After hearing what Azzim just said, Marco and his men seem to move a little away from the gate. They are surprised, the veteran suddenly declared that he is going to enter the trial dungeon.Zack also comes over and stands there in front of the gate with Azzim. Likewise with the other members. Marco sees that almost all of those inmates have lower levels than his men. Except for Zack who is currently on the same level as Gordon, the only two inmates in the town who have reached level 17.However, threatening to kill all the Inmates isn’t something trivial. It is too much for a mere bluffing.“Is that the reason you create an alliance?” asks Maria, The Loser no 68, the leader of one of the group that has created an alliance with Marco’s.Azzim only gives her a pale smile.“Don’t joke around. There’s no one stupid enough to create an alliance to enter the trial dungeon. Everybody knows the trial dungeon can only be entered by 5 inmates,” Maria continues.“Cih! He is just bluffing,” says
Meanwhile, four of Gordon's members and several other inmates from Maria and Tomaz's group are still hunting for Leia and the others. Gideo, who is a level 15 assassin-type warrior from Gordon's group, is at the front and already can see Bascha who is happens the most back behind his other friends. “I’ve found them!” shouts Gideo. He accelerates his run a little and after that he sees his other preys from a distance. “Hey, Gideo. Don't get too far away from the others. What would happen if they ambush you!” shouts one of his friends named Nasha, a utility warrior who carries a kind of bow gun on her back. Meanwhile, Marco keeps adjusting his running speed with his one member named Mira, a level 15 mage healer, a bit ahead of the other inmates from Maria and Tomaz’s group. “Is it okay to let Gordon alone after that veteran warrior?” Mira asks worriedly. “It's a big mistake for you to worry about it. You should be worried about the man he's after,” Gordon replies. But in fact, at
One by one, several inmates have been killed in stealth by Azzim from behind, while the others are still too occupied in following Marco and his friends. Andrio keeps observing Gordon who is still chasing him from behind. Gordon might two levels higher than him, but Andrio clearly has a slight advantage in terms of speed. Coupled with his ability to continue observing any long-range attack plans that Gordon might think of. “Shit, how can he always dodge my ice spears. Looks like I really need to practice this type of attack,” Gordon muttered in annoyance. Everyone in the first stage of the trial realm is probably afraid of Gordon. However, he isn’t the type of warrior who is good at hunting. As Gordon follows them, he finds more and more items from the inmates who have been killed by Azzim. He begins to realize Azzim's real intentions and becomes increasingly worried and also furious. “They deliberately avoid me and my team to erase all those small fries,” he grumbles. On the oth
It almost has been two hours since they hunted Leia and the others, and the gate in Gurdat Town had also been deactivated. Although there are still some inmates near the gate, the rest have already been leaving that place one by one. Some of them who are now walking back to the Inmate Center building seem noisy with what Azzim had previously said to them. “Is he really going to enter the trial realm with that level?” “With level 0? That’s bullshit. Even Gordon and his team couldn’t clear the trial, even after reaching level 20.” “But, most of his team are having high enough levels. And they have also created an alliance with Zack.” “Despite that, there’s only five people can enter the trial dungeon.” “Then why did Zack want to form an Alliance with them?” There are too many odd things about Azzim and all of them have piqued their curiosity. He, who was the first to enter Alorexa, and now trapped in the first stage trial, still has level 0 even though they have confirmed that he
Gordon only finds Leia and Hannah. Just because they both are woman doesn’t make him hesitate to kill them. He is a bit interested in Leia’s calm demeanor.“I hope you are not going to just running away like the other veteran I fought before,” says Gordon.Leia puts a clown face. “I don’t know, but somehow, you remind me of someone stupid.”Gordon doesn’t hide how annoyed he is right now and dashes forward so fast. But then, another ambush comes from the left. It shocks him and immediately covers his left side with an ice block. He only manages to create a small and thin ice, not enough to block the ambush completely.That small and thin ice is broken, and Gordon got hit by a sudden burst of flame. He averts his attention and finds Dino is ready with his another flower flame.“You are not the only mage knight in this trial realm,” says Leia, trying to taunt Gordon.But Dino is not looking so sure of himself. “Come on Leia, don’t you agitate him. I don’t have any confident to fight him
After making sure things are safe, Marvini comes out from behind the trees and comes over them. Bascha raises his hands from a far while holding his right side that got hit by Gordon. “Thank you for protecting me. If it wasn't for your living armor, I'm sure that sharp ice would hurt my stomach,” says Bascha welcoming her arrival. Marvini smiles, but she continues to walk over to Leia, intending to help heal the wound on her arm. But right now, Leia has just finished healing herself and the wound has already closed. “You should have save your mana. I haven’t done anything during that fight,” says Marvini. “It’s okay. My mana will be refreshed back before the dark. I believe nobody will be dared enough to come after us right now,” Leia replies. “What about the monsters?” she asks. “With them at this level, there aren't many monsters dangerous enough to threaten us,” Leia replies by glancing his head toward the others. “For now, we better find a hiding place to rest until tomorrow.
