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Chapter 682: Longinus' Three Graduation Rewards!
Not long after.
Bargas, the Teacher responsible for the Squad Longinus and the others were in, walked in empty-handed.
At this time, Haimo, Pa'er, and the others had already returned to their Positions.
Bargas walked up to the podium, first taking out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and placing it on the Tabletop, then scanning all the Students.
In fact, there were very few people in the entire Squad, only twelve in total.
There was no other Method.
There aren't many Celestial Dragons' Children to begin with, and even fewer who are exactly seventeen or eighteen years old.
So, there were actually only three Squads in this highest grade.
Note that this refers to Children whose parents are both Celestial Dragons. If one parent is not a Celestial Dragon, the Child will be dealt with immediately.
"The Assessment Result is in this Den Den Mushi, but I believe you all have a good idea of your own Results, as the Assessment standards are right there."
Bargas was a very burly Han with a thick brown-red beard and a somewhat fierce and stern Face.
Haimo and the others below all nodded silently.
The first item was the Theory Assessment.
This was a comprehensive written exam covering Knowledge such as English language, Wa-bun / Japanese Writing, Mathematics, Military, Navigation, Geography, Astronomy, History, Agronomy, Medicine, and Philosophy.
There were a total of five Exam Papers, with a total score of five hundred. Only those who scored above four hundred points were considered to have passed.
The second item was the Music Assessment.
Each Student had to choose a Musical Instrument to study. The Assessment Content was naturally to perform a piece, and several Masters of the corresponding instrument would judge whether it reached an excellent level.
The third item was the Physical Fitness Assessment.
A total of 5000 Push-ups, with the passing line being 3000. A 500-meter Runway for a total of 500 Laps, with the passing line being 300 Laps.
The fourth item was the Skill Assessment.
This included Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, and Archery. It involved Sparring with several Examiners. Passing required reaching A-Rank in at least one area.
Of course, winning the fight was also considered passing.
The final item was the Haki Assessment.
That's right, Armament Haki, Observation Color, and Conqueror's Haki.
On the basis of passing the first four Assessments, to Obtain the 'Elite' Epithet and successfully Graduate, one must have mastered and Awakened all Three Colors of Haki.
If one has mastered Armament Haki and Observation Color but has not Awakened Conqueror's Haki, they will be Facing a Choice.
One, choose Completion, and then enter the Holy Knights.
The Benefits are that they are relatively freer than the Celestial Dragons confined to the 'Land of the Gods', with a larger range of activity, but they still have to stay in Mary Geoise for most of the Time.
Two, choose to Stay at School and work hard for another year, attempting to Awaken Conqueror's Haki.
However, if one has not mastered either Armament Haki or Observation Color, or has only mastered one, it is considered a Graduation failure, and they will be Mandatorily Required to Stay at School for one year.
The following year, if they still haven't mastered Two Colors of Haki, they will be directly sent back to the 'Land of the Gods'.
This is why Bargas said that Bu Ya Mu Qi Hai Mo and the others had a good idea of their Assessment Results.
After all, don't they Understand how many types of Haki they possess?
However, the Results of the first four Assessments are also very important, and they didn't know how many points they got for these Results. This is what Bargas would announce next.
"Let's begin then."
Bargas pressed a button on the Den Den Mushi, causing it to project a Virtual Screen in Mid-air.
On it appeared the line of text: "Celestial Dragon Holy Palace Academy 8th Grade Squad 1 Graduation Assessment Results, Marine Calendar 1501".
"First, I can tell you that this year, only one Student in the entire grade will be able to directly Graduate and Obtain the 'Elite' Epithet."
Saying this, his Gaze fell upon a certain person below.
This also caused Bu Ya Mu Qi Hai Mo, Xierzhadi Pa'er, and the other eleven Students to subconsciously look at Longinus, who was sitting in the central Position with a calm expression.
"That's right, it's Cassius Longinus!"
At the same time, Longinus's various Assessment Results appeared on the Virtual Screen.
