The assessment instructor surveyed the expressions of surprise and fear on everyone's faces, cleared his throat, and continued, "Of course, if you are afraid, you can also opt out. After all, this concerns your lives, so think it through. Those who want to participate, stand to the other side; those who wish to quit, take three steps back."
The crowd looked at each other, and for a moment, some stepped forward, while others stepped three steps back.
After all, it's a matter of life and death; if you're not alive, everything else is moot.
Among the five hundred people, more than two hundred immediately withdrew.
The assessment instructor looked at the remaining three hundred or so people, a hint of relief in his eyes. The number of those quitting wasn't too large. Of course, he wouldn't disdain those who gave up; after all, everyone has their own ambitions.
