Chapter 112: Energy Tester
Chapter 112: Energy Tester
It turned out that the competition wasn't just about battles but also included coordination events, both individual and team-based.
Qiao Sang understood now, which explained why there were familiars like Ballpuff that weren't good at solo combat.
In a team battle, Ballpuff could serve as a healer with its healing skills, or act as a controller with vine skills. If it had an attack skill like Leaf Blade, it could also be used for suppression, making it the perfect familiar for team battles.
Even if it didn't participate in team battles, Ballpuff's appearance would still make it a great choice for the coordination events.
"You were chosen for an important reason: your tacit understanding and coordination with your familiars far exceed those of your fellow freshmen. While others are still struggling to get along with their familiars, you can already command yours in battle. That's your talent."
"Maybe some of you aren't the most outstanding freshmen, but in terms of raising familiars, you are the best!" Qin Wen loudly encouraged them.
Her words made everyone sit up a bit straighter, even Jin Fanfei, who was trying to blend into the background, lifted his chin slightly.
Only Qiao Sang looked bewildered.
Command familiars in battle?
Isn't bonding enough?
Is this what being the best means?
Qin Wen noticed everyone's reactions and changed her tone.
"Let me say this upfront: you are the school's initial choice, but not the final one. I hope that through this intensive training, all of you will make it to the final team selection, rather than being replaced halfway through."
Qiao Sang inwardly marveled at the encouragement followed by a warning, making everyone realize how precious this intensive training opportunity was.
No wonder she's a teacher; she knows how to speak.
Indeed, everyone's posture became even straighter.
"Enough talk." Qin Wen pointed to an Energy Tester nearby. "Let's start by testing everyone's energy value. Line up and have your familiars put on the testing helmet."
The Energy Tester was different from the Strength Tester.
The Strength Tester measured physical strength, while the Energy Tester measured the energy value inside the familiar.
In short, it was a high-tech product that cost many times more than the Strength Tester.
Qiao Sang felt a bit of psychological shadow looking at the testing machine.
However, since it only required wearing a helmet and not releasing skills, she didn't think it would be a problem.
"Is this test to select people for the battle group?" Zheng Yining leaned over and whispered.
"Very likely", Qiao Sang nodded.
The energy value could indicate a familiar's endurance and the power of its skill release, which were crucial in battle competitions. It seemed to have less relevance in coordination events.
"Oh no, if I had known this was the first test, I would have let Long-Eared Cat eat more energy meals this morning", Zheng Yining fretted.
The energy meal was still digesting in its body, so the test results might be slightly off, but not by much.
Qiao Sang glanced at the Long-Eared Cat, which was elegantly licking its paw. "I think Long-Eared Cat is more suited for coordination events."
Zheng Yining sighed. "I know, but Long-Eared Cat isn't interested in coordination events; it only likes battles."
Qiao Sang was taken aback and looked at the cat again.
You can't judge a familiar by its appearance...
She thought of something and suddenly turned to Jin Fanfei. "Do you have a preference for which group to join?"
Jin Fanfei looked a bit embarrassed. "Both Ballpuff and I want to join the coordination group."
"Ballpuff", Ballpuff weakly chimed in from the side.
Qiao Sang nodded; this wasn't surprising.
As they chatted, the line had already formed, and the first person finished their test.
"Wang Jihang, 2602."
Qin Wen read out the value displayed on the screen connected to the testing helmet.
The energy value for a Beginner Beast ranged from 1 to 10,000. For a new Beast Tamer who had just bonded with their familiar, this value was pretty good.
Luo Qian stood nearby, pen in hand, recording the results.
"Next."
As Qin Wen moved to remove the testing helmet from Bubble Chime's head, the familiar unexpectedly tilted its head to avoid it.
Qin Wen was taken aback and tried again. This time, Bubble Chime floated up with the helmet still on its head.
“Ding.”
Bubble Chime continued to float and laugh, thinking someone was playing with it.
“Wang Jihang,” Qin Wen called out helplessly, using the Beastmaster's name.
“Big Bell, be a good boy and take the helmet off,” Wang Jihang urged as he stepped forward.
“Ding.”
Bubble Chime smiled at its Beastmaster and then floated in the opposite direction.
Qiao Sang: “...”
Can this really be relied on to command a battle?
Fortunately, the test helmet was connected to the testing device, so Bubble Chime didn't float too far.
The test proceeded quickly.
Among the first ten people, the highest energy value was 5630, belonging to Lu You's Tiny Dragon, while the lowest was 911, from Peng Xiaoyuan's Grape Finch.
Zheng Yining returned with her Long-Eared Cat, looking dejected after the test.
The Long-Eared Cat’s energy value was 1156. If the groups were to be divided based on energy values, she clearly wouldn't make it into the top six.
Moreover, there was still Boss Qiao to consider. The combat group seemed out of reach for her.
“Next.”
Qiao Sang stepped forward.
The other eleven people all turned to look at her, giving her their full attention. Especially Lu You and Lu Liangye, who had lost to Qiao Sang before, couldn't take their eyes off her.
Comparing oneself to peers was a common occurrence, and since bonding with Tiny Dragon, Lu You had never lost to his peers.
Until he met Qiao Sang...
Lu You stared intently at Qiao Sang's back.
After losing to her, he had watched all of her subsequent matches in the Newcomer Competition. He had to admit that she was indeed much stronger in combat, managing to defeat Shadow Puppet with Fangflare.
Despite this, he still felt a deep-seated frustration, convinced that given enough time, he could win against her.
After all, he had bonded with a Dragon-type Beast Companion, Tiny Dragon, while Qiao Sang had bonded with Fangflare. Whether in attributes or future growth, he believed he had the upper hand.
He thought he wouldn't see her again, but she turned out to be a new student at Holy Water High School.
Even more unexpectedly, when he met her again, she was accompanied by a Treasure Seeker.
However, even so, if Fangflare's energy value was lower than Tiny Dragon's during the test, he could at least console himself.
Just give him time...
“Seek~”
The Treasure Seeker eagerly floated over.
It had been watching and was eager to try it out.
Fangflare, still in its Beastmaster's arms, seemed a bit dazed.
No training today, it felt so boring...
Qin Wen was slightly stunned but quickly reacted, placing the helmet on the Treasure Seeker's head.
“Qiao Sang, Treasure Seeker, 1388.”
Qiao Sang was surprised by the number. Others might not know, but she was aware that the Treasure Seeker hadn't even reached a month old. This value would place it seventh among the familiars tested so far.
Was it too high?
After announcing the number, Qin Wen reached out to remove the helmet.
But the Treasure Seeker tilted its head to avoid her and looked at her with blinking eyes.
Qin Wen: “...”
“Qiao Sang,” Qin Wen called out directly.
She shook her head inwardly. Although this kid had high talent, starting with a Fire-type and a Ghost-type familiar was too challenging.
It would likely take a long time to train them to work together.
Fangflare, she knew, was no problem, but the Treasure Seeker...
“Little Seek,” Qiao Sang said.
“Seek~”
The Treasure Seeker obediently responded and then used its own paws to remove the helmet.
Qin Wen: “...!”
Everyone was stunned by the Treasure Seeker's action and turned to look at Wang Jihang.
Wang Jihang, feeling embarrassed, flushed and snapped, “What are you all looking at me for!”
(End of Chapter)
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