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Shin swept his gaze at his surroundings and observed all the sea creatures heading in this direction. He did not know why these creatures were gathering this way, but he could at least tell that they had some sort of feud with the 'World Serpent Race', which was the race of this temporary avatar that he currently had.
From the domineering name alone, Shin could already tell that this was not a simple race, especially after seeing how the other participants did their best to eliminate those who were from this race.
Shin suspected that they were the actual ancestors of the other Nagas available to the players. However, he could also tell that this was still not the origin of this race as he could feel something missing from their existence.
Regardless, this was also more than enough to make those other sea creatures somewhat scared of them.
Shin could not blame them either since the breathing technique of the World Serpents was too powerful.
But that did not mean they were the strongest since Shin could also see some of the creatures that were not afraid of these Nagas.
One of them was someone from the Whale Tribe and the category of Devouring Whales. It was the muscular humanoid creature earlier, who mocked the Kraken.
There was also a blue-skinned humanoid creature that was carrying a bone spear that resembled the bones of a fish. This creature also did not have a nose, but instead breathed through the gills on its cheeks.
Then there was the mermaid that was holding a long scepter with shattered crystals floating above it. This creature was emitting an overwhelming magical power that became visible to the naked eye. Experience more on empire
There was also another Naga that seemed not to belong to the World Serpent Race, but possessed a breathing technique that was not weaker than what Shin called the 'Boundless Ocean Technique'.
Moreover, this particular Naga was emitting an overwhelming aura of slyness. Shin could tell that this might be the sliest creature that he could find in this place.
This Naga might not be the strongest that he could find, but it was without a doubt the most dangerous one.
There were still others, but these were the ones that Shin felt that he should be wary of.
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As the atmosphere was getting heated by the intense fighting intent that everyone where releasing, the voice of the person who appeared at the beginning of the tournament sounded once again.
"Fifty percent of the total participants have already been eliminated. You can now proceed to the next round."
At the same time, the system also informed Shin about his successful survival of the first.
*Ding*
System: Congratulations! You have survived the first round.
System: You have been rewarded with a chance to choose a special benefit. Would you like to accept?
Please take note that you can get greater rewards at the end of the trial if you give up on accepting these special benefits.
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The team had already explored quite a few places within the city that they were currently in and even visited quite a lot of advanced facilities that they had never seen before from the Aurora Continent.
But what made them even more intrigued by this place was the chance to be sent to the other regions that were ruled by the other races.
The Divine Empire was a neutral region, where most races could go. But it was still ruled by humans which was why most of their facilities and other places were meant for accommodating those from of Humans.
The other major regions would greatly help the players of the same race as the ruling race of the said region.
After all, their facilities were meant to be utilized by their race and train their capacities to their fullest potential.
Among these major regions, the Alfheim Kingdom of the Elves, the Atlantis Kingdom of the Sea Creatures, and the Bestia Mountain of Beastmen Race were the largest aside from the Divine Empire, which covered almost half of the entire continent.
Of course, the sea was also larger, but Atlantis Kingdom was just one of the regions there as there were also other sea creatures and tribes that formed their faction.
The Nidavellir Kingdom where the dwarves and gnomes lived and the Forsaken Islets which was the home of the undead, were slightly smaller in comparison to the other four regions, but their harsh terrains and special environment made them unique.
There were also unknown regions that were ruled by hidden races, particularly those of the Transcendent Races who distanced themselves from most of the civilizations just like the Dragon Race.
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Alucard kept his magic rifle after a series of shooting training. But he was yet to be satisfied as he sheathed his rapier next for his sword training.
Akailu, who just come out from the adjacent room, saw him and could not help but shake his head. "Still training? Are you not tired of it?"
Alucard did not even turn his head as he took a stance. "Should I say you are too laidback, or you just don't feel any pressure?"
"Have you seen how much those monsters are improving? If we don't put more effort into our training, then we will be left behind by them and unable to catch up," he added not waiting for Akailu to respond.
"Are you afraid of being thrown away just like what happened to your old organization from the previous games?" asked Akailu before shaking his head. "I don't think our leaders will end up like those people."
"You should already know that their background is not simple, yet they are unlike those young masters and princesses that we have seen up until now."
"They also don't care about any profits, so what is there to worry about?" he added with a bitter smile.
"That is because they are too young," refuted Alucard as he proceeded with his training.
Akailu smiled bitterly as he heard that. "But so we are. We are only two to three years older than them we just happen to be part of a professional gaming workshop and experience a little more of the industry than them."
"Have you seen Diablo and that Evil God? Who recently joined us?" countered Alucard while swinging and stabbing his rapier. "If you continue to laze around and do nothing, then more people like them will come and your spot will be taken away."
"Tsk!" Akailu could only click his tongue as he could not refute those words.
He then complained after a brief silence. "Damn! You remind me that you are at least on the same level as Diablo! I should be the one complaining about you!"
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