The Lord's Return Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Tests

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“So, which one is better? Working for the Security Bureau or working for the Adventurers Guild?” Luke asked. Everyone was gathered in the living room and discussing the next step of their futures, continuing as courier agents wouldn't cut it anymore as that would be a complete waste of their potential. Luke’s plan was actually simple: find a way to get closer to people with immense power and influence in Humanity's social cycles. “I think it depends on our goal. The Security Bureau can provide us with many resources but also many restrictions, especially freedom. The Adventurers Guild on the other hand doesn't provide resources but offers information of the resources as well as freedom. It's a matter of choosing to be bound but supported or free and fend for ourselves.” said Chad and everyone agreed with him but the final decision lay with Luke, their alpha. … <Welcome to the Security Bureau, how can I assist you today?> “Hi, my name is Yamih Klupa, I've come with my crew to apply as Agents of the bureau.” said Yamih to the female android working as a receptionist. The group was currently inside a high end building with marble floor and agarwood desks and furniture. <Mr Klupa, thank you for choosing the Security Bureau as a place to provide your services. Unfortunately, there are no vacant spots at the moment for many of our occupations like Secret Agents, Law Enforcement Agents, Reconnaissance Agents, etc. We only have vacant spots for Personal Bodyguards but the requirements are very stringent.> “As long as it's a job, we're willing to take it.” <Alright, I've already made an appointment for you, when your name is called, just go to the designated area with your group, thank you very much.> “Thank you for your assistance.” … The group didn't wait long before Yamih’s name was mentioned in the intercomms. <Mr Klupa, please follow the green lights to F7 Hall, that's where your tests will be conducted!> After the announcement, some of the floor tiles lit up in a green glow, Yamih and his group then followed the light of the green lit tiles all the way to the F7 Hall that was mentioned. Outside the hall, an android was already waiting for them to arrive. <Mr Klupa, thank you for your patience, please follow me inside.> said the android whilst gesturing to enter through the metallic door as it opened it for them. Everyone then entered the hall and inside the hall were numerous large machines. These machines were so big that one wouldn't even think they were made for humans. The weights were massive, the running wheel was massive, the white iron pole at the centre of the hall was huge, the water sphere was huge and the puppet robots were huge. There was also a huge crowd of people who were standing in the queue. The ones that would be conducting these tests would be androids. After Yamih and his group entered, the tests began. The first person in the queue was called over by the android standing next to the iron pole. <Please place your hand on the iron pole.> said the android and the man complied. He placed his hand on the iron pole and was hit with ecstasy. The iron pole was releasing a type of energy that left him ecstatic. A holographic screen then appeared with words written on it. <Iron Fists Skill, next!> said the android out loud. After the man's Skill was determined, another android gestured for him to come over. This android was standing beside the massive dumbbell. <Please place your hand on the dumbbell.> it said and the man complied. When he touched the dumbbell started to shrink until it was standard size for humans to use. The man didn't need to be told of the next step, he simply tried to lift up the dumbbell and the ecstatic feeling yet again returned. The man then dropped the dumbbell once he couldn't hold it any longer. <Average Strength, next!> The man then went to the running wheel and ran as fast as he could before running out of breath and his results for running was another ‘Average’ remark from the