Chapter 143 [Event] [Enigma Red Dungeon] [4] Groups



"We just ask that you bring proof of the 30 slaughtered Beasts to the fiftieth level where we will be waiting for you. We shall be keeping an eye on you. Anyone who is found to have contributed insufficiently to the group will fail the exam. You must assist one another. This exam will also have a significant impact on the rankings of the four classes." Professor Walter said.

Bruh.

The Basilisk Class is in the last position and is showing no sign of going up. Aurora's class (Pegasus Class) is in the 1st place, Alfred (Dragon Class) in the 2nd place and Layla (Pegasus Class) in the third place. But these three classes have only a few points of difference between each other. The Basilisk class though is sure far from them.

"If you are in a state unable to fight anymore or one of the overseers judge that continuing would be reckless for you, then you would be brought back in safety but would have failed the exam," Professor Katia added.

Of course, it was an exam, they wouldn't put in danger any danger. Teachers would be there here and there to survey us stealthily.

"Without wasting more time, we will make the groups." Professor Mona said and took out a file.

I took a deep breath when she said that.

In the Game, the Groups varied for each scenario. Jayden, as the protagonist was bound to be with a Heroine but I could be considered as a mob since I didn't 'take part' in this exam. In this part of the Game I had already left the Academy and joined Ante-Eden.

If I had a preference, it would be of course to be in the same group as Elona or Milleia. They were the most in danger and had a great chance of dying here. 

Professor Mona took several papers out of the file and scattered them neatly on the table in front of her. "Five by five, you will approach and take note of your group before walking toward the number of your group engraved on the ground."

Here we go.

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….

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"What the hell…"

Fate is a b*tch.

That's what I thought when I saw the groups.

Group S: Overseer: Liart 

-Edward Falkrona

-Layla Tarmias

-Alfred Celesta 

-Eric Scarlett

Why was my luck that shit?

I ended up in a group made of guys who were the most likely to survive and with the most chances of survival for this Event.

Layla and Alfred together.

Oh God, I can already feel headaches thinking about this group's ambiance.

As if it wasn't enough, Eric was in my group as well. I wished he was with Milleia or Elona as guard or something like that but he ended up with me!

And it's not over!

The worst part was Liart being our group's overseer!

Liart Berson, a second-year student and the guy famous for flirting with Miranda and Kleah at the same time.

"Ugh…" Thinking about our last meeting, I wanted to scream in anger.

As for the other groups…

…..

Group C:

Overseer: Dylan

-Simon Falkrona

-Lyra Kertalir

-Carlos Dugary 

Simon, Lyra and Carlos together.

Bruh.

This group screams drama.

Something will surely happen between those three. A shame I won't be there to witness that. Their overseer was Dylan, that bum who is friend with Miranda and had a one-side crush on her. 

…..

Group H:

Overseer: Miranda 

-Milleia Sophren

-Elona Falkrona

-John Tarmias

-Jayden Rayena

This one, I wasn't really surprised since Jayden was literally a 'Heroine-Magnet'. Milleia and Elona was in his group and his overseer was Miranda. He had three Heroines around him. John Tarmias here though was quite out of the place. 

…..

Group L:

Overseer: Louisa

-Aurora Celesta

-Carla Roger

-Ronald Trueheart

-Thomas Greenvern

This group was also a strong one with Aurora being in the top three of the strongest First Year. Carla had a rather good relation with Aurora compared to Layla. Ronald and Thomas won't dare anything to Aurora either and respect her, even more Thomas whose best friend was Aurora's brother.

And their overseer was Louisa Trueheart. Ronald's elder sister and the president of the student council. How can they accept to put her the overseer of the group where her younger brother is in?

Whatever.

Louisa's relation with me didn't evolve and hadn't changed since the first day. The last time I spoke to her was about her brother and uncle and she didn't seem pleased about that. As for Louisa's relation with Jayden, it was quite good. I don't know exactly since I am not a stalker but he talked to her quite a bit and formed a friendly relation with her with no feelings involved. Well, Louisa, in the first place was a complicated Heroine to acquire since she was in her Third Year. 

