dismissal, gathered in groups of twos and threes, supporting each other as they headed towards the canteen.
With such brutal training, it’s already amazing they could stand up.
Flossie Wright and Belinda Nichols went together to the nearby pool to wash their faces.
Completely throwing Perry Reed, who had been waiting nearby for a long time, to the back of their minds.
"Mariana Buck lost."
Accompanied by the sound of the faucet, Belinda Nichols’ cool words reached their ears.
Turning off the faucet, Flossie Wright tilted her head slightly, looking at Belinda Nichols with some confusion.
The water sound was too loud, she didn’t hear clearly.
"Mariana Buck was with Cassie Ferguson."
Also turning off the faucet, Belinda Nichols looked at Flossie Wright and said, word by word.
Flossie Wright nodded.
She knew about that.
The pairing of Mariana Buck and Cassie Ferguson was just a little ahead of her, familiar names, she had some impression.
"Mariana Buck lost," Belinda Nichols continued.
"Lost?" Raising her eyes, Flossie Wright seemed a bit surprised.
Belinda Nichols nodded.
Flossie Wright furrowed her brows slightly.
In terms of strength, Mariana Buck should have been a sure win...
She couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
But before she had time to think more, her eyelids lifted, and she saw a hint of black walking over.
No need to look closely; she knew it was Perry Reed.
Flossie Wright turned her body, looking towards the approaching Perry Reed.
At the same time—
"Flossie Wright!"
A steady voice fell into her ears.
Almost instinctively, Flossie Wright straightened her body and responded firmly.
In an instant, as Perry Reed saw Flossie’s movements, his steps paused slightly, and his face immediately darkened.
— End of Chapter 1656 —