The appearance of Elia's party significantly altered the situation. Her squad had the most members—34 students in total. The leaders of the other groups were not idiots, and it was evident that fighting amongst themselves would be counterproductive because they were smaller teams.
The party leaders exchanged uneasy glances. There were nine teams with a total of 36 students. Then, without saying anything, they pushed in to block Elia's group's route.
Her smooth hair gave the impression that she had not suffered at all during her time in the dungeon. Elia just scoffed internally at the other party leaders' decision.
However, she would argue that their decision was the wisest they could have made. Her squad, on the other hand, did not arrive here by luck.
"Divide and
A sound similar to a door opening ran out as a straight line emerged in the moss, slowly parting the moss in the middle.“Finally!” Henry squealed with glee. It wasn't all that difficult to wait for the sun to set. Every two hours, the sunsets and rises. Because this was the dungeon's setting, we only had to wait 2 hours.We made a dash for it. We didn't have much time; if the sun came out again, the door would close, trapping us for 2 hours if we didn't do it quickly.When I opened the door, a bizarre place appeared in front of us.In the centre, a lone tree with pink leaves blossomed, and a hole in the ceiling illuminated the entire space."Arghhhh...now what?" I moaned.
Rose recalled the hooded figure who had saved her and her teammates. The words it whispered before departing provided enough information. It didn't take long for Rose to uncover the link between the mysterious entity that had saved her and Riel. Or perhaps it was done on purpose. And Riel wanted her to know that he was the one who saved her. In any case, the fact that she had come this far because he had saved her was unchanged. Rose then took a step forward. -Clutch. The item in her hand made a scraping sound like metal brushing on metal. [Grade III Benovalent Aura] [Double the learning sp
"What the hell is that, Riel?"Henry's mouth was wide open as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.-Shing!-Shing!There were sounds of swords colliding with some other solid material. However, the individual doing the sword manoeuvres did not appear to be aware of Henry's presence.Henry didn't even blink as he stood there watching. The middle-aged man watched the scene with delight as his ego and pride were boosted to a certain extent.Observing his sword skill wasn't something you'd see every day.Henry could see the object Riel was training on as he got a closer look.
In front of me, was a breathtaking garden. The garden's surroundings were vibrantly covered in rich green foliage, with a long transparent pole in the centre. The more I walked about the garden, the more I got fascinated."When the little trace of aura I left behind detected the two of you, I was taken aback. This house was built specifically for when I retire and want to live a simple life."Yes, building a retirement home within a dungeon was a bold thing for this powerful old man."No one had ever come to this place, and properly so, as such, I took care to keep it hidden from any stranger's prying eyes.""Of course, even if they found this area by chance, I made sure they couldn't get in. But, to my surprise, you passed my test. And so did your friend."
Eliza was in a pickle. Sia and her team's arrival was expected, but she didn't expect them to arrive so quickly.Above all, their most skilled magician appeared to have died in the dungeon.Ellias, like Sia, was an ice magician, and Eliza was counting on her to level the playing field against Sia. Her team lacked in the magic department but was better in the warrior department thanks to Lance and Luke."If it hadn't been for you, it would have worked." Eliza's face froze as she saw Sia.Sia moved her gaze quickly among the members of Eliza's team.'She's not here?'Sia was plainly aware of Ellias' existence, a magician with Ice element prowess comparable to her own. She was
Gill was ecstatic.He, who could only observe these geniuses from afar, wishing he could be as excellent as them, now is giving the genius a hard time. It made him want more; the power he'd received and the knowledge he'd gotten were now worth it, as was the sacrifice.The association had provided him with a means to stand out from the crowd, and he would do anything for the organization that had given him a new lease on life.Gill kept his distance and warded off his opponent with just minor yet precise swings of his blade as he moved quickly across the battlefield. At this pace, the longer the struggle lasted, the more Gill would benefit.Gill, on the other hand, was well aware of his limitations. Even with the external assistance he has gotten, he is unable to compete
Eliza gazed at the earth mound that was encasing a person she couldn't comprehend. Her face was packed with a variety of expressions. After trading attacks for a few minutes, she realized Sia hadn't revealed even half of what she was capable of. Even so, it caught her off guard. Sia was able to employ all of the basic level skills of the basic elements. This was not a common phenomenon. Most people, including geniuses, can't employ a skill or two from another element that they haven't awakened. And the spells they used were usually weaker than they were before. Despite this, Eliza had encountered someone who could use the basic skills and make them even stronger than the original, despite the fact that it was not her element.
