Chapter 75 Survival!
Inside the woods, four panic-stricken people were running at a fast speed while also dodging the obstacles in their way.
From time to time, they were glancing at their backs while also cursing inside their minds in frustration.
'Damn! Why the hell do we have to meet him?!'
'As long as we can escape this time! We can surely make it to the top 600!'
Just when the person running at the front thought of this. A high-pitched voice, full of unwillingness, sounded from behind.
"NOOOOO!!!"
"AHHH!"
Their legs didn't stop running. But the one in front still glanced to see the picture behind him. His eyes couldn't help but widen, his pupils dilated, and a strong sense of urgency emerged in his mind.
'Run! Run! Why can't I run any faster?!'
His friend's chest was pierced by a spear and a handsome blonde boy was looking at the disappearing body, contemptuously.
The blonde boy took out the spear while stylishly rotating it, then he looked in the direction of three people running with disdain.
"Do they think they can escape from me? What naïve fools?"
With a chuckle, the blonde boy chased them like a hunter chasing his prey.
His golden eyes were sharp like an eagle, not letting his prey escape his sight.
The blonde boy's speed was very fast. It didn't take long for him to catch up with them.
"AAAHH!"
Another scream sounded, and the one running at the end fell.
The other two gulped their saliva nervously, not even daring to look behind.
"Just face me or be eliminated honestly.'
The blonde boy shouted, hoping for a battle. But those two didn't respond. Instead, their running speed increased further.
Seeing this, the blonde boy clicked his tongue while muttering. "Cowards."
"S-Sid, Sid Klemp!"
"So, Sid, if what you said is true, the vast majority of the candidates shouldn't be much different from your strength. If I let you go, you should be able to enter the Academy, right?"
When Sid heard this, his eyes brightened, and with some anticipation, he answered without hesitation.
"Yes, I will."
Thomas chuckled and said, "Well then, If I see you at the academy. I'll let you be my subordinate."
Hearing this, Sid was so happy that his mood couldn't be described. He immediately sheathed the sword and bowed.
"I will do my best, Prince Thomas."
Thomas nodded and was about to leave. But stopped and left behind a sentence. "Also, next time try being disrespectful to me or talking nonsense and playing word games, I'll chop you up. In reality."
Sid gulped his saliva nervously and lowered his head in shame.
Thomas chuckled seeing Sid's reaction, then with a high leap, he jumped from tree to tree and disappeared from Sid's sight.
After Thomas left, Sid's legs went weak and he couldn't help but fall to his knees.
"I survived."
He couldn't help but weep tears of joy. Talking with Thomas was very nerve-wracking for him. Now he was mentally exhausted.
"Thankfully, I still have a chance to enter the Academy."
"If what Prince Thomas said is true, and he takes me under. Then I will have a powerful backing at the academy."
"I have to survive till the Top 600 no matter what.'
With a firm expression on his face, Sid tightened his fists. Then, looking around, he mumbled with caution.
"I should find a place to hide first."
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'Although that guy is too weak. He still has his way with words. He might be a little useful.'
Thomas thought while running towards the deeper area of the forest.