Chapter 14: Isabella Sets a New Record at Santania School

Chapter 14: Isabella Sets a New Record at Santania School

"This secret passage could hardly be narrower..." As four hours had passed, leaving just one hour before the secret realm closed, most students were already hurrying towards its various exits.

Wendy, however, found herself struggling through an extremely tight space, reminiscent of crawling through a ventilation duct.

Wendy had initially intended to head back, especially since her score had soared to 400 points, eclipsing Isabella Roberts's tally from the previous year by 20 points. This was an achievement beyond her most ambitious dreams.

But, when seeking an exit on the map, she discovered the same message penned by Alex beside every exit route: "Ensure you visit chamber B7 before departing. I have prepared a big surprise for you there."

Having benefited immensely from Alex's guidance before, Wendy couldn't just overlook his advice.

Amid her cautious advance, Wendy suddenly caught snippets of conversation, halting her movement and holding her breath in fear of making any noise.

"Why would there be other people here? Does someone else know about this secret passage?" It took her a moment to realize that the voices weren't emanating from within the passage, but from outside.

A tiny crevice lay ahead in the passage, with voices seeping through it. Creeping closer and peering through the crack, Wendy was surprised to see Isabella below.

It turned out the secret passage was situated at the very top of the area, just above the cave's ceiling. Below, Isabella was embroiled in an intense battle with several beasts, alongside two students from Warrior Class A.

While each of the other students was just managing to hold off a single beast, Isabella was valiantly combating three beasts on her own.

Though Wendy viewed herself as a beginner, she immediately recognized the beasts: Cyclops Wolves, level 25, formidable creatures known for their pack behavior. Not only were these beasts powerful, but they also executed coordinated attacks with elementary tactics, making them particularly challenging adversaries.

Given Wendy's current level of strength, spotting a Cyclops Wolf meant it was time to flee for her life.

Hence, seeing Isabella courageously take on three Cyclops Wolves single-handedly evoked a deep sense of admiration in Wendy for her formidable skills.

As students emerged, their respective class teachers approached to inspect their hauls and check for any injuries. Given the entry-level difficulty of the Chaotic Stone Secret Realm, most injuries were minor and could be treated immediately on the spot.

Time passed swiftly, and soon, most of the students had regrouped with their classes. After getting a sense of everyone's achievements, those with good scores were clearly elated, whereas those with lesser scores displayed resignation.

Yet, excitement was the prevailing emotion; the chance to enter the secret realm was rare and highly anticipated.

With thirty minutes left until the closure, Isabella and her two companions exited the realm. Oscar quickly approached them. "How did it go? How many points did you get?" Oscar's impatience made Isabella somewhat uncomfortable.

Typically, the first concern of teachers when their students emerged was their well-being, inquiring about any injuries that might require attention.

However, her teacher seemed only interested in the scores. Isabella could only reassure herself, thinking perhaps it was Oscar's confidence in her abilities.

Isabella met Oscar's eager gaze and quietly revealed her score: "455 points."

The announcement caused a stir among the onlookers and even earned an admiring glance from the dean. Her score had indeed broken the previous record at Santania School!

Oscar glanced provocatively at Alex, but Alex was distracted, not paying him any mind. His focus was elsewhere, as his thoughts were bombarded with notifications:

「Wendy Queen gains 100 experience points. You received a bonus reward of 100 experience points!」

「Wendy Queen gains 100 experience points. You received a bonus reward of 100 experience points!」

「Wendy Queen gains 100 experience points. You received a bonus reward of 100 experience points!」

「Level Up!」