Until the dark, they still could not find the ideal hideout. They are forced to camp without a tent in the middle of the jungle. At least the sky is clear enough, barely covered by clouds. Just like always, Dino helps them to prepare the grilled meat. It’s a luxury that Zack and his team rarely had before. Leia brings two piece of grilled meats and shares one of them to Bascha. “How’s your fatigue level?” she asks. “It’s still at 58 now,” Bascha replies. “It’s still that high?” says Leia. “I might have a higher HP regeneration rate than most people, but my natural fitness,” he finishes his word by patting his huge belly. “It takes longer time for him to refresh and to clear his fatigue,” says Marvini from across the bonfire. “Sorry for holding you down,” Bascha smiles awkwardly. Leia replies his smiles and pats his back a few times before taking her leave. But then Zack tells her to not taking Bascha’s condition too serious. “We don’t need to wait for him to refresh until his
They then cut those two inmates’ white clothes and use them to tie all the items they have collected and bring all of those items back with them without examining them at all. “By the way, did you ever read his mind before and noticed their intention coming to us?” asks Azzim. “They intended to keep watching us and maybe snatch a chance to kill the weakest among us if they find the opportunity. Seems like he still sees us as a threat for the next round of the trial since he doesn’t believe you are going to clear the trial realm now. To be honest, I even doubt it myself.” Azzim just smiles and keeps moving back to their camp. When the two of them come back, Zack looks confused to see them coming with some items. It’s not that long they left, but now they are coming back with two set of items. “How did you get all of these items?” he asks. “It’s Marco and his friend. They came approaching this place,” Andrio replies. “This is why you shouldn’t let them go. Your naivety will cost o
She is so afraid, doubting whether she is able to land safely after jumping that high. But Azzim is being occupied with all the wolves by himself. Only Toto alone, who is now on a tree branch, reacts to Hannah’s call.“It’s okay. If you are able to jump that high, it also means that you are able to land safely from that position.“Are you crazy? This is too much!”“Just make sure you land properly without twisting your ankle!”As Toto’s attention is averted by Hannah, that mysterious inmate attacks him in stealth. When Toto notices the incoming attack, that inmate’s wooden staff is already so close in front of his face.“Dush!”That one hit manages to send Toto to the ground. But then, one arrow appears toward that mysterious inmate. It’s just a normal arrow, since Hannah releases the shot without any preparation while she is still in mid air.That mysterious inmate manages to evade that arrow, but he can’t follow his previous attack to kill Toto. And so, Toto gets the chance to regro
She approaches Hannah and tells her what she just learned from that pair of unique boots. She looks at Hannah’s holographic text to see her current level and finds the problem with her situation. “Now this is a problem. It’s an active skill. You might need access to Skill Set Command so that you can learn and use this skill efficiently. But I believe you’ve skipped the option for that access, right?” says Leia. “I don’t think she really needs it. Just look at Toto,” Azzim interrupts. The three of them look at Toto, and Toto just puts on his clueless face, not knowing what they are talking about. Leia changes her mind a bit regarding the importance of accessing the Skill Set Command. She then takes off the boots and gives them back to Hannah. “You’d still need some time to adapt with the change. Even without using the skill, the item itself gives you an increase for agility and endurance to your leg for a long journey,” says Leia to Hannah. “Are you telling me that it’s okay to tak
However, unlike Dino, Hannah steps in as if she intends to volunteer herself. “Please, take me with you! You should already know that my observation skills are the best among our group.” “I acknowledge your observation skill,” Azzim affirms. “But I'm afraid you are going to slow us down. Despite being an agility-type warrior, the current you can't keep up with my pace and Toto.” It makes Hannah look so disappointed. She can't deny what Azzim just said. She thinks that the only way for her to progress is to push herself to do something more than she currently can do. And staying together with her mentor, who is one of the veterans, should be the best option for her. She has felt it herself, how much she has grown so far. “If I really have the talent to be an agility-type warrior, shouldn’t it be reasonable that I can adapt to your pace given time?” she asks. “I know it the most, how important it is for us to gain actual experience on the field. But look at the situation first. I’m
