Chapter 171:

Chapter 171:

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[David Lance POV]

I followed Wioska into a cave, where she said the last part of my training would take place.

What exactly would I do there? She didn't care to elaborate, but if the challenges she had made me do so far were anything to go by, I knew it would be difficult.

As we walked further and further in, the cave became more treacherous, to the point I had to be careful not to slip on the slimy rocks or touch the eerie glowing fungi that lined the walls. Each step became more and more dangerous.

Eventually, we came to a stop in front of a deep pool of water, where Wioska motioned for me to jump in.

I nodded. But before I could take a single step into the pool of water, she gave me a strong shove from behind, blasting me into the pool with massive force.

In pain from her hit, I gasped as I hit the water. It was freezing cold and, at the same time, burning hot, a combination that made my lungs cry for air.

I struggled to get to the surface, it was almost as if the water was holding me down by a force I couldn't see. Not only that, but I could also feel my strength draining and my vision starting to fade as the seconds went by.

I didn't need to know more to know this water wasn't normal by any means. Growling under my breath, I pushed as hard as I could, trying to free myself from the grasp of this treacherous trap, but the more I tried to escape, the harder it became.

I could try to find a way to resist the water's power, but without any knowledge of this world, that would be a long shot.

Taking a deep breath, I stared at the ceiling of the cave, trying to come up with a solution.

But no matter how much I racked my brain, I couldn't think of anything. And it was here when it hit me; I could use the ceiling.

The cave had plenty of rocks that could be used as handholds and footholds. Sure, most of them looked unstable; but I was careful I was certain I could make it to the top and continue to the other side, bypassing the water altogether.

It was a risky plan, needless to say, but it was the only one so far that felt viable.

"Let's do this," I muttered, my ring glowing red as it enunciated the words.

And with that, I started to climb.

From the get-go, the climb wasn't easy, the rocks were slippery, and more than once, I nearly fell into the water below.

But through blood and pain, I pushed on, driven by the desire not to fail now that I had gotten so far.

Eventually, after an hour of pain and sweat, I made it to the other side, and as soon as I was out of the water's reach, I collapsed on the ground, panting and exhausted.

I was more exhausted than I expected.

Perhaps even from afar, the water was dangerous. It would certainly explain why I felt like I run two hundred marathons in less than a single minute.

The qualities of this water were unlike anything I had seen before. If I could find a way to use it without affecting me I can't even begin to imagine the possibilities.

Before I could continue with that line of thought any further, Wioska appeared in front of me then, a pleased smirk on her face.