-----A Few Minutes Before the Abomination Showed Up-----
Commander Ajax stood with a senior officer by his side, both watching the test unfold on the holographic display before them instead of the tablets they previously held.
They were in what looked like control room, below them were the personnel who made sure the AI didn't go past a set limit since a mistake would cause a disaster for the cadets.
"This year's cadets are performing exceptionally well," the officer remarked, arms crossed as he observed the dwindling number of participants on the map. "Better than expected."
Commander Ajax nodded but didn't say anything, his focus fixed on certain teams.
The few that stood out.
Team 7 in particular, had displayed exceptional coordination and adaptability. They had handled multiple engagements with efficiency, avoided unnecessary conflicts, and strategically positioned themselves for success.