Chapter 369 Low Level Area
'What a weird girl,' Reign thought as he found himself back in another small industrial city.
He didn't want to waste more time waiting, so he transferred his consciousness back to his original body to farm exp.
In addition, he needed to clear his mind because the divine energy was affecting him again.
He started planning how to get rid of everyone in the city quickly and level up.
'Time to get some job done,' he said to himself.
Reign flew high above the city, looking down at his targets. He decided to start by attacking the main train station and any military bases around.
He swooped down onto the train station, causing chaos and destruction. His virus spread quickly, making everyone in the area fall to the ground, infected and helpless.
BOOOOOM!
The station was reduced to rubble, and he made sure that everything was completely wiped out.
Next, he moved to the military bases on the edge of the city.
Befofe he approached, he released more of his virus, infecting the soldiers and causing mass panic . The military couldn't stop him, and he easily killed everyone.
The city's alarms went off, but he was too fast and powerful.
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Reign opened his eyes and saw the girl from earlier staring at him with a puzzled expression.
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He was back in the waiting area, where he had fallen asleep hours ago.
"Hey," she said, shaking him gently. "What happened? You've been out for a while."
Reign did not reply and just glanced at the clock and saw that it was time for his test.
A few minutes later, his name was called over the loudspeaker, announcing it was his turn.
He stood up and walked toward the testing area, leaving the girl behind.
But she followed him. They entered a large hall where other candidates were already waiting.
The room was filled with a mix of nervous and confident faces, each person preparing for their turn.
"Hey, don't be too stiff, okay?" the girl said, trying to start a conversation.
Reign didn't respond. He focused on doing his best to stay unaffected by her presence.
Although he was training himself to ignore her charm, he couldn't deny that his heart skipped a beat whenever he looked at her green eyes or caught a whiff of her pleasant scent.
The girl on the other hand pouted her cheek secretly, realizing that she was being ignored.
The first part of the test was straightforward: measure strength by punching a machine.
Candidates lined up, taking turns to show their power.
One by one, they hit the machine, each registering impressive numbers that amazed some people.
'Too weak,' Reign muttered, a sigh escaping his lips.
The display of strength was far beneath what he considered impressive. He found the whole exercise mundane and unchallenging, hardly worth his attention.
Finally, it was his turn, and he drew a lot of attention because of his looks.
People thought he was too good-looking and fragile to get impressive scores.
They even noticed his flawless skin, assuming it was a sign that he hadn't trained hard or fought much, given that he had no scars at all.
The girl watched him and felt a sense of connection. She had also been judged because of her looks, but she had silenced the critics with her talent and potential.
'You can do this,' she muttered to herself, secretly cheering him on.
Reign flexed his fingers and took a deep breath. He wasn't worried about getting a high score; he was curious about how much the machine could handle.
'I'll just hit it a little,' he thought to himself.
With a casual swing, he threw a punch.
BOOOOOM!
The machine exploded in a huge blast, sending metal and debris everywhere.
"What the hell happened?"
"Did he just destroy it in one punch ?"
"That was scary!"
Whispers spread quickly among the crowd, with some people trying to make sense of what they had just witnessed.
Meanwhile, Reign looked at the wreckage with disappointment.
'What a piece of crap,' he sighed, clearly displeased.
He had been holding back a lot, and this body wasn't even that strong physically compared to his original one.
Reign walked back to his seat, his movements casual and nonchalant, as if nothing had happened.
The girl watched him got closer with a mix of admiration and surprise.
She wanted to say something, but she hesitated. She didn't want to look too impressed or come across as overly interested.
Instead, she kept her thoughts to herself, maintaining a cool, composed expression.
Examiners quickly moved to clean up the mess and replace the machine, trying to maintain the professionalism of the test despite the disruption.
The test continued with other measures like speed, reaction time, and a written exam.
He easily passed all of them with top scores. The results were so impressive that they would be remembered as unbeatable in this branch.
However, Reign had other plans. He knew he would eventually destroy the city along with this place, making his record worthless.
When the test concluded, he was handed the gold card, the highest rank awarded at this branch. It was marked with a golden emblem that signified his top-tier status.
He was then directed to meet the highest official of this branch.
The manager's office was located deeper into the base. And he was led into the office by a receptionist and given a seat in front of a big wooden desk.
It was bright and decorated with modern furniture and framed paintings on the walls.
The branch manager, a middle-aged man with a neatly trimmed beard and sharp eyes, looked up from his work and smiled.
"Congratulations on passing the test with such outstanding results," the manager said, his tone warm but professional. "You've set a new standard here. We're pleased to welcome you as a gold-ranked member."
"Stop with the fake smiles and kindness. I know why you called me in here," Reign spoke up bluntly.
"You want to promote me right away after I finish a mission, don't you?" He added.