Jayden might have a chance though since Louisa is going to work inside the Royal Eden Academy next year. It's just that her 'Event' will be delayed. I don't think Jayden will be able to take care of Louisa's Event before the end of the year. There are only four months remaining in this year after all.

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Group R:

Overseer: Lea

-Loid Stormdila

-Tyler Sawyer

-David Seaven

No comment for this one.

Except that Lea and Tyler were in the same group and would probably flirt together during three days.

David Seaven might be upset to not being in Aurora's group but that's it. He is not obsessed with her like Thomas is with Carla.

And lastly Loid Stormdila.

Because of that b*tch, I lost against Ronald.

The other groups also had strong ones but they weren't interesting for me. 

"Looks like, I will be your overseer," Liart approached with a chuckle that made the three girl of our group blush. 

Fuck my life!

Of course Layla didn't blush at all. Rather, her eyes were only on Alfred who was doing his best to act like he didn't notice her gaze which was useless since Layla knew it.

I was in Group S, which included four girls and six men. Liart was merely there in case something went wrong. All of the second and third years here are volunteers who have chosen to assist the teachers with our exam this year. Of course, I'm not buying that Liart came here to assist us, his juniors. 

No.

If he is here, it's because Kleah and Miranda chose to help the teachers here. That guy should know when to give up. There is no way in hell, Miranda or Kleah fell for this guy. At least, that's what I wanted to say but since he was a Pretender, there was still a chance.

"I may be one of the top three of the Second Years but don't count me to help you girls," Liart said with a dazzling smile.

My face contorted at his words and the three girls squealing. 

This guy is sure cringe.

"Layla how have be you been! It's been a while!" Liart spoke to Layla since the latter was clearly not interested in him. She was just switching her gaze from Alfred to me sometimes, surely to annoy me. 

"Good, Liart, thank you." Layla said quickly, putting a few strands of her hair around her ear. This flirty and sweet gesture was enough to put Liart to sleep. Layla, as expected, knew how to cope with unpleasant guys like Liart.

"Luck is not on our side," Eric said as he approached me.

"You bet." I sighed, already exhausted by this situation.

"We should take care of the exam quickly before concentrating on the threats, what do you think?" Eric asked.

I nodded at him. "Yes, the sooner we do that, the sooner we can help Milleia and the others if they are in danger, but if they are while we are still fighting, we should not hesitate." I said in serious tone. "We have to secure Milleia's safety and I also don't want my sister in danger."

"Right but what about the others?" Eric replied with another question. "You were close to Miranda before, right? She might be a overseer but she has a real chance of dying now. If I remember, Aurora is in the same case?"

"I know, but Aurora and Miranda are far more powerful than Milleia and Elona." We first secure Milleia and Elona before turning our attention to them. However, if they are in grave danger, you can go for them." I explained to Eric

"Yeah, it's better that way. The Heroines have been my childhood friends so I will feel somewhat bad if something happens to them," Eric said.

"Childhood friends huh…"

Yeah…there was a time we used to play together. I could remember us playing in the giant garden of the Celesta Royal Palace. 

"At that time, Lucius was still conscious and well…ah." Eric muttered and glanced at Aurora. "She suffered a lot since then. I don't even know how Sylvia is."

I shrugged my shoulders at him. "Lucius and Sylvia will be well, you know well that."

"Yeah," Eric nodded. "By the way, since when are you this close to Kleah?" He asked suddenly.

I looked at Kleah and when she noticed me, she waved her hand with a smile. I waved back but someone clouded my vision by putting his body in front of me. 

"You're in exam, Edward Falkrona." Liart hid well his hatred behind his smile.

"Group S; it's your turn." Professor Almona shouted to us. "She pointed at a shining circle which was going to transport us to the fortieth floor, the starting floor of the exam.

I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath. 

It will be fine.