Chapter One: One Tester Remains

“Welcome, final candidate,” said the masked man. “This examination has only three rules.” The writing changed. 【1. The examination has ten questions. Each has exactly one correct answer.】 【2. Candidates who answer incorrectly will be corrected by the proctor.】 【3. A candidate with a perfect score may leave through the front door after submitting the paper.】 There was indeed a door ahead. Its green exit sign shone too brightly, like a flame designed to catch moths. “Begin.” Lin opened the paper. Question one: *Ascension always places trainee safety above all other priorities. True or false?* He did not answer. He had spent three years as a tester, earning less than half the salary of permanent staff.