Chapter 271 Prelude To The Raid [Pt 1]

Chapter 271 Prelude To The Raid [Pt 1]

"Well done, everyone."

The man of darkness himself, Ralyks, clapped as he gazed upon the group of nine who stood before him.

No one could see what was hidden underneath his dark mask, but based on the tone of his voice, and his gesture, it was clear he was pleased.

The expanse above showed a bright sun that sharply contrasted with his black aesthetic, and the ground around him had been shattered—destroyed by the just-concluded battle.

"You exceeded my expectations." Ralyks nodded in approval as he formally ended the round.

The Otherworlders—or rather, students under Ralyks—had just passed the final phase of their test with the Dark Adventurer.

This was something they had been undertaking for the past few days, so the smiles and expressions of relief that pervaded their faces was understandable.

Everyone was exhausted, but they couldn't help but laugh energetically as they collapsed on the ground in satisfaction.

They really did it!

"You've defeated the last of my Elemental Summon. I can see you're now ready for the next step."

The Otherworlders all looked at Ralyks from wherever they sat on the devastated ground.

They knew what was to come.

"Tomorrow... we will venture into the Royal Dungeon." He declared.

The equipment that they needed was finally ready. Their practice had paid off, and they were deemed prepared enough for the rigors of the Dungeon Raid.

Everything had been set in motion.

"Any questions?" Ralyks asked, both hands behind him as he did so.

No matter the situation, this man always maintained an air of elegance and prestige.

... Also power.

"I have one. How long will we be spending for the Raid in total?"

The person who asked this question was Justin, and he had a goofy smile on—as usual.

His question was serious, nonetheless, and the teenagers around him seemed to resonate with it with their curious eyes.

Ralyks shrugged the moment he heard it.

"I previously thought it would take two months or more, but..." He narrowed his eyes as he looked at the bunch in front of him.

"Right now, one month should be fine."

If they spent an average of ten hours a day in the Dungeon, they were definitely going to finish things within a month.

"You've all grown exponentially in the past couple of days."

The match-up was surprising—considering how incredibly beautiful and powerful Alicia was, and how average Rey appeared—but no one could deny their connection.

Some called it mere friendship.

Others referred to their relationship as one-sided, with Alicia essentially controlling Rey.

While others made no comments on the issue.

People had their various perspectives on the issue, but it wasn't like they really dwelled on it.

Not with the Dungeon Raid starting the coming day.

Right now, everyone just wanted to return to their rooms, wash up, and spend their time doing whatever they wanted for the time being.

Reading, eating, sleeping, or basically anything else that didn't involve training.

Even Billy and Trisha—the training junkies of the class—didn't look like they were up to that for the day.

As for Adonis, he currently stood in front of everyone as they slowly rose to their feet in order to leave the training field.

"Everyone, may I have your attention?"

As one would expect, everyone turned in his direction that very instant.

He had a smile on his face, the kind that made him look like a god sculpted into the form of a man.

It captivated everyone and drew them in.

"I want to express my thanks and gratitude to all of you here! Despite the tough training, none of you quit or gave up. You kept up the hard work, and we've finally made it this far as a result."

Unlike the initial number of twenty-nine, who were functionally a disorderly bunch, this small squad of nine members was far more coherent.

It showed the benefit of quality over quantity.

"I want to congratulate all of you, and wish you safety, regarding tomorrow."

Adonis' white teeth were displayed for all to see, and he gave his genuine heroic smile so all his classmates could join him in his celebration.

And they did.

Every single one of the eight that stood opposite Adonis gave their versions of smiles.

All of them were beyond excited.

"I wish you all good luck on the Dungeon Raid!"

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