Bloodline of Gods: The Genius at Olympus Academy!

Chapter 35 35. Surprise exam

His attack had spent as much time charging as Raelia's, but it was still naturally weaker. However, Aiden couldn't help but smile.

He had managed to resist and that was enough for aiden. His performance just now just assured him in how much his techniques had progressed

The technique, True Dawn, didn't take much time for Aiden to master after all; archery for him was just as easy as breathing.

The real challenge came when it was time for Aiden to learn the Sunlight Shuttle technique. He quickly grasped the basics, managing to enter and exit the semi-light state after some trial and error.

However, to truly master the technique, there was one crucial aspect that he needed to perfect: the ability to freely transition in and out of the semi-light state.

When Aiden was in the light state, he was physically incapable of attacking. This limitation meant that he couldn't counterattack or defend himself while in this form.

In other words, once he entered the light state, it was an all-or-nothing situation—his only option was to dodge. This was further complicated by the fact that energy-based attacks actually caused greater damage to him while he was in the semi-light state.

This wasn't a significant problem if Aiden could move at the speed of light, but he was nowhere near that level yet.

Aiden couldn't always dodge every attack, and the increased damage from energy-based assaults made it even more challenging.

The only reasonable solution was to lift the semi-light state temporarily and either face or deflect the attack. That was exactly what Aiden had been working on.

He had been training to develop the ability to sense and identify attacks he couldn't dodge and to react and counter them effectively

. Aiden first tried this with Oliver alone, but he noticed that, perhaps because they were both divine descendants of Apollo, Aiden could always sense Oliver's attacks and react with ease.

So, he switched to training with Raelia. The first time Raelia attacked, Aiden completely missed the reading. He was critically injured and out of commission for an entire day.

It was only due to the magical healing abilities of Olympus that he recovered so quickly, Otherwise, he might have been out for at least several weeks.

After his recovery, Aiden trained relentlessly and eventually got the hang of it, to the point where he could perform the technique as he just did. Looking at himself, Aiden couldn't help but smile, and when he turned to his two friends, his smile only grew wider.

"Thank you, guys. I really couldn't have done it without you."

Hearing this, Oliver just chuckled, "No need to over-thank us. With your talent, you were bound to figure it out anyway."

Aiden just shook his head

"No, you guys were essential. Even if I could figure it out on my own, there's no way I could have done it this fast without your help," Aiden insisted, his gratitude evident.

Raelia, far less modest than Oliver, accepted Aiden's praise with a satisfied nod. After this, the trio gathered to discuss their techniques and exchange ideas.

Since all three were archers, their conversations were not just helpful, but necessary for refining their skills.

After a while, each of them felt satisfied with their discussion. Aiden then asked,

"Do you have any idea what's planned for the afternoon lecture?"

"I have no idea," Oliver responded with a shrug.

Over the past week, they had been delving into more theory-heavy subjects—history, tactics, monster biology and weaknesses, breeding patterns, and other intricate details.

What had initially been exciting quickly turned into a monotonous chore as the sheer volume of theoretical knowledge began to feel overwhelming.

Just as they were contemplating the rest of the day, a thunderous voice echoed across the academy campus. "All trainees gather at the training ground immediately!"

Aiden and the others froze for a second before exchanging surprised glances. Without wasting any time, they hurried toward the training ground. As they arrived, they saw others doing the same.

A murmur rippled through the sea of trainees, but no matter what they were saying, all eyes were fixed on one figure standing tall and proud on the platform before them—none other than Instructor Kyros, the head of the training camp.

"I've called you here for one thing," Instructor Kyros announced, his voice cutting through the murmurs.

"A surprise examination."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Aiden heard curses being muttered all around him, and he completely understood their sentiments.

Nothing was worse than going about your day, only to be blindsided by a surprise exam. Although Instructor Kyros didn't say "pop quiz," the effect was just the same.

The instructor clearly sensed the displeasure among the trainees, but he didn't care.

"You've had a week to familiarize yourselves with the techniques, and now we'll test and rank you. Naturally, since you're hearing this from me, this exam will be about your combat abilities."

As soon as Kyros said those words, Aiden felt the entire crowd tense up. Everyone had been expecting something like this, but hearing it confirmed still sent a jolt through them.

Once again, Instructor Kyros continued without any concern for their reactions.

"Olympus Academy is known as the training ground of the gods. Only the best of the best are accepted here. The gods refuse to train any waste.

If you're not up to par, you may as well quit now. There's no pity for the inferior, only admiration for the strong. If you believe you belong here, then prove yourself in the arena! Prove yourself in battle!"

The group of students followed the instructors, their excitement palpable as they approached the massive arena built near the training grounds.

Aiden and his fellow students had glimpsed the arena upon their arrival and had even attempted to explore it, but the guards had promptly shooed them away.

As they drew closer, Aiden couldn't help but be captivated by the grand structure. The arena towered over the training grounds, its stone walls standing strong against the elements. It loomed over them like an imposing sentinel.