Though the ticket being auctioned off could not generate money by itself, it presented an opportunity greater than anything: a chance to be acquainted with some of the most powerful members of modern society.Since they couldn't achieve the power themselves, it was only right that they gain it through other sources.As long as they could attend the Gauntlet, even those powerful bastards would have to accept that their wealth is something worth respecting.It would be easy to gain a powerful ally that would aid them in further establishing their roots.With such prospects, it wasn't shocking that the moment Spice announced the starting bid, the greatest bidding war to ever occur in that auction hall began.From 50, it quickly arrived at 500, inching closer to the 800 mark.Most had already dropped out at this point, realizing that true to expectations, in the world of the nouveau riche, there was always someone richer.It was disappointing but one had to know when to concede a loss.“D

Ethan kept silent as he stared at Jaime who was grinning from ear to ear.“Well?... How do you wish to die?... I have quite a few ways to make it happen. Some painful, others less painful, some quick, others slow. Make your decision.”Ethan replied. “I don't plan to die.”“Oh?”“I'll give you a chance to walk away. Leave now and I will spare you. Keep up with this and I will have no choice but to make an example out of you.” Jaime could hardly control himself as he burst into mocking laughter, taking out a knife which he then pointed at Ethan. Ethan stared on with an impassive expression though his eyes flashed with strong emotions.Jaime grinned wickedly as he remarked. “You know one thing I hate more than stuck-up rich brats, are delusional fools. Tueh, absolutely disgusting.”“Walk away.” Ethan calmly remarked as he placed his hands in his pocket, his gaze transfixed on Jaime.Rolling his eyes, Jaime responded. “Last chance to choose how you wish to die.”“You really won't back o

Ethan snorted as he got back to his feet, having ended Slasher's life.He considered the assassins he had killed to reach here as an unavoidable scenario, but with Slasher, no, it was a necessity.Such a monster couldn't be allowed to continue living amongst humans.Ethan made a mental note in his mind not to forgive Lady Spice and the Sixth Finger for what they had done.Because of them, innocents had paid with their lives. He made his way to the control board of the navigation room and began to operate it.It didn't take long before he found Milicent and her people. Contrary to his expectations that they were huddled together in the control room, they were all in the first-class suite on the boat.To think that they were enjoying themselves while their subordinates gave up their lives. The thought to immediately sink the boat crossed Ethan's mind but he decided against that.There was no reason to do that for such small fries.So, he decided on a different approach, heading over

Milicent was wary of allowing Ethan to regain his strength, which was why she wished to get him to decide quickly.Ethan chuckled as he sipped some more wine before moving to set it down, or at least, attempting to do so as Milicent immediately attacked, leaving him no room for evasion.Already expecting the strike, Ethan quickly moved out of the way, allowing the spear meant to put a hole in his temple to instead graze the side of his head.There was another attack, but it wasn't from Milicent or Ethan.Instead, another of the Musketeers moved forward in a bid to catch Ethan off guard, but it seemed Ethan had also expected this as he made use of the divine shard of deception to deceive the trajectory of the attack, allowing it to go wide off its mark.The Musketeer was stunned, unable to understand how he had missed while the third Musketeer also charged forward with killing intent.Ethan no longer considered sparing any of them as he met their attacks head-on and began to overwhelm

After he'd finished talking, Romulus disappeared, leaving Ethan to his fate.Ethan was quick to deduce that the ticket had been a trap to force him into the Gauntlet.But he didn't care because that meant he would be able to save Poltergeist.Just then, he sensed something causing him to glance in one direction.From there, a ferocious beast revealed itself.From now onward, Ethan was a fighter in the Gauntlet.***The Gauntlet was not just an event but was also a relic, a high-grade relic capable of creating a whole new world within.Within this world was a jungle that worked based on strict rules, and the weak perished.Only the strong could survive against the powerful predators prowling within the Gauntlet and also survive the attacks of other challengers as well.Not all those challenging the Gauntlet were forced in like Poltergeist and Ethan.Some had entered willingly with the desire to earn a name for themselves and grow their power to unprecedented heights.To that end, they