436: Chapter 416: Postponent 436: Chapter 416: Postponent “Life, it really is full of surprises…”
Originally, the Explorer’s exam only had three sections and was only supposed to take two days.
However, on the night after finishing the first day of exams, Lu Ping’an received news about a delay.
“…If it wasn’t delayed, many people probably wouldn’t be able to take the exam.”
This was the result of organizing the exam too hastily.
Many exam details were not finalized, and the actual execution was full of flaws.
The pressure from Rule-level pollution was a bit too much…
or rather, the organizers didn’t expect so many people to be “willing to try”.
Many people were still resting in hospital beds or hotels.
They had passed the test, but they might not be able to get out of bed.
Even if they forced themselves to get up and take the exam, it would be obviously excessive.
Naturally, under various opinions…
the main thing was that the higher-ups hoped for more qualified applicants, so a “delay” was eventually implented.
“It’s delayed for a day, huh?”
The delay was not long, but it was enough ti for everyone to catch their breath.
However, compared to the initial large number of applicants, there were barely a tenth of the original number prepared to take the second test.
About half of the people had chosen to give up before the first round of testing, and the rest were eliminated in the first round.
Even worse, a significant portion of those who passed eventually gave up on continuing…
Although they had gritted their teeth and persevered through the first wave of tests, they had paid a price.
Their rate of pollution had accelerated.
“Pollution” has always been a mutual stimulation.
So people’s talents may speed up, while others may develop so unremovable mutated organs… Healers are not omnipotent.
On the contrary, their treatnts often have great costs.
This was a common result of high-level pollution erosion.
If the test-takers had controlled the dosage, the impact of a little “amount” would not have been significant as long as one could withstand it.
The problem lay in people’s hearts…
“If I can’t even withstand this little bit of leakage, what if I’m exposed to it long-term in the Foreign Domain…”
Failure, or frustration, sobered many people up.
Many naturally began to wonder whether they should give up their relatively comfortable current jobs to enter a new world with high risks and uncertain high rewards.
As a result, so of them chose to give up.
They found reasonable excuses for themselves, such as “I’ll go in a few years when I’m stronger and have a better chance,” or “I haven’t reached my peak yet; let grow for another two years.”
In the end, after the first round of testing, the “survival rate” of each province was hovering between 8% to 15%, lower than expected.
Clearly, the Explorer’s qualification exam replaced the Secret Keeper’s exam as the most difficult and valuable qualification certificate.
Bear in mind, those who can register for the Explorer’s exam are mainly senior Secret Keepers, mostly honest and resolute old stagers with Official backgrounds.
They were once the backbone of their respective departnts.
Their frightening elimination rates underscored the severity of this test.
“…Being an Explorer is inherently dangerous, so it’s better to let those who are unqualified shine on their own turf.”
This insistence ultimately made the first part of the exam too harsh, as it was never intended for everyone.
In reality, the Official even revealed that not all Foreign Domains have such high-threat environnts; on the contrary, most environnts were even cleaner than Earth.
However, the Official hoped that even when encountering such extre conditions, they could still find talented people who could find ways to survive.
On the other hand, such a major shake-up also saved the human resources needed for the subsequent exams.
The extra day also allowed many people to seriously consider whether they should continue…
and another batch of people chose to quit.
Lu Ping’an’s group was quite normal in comparison; they even celebrated with a small al, celebrating that their three “test-takers” had successfully passed the first round.
At the sa ti, Lu Ping’an also revealed his little secret.
“Yes, the man in black was .
It’s a new feature I developed.”
There is no reason not to use such an ability.
Ranked among the top three causes of death for Secret Keepers were uncontrolled mutations, suicide, and homicide… The “chronic death” everyone faces is the most helpless countdown.
“I don’t reduce the amount of pollution; I turn its ‘physical mutation’ effect on you into one-third…
In other words, if you can’t leave the super pollution source, this treatnt is aningless.
Moreover, if the total amount is too high, one-third is still a lethal dose, so don’t rely on it too much.”
To avoid unnecessary deaths and unrealistic expectations, Lu Ping’an explained the principles and limits of his abilities in detail.
After understanding, the others didn’t belittle his ability; rather, they regarded it even more highly.
A professional’s body, or rather, their “professional” system, faces pollution like the human immune system.
It’s deceptive to discuss only the pros and cons of any poison, virus, or hazardous substance without considering the dosage.
If the amount is below the “flood control dam”, it can be alleviated, gradually digested, or even ignored.
However, if it exceeds the ultimate carrying capacity, the dam will break, and death is certain.
Therefore, professionals have limits.
If they exceed those limits, there is basically no chance of escaping… However, Lu Ping’an’s ability can greatly raise the “actual limit,” making many deadly situations much more manageable.
Yes, without exaggeration, what was originally a fatal dose can now be considered harmless.
The water levels at one-third level and full-load are simply incomparable.
If used well, Lu Ping’an’s ability can be extrely powerful.
This was more than a trump card… Lu Ping’an never intended to rely solely on ideals or personal relationships.
Although everybody got along, the ability to share mutual benefits and achieve individual rewards was the foundation of a lasting team.
On the other hand, the delay also led to another issue…
leaked exam questions.
Originally, the examiners didn’t know the exam content until the night before the exam; then, they were inford of their tasks.
But now, with the extra day, naturally, many people secretly leaked the information…
and once this started, it beca common knowledge.
However, the exam was not postponed again or even revised.
Because giving people preparation ti for this question didn’t actually matter much…
On the contrary, perhaps the question designer hoped that the test-takers would be well-prepared and able to answer the question better.
“Convince us, why should we let you beco an Explorer?”
The test-takers had to speak for themselves, persuading the seasoned Secret Keepers.
“Tell , if you beco an Explorer, what advantages do you have compared to others?
And, what can you bring to this world?”
This second part was an interview.
Alone in a room facing five examiners, Lu Ping’an pondered thoughtfully.
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