I sat down on a chair that was near the exit to the outside patio. I was nervous even though I knew the test had been perfect.
-Dude, why are you so scratched up? You were one of the best in the test- Sergio said patting me on the back- I wish I could have done as well as you did
-I'm not mad- I clarified- It's just... I'm puzzled by the way she looks at me- I pointed at Miyabi. My hand was shaking for no reason, I was nervous, uneasy, I could almost notice how a cold sweat was running down my forehead as if it were nothing, it was strange
-Look? What look? Sergio asked, who didn't seem to understand the subject- I don't understand what you mean exactly, colleague
I stopped pointing at Miyabi, raising my head in the process and looking at the screen where in a few months we would know who would be chosen to be part of the reserve team of division 6
-When I left the simulation capsule...- I commented with a slightly trembling voice-.... I saw how Miyabi was staring at me, but not with a happy or surprised look, rather serious, as if she had a deep disappointment of what she had just witnessed- For every word that came out of my mouth the only thing that succeeded was to make me more uneasy
-Wait.... You mean you're scared just because he looked at you... Strange? Strange? - Sergio grabbed the chair next to me and put it in front of me, sitting on it and crossing his legs- I think you're exaggerating, Lucas.
-I hope so... I don't know what I did wrong, but I don't know what I did right either, that's why I don't know what to think- I brought both hands to my face, covering it completely because of the despair I was witnessing
-Lucas- A voice which wasn't Sergio's pronounced my name
I looked up, looking at that person who dictated my name without any feeling
-what do you want? I asked, trying to put my best face
That person was close to me, standing in front of me
-This...- He put his hand to the back of his neck- I have seen your fight when you were in the test and... I was quite impressed- He said
He was wearing a different uniform from the rest, but I couldn't identify what rank he belonged to, maybe he was new?
-Thank you, it motivates me to know that I have made the grade- I said while I was smiling
-No problem- He said clearing his throat- We have not introduced ourselves... I'm Alex, reserve member of division 6
Ostia whore .... Reserve member of division 6? I thought I was wearing a strange uniform. I was freaking out, one of the guys who could maybe be me someday had just told me I was awesome? God....
I stood up from the chair, animated, with a completely recharged energy that I had achieved from one moment to another
-Enchanted Alex, my name is Lucas and as you know, I am a member of the recruiting section- I said
Alex smiled again, he looked quite happy as well as friendly, it was very nice to talk to him.
Alex looked towards Sergio, with curiosity on par with his question "And who are you?". Sergio smiled, surely with nerves in every part of his body, he answered with a simple "Nice to meet you, I'm Sergio". After his introduction Alex returned to address me
-Well, I was just passing by to tell you what I told you before...- He said- And maybe it's too early to talk, but your ability, at least when attacking, is quite good and effective, I would like to know how you perform in combat, but I still need to see more about your skills in other areas.
I didn't really understand why he was telling me that, maybe he was just saying it as an anecdote, but I didn't want to get too many ideas
-What do you mean by that? -I asked with doubt
-What I mean is that... You would be a good choice for the reserve division but I still need to see more of you
-You need? -I asked confused
-Yes- He answered in a dry and direct way- I am the leader of the reserve division, so I am the one who gives the reports to the higher commands, in this case her- Alex pointed to Miyabi, who was still talking to the Subgeneral- Even though.... Seeing what I've seen, I think I don't need to speak well of you to the boss
-Can I ask you something? -I asked as soon as I saw that she stopped talking
-Huh? Oh... Sure, go ahead
I rubbed my hands, nervously
-When I got out of the simulation pod... I saw how Miyabi looked at me strangely, the bad thing is that I couldn't describe in what way
-The boss looking at someone as if she was heartless? Well... I can't say for sure, since I'm not the one to judge her looks, but let's say that she doesn't always stare at someone, but don't get any strange ideas
-Yeah... I understand.... Thanks for replying
-No problem, I'll keep an eye on your movements, we need good people before next year, so make an effort, see you.
Alex was walking away from us, going straight to where the sub-general and Miyabi were talking.
