Chapter 49 Twilight Zone



The academy has commenced its presence within the Twilight Zone, prompting all students to scrutinize their sorroundings, given that this marks their inaugural encounter with this particular forest.

They were significantly astonished by the immense size of the ancient trees, feeling miniscule in comparison, as if they were mere ants.

The professors have vacated the premises, thereby necessitating that the students assume responsibility for their own welfare. Naturally, they remained concealed in the periphery to minimize casualties.

There were about a thousand students here, so it would be hard to avoid casualties, the professors won't always be there for all of them. So some weaker students formed groups with each other, and those that were strong decided to take matters into their own hands.

Fiona and Celestia decided to act on their own because that way they would be able to hunt more beasts. It would be much more efficient to act alone. This is what will determine their first year ranking, and the benefits that come with the academy rank are quite generous. So there was also completion among students.

The forest had an outer area, an inner area, and a center area.

The outer area consists of tier six and tier five beasts.

The center area was inhabited by creatures of Tier four and Tier three, and it was the location which Zen had previously ventured into.

As for the center area, that is where Tier one and Tier two beasts lurks.

The professors have issued instructions for them to exclusively remain in the outer area, however, students in class A were given the liberty to optionally explore the inner area. By venturing to that location, they would also have the opportunity to pursue more formidable beasts, leading to a greater accumulation of points.

"Are you both going to the inner area also?" Fiona asked the two girls beside her.

"Mhm, It should be much more efficient than hunting in the outer area. It would also serve as a good practice as the outer beasts are quite weak." Celestia responded.

Fiona nodded, agreeing with her, and then moved her gaze to Daphne. "What about you, Daphne?"

"I do not have much interest in those rankings. I'll be staying in the outer area. I simply came because my father is probably going to disown me if I had ditched this expedition."

Upon hearing her utterances, Fiona and Celestia emitted exasperated breaths. Both individuals shared the perception that she had undergone a slight transformation, as evidenced by her willingness to partake in training sessions alongside them over the course of the previous three days.

Reality is often disappointing.

Additionally, numerous students approached the A class students with a request to join their group, only to be met with refusal.

Goren also refused, saying he wanted to go independent, but he was lying! He simply wanted to go with Fiona, so after rejecting those that came to him, he headed towards Fiona to talk to her.

When Fiona saw him approaching, she frowned and said, [What the hell?! This guy again!] She hastily left the area, grabbing Celestia's wrist, and saying, "Let's go, an annoying fly is coming!"

Seeing this, Celestia glanced at Goren from the corner of her eyes, and she could not help but pity the guy.

They both directly left the area, leaving Goren, who was at a loss for words. He couldn't even talk to her! He couldn't help but feel that his judgment was wrong. Though he still had some hopes in his heart.

Daphne stayed behind and sat on a stone placed at the side of the road. She couldn't wait for this exhibition to be over. She also decided to take action and hunt some beasts at the last moment.

While they were heading to the inner area, Celestia spoke and sighed, "I pity that Goren, why not just tell him directly, Fiona?"

"I did! But he keeps on pestering me, it is so annoying."

"What did you tell him?"

"I told him that I had no interest in him and he should just leave me alone, and stop his delusional thoughts."

"Mmm, but you did not tell him that you already liked someone."

"What do you mean? I do not have someone I like yet."

Celestia unveiled a playfully suggestive expression and uttered, "Mhm... Don't you like Zen very much? If you had told him that, then he would've stopped long ago."

Fiona stumbled while walking as she was caught off guard by her words. "Wh-Wh-What are you talking a-about! I-I do n-not l-like him th-that way!" she stuttered, and there was a slight blush on her face.

Seeing that they were about to arrive at the inner area. Fiona went on her way, separating from her and going in another direction. She harbored no inclination to tolerate any further nonsensical utterances emanating from Celestia's mouth.

Seeing Fiona leave flustered, she smiled and muttered, "She should just be honest with her own feelings. Well, it doesn't really have to do anything with me. I'll just leave it up to her own judgment."

Celestia ventured down an alternate path, eventually reaching a towering peak where a cavern awaited her. She perceived that this location may serve as the dwelling of a beast.

She figured out that it might be a Black Serpent or a Fanged Ursavus. She had read about it in a book at the library. There were certain documents present which indicated that this location served as the customary habitat for those two creatures.

The Black Serpent is a Tier three beast that has a long, slender body and is very agile. Its defense is not worthy of attention, as its main skill is its speed.

The Ursavus, however, is a Tier three beast and has black, thick fur that is harder than metal, and its sharp fangs can easily break through large, solid, hard rocks. Those two beasts were also natural enemies.

Celestia was currently scanning the area, trying to see if there was any sign of those two beasts. Suddenly, a loud thumping sound echoed throughout the area, and the ground shook.

She surveyed her surroundings and took notice that it was a Ursavus, with a creature evidently suspended from its jaws. Upon careful examination, she discerned that the creature was indeed a black serpent gripped firmly in its jaws. Furthermore, she observed that Ursavus had sustained injuries.

Witnessing the creature's wounded state, she recognized an opportunity to kill it.