Chapter 21 Hero Exam
"Many people, after acquiring superpowers, will regard themselves as the most special and extraordinary beings in the world, and then begin to use their abilities to do whatever they want.
After becoming professional heroes, the criminals we most often encounter are usually people with special abilities like these. They are skilled in using their special abilities and are very difficult opponents.
The person speaking on the stage was Gao Yu, the principal of the Academy of Superpowers. He looked to be only in his early 30s, but according to records, Gao Yu was one of the original founders of the Academy of Superpowers.
No one knows how old Gao Yu is now, and even the name Gao Yu may just be a pseudonym.
Many of the candidates present were graduates from the Academy of Superpowers. The most obvious difference was that the students from the academy usually had their own complete combat uniforms, and they looked like they already had the rudiments of superheroes.
Unlike them, people like Zhong Mengfan, who suddenly awakened their powers due to special circumstances, are over the age limit, have already completed basic studies in ordinary schools, and are not suitable for studying at the Hero Academy. They are usually assigned by the Super Hero Headquarters to a professional hero for a period of one-on-one special training, and then choose the time to take the exam according to the situation.
There was also a small group of psychics who had registered on their own to take the Professional Hero Exam. Since the Professional Hero Exam required only psychics, anyone could participate. According to Wen Xiaye's introduction to Zhong Mengfan, the purpose of this was to more fully gather information and data on psychics who might have been left behind.
Zhong Mengfan was still wearing the black combat uniform and pure white mask that Wen Xiaye had lent him. He had worn this outfit several times before. At first, it felt a little tight around the waist, but as the intensity of training increased, more and more muscle appeared on his body. His originally flat stomach began to grow abdominal muscles, and then gradually expanded from a four-pack to a six-pack. Now, the combat uniform fit him perfectly.
At first, Zhong Mengfan thought the all-black combat uniforms were a bit too dull compared to the ones he often saw on TV, but now he's gradually become accustomed to this minimalist style. He even expressed his preference for this style in the questionnaire he received before the exam regarding his own combat uniform design.
Wen Xiaye was an A-rank hero, and a closer look revealed the finest materials used in his uniform. Unlike the non-superpower academy graduates like Zhong Mengfan, he also differed from the students at the superpower academy, who created their own striking, brightly colored superhero uniforms.
It seems that the only suit I wear is the combat suit used by real superheroes.
Zhong Mengfan had a vague feeling that although Wen Xiaye would occasionally make venomous comments about him, he was willing to lend him his combat uniform, something very personal to a superhero. Perhaps the doctor was actually a cold-hearted person with a warm heart. Thinking of this, Zhong Mengfan couldn't help but smile and touched the combat uniform that belonged to Wen Xiaye.
Gao Yu continued, "If an offensive psychic engages in a life-and-death battle with another psychic, the process is usually extremely brutal, even to the point of affecting innocent people.
Perhaps many of you feel that you are merely taking the D-class hero exam, and that the kind of life-or-death battles that occur only between higher-level superpowers have nothing to do with you. However, once you step into the world of superheroes, anything is possible.
Gao Yu's words reminded Zhong Mengfan of the legendary hero Ranger who had died in front of him.
Gao Yu paused for a moment, as if lost in some memories, and then slowly said, "I used to be a superhero. I participated in many battles, dealt with many terrible things, and lingered on the brink of life and death countless times.
Those people I once loved, the friends I fought with, the people I once hated, and my enemies, have all left this world now, and I am the only one who still exists here."
Gao Yu swept his eyes over everyone who came to take the exam and said, "I wonder if you who want to become professional heroes are ready?"
When his eyes met Gao Yu's, Zhong Mengfan couldn't help swallowing. To be honest, he was not prepared.
"I won't waste your time. Finally, I wish you all good luck in your exams." After saying this, Gao Yu left the stage.
Then the invigilator of this D-rank hero exam came on stage to accept the rules of the upcoming exam. A picture of the city appeared on the large screen behind him, marked with several flashing red dots.
"The rules for this D-Class Hero Exam are simple. Starting at the exam venue, you must proceed to the four locations marked on the city map in no particular order. These locations are distributed across the city in the four directions of east, south, west, and north. Finally, return to the Super Hero Headquarters, and the exam will be over. So, candidates, please depart in the order of your exam number plates. We will record your departure times."
Zhong Mengfan's exam number was ranked last, so he waited in line until the invigilator announced the exam rules.
A voice suddenly came from behind him. "I think this professional hero exam should be a test of the speed and endurance of the psychic. After all, starting from here and walking to the places marked on the map, and then returning to the hero headquarters, it's almost like we have to run all over the city. What do you think?"
Zhong Mengfan turned to look at the candidates behind him and chuckled. "I don't know either. The rules sound pretty relaxed. They should just be able to reach the superhero headquarters within a certain timeframe, or those who are among the first few to arrive will pass. Maybe there will be some random tasks along the way."
Many candidates were given priority for completing the task based on their speed. Those whose numbers were called out first set off almost immediately after the timer started. Some immediately used abilities that increased their movement speed, while others ran out of the venue, likely looking for transportation.
The person behind him said, "Although the combat uniform you are wearing looks ordinary, if you look closely..." He naturally reached out his hand and touched the shoulder of Zhong Mengfan, whom he did not know, "It seems to be made of strong bulletproof material."
Since Wen Xiaye didn't introduce this combat suit in detail, Zhong Mengfan didn't know whether it was bulletproof or not, but the combat suits of superheroes all have some special features.
Zhong Mengfan nodded slightly and responded vaguely, "Uh, yeah."
The man asked, and then praised, "Which tailor shop has excellent craftsmanship?"
"I'm not sure about this...it wasn't my choice."
Once a superhero officially becomes a professional hero, Super Hero Headquarters will tailor-make their own unique uniform. Professional hero uniforms typically have certain defensive features, and higher-ranking superheroes often have more expensive and comprehensive uniforms.
The most expensive superhero combat suit currently available is worn by the S-class hero Wushuang, and is named the Divine Suit. It belongs exclusively to that superhero Wushuang.
The rise of the superhero trend has spawned a host of superhero-related industries. For example, replicating superhero uniforms is a popular sector. This has led to the emergence of tailor shops specializing in creating superhero uniforms, but these are expensive. Adding technical defensive features to the garments can increase the price several times over.
"It seems your family has high hopes for you. This combat uniform alone must be quite expensive, right? Hmm, this style isn't anything special, yet it looks vaguely familiar. Is it because it was inspired by a superhero's combat uniform?"
Zhong Mengfan's parents died young, and his only remaining relative, his grandfather, also passed away a few months ago. His sudden awakening of his powers just before turning 18 was certainly due to academic pressure, but the loss of all his family members and the resulting sense of loneliness and negativity he felt towards the world likely contributed to his awakening.
So, deep down he was actually very grateful to Minister Zhang for bringing him to Wen Xiaye.
Although the doctor always despised himself for being a poor student, with poor physical fitness and supernatural powers, and sometimes arranged training methods that Zhong Mengfan thought were very cruel, the doctor still patiently taught him various skills, and when he really made progress in using his supernatural powers, he would sincerely praise himself.
Doctor, he should be the one who most hopes that he can become a professional hero.
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