Those Kelinians have observed how Azzim and his friends fought against the army of the wolves. They acknowledge those inmates’ abilities. But still, they are winning in number.There are more than 30 melee warriors there, and exatcly 13 archers. But Azzim and Leia are still looking so calm with their situation. Only Toto alone who is looking so worried at the moment.He had witnessed Azzim’s madness when he cleared the sartyr guards in the prison before. Not to mention about Dino and Hannah’s combination attack which has the potential to wipe the entire legion.“You guys, hold yourself. We are not in a situation to create another enemies more than what we already have,” says Toto.“No way! There must be something between them and the one who controled the wolves,” says one of the Kelinians warrior.“We shouldn't have let them enter our village,” says the other.“If only Toto didn't bring them here, we won't...”“For sure you won't be able to survive this night,” Granny Oja suddenly in
Hannah is so shocked, not expecting such a huge firewall to appear. She doesn’t believe such a huge fire comes from Dino’s flame.“Wo, what the hell is that? What’s happening there?” asks Hannah cluelessly.“They must have filled the trench with some oils,” Azzim speculates.“Not at all. There’s no way we would waste that much oil only to create such a scene,” says one of the guards.“We only put dry straw and wood, with so many dry Blaconut shells at the bottom,” explains the other guard.“Blaconut shell?” asks Hannah curiously.“It is a type of coconut, but this one has a shell that contains a lot of gas, much more gas than normal coconut shells.”And indeed, that firewall really looks so weird. The fire is suddenly seen gushing out here and there due to the gusts of strong gas emerging from the burning Blaconut shells at the bottom of the trench.Despite how high the firewall is, those crazy wolves are still so eager trying to cross the trench. Even those who manage to cross it, ar
Right after they receive that news, those inmates rush to the village gate. Hannah becomes the first one to reach the gate, and immediately climbs the gate to join the other guard on the top. She observes all the wolves around the graveyard and at the edge of the savanna. She is so shocked, not only by the huge numbers of the wolves, but also by the strange person among the wolves. There’s one mysterious figure in a goat head mask wearing a dark ragged cloak who seems to be the only human being standing among those wolves. What’s more, Hannah sees a holographic letter above that mysterious figure’s head, citing The Loser No 37. “Don’t tell me?” she mumbles with an awry face. She swiftly snatches out one arrow from one of the guards who stands beside her, and immediately takes aim toward that mysterious figure. Her reckless action makes that guard startled. Suddenly, that guard tries to grab Hannah’s arrow, seeming to try to prevent her from starting a war without the leader’s comm
Granny Oja leaves the room toward the door where Toto is waiting outside.“Please, prepare our guests the best meal we have,” says Granny Oja.“Yes, Mam!” replies Toto.Granny Oja backs to her fireplace and sits there. She also offers them to have a seat in front of that fireplace, while she serves them tea. “To tell you the truth, this country is in trouble. I'm not saying this to ask for your understanding because of the guard's rude attitude. I’m telling you because I need your help.”“What kind of help?” asks Azzim.“Well, it’s a bit difficult to explain. I don’t know who you are, but the problem is beyond our capabilities to handle, to the point we seek help from something beyond our understanding. That is the solution given to me by that voice, a voice that I don’t even know who or what he is?”“But he indeed introduced himself as Bang Sat, right?” asks Leia.Lady Oja takes a deep breath once before giving her an explanation.“I’ve been telling fortune to people, but this is th
There are fields of carrots and cabbages surrounding each house. However, all those vegetables looked wilted. Even most of the plants already look dead from not getting enough sunlight. And there is one huge house at the end of the village under towering rocky hills. The house looks so much different than the other house. It almost looks like a temple, being illuminated by several yellow glowing crystals around its circular roof. Those crystals emit fluorescent light of moderate intensity, seeming to be the only source of light at the moment during the day when the sun is still covered by the eclipse. “Please, wait here for a moment! I’ll go inside to make a report to Granny Oja first,” says Toto to Azzim. Toto leaves Azzim and the others, going inside Granny Oja’s sanctuary. After waiting for a while, Toto comes out to invite Azzim and the others to enter. &nb
After they walk down the hill and get out of the forest, they are now walking down the road in a wide savanna with towering grasses, up to their waists. Some even reach their chest.For a moment, Toto stops and his left ear twitches a few times, as if he hears something. Toto silently looks around him. This invites Azzim's curiosity.“What is it?” asks Azzim.“I don't know. It's just a hunch,” replies Toto. “We'd better speed up our movement. We almost reached Wortelville.”After saying that, Toto starts to increase his speed, even though he doesn't appear to be running, Didi, Nery and Catty have trouble following him. They have no choice but to run so that they can follow Toto.Sometimes, Toto jumps quite high and looks around while he is in the air. And there, he sees some movement of some beasts, stalking them u