Chapter 414 The Instructor
Scorpion Island was a small island located in the central Patrific.
It was surrounded by steep cliffs. Leaving this place without a sound was nearly impossible. Unless one happened to be the Sea King of Atrantis.
Just ten minutes ago, the island’s commander, Jon, sounded the alarm. It signaled the beginning of the training in earnest.
As is customary, the special ops team members assembled on the training ground. Rumor had it that they had enlisted the world’s top assassin as their instructor this time.
Every three years, Scorpion Island arranged for a special training session, each time with a different instructor, but these instructors were always someone notorious for their brutality.
There were casualties in every training, so they signed a life-and-death agreement before being selected to come to the island.
Although the mortality rate was extremely high, those who managed to leave the island could rise to the top of the world rankings. So, being able to train on Scorpion Island was a source of pride for everyone present.
It meant that those who walked away from here would be among the world’s elite. They stood on the training ground for about five minutes, but there was no sign of their instructor.
Though everyone was puzzled, no one dared to question it. They weren’t ordinary trainees. If they couldn’t wait for five minutes, there was no point in coming to Scorpion Island.
Carlo discreetly glanced at Cory and signaled him with his eyes. But Cory paid him no mind. They had been sent here for training again because they had offended someone dear to their master.
Six years had passed since their last visit. They knew that their master had sent them to Scorpion Island not only because they had offended Catherine but also to strengthen their physical conditioning.
Once before, they had managed to leave Scorpion Island. This time, if they couldn’t, it would mean they were worse off than they were six years ago and would be considered expendable. Five more minutes passed, and the group remained motionless.
No one knew what the instructor, codenamed “Anon”, had in mind. No one dared to raise any questions. No one wanted to be the first to offend the instructor and become the prime target.
Suddenly, a deep, eerie, and unsettling male voice boomed from the loudspeakers on the training ground. It echoed like it had come from the abyss.
“Everyone, welcome to my training squad. I am your instructor, Anon!
“My goal is to eliminate every one of you!”
With such a bold statement, it was hard for the top-notch individuals present to remain calm. The scene erupted with various voices, which created a commotion.
“It seems you all have some opinions about my words. Well, use your strength to prove me wrong!”
After that, Anon officially announced, ” Special selection begins now!
“In the dense forest to your left, I left a signal behind. Find it within ten minutes, and you pass. If you can’t find it within ten minutes, you’re out!
“Good luck!”
Anon made a mischievous remark, and then a buzzing sound ensued. She muted her microphone. No one expected the first training exercise to involve finding something. The instructor had just arrived on the island, yet she had already set up props and started training.
This kind of instructor who didn’t even give them a chance to meet before training was a first.
Time passed quickly. The group rushed madly toward the dense forest.
Catherine sat in front of the monitor and observed every move of the trainees.
When she saw some of the trainees blindly charging into the forest without surveying the terrain, she couldn’t help but scoff and comment, “I have to train these fools?”
Jon stood nearby. He was overpowered by Catherine’s strong presence.
Although Catherine appeared petite and feminine, she had a domineering aura.
It left Jon breathless. Actually, Jon was a former strict instructor from the Middle Estria battlefield.
He had seen all sorts of gruesome scenes. However, when he stood beside Catherine, he was still awed by her presence.
Catherine kept a close eye on the monitor and suddenly noticed two familiar faces. Despite their disguises and camouflage, there was no hiding from someone as skilled as Catherine.
Catherine smirked quietly. Catherine recognized them. However, she was different from others. When encountering acquaintances, she wouldn’t hold back. Instead, she would provide even stricter training.
Whether the two people from the Duncans could make it through her rigorous training depended on their true abilities.
Five minutes later, Jon, who had initially left, returned to Catherine’s side.
“Instructor, there’s a request from higher-ups to add one more member.”
“Are you trying to pull some strings?” Catherine gave Jon a cold glance. Even though Jon couldn’t see her eyes, he could feel her mockery. It was his first time encountering such a situation, but he had to obey the higher-ups’ orders.
“Mr. Anon, this new recruit is exceptionally talented, a former graduate from here who made it off the island. I hope you can make an exception.”
If he hadn’t seen the recruit’s file, Jon wouldn’t dare say such a thing.
“When will this recruit arrive?”
Catherine asked.
Jon’s face lit up, and he replied, ” Tomorrow morning.”
“Very well. Provide a parachute over the waters near the neighboring island and have him jump.” Catherine’s eyes were cold and ruthless.
If he was truly outstanding, then let her see just how outstanding he was. If he was capable, he could swim over and make his way there. If not, he shouldn’t join her team.
Jon, who was standing by, was taken aback. Despite her unassuming appearance, he hadn’t expected Catherine to be so ruthless in her actions.
It seemed like this batch of trainees was in for a tough time.
Once Catherine arrived on the island, even Jon, as the commander, had no authority to interfere with her decisions. That was the rule of Scorpion Island. Those who didn’t obey had to be thrown to the sharks.
Seeing Catherine’s determination, Jon didn’t dare say more and silently prayed for the recruit who jumped the queue. The conversation between the two had just taken five minutes. After that, Catherine sounded the alarm.
It signaled the end of the first round of the game. Out of the 30 members in the special training squad, five hadn’t found the signal, and five were injured. Three of them were seriously injured.
Eight individuals were eliminated in one fell swoop.
The remaining trainees on the training ground wore troubled expressions. Initially, they thought the training would gradually intensify, but it had started at full throttle.
With one-third of the participants eliminated in the first round, would they all be gone in just three days without needing the full 21 days?
Carlo sat on the ground and panted heavily. He exchanged whispers with Cory.
“Cory, this is much tougher than our initial training. This instructor seems to be a formidable one. If this intensity continues, who can endure it?”
“At this intensity?” Cory raised an eyebrow and looked at him with disdain.
There was no way they would continue at this intensity. He had a hunch that what they had just experienced was merely a warm-up.
The real challenges were likely waiting for them ahead.
