I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

After watching the performance of the powerful investigator team, Lloyd turned back to look at the classmates team and the joy team.

Hmm... the result was a little unexpected?

Logically speaking, the Alumni Association's paper strength should be the second strongest, but it does not have top-level combat power at level eight and level seven. However, it does have two level fives, two level fours, and one level two, so its paper strength is only slightly weaker than that of the Investigator Team.

Logically speaking, their rating should probably be on the same level as the Investigator Team, with just a slight difference of '+' or '-' at best.

As a result, Lloyd saw that they were still hovering at the 'E' level, and were mixed up with the Executioner Team, which had the weakest strength on paper...

The problem is still the same as those people in the college. They are somewhat dogmatic in dealing with problems, not flexible enough, and not cunning enough.

Faced with large groups of monsters rushing towards them, the investigator team took the approach of using advantageous terrain to maneuver and using weapons and NPCs in the scene to increase combat power and provide cover.

These students just yelled a few harsh words, and then rushed forward shoulder to shoulder...

It was indeed very heroic, and Lloyd's blood boiled when he saw it.

There is no coward among those who come out of Mitzkatok!

But it died really fast, it was gone in a moment of distraction...

Lloyd was speechless. How many years have you graduated? Why do you still have the air of a scholar? Have you not been polished away by society?

For a moment, he suddenly understood why Dean Hazlade always emphasized that the college was a pure academic organization, not a military faction...

The practical experience is really incomparable to those veteran investigators...

It seems that I have to think of a way to prevent students from always doing things based on passion alone.

Lloyd shook his head and looked at the happy team led by his girlfriend Eloro.

The performance here is unexpectedly good?

The final rating was almost the same as the investigator team's average, and I even got a slight improvement, which was reflected in the extra points.

And it was not Eloro with her 300 critical damage who performed outstandingly, but the two male and two female knights of the order she led.

These knights from the Order of Joy were all very young, probably under 30 years old, and their ranks were not high either, with the highest being only level 4.

And judging from their expressions and behaviors, they should be two couples, as if they were specially selected by Eloro.

In the battle against the monsters, the four knights cooperated very well and their skills and tactics were extremely skilled. They were much more experienced than the investigator team. It was obvious that they were trained in daily fights with monsters.

The shelter system, which was originally looked down upon by many people and even considered very immature by Lloyd and Hiltina, actually shined in the battle?

The four knights plus Eloro jointly activated the power of [Shelter]. The five of them vaguely formed some kind of subtle connection and achieved a magical state of resource sharing?

But it's not about sharing thoughts, spiritual power, inspiration, etc., but about strength bonus, spiritual power recovery speed, and skill strength.

In simple terms, if the Saint Ai Luo Luo himself casts the iconic skill of the [Shelter] system, [Shelter Shield], the final protective effect is probably...

Barely able to withstand the bullets from the old-fashioned musket?

More advanced guns won't work. A bolt-action rifle like this might shatter her [Shield of Protection] in just three shots.

However, in the trial scene, the four knights took half a step forward together, and then cooperated with Eloro to launch the [Shield of Protection]. In the end, the shield that was deployed was able to stand the test of the waves of monsters?

It was precisely relying on this solid barrier, coupled with the help of other weapons and NPCs in the scene, that they won quite good reviews.

In the end, it was their spiritual power that could not hold out and they were overwhelmed by the monsters. Before that, the seemingly thin [Shield of Protection] did not even have a trace of crack.

This made Lloyd look at the strength of the [Shelter] system with new eyes.

Moreover, not only are they very strong in defense, these [Shields of Protection] also seem to have special effects such as resisting mental pollution and counterattacking the opponent's attacks.

Even if other teams do not suffer actual mental pollution when killing monsters, their bodies will honestly show various symptoms, which will inevitably affect their combat status.

But the Joy Squad would not do that. They never frowned during the fight. The stinging pain and tinnitus they should have felt were all offset by the [Shield of Protection].