Eliza burst out laughing at herself. She had just decided to accept defeat and not use the skill she was currently using. It may be regarded to be her most powerful ability. But she had forgotten that she was Eliza Kraus of the powerful Kraus family. The Kraus, on the other hand, never takes defeat so lightly and losing means more than death. Looking at the women who had turned into ice made her even happier with her choice. She could see Sia was going all out. "Are you looking to beat me? To use everything you have at your disposal to beat me down. That's why you even granted me the opportunity to fight on equal terms. Do you honestly believe you can overcome me on your own, Sia Celeste? "A mage against a warrior?
"Hey! Why should we listen to a brat like you?" The interjection came from the back of the crowd, a young soldier, his face flushed with anger, his eyes blazing with defiance. The rest of the soldiers turned to stare, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.A genuine smile spread across my face. Finally, someone had the audacity to speak up. A flicker of satisfaction ignited within me. This was exactly what I had been hoping for, wasn't it? Didn't this feel like the natural order of things?I had anticipated this moment from the very beginning. There was no way these esteemed scions of nobility and battle-hardened knights would meekly submit to the commands of a mere child. The moment I was elected commander of one of the three mighty armies, I knew this tension would inevitably arise. After all, who among these talented warriors would willingly follow a teenager with little to boast of in terms of accomplishments? And let's not forget the shadow of my less-than-st
Ladia couldn't help but castigate herself for her lapse in judgment. How had she not seen it before? If the involvement of the magic towers would significantly aid the Empire, then the impact of the very person who had defeated the magicians of the tower participating would be monumental.The princess's heart thrummed with the realization, chiding herself for taking so long to come to this epiphany. Was Ethan's proposal the correct course of action or not? She no longer dwelled on the question.With a steely gaze, Ladia announced, "I have reached a verdict."The room fell silent as all eyes turned to the princess. The final decision lay in her hands, and she was ready to reveal it. The anticipation hung heavy in the air, and Ladia took a deep breath before continuing. "I have decided to accept Ethan's proposal."A murmur of surprise rippled through the room, but Ladia held up her hand for silence. "I believe that Ethan's plan, with a few modifications, is the best course of action for
My suggestion ignited a firestorm of debate among the upper echelons of the capital. The princess convened her officials in the grand throne room, where the air was thick with tension and uncertainty as they deliberated their next course of action. Ultimately, the march toward the City of Aran was postponed by a full day, a delay that weighed heavily on everyone present. The officials found themselves divided, caught between two stark choices: should they attempt to reclaim the nearby City of Aran from the Beast Kingdom, or should they focus their efforts on retaking the more strategically significant City of Northfall?"But, Your Majesty," one of the officials interjected, his voice rising above the murmurs of the assembly, "as we stand now, we cannot afford to risk an attack on the Northfall Fortress! I have heard reports that the beastmen have fortified their walls and laid even more traps to ensnare us! If we allow this farce to continue, we will be nothing more than lambs led to
A chill snaked down Ryle's spine. Ethan's suggestion hung in the air, heavy and suffocating, like a shroud woven from despair. To attack City of Aran, a fortress city now bristling with tens of thousands of Beast Kingdom soldiers, felt like a declaration of utter annihilation. Even Lance, their most valiant commander, had fallen captive within its walls.Ryle's brow creased into a deep furrow. He, too, was a commander of the Initiation Army, a man who had tasted the bitterness of defeat and the sting of loss. He couldn't fathom how Ethan, this newly appointed leader, could so blithely propose a course of action that reeked of self-destruction."I cannot, in good conscience, agree with your plan," Ryle stated, his voice laced with a mixture of disbelief and frustration. "As we stand now, attacking Northfall City is a fool's errand, a suicide mission. We are scattered, depleted, and outmatched. We must first rally our remaining forces, regroup along the borders, and then, and only then,
