Chapter 433 Nonexistent Mind Games

Chapter 433 Nonexistent Mind Games

'Why is Adonis pretending to be a fan? Was this part of the plan?'

Rey felt confused as he stared at the flustered expression of the Hero who stiffly stood before him.

'He's really good at acting, though. I feel so much respect and intimidation coming from that stare of his.'

It was nearly convincing to Rey, in all honesty.

All of this was a surprise to him. He only came to the Guild with Esme since they were told to come for their official recognition ceremony.

It was going to be hosted from the Guild and broadcast to the entire city.

Rey personally felt like all of it was unnecessary, since pretty much everyone already knew who Jet and Lux were, but he also understood how big of a deal it was for two new Heroic Rank Adventurers to pop out of nowhere.

... Especially with the emergence of the Grand Calamity Dungeon.

'I even heard some people trying to draw connections between our arrival and the Dungeon's appearance... as if that even makes sense.'

Their actions also made him feel ridiculous for suspecting Adrien being behind the Dungeon's appearance.

Paranoia was indeed a deadly thing.

'After studying a bit more about Dungeons to refresh my memory, I no longer think he made this one appear.' Rey laughed at himself.

He still suspected that Adrien was lurking around somewhere, though.

He just didn't know where and why.

"I'm flattered, but I really am not worth idolizing..." Rey spoke up, gazing into the distance as if he was speaking deep words.

"At least, not until I fulfill my dreams..."

With those whispers echoing within the room, Britta and Burke both nodded with smiles on their faces.

That told Rey his performance was exquisite.

"Your dreams... huh?" Adonis' tone was low, and his voice trembled as if he was under some kind of pressure. "What is your dream, really?"

'E-eh? Why is he asking me that? Shouldn't he already know if he claims to be a fan?'

Rey was at a loss for words, but he pulled himself together and strengthened his persona to the max.

It was coated, from all sides, with a special Orichalcum-

Adamantite Alloy that made the place as sturdy as any establishment could afford to.

The spectators were three 6 Star Adventurers, and they stood at the farthest corner of the room as they watched Adonis prepare himself.

The spectators were three 6 Star Adventurers, and they stood at the farthest corner of the room as they watched Adonis There was no safety guide or protection for them. Considering how supervisors assigned to Tests that reflected their capacity, they didn't need any kind of special barrier.

Not only would it add more cost to the Guild's budget, but a functional safety barrier could potentially get in the way ofthe supervisors helping out candidates whose lives were in danger.

Supervisors weren't obligated to help, and the Guild wasn't liable for any harm caused during the Test—it said so on the form—but it was still standard ethics for Supervisors to assist those who had given the Test their best but were in danger.

Being able to freely act, without a barrier stopping a supervisor, was far more optimal.

... Cheaper too.

"Are you ready?" Britta's voice echoed out loud as she looked at Adonis' anxious face.

Some of the flickering lights above the room added unneeded tension to the moment, creating an air of eeriness.

"You can still pull out if you want to.

Adonis sensed concern in Britta's voice, and he guessed she must have noticed his unease. However, the reason for his current state wasn't due to the Monster that stood behind the thick door a distance from him.

It was due to the two who stood next to her and watched him with dark intent.

'No matter what happens, I can't give them what they want.' Adonis inhaled deeply, preparing himself for the challenge.

'I can't show them my full power!'

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[A/N]

Thanks for reading!

I swear, this stuff is just hilarious to me.