Elemental Gen - Z

Chapter 79's

[Headquarters Arc - #5]

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"Actually, i.. I can't swim." lowered his head, Araya said softly. But he was sure that his four comrades could still hear what he was saying.

Different from what he expected. Instead of being surprised or what, they responded casually.

"Ooh, what's wrong. Don't worry, tomorrow the pool is not deep, just two meters away." shook his head, Henry said trying to calm down. But, instead of being calm, Araya's feelings grew even more worried.

"Two meters? It's obvious I'll drown if it's that deep."

"Indeed, my height is up to two meters? I'll drown, too."

"B-that's not what I meant, sister. If you can swim, right?"

"Of course."

"Can."

"It looks like I'm going down the ranks." listlessly, Araya said as if she already knew the result for sure.

"Hey, don't be so pessimistic. You can practice first, learn from books." Henry gave advice.

"Exercise, the test is tomorrow.."

"Well, you can practice with me later in the afternoon after today's test is over."

"I'll think about it."

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Right now, all the members of the last generation Elemental were already in the same room. The test this time, regardless of caste, from the primary, secondary, to tertiary level is now in the room to carry out the initial test.

The test started a few minutes ago. Test of knowledge regarding Elemental organizations. It is quite easy for some people who go to the library often and read books about this organization.

"Who was the one who came up with the idea to create the world's Elemental organization?" In Araya's heart thought. This is just the first question, but it's already pretty hard. He did read about it several times, but he did not remember it clearly because there were many who filled his mind.

"Second question. What year was the Elemental organization founded?"

"Number three. How many branches of the Elemental organization in 2005?"

"Number four. How many key elements were there when the Australian elemental organization reached the sixth generation?"

"Why? Why is it so hard?" While squeezing the pen in his right hand, Araya sat down after a while of thinking but never getting an answer.

For him, the test problems this time are more difficult than the problems of physics and mathematics in school. It's only the first day of the test, but it's been this difficult. What about the next days? It might be even harder.

At first glance Araya settled Dae-Vin who sat in the ranks of the secondary members. From a distance, he also looked somewhat confused by those matters. He usually can answer any question. If the questions are related to the Elemental Asia organization, then it is certain that they can answer it correctly.

"But thank goodness that multiple choice matter, I can answer with origin." In his heart he was grateful because most of the matter was in the form of multiple choices. So, just choose one.

"But, if my answer is wrong, my grade will be reduced by one." Araya reconsidered before answering. This first test, the answer to the wrong question will be subtracted 1, while if the correct value will be added 3. The target average is 70.If any of his scores were below that target, then he failed this test.

In contrast to him, when Araya looked at his right side, Steve looked at the matter in earnest. There was no confusion in answering it.

Until, without Araya guessing, their views meet. Suddenly, Araya turned her gaze so as not to look at the man again.

The tech!

The voice managed to distract Araya. Araya glanced back at the source of the sound. It turns out that he, Steve dropped his pen, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Steve nodded slowly after Araya gave a questioning look to him. After feeling confident, Araya also answered these questions as encoded by him.

Araya did not ask for cheat, but somehow Steve willingly willing to tell the answer.

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Long story short, their first exam was over. After lunch we will continue with the second exam. An exam that requires each team to work together as best they can.

Currently, the five members of the primary squad were already in their room. Sit as usual without any conversation. Till..

"Well, that exam was really hard." Henry broke the silence while slightly stretching his muscles.

"Hmm," Lucas replied with a brief mutter.

"Hey, open your mouth when you talk." Henry said to Lucas, who refused to open his mouth. While the person being spoken to is silent as if they have been locked tightly. Or have a big secret that can be revealed at any time when he talks.

"Do you think this team will remain the same?" Henry asked with a different topic.

"Maybe I'll go down the squad." Said Araya while bowing languidly. He was not sure if he could maintain his position in this primary squad. The squad that he said was the center of the Elemental organization.

"I told you, don't be pessimistic. Destiny could have said something else. Or later I could have dropped the ranks of this squad, haha.." said Henry who ended with an awkward laugh. Yesterday, he was appointed to be the interim chairman of the primary team. So, it is not funny if the chairman is even downgraded from the primary team.

"You always talk about the unimportant." Steve said without looking at his friends. Immediately Araya and Henry's attention was on him.

"Hey, this is a way to get along" Henry said without taking his eyes off Steve. "And you need to do it too. I'm a good man."

"Are you people?" glancing at him, Lucas spoke up. The obvious question the answer was managed to make Henry chuckle softly.

"Hehe.. If I'm not a person, then what? Swordman Darkness?" ask them both. While the person he asked only wore a flat facial expression.

"It could be." murmured Lucas while turning his eyes away. His murmur was still able to get into Henry's hearing. But he didn't bother about it. He felt that they were just joking.

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"Park Hana." call someone from the corner of the room. At once Araya turned her head and looked for the source of the voice. In the corner of the room, there was someone he knew, and was quite familiar with.

"Kim Dae Ryusei, what's wrong?" He almost got caught calling her by her real name. He was already used to calling him Dae-Vin, so it was necessary to adapt first to memorize calling him by a name 'Ryusei' that was far different from the original.

"Come here" he said, hinting for Araya to approach. Araya walked towards him, then sat opposite him. Dae-Vin continues to stare at her, while Araya tries to pretend not to see and avoid eye contact.

"Hey,"

"W-Why?" tanya Araya was a bit nervous. Dae-Vin doesn't go straight. He deliberately did so because he wanted to linger with Araya. It was lunchtime, so all the members were actively gathered in the cafeteria. Here, they are free to eat with whom.

"Look, Ryusei seems to be no longer single."

"Well, what a pity. I just wanted to approach her."

"Yes, but not necessarily their relationship will be stretched. It could be broken up tomorrow."

Such were the whispers of the female members who had caught Dae-Vin's hearing. He just sighed, then shook his head slowly.

"After lunch before the second test, I'd like to talk to you. Do you have time?"

**To be continued..

What are they both going to talk about? Do not forget to read the next part that will update three more days**^^