"All the teams will be teleported randomly to different locations on the island."
Professor Lukas spoke, holding a microphone close to his face.
"From there on, you have to survive and maintain your group dynamic on your own. Of course, the teachers will be there to help you…"
He raised his right hand.
"From the console, you can send an SOS to us. Soon after, we'll send someone to get you back to the cruise."
Murmurs engulfed the surroundings—some students heaved a sigh of relief, while others just carefully listened to Prof. Lucas.
"But knowing this…" Prof. Lucas' eyes narrowed, scanning each and every student's face, "you and your team will be disqualified from the training the moment you press the SOS button. And this might affect your overall first-year credit points."
The moment he said that, the dull expression on every student's face returned.
"They can't be serious."
"Do they want us to call for an SOS or what?"
"There goes my first year…"
"I don't wanna fail…"