[Theory Assessment: 486 points]
[Music Assessment: Piano Performance / S]
[Physical Fitness Assessment: Push-ups / 5000, Laps Run / 500]
[Skill Assessment: Swordsmanship / S, Martial Arts / S, Archery / A-Rank]
[Haki Assessment: Conqueror's Haki / √, Observation Color / √, Armament Haki / √]
"Wow ah ah ah----"
As soon as this table appeared, all the Students except Longinus let out an Exclamation, their Gazes filled with shock as they looked at Longinus.
"While Longinus's Results are indeed astonishing, if you recall his performance over the past three years, you won't find it strange."
Bargas's Gaze towards Longinus was filled with admiration and respect.
"He gets up two hours earlier than you every day, then trains his Physical Ability and practices swinging his Blade outside in the Wind and Snow."
"From seven to eight in the evening, while you are resting and playing, his figure will only appear in the Library."
"Also, on Saturdays, Sundays, and the seven days of vacation every three months when he goes home, he uses all of that Time to practice Swordsmanship and Martial Arts, and actively seeks out Instructors for Sparring and Communication."
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen someone so disciplined.
One must know that three years ago, Longinus was only fifteen years old, yet he was already forcing himself to get used to this rigorous Life Pace at that Time.
This shows that the other party had an extremely firm Belief in his Heart!
After hearing his words.
Xierzhadi Pa'er and the others immediately fell silent.
Some of them had previously mocked Longinus behind his back for being rigid and stubborn, thinking that it was enough to just reach the passing level.
Most people actually held the mindset that joining the Holy Knights was sufficient.
As for successfully Graduating as an 'Elite Celestial Dragon', that was purely personal Luck.
Because they felt that Conqueror's Haki had nothing to do with Effort. Some people naturally had it, while others could never have it no matter what.
Furthermore, they were Celestial Dragons.
Theoretically, everyone had the Aptitude for Conqueror's Haki. Who Awakened it and who didn't, in a Situation where Manpower couldn't interfere, wasn't it purely dependent on personal Luck?
Mainly, up until now in the World, there had been no reports of anyone Awakening Conqueror's Haki through acquired Effort.
Even if someone suddenly Awakened it one day, it would only be believed that they inherently possessed the Aptitude.
"Next are Bu Ya Mu Qi Hai Mo's Results..."
[Thump thump thump]
Just then, The Gate to the classroom was knocked on from the outside.
Bargas frowned but still said, "Please come in."
Then the Door was pushed open, and a Blond Youth with long legs, estimated to be over three meters tall, walked in with a bright Smile on his Face.
"Excuse me, the Principal would like to invite Cassius Longinus to the Office for a chat."
Bargas nodded after hearing this, looked at Longinus below the podium, and said, "Since that's the case, you should go with Assistant Rosinante."
"Yes."
Longinus stood Up and, under everyone's envious Gaze, left the classroom with Rosinante.
The two walked one after the other in the Corridor, the crisp Footsteps of their Leather Boots echoing on the Stone Slab.
"Longinus, there will be three big surprises next, you must look forward to them!"
Rosinante walked and smiled. Although he was the Principal Assistant, both of them were eighteen years old, and they had become friends over the years.
"Three?"
Longinus raised an eyebrow and said in surprise, "I remember the School Rules state that Graduates can Obtain one High-Grade Resource, such as a Devil Fruit or a Meito."
"Yes, that's true, but the Principal said that two more Rewards specifically for you were just sent from above, saying that a Genius should receive the Treatment of a Genius."
Rosinante patted the other's Shoulder and said with emotion, "It seems you are being given Importance. Congratulations!"
"Can you reveal what they are?"
"Wouldn't telling you in advance spoil the fun? We'll be there in a few more steps, don't be impatient~~"
Rosinante shook his head with a full Smile, refusing, but saw Longinus curl his lip indifferently and say.
"Even if you don't say anything, I can roughly guess. It's nothing more than a Devil Fruit, and since I'm a Swordsman, there should also be Blades."
"As for the third one, hmm, could it be an Imperial Arms from that Otherworld?"