By the way, if a monster causes melee damage to them, not only will it fail to penetrate the shield, but it will suffer a rebound damage.

With a few more recoils, the monster would die on its own without anyone having to do anything.

But the monsters here are very brainless and will rush towards humans without thinking when they see them, making the efficiency of the recoil damage reach the extreme.

As a result, the damage output of the entire Joyful Squad on the battlefield was not inferior to that of the two high-ranking warriors, Old York and Bai Yueguang.

Is this how the [Shelter] system is supposed to be used?

I've learned a lot. I originally thought this system was just for cuteness...

Lloyd kept nodding secretly beside him.

If the power of [Veto] is suitable for single combat, then the power of [Shelter] is undoubtedly very suitable for this kind of large-scale battlefield.

It is no wonder that during the City of Joy incident, the Joy Cult, as a very young defense force, was able to deal with the dangerous tide of monsters.

But then again...

My girlfriend, Eloro, performed very badly on the battlefield?

As soon as he entered the scene, his cute little face turned pale, and he was startled all the time. When he did something trivial like carrying ammunition, he would fall flat on his face, making himself look like a mud monkey...

Sigh... isn't 300 critical damage enough? Should she be given the title 'Your Eternal Lord Uther'?

Forget it. It's easy to reveal your true identity and be discovered by others.

With that shrewish woman, Hiltina, at home, I don't dare let her join the team of relatives and friends. So in the future I can only play with her own people.

But objectively speaking, it is much better than the previous performance?

Although I was still very scared, I did not back down and continued to work hard to contribute my value.

She did contribute her value. It was probably because of the presence of this saint that the four knights were not mentally polluted.

At the same time, her high attribute bonus, under the special connection effect of [Shelter], indirectly enhanced the combat effectiveness of those knights. Otherwise, they would definitely not be able to achieve a record comparable to that of the Investigator Team.

You have to know that they are one level eight and one level seven, while we are not even level five. The difference in hard power is even greater than that between humans and dogs. If it weren't for Lloyd's secret care, it would definitely be impossible.

So when their team finished the first trial and returned to the rest area, they were still a little confused about this.

"Saint, I feel that my shield is much stronger than usual. Is it because you are leading us?"

"Yes, although the four of us often work together and have good coordination, we are very clear about our strength and it is unlikely that we can last that long. So it must be because the saint is with us that we can perform beyond our normal level, right?"

Faced with such questions, Eloro could not reveal the truth under Lloyd's instructions, so he could only force himself to say:

"Ahahaha, you're right. After all, I'm also a saint. As long as I'm here, no one will get hurt!"

Fortunately, these young knights were very loyal to her and easily accepted such statements, and selectively ignored the embarrassment of her making herself look dirty.

"Long live the Saint! With you by my side, I am not afraid of any difficulties!"

"I will always follow in your footsteps, obey your will, and pave a way forward for you!"

"Before this, I didn't believe that the Saint would fight alongside us. Such an honor is something I couldn't even dream of!"

These bold words made Ai Luoluo feel a little embarrassed. He quickly waved his hand and tried to change the subject:

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this for now. Everyone has obtained the attributes, right? This is the main purpose of our trip."

The knights were quite cooperative and immediately started talking about what they had gained from the trip.

"I got it, I got it. My spiritual power increased by 3 points at once! This is more than the improvement I got from practicing hard outside for a month. This trial is really amazing, isn't it?"

"Although I don't have as much as you, I have gained two points of rationality. I think rationality is more important."

"By the way, Saint, you said before that this trial was hosted by your fiancé, but why have we never heard of this great man, nor your engagement?"

"Are you stupid? How dare you ask about the saint's private affairs?"

"Ahhh! I'm sorry, Saint. Please forgive me for overstepping my authority!"

"Alright, alright, the Saint won't blame you for such a small matter. She is the most gentle Saint... But... I am also very curious about who your fiancé is. With a beauty like yours, you must be paired with a handsome man, right?"