"Ryle Green, step forward!" the Royal advisor said, seeing Ryle was in a daze.Ryle coughed and stepped forward, his heart pounding with excitement as he knelt before the Princess."Ryle Green, you are hereby granted authority over fifty thousand soldiers," the Princess said, her voice like a melody that soothed the soul. "You shall be the commander of the Vanguard Army!"With a snap of her fingers, the Princess bestowed an insignia upon Ryle's shoulder, its glow of light like a beacon of hope in the face of the looming threat of the Beast Kingdom."I will crush those beastmen for you, Your Highness!" Ryle said, his voice filled with determination and resolve.The Princess smiled, her eyes filled with pride and hope. "We have faith in you, Ryle," she said. "Together, we will defeat the Beast Kingdom and restore peace to our lands."Princess Ladia nodded, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "I expect a lot from the younger generation, Ryle," she said, her voice laced with both encou
The Dwarven Kingdom, a land renowned for its glittering wealth, held its breath. The Brightwing Empire’s meager offer, a desperate plea for aid, was all they had to entice the notoriously hard-drinking mercenaries. Even if their weapons were outdated, their reputation for unmatched effectiveness in battle preceded them. Surely, that would be enough.“Your Majesty,” a guard murmured, his voice barely a tremor in the air. “They have arrived.”Princess Ladia, lost in a labyrinth of thought, startled slightly. She had wrestled with the decision for what felt like an eternity, but finally, a solution had emerged. All that remained was to face them, to meet their gaze and offer her hand in this desperate alliance.Viscount Lamiel, a man whose arrogance was only surpassed by his thirst for gold, strode into the royal garden, flanked by a legion of equally boisterous mercenaries. Princess Ladia recognized most of them – the nobles summoned by the crown, their faces etched with a mixture of g
The scene unfolded with brutal efficiency. Several soldiers, their faces grim and resolute, descended upon Drew and the other soldier, their movements swift and decisive. There was no struggle, no desperate pleas for mercy. They walked away with heads bowed, accepting their fate with a stoic silence that spoke volumes of their resignation.Ryle, his expression a mixture of weariness and amusement, ran a hand through his hair, a sigh escaping his lips. "What a waste of a perfectly good sleep," he muttered, his voice laced with a hint of exasperation. "Young men like myself need our rest, yet everyone seems determined to disrupt my slumber over such trivial matters."His gaze shifted to me, and a playful smile curved his lips. "Allow me to introduce myself," he said, extending a hand towards me. "Ryle Green, third son of Count Green, and as you might be able to tell, the future commander of this very army." He spoke with an air of unwavering confidence, his words carrying the weight of
Two soldiers from a rival camp, their boots crunching on the gravel path, happened upon the conversation. One soldier, his face contorting with barely suppressed mirth, clamped a hand over his mouth, desperately trying to stifle a chuckle. His companion, sensing the impending eruption, jabbed him in the ribs with an elbow, a silent plea for decorum. But the laughter, like a trapped spring, was too powerful to contain. Tears welled in the soldier's eyes, threatening to spill over as his shoulders shook with silent mirth. Finally, with a strangled cry, he burst into a full-blown guffaw. "Hahahaha! If it's the Young Master leading us! Hahaha! We'll be able to… Pft! Hahaha!"The sound of his uncontrolled laughter echoed through the camp, drawing curious glances from nearby soldiers. Gaston, his face a mask of confusion and irritation, turned to the source of the amusement. "Excuse me, but what's so funny?" he demanded, his voice laced with displeasure.The soldier, still gasping for br
The unyielding army of the Ice Demon City had been journeying for a considerable number of weeks, traversing a multitude of cities and towns along the way. During our sojourns, we would occasionally restock our supplies, find respite in taverns, and often in the great outdoors, before resuming our arduous trek.Given the unfortunate circumstances, we were informed that the Ice Demon City was the most distant of all cities from the capital. This reality meant that we were among the last to receive the urgent message, compelling us to join the ranks of the other nobles and their armies in the capital.It was in the fourth week of our relentless march that we finally arrived in the grand and magnificent Capital city. The journey had been long and arduous, but our determination never wavered, as we knew our presence was required in these critical times. I had already surmised that the majority of the other nobles and their forces would have already amassed in the capital, readying themse