Not long after.
Bargas, the Teacher responsible for the Squad Longinus and the others were in, walked in empty-handed.
At this time, Haimo, Pa'er, and the others had already returned to their Positions.
Bargas walked up to the podium, first taking out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and placing it on the Tabletop, then scanning all the Students.
In fact, there were very few people in the entire Squad, only twelve in total.
There was no other Method.
There aren't many Celestial Dragons' Children to begin with, and even fewer who are exactly seventeen or eighteen years old.
So, there were actually only three Squads in this highest grade.
Note that this refers to Children whose parents are both Celestial Dragons. If one parent is not a Celestial Dragon, the Child will be dealt with immediately.
"The Assessment Result is in this Den Den Mushi, but I believe you all have a good idea of your own Results, as the Assessment standards are right there."
Bargas was a very burly Han with a thick brown-red beard and a somewhat fierce and stern Face.
Haimo and the others below all nodded silently.
The first item was the Theory Assessment.
This was a comprehensive written exam covering Knowledge such as English language, Wa-bun / Japanese Writing, Mathematics, Military, Navigation, Geography, Astronomy, History, Agronomy, Medicine, and Philosophy.
There were a total of five Exam Papers, with a total score of five hundred. Only those who scored above four hundred points were considered to have passed.
The second item was the Music Assessment.
Each Student had to choose a Musical Instrument to study. The Assessment Content was naturally to perform a piece, and several Masters of the corresponding instrument would judge whether it reached an excellent level.
The third item was the Physical Fitness Assessment.
A total of 5000 Push-ups, with the passing line being 3000. A 500-meter Runway for a total of 500 Laps, with the passing line being 300 Laps.
The fourth item was the Skill Assessment.
This included Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, and Archery. It involved Sparring with several Examiners. Passing required reaching A-Rank in at least one area.
Of course, winning the fight was also considered passing.
The final item was the Haki Assessment.
That's right, Armament Haki, Observation Color, and Conqueror's Haki.
On the basis of passing the first four Assessments, to Obtain the 'Elite' Epithet and successfully Graduate, one must have mastered and Awakened all Three Colors of Haki.
If one has mastered Armament Haki and Observation Color but has not Awakened Conqueror's Haki, they will be Facing a Choice.
One, choose Completion, and then enter the Holy Knights.
The Benefits are that they are relatively freer than the Celestial Dragons confined to the 'Land of the Gods', with a larger range of activity, but they still have to stay in Mary Geoise for most of the Time.
Two, choose to Stay at School and work hard for another year, attempting to Awaken Conqueror's Haki.
However, if one has not mastered either Armament Haki or Observation Color, or has only mastered one, it is considered a Graduation failure, and they will be Mandatorily Required to Stay at School for one year.
The following year, if they still haven't mastered Two Colors of Haki, they will be directly sent back to the 'Land of the Gods'.
This is why Bargas said that Bu Ya Mu Qi Hai Mo and the others had a good idea of their Assessment Results.
After all, don't they Understand how many types of Haki they possess?
However, the Results of the first four Assessments are also very important, and they didn't know how many points they got for these Results. This is what Bargas would announce next.
"Let's begin then."
Bargas pressed a button on the Den Den Mushi, causing it to project a Virtual Screen in Mid-air.
On it appeared the line of text: "Celestial Dragon Holy Palace Academy 8th Grade Squad 1 Graduation Assessment Results, Marine Calendar 1501".
"First, I can tell you that this year, only one Student in the entire grade will be able to directly Graduate and Obtain the 'Elite' Epithet."
Saying this, his Gaze fell upon a certain person below.
This also caused Bu Ya Mu Qi Hai Mo, Xierzhadi Pa'er, and the other eleven Students to subconsciously look at Longinus, who was sitting in the central Position with a calm expression.
"That's right, it's Cassius Longinus!"
At the same time, Longinus's various Assessment Results appeared on the Virtual Screen.