"Humph! Of course, there is no one in the world more handsome than my Lord Uther."

"Hehe, then Saint, can you tell us more about you and him? Don't worry, we will never tell anyone else."

"Well... a lot of things did happen between him and me, but it all started when we first met. We just looked at each other for the first time and fell deeply in love with each other."

"It was love at first sight? Wow! How romantic!"

Lloyd, who was outside, couldn't stand it any longer. It was really a bit corny...

........................

After a few more hours, the teams present had finished the previous four trials one after another.

Although the scenes of each trial are different, they are arranged according to the order set by Lloyd before, two 'historical' and two 'virtual'.

Therefore, the abnormal symptoms described by Professor Deco in the report have not appeared for the time being.

However, even the team with connections, no one has received a rating above D so far.

There is a significant increase in difficulty...

But the participants did not care and were still excited about the three or five attribute points they had easily earned.

Are user needs well met?

As the portal back to reality appeared, Lloyd suddenly felt that the knowledge crystal he had placed before began to change slightly.

The crystal that was originally unusable suddenly became "soft", which is soft in the literal sense. The texture that should have been hard began to change like smooth silk.

Then it gradually became blurred and transparent, until the smile was completely in the air.

But it is not a disappearance in the true sense. Strictly speaking, it should be integrated into Lloyd's trial?

So Lloyd felt that the trial atmosphere, which had been changing a little before, suddenly had some new changes.

Maybe it's more serious, more profound? And a little bit depressing?

Even the team heading towards the 'exit', the executor team with the weakest overall strength, noticed this change.

Their paper strength can be said to be the weakest among the several teams. They have all just completed the first level of [Enlightenment], so it is understandable that they perform poorly.

But he was quite brave. Facing the horrible monster that was rushing towards him, even though his hands and feet were shaking, he still stood up to fight back and did not sit there and wait to die.

In the subsequent virtual scenes, even though they were quickly eliminated due to their lack of strength, everyone was still working hard and did not give up on themselves.

But when they arrived at the final portal, they were still a little scared...

"Hmm? How come it seems like... we've arrived at the -2 floor? Wasn't the atmosphere here quite relaxing and cheerful before? These trials are also very interesting. Although they are difficult, I guess I'm just too weak."

"Yeah, I also feel like something seems to be different. Could something unexpected happen?"

"And this last door always makes me feel uneasy. Is it really the exit mentioned in the instructions? Why does it feel like a door to some unknown area?"

Just when they were feeling a little uneasy, a line of subtitles appeared in front of them, soothing them:

"That is indeed not the exit, but the final trial for today. Don't be afraid, I will be watching you."

As soon as these people saw the subtitles, they immediately became excited:

"Wow? Is this Senior Lloyd?"

"Long time no see, Senior Lloyd!"

"Senior, you haven't been back to District 18 for a long time. Have you forgotten us?"

This made Lloyd feel a little embarrassed, and he quickly used a line of subtitles to comfort him:

"I'll find time to come back later."

"Ahaha, senior, we were just joking. We all know that you are busy with important matters. There is no need to waste time on trivial matters in District 18. We all understand."

"Yes, yes. This trial that can help us become stronger is definitely more important than the work in District 18. Senior, just focus on your work. It is more important to allow more people to join this trial. Leave the small matters of District 18 to us!"

"Oh, oh, oh! What you said makes my blood boil. It just so happens that I have grown 3 points of rationality and 2 points of inspiration in the previous trials. I feel that I have become terrifyingly strong! Nothing can stop me!"

Lloyd looked at these enthusiastic young people, feeling both amused and relieved, so he posted another subtitle:

"Yes! Let's work hard together for the future of mankind!"

"Ahh! For the future of mankind! For Senior Lloyd!"

Under his encouragement, this team with the weakest hardware power resolutely walked towards the last portal full of unknowns and dangers.