Beast Taming Patrol

"Because..." Qin Nan smiled, his tone pausing before he spoke, "you're going to undergo military training."

Lin Su: "???"

This answer was something he hadn't anticipated at all.

"Hold on." Lin Su steadied himself, "Military training? Is it the kind of military training from before the calamity? Why have I never heard that Beast Tamer University has this as a program for new students?"

"It's somewhat different from the military training before the calamity," Qin Nan shrugged, "I can't go into detail because it's confidential. The reason you haven't heard about it is the same."

Qin Nan seemed to have said everything, yet he actually said nothing.

Lin Su scratched his head, "Alright then, where is the location for the military training? Are we leaving District 11? Is it to another safe zone, or like the practical examination, outside the safe zones?"

"The location of the military training is also confidential," Qin Nan gave Lin Su a 'guess what' look, then laughed, "You don't need to worry too much. After you receive your admission notice, you will also get an email, which will inform you of the details."

"Okay then." Lin Su sighed lightly, realising he probably wouldn't get anything more from Qin Nan, but the dispatch of the entrance examination results and admission notices was going to start soon.

"Is it after the military training that classes officially begin?" He pondered and couldn't help but ask.

The idea of mandatory military training before official university classes could start was undoubtedly a heavy blow for him as he looked forward to a wonderful university life.

"No." Qin Nan's expression became a bit more serious, "Strictly speaking, military training is the first lesson at Beast Tamer University. It's just called military training for short; its full name is Guardian Beast Co-operation Camp!"

"Guardian Beast Co-operation Camp?" Lin Su blinked.

Compared to the term "military training," this name undeniably had more of a ring to it.

But the word "co-operation" in the full name gave Lin Su some particular speculation.

The next second, Qin Nan confirmed Lin Su's guess.

"Didn't you say you wanted to experience Guardian Beast Co-operation combat? Whether they are students from Beast Tamer University or other Beast Tamers, participating in the Co-operation Preparation Camp is one of the mandatory conditions for passing the qualification review for Beast Co-operation combat."

It really was related to Guardian Beast Co-operation combat!

Lin Su focused his thoughts, quickly homing in on another key point.

"Only one of the conditions?" He blinked.

He had thought that by entering Beast Tamer University, he would be able to learn about Guardian Beast Co-operation combat. It seemed, however, that wasn't quite the case?

"Yes, after participating in the Co-operation Preparation Camp, there's a second mandatory condition. Only after fulfilling both can one be eligible to apply for a Synchronization Orb," Qin Nan smiled.

"You should know that Guardian Beast Co-operation combat is something that both the Beast Cult and Immortal Country dream of possessing. Although just deciphering a Synchronization Orb is difficult, one orb could create a Beast Tamer who masters Guardian Beast Co-operation combat. If Beast Cult got hold of it, that would be a real advantage given to the enemy."

"Therefore, to identify every Beast Tamer who applies for a Synchronization Orb and prevent even the slightest chance for the Beast Cult to get their hands on an orb, strict defense in the verification process of eligibility is essential."

"I see." Lin Su had an epiphany.

Indeed, if Synchronization Orbs could be easily obtained, then the Beast Cult wouldn't have gone more than a decade without any progress in Guardian Beast Co-operation combat after its emergence.

According to Qin Nan, in order to obtain a Synchronization Orb, participating in the Co-operation Preparation Camp, that is, the military training, was mandatory. As for the other mandatory condition, she hadn't said, which probably meant it was something that he wasn't yet allowed to know.

"Then I'll go check the entrance examination results and learn more about the specific details of the military training. I'll spend the next two days preparing for the military training," Lin Su nodded earnestly.

"Good luck." Qin Nan cheerfully patted Lin Su on the shoulder, a teasing look in her eyes, "Buddy, I'm rooting for you~"

Lin Su: "..."

Before the calamity, university military training was a grueling period, and now that the Co-operation Preparation Camp could also be called military training, it probably wouldn't be any easier. Given that the Co-operation Preparation Camp played a role in vetting the qualifications for Guardian Beast Co-operation combat, it obviously wouldn't be just a formality.

After a brief exchange, Qin Nan returned to her research office, and Lin Su, together with his ghostly companion, headed to the Intelligent Training Room.

Now that the racial evaluation had been completed and uploaded directly to the central intelligence, it was believed that his companion's species would soon appear in the pictorial compendium. From then on, not only could it appear in broad daylight on Blue Star but also, like Qiuqiu, use the Intelligent Training Room for self-training.

"Mew? (⊙ω⊙)" (You guys came?)

Inside the Intelligent Training Room, the already training Qiuqiu glanced at Lin Su and his companion as they walked in. Acting like a thief, it quickly turned off its communicator and tossed it to the side, then swiftly approached Lin Su and his pet.

"Mew?" (How did it go?)

Even though this little brother always seemed to think about rebellion, as a proper big brother, it was genuinely concerned about its companion's situation.

"Everything went smoothly," Lin Su smiled, "From today on, your little brother can show itself in public just like you, without needing to hide anymore."

"Caw! (｡⊙‿⊙｡)" (Right, right!)

The little creature nodded its head, its face beaming with expectation from the moment they stepped out of the evaluation room.

Even though hiding in Lin Su's shadow allowed it to see the outside world, it was not the same as stepping out and seeing everything for itself.