Chapter 28 (2/2)

training tracks, some space was left again, and then a shooting range was marked out. It was located in a place where the embankment had been artificially cut, turning it into a vertical wall that served as a kind of bullet trap. No one wanted stray bullets flying around. From a distance, it was clear that ten shooting ranges had been prepared, marked by narrow obelisks not much taller than an adult human. The entire shooting range was bounded by four tall pillars between which a delicate mist seemed to waft.

The valley ended with a forest gradually rising upwards, but it seemed that a deep ravine remained, stretching further to the left. The dragon did not see the riding tracks Aiden had mentioned, but considering that the opposite hill was higher than the one Solvein was standing on, he assumed they were even further behind him.

Hine did not change his pace as they walked down the slope. Many people had to put in a lot of effort not to fall over. They were heading straight for the shooting range, and Draco couldn't get his mind off the image of all the visible paths flooded by the autumn rain. Disaster guaranteed.

When they finally reached the entrance to the shooting range, most of them were panting heavily, and several people had to break ranks because Hine was glaring at them. Inside, several assistants were busy laying out weapons, ammunition and gunpowder at the individual stations.

– Form a line of three! – The instructor did not have to repeat himself twice.

– I will explain the rules of today's exam. – Hartman stood in front of them without raising his voice. – First, you will be shooting. Depending on your profile and year, the requirements are slightly different. All third-year military students have to fire three shots from a rifle at a target 100 metres away. The other profiles shoot with handguns at 20 metres. First- and second-year students take an exam on weapon handling. — The officer looked at everyone. — You enter the shooting range when the

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