[Theory Assessment: 486 points]
[Music Assessment: Piano Performance / S]
[Physical Fitness Assessment: Push-ups / 5000, Laps Run / 500]
[Skill Assessment: Swordsmanship / S, Martial Arts / S, Archery / A-Rank]
[Haki Assessment: Conqueror's Haki / √, Observation Color / √, Armament Haki / √]
"Wow ah ah ah----"
As soon as this table appeared, all the Students except Longinus let out an Exclamation, their Gazes filled with shock as they looked at Longinus.
"While Longinus's Results are indeed astonishing, if you recall his performance over the past three years, you won't find it strange."
Bargas's Gaze towards Longinus was filled with admiration and respect.
"He gets up two hours earlier than you every day, then trains his Physical Ability and practices swinging his Blade outside in the Wind and Snow."
"From seven to eight in the evening, while you are resting and playing, his figure will only appear in the Library."
"Also, on Saturdays, Sundays, and the seven days of vacation every three months when he goes home, he uses all of that Time to practice Swordsmanship and Martial Arts, and actively seeks out Instructors for Sparring and Communication."
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen someone so disciplined.
One must know that three years ago, Longinus was only fifteen years old, yet he was already forcing himself to get used to this rigorous Life Pace at that Time.
This shows that the other party had an extremely firm Belief in his Heart!
After hearing his words.
Xierzhadi Pa'er and the others immediately fell silent.
Some of them had previously mocked Longinus behind his back for being rigid and stubborn, thinking that it was enough to just reach the passing level.
Most people actually held the mindset that joining the Holy Knights was sufficient.
As for successfully Graduating as an 'Elite Celestial Dragon', that was purely personal Luck.
Because they felt that Conqueror's Haki had nothing to do with Effort. Some people naturally had it, while others could never have it no matter what.
Furthermore, they were Celestial Dragons.
Theoretically, everyone had the Aptitude for Conqueror's Haki. Who Awakened it and who didn't, in a Situation where Manpower couldn't interfere, wasn't it purely dependent on personal Luck?
Mainly, up until now in the World, there had been no reports of anyone Awakening Conqueror's Haki through acquired Effort.
Even if someone suddenly Awakened it one day, it would only be believed that they inherently possessed the Aptitude.
"Next are Bu Ya Mu Qi Hai Mo's Results..."
[Thump thump thump]
Just then, The Gate to the classroom was knocked on from the outside.
Bargas frowned but still said, "Please come in."
Then the Door was pushed open, and a Blond Youth with long legs, estimated to be over three meters tall, walked in with a bright Smile on his Face.
"Excuse me, the Principal would like to invite Cassius Longinus to the Office for a chat."
Bargas nodded after hearing this, looked at Longinus below the podium, and said, "Since that's the case, you should go with Assistant Rosinante."
"Yes."
Longinus stood Up and, under everyone's envious Gaze, left the classroom with Rosinante.
The two walked one after the other in the Corridor, the crisp Footsteps of their Leather Boots echoing on the Stone Slab.
"Longinus, there will be three big surprises next, you must look forward to them!"
Rosinante walked and smiled. Although he was the Principal Assistant, both of them were eighteen years old, and they had become friends over the years.
"Three?"
Longinus raised an eyebrow and said in surprise, "I remember the School Rules state that Graduates can Obtain one High-Grade Resource, such as a Devil Fruit or a Meito."
"Yes, that's true, but the Principal said that two more Rewards specifically for you were just sent from above, saying that a Genius should receive the Treatment of a Genius."
Rosinante patted the other's Shoulder and said with emotion, "It seems you are being given Importance. Congratulations!"
"Can you reveal what they are?"
"Wouldn't telling you in advance spoil the fun? We'll be there in a few more steps, don't be impatient~~"
Rosinante shook his head with a full Smile, refusing, but saw Longinus curl his lip indifferently and say.
"Even if you don't say anything, I can roughly guess. It's nothing more than a Devil Fruit, and since I'm a Swordsman, there should also be Blades."
"As for the third one, hmm, could it be an Imperial Arms from that Otherworld?"