-Wow, your first test and you already have the leader of the reserve group of the division," said Sergio with encouragement in his words. He was right, I hadn't done more than the first test and I already had a middle manager with his eyes on me
-Yes, it's... It's impressive, no doubt- I said with my eyes fixed on the ground and my mind full of joy
- ATTENTION! - shouted the general who apparently had already returned from his mission- First of all, congratulations to those of you who have done the best test: Gabriel, Jorge and Lucas. Second, now it is your turn to go to the outer courtyard to perform the support and defense test. Finally, I would like to remind you that everything you do today will be of utmost importance for the future, so if I were you, I would do my best.
Everyone began to speak, some extolling the best of the test and others, as usual, envying and hating them. For the first time in my life I felt proud of myself, this was the kind of situation I wanted to be in. I wish I could tell all of this to my parents....
With nothing more to say or do, we headed towards the outside courtyard where the next test awaited us. When we arrived we saw how what was once the soldiers' courtyard was now a testing ground. Apparently we were going to practice support and defense with real people and objects, which made me too nervous. We all stopped when we saw the division officer standing in front of us. She looked the most.... Interesting to say the least, he looks youthful and energetic. He has blue skin and horns on his head, suggesting he belongs to a demonic or supernatural race. His hair is short and white, which contrasts with his skin. He wears a green jacket over a white shirt with a black tie, and wears a short skirt with some modern style details, such as patches on the leg.
-Dude, that's not... -I was saying before being interrupted by Sergio
-Soukaku, Yes, she's the best soldier defender of the division- He said with a nerdy tone
-Wow, how come you know so much about her, huh?
Sergio frowned, perplexed
-I told you something obvious, you should know who she is- He sighed- And then you say you want to work together with them and you don't know who's who?
I crossed my arms
-Don't fuck with me Sergio, for sure you know who she is because, as you are obsessed with women, you have stalked her somehow
-Sometimes I think you have two neurons, one is on vacation and the other one is about to die. Besides... She's a weird chick, she's blue, and she has horns
-Well I.... I don't see her so bad- I mumbled
Sergio raised an eyebrow, questioning me
-What do you mean? - He asked
-You can varnish her for me- I said- Asshole- I mumbled
-But you're such a bastard, even if I tell you who she is...
This was the typical conversation between the two of us every time I brought up the subject of women. Sergio had a serious problem with it, really, it was like elixir, his adrenaline, he couldn't live without a magazine of women in balls
-Stop thinking that I only live of magazines of women in balls- He said suddenly
"I better shut up and don't say anything" I thought
-All right boys and girls- shouted Soukaku very cheerfully- Welcome to the defense and support test, here you will learn how to help your partners in the most effective way when they are in trouble or simply to give you and the others an advantage in combat. Don't worry about the points in this test, I'm a very nice girl, I always score very well, hehe- She winked at all of us, most of us probably blushed
- Fuck... We have gone from a boss who doesn't talk to one who doesn't shut up, I like it" Said Sergio with a big smile
-Before starting the test I would like to give a few tips, for that I need a volunteer- Said Soukaku while looking through the crowd, Apparently, none of the people present wanted to volunteer
-Come on guys, I don't bite- He said- Well, it depends, maybe if
Sergio gave me a slight push, causing me to collide with a teammate in front of me
"Sorry" I said to the teammate
-Are you out of your mind? The defense gives me of fucking ass, I'm not going out- I said
-Gallina- Said Sergio
-What do you mean?
Sergio the hen gesture while making the characteristic sound of these.
I stared at Sergio with a defiant look
-I won't do it, no, no, no and no- That's when Sergio grabbed my arm and before I could react he lifted it as high as possible
-HERE'S A VOLUNTEER- Sergio shouted at the top of his lungs
-I FUCKING FUCK YOU SERGIO! I shouted loudly
Soukaku heard the shout, causing him to look straight at us, it was too late to do anything
-WHAT COOL! Come over here! - shouted sokaku.
I noticed how that nervousness combined with the embarrassment of going out in front of everyone combined to create an unsettling atmosphere. I pushed through the crowd, walking slowly as I made my way through while saying "Excuse me". It took me quite a while to get across to where she was standing as most of the crowd ignored me. Just when I was next to Soukaku she grabs my arm and pulls me right next to her.
-I'm glad you decided to volunteer," she said cheerfully, "Well, now that you're here I can show you how it's done, pay attention," she said.