Many still couldn't believe what they had witnessed—Team 7, a group of Gold-rank cadets, had held their ground against a Platinum-tier abomination.
"Silence" commander Ajax's voice silenced the whispers of the cadets.
He scanned each of their faces before his eyes finally stopped at team 7 before he continued speaking.
"Cadets," he began, his voice loud enough for all three hundred cadets to hear. "Today's test was meant to evaluate your adaptability, teamwork, and combat prowess. It was not meant to involve an unauthorized Platinum-tier primal."
Murmurs rose again from the cadets, but a single glare from Ajax silenced them instantly.
"Despite the unexpected turn of events, Team 7 displayed remarkable resilience and strategy. Against all odds, you survived—and nearly took down the abomination yourselves." His gaze landed on Reid. "Fletcher."
Reid stepped forward, straightening his back as he answered "Sir".