Chapter 330 The Trial Began

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Klaus, like every one of the 5,000 participants who entered the trial, stood before the looming dark tower, which for some reason had a hypnotic effect just by looking at it. The tower stood tall and dark, with ravens circling it, creating an ominous environment and sensation. 'Nice one, Lucil,' Klaus smiled, planning to call her and praise her for a job well done after the trial. She had created something that conveyed a sense of weight even before the trial began. It was a smart move, considering the academy was looking for capable warriors to nurture. [Welcome to the Dark Tower Trial. The trial begins once the gate opens. You are required to enter immediately when it opens to avoid being disqualified.] A voice spoke, and before any of the participants could react, the huge door at the base of the tower creaked open, creating a haunting effect. However, they didn't need to be told twice—they immediately ran in. The moment Klaus entered the gate, he found himself at the base of a tall mountain surrounded by leafless trees. He did not even need a second to prepare before sensing 30 monsters charging down the mountain. "Mountain wolves," Klaus muttered. Without a second thought, all 360 Viper Piercing Needles appeared in front of him, hovering flawlessly. As the 30 mountain wolves drew closer, 30 of the needles shot forward, and within a second, all 30 monsters lay on the ground—dead. "Easy enough," Klaus muttered. He was far beyond hunting Tier 4 monsters. The first time he went hunting, he'd aimed for the highest tier, and now, after battling thousands of higher-tier monsters, these Tier 4 creatures felt like a joke. [Congratulations on clearing the first level of the Dark Tower in under 5 seconds. You are the first to accomplish this. You have saved 9 minutes and 55 seconds.] [Does the participant wish to continue or rest for 14 minutes and 55 seconds?] "Continue," Klaus said, and immediately, his surroundings shifted. He appeared in the same place, but this time, the number of monsters running down the mountain had increased. Fifty came at him, yet it didn't take him even ten seconds to dispose of them. Kilian was also at it, casually slashing his sword and unleashing fire arcs at the monsters. None of them wanted to exhaust themselves early, so they were starting slow. And it wasn't just them; everyone was doing the same. They hadn't unleashed any of their skills yet, knowing that more harrowing levels were ahead, so they were holding back their attacks. *** "It's a good start so far," said the lady who made the announcement and read the rules. She was inside the observation room. Beside her were five others—three men and two women—all focused on the 5,000 smaller screens displaying the trials. "Do you think any of them will be able to reach the 66th level?" a young man asked. "This isn't exactly like the straightforward battles they've fought," he added. "Well, the head instructors at the academy certainly hope so. I was instructed to observe their performance in various environments and send a detailed report afterward. "They also seem more interested in that young man making his way through the trial," the lady said, shaking her head as she watched Klaus in the trial, effortlessly dispatching monsters. "Well, he's very scary, I tell you. Even I'm afraid of him," another lady remarked with a small smile. "Our job is to evaluate him and send an even more comprehensive report by the end of the day, so scared or not, pay attention to him," the announcement lady said. "Also, keep a close eye on the Zhou twins; they have some potential. Additionally, focus more on Anna Ross, Hanna Kendrick, Lily Felin, Miguel O'Hara, Ella Duncan, Ethan Duncan, Max Duncan, and Omari Hackman," she added. "Okay, ma'am," the five replied, nodding in acknowledgment. They then returned to observing the various battles happening inside the trial. *** Klaus appeared on level 6, and instead of arriving at the base of the mountain, he found himself in a shadowy forest with thick fog covering the ground, obscuring his vision. 'Interesting, very interesting,' Klaus said inwardly, scanning his surroundings with heightened senses. A few seconds later, strange rustling sounds echoed around him. Then, from the darkness, deep red eyes lit up, piercing through the shadowy surroundings.

Chapter 330 The Trial Began

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