Chapter 282 [Event] [The Fallen Prophetess] [8] Against Jennyfer Eginfer

Chapter 282 [Event] [The Fallen Prophetess] [8] Against Jennyfer Eginfer

?I swiftly descended the stairs and landed on the ground. "Where?"

However, when I raised my gaze, I was left shocked by the scenery.

The second floor, supposed to be the men's section, was unrecognizable. It was completely devoid of any clothes.

At the center, back-to-back stood Elizabeth and Cain, surrounded by masked individuals—no doubt people set up by the academy. A dozen of them, with the farthest one standing as their leader, an unmasked, beautiful woman. I recognized those familiar blue eyes I had seen often last year.

Jennyfer Eginfer.

Lowering my gaze to her waist, I spotted three dangling cards—undoubtedly containing information about the location of the mana beast for each of us.

So, she was the one evaluating us in this exam.

Interesting.

That's what they meant when they said we aren't meant to harm them. We just have to steal from them.

Two of them immediately lunged at me with dull swords.

If I'm knocked out, it's over then?

I took a step back, dodging one of the swings, and sidestepped the other man's attack.

"Redgrave Art! Piercing Wave!" Cain swung his sword at his opponents, knocking them back slightly, but they quickly regained their footing and lunged at him again.

Was the exam about recovering information without resorting to extreme violence?

It seemed so.

Elizabeth extended her hand, and blood-red mana gathered in front of her, creating a shockwave powerful enough to slam her opponents against the wall. She then rushed toward Jennyfer.

However, Jennyfer, without moving a finger, disappeared in a crackle of lightning.

That Zeus bastard.

It was Jayden's lightning, but with a lighter blue. Zeus had blessed her as well, and she was very proficient with it.

Before I could process the situation, Jennyfer materialized out of nowhere and executed a swift kick. I ducked my body backward, narrowly evading the fast strike.

Jennyfer wasn't done. Shifting her body midair, she swung her other leg even faster.

She was fast.

Faster than Jayden.

Reacting quickly, I took up my sword and used the blade as a narrow shield. The ground beneath me trembled, but it seemed protected by a layer, preventing it from cracking despite feeling the force of her kick on my arms.

Jennyfer narrowed her eyes, reassessing my strength immediately.

I didn't want to draw attention for now, especially against her, but I had no choice.

Sensing danger, Jennyfer jumped back suddenly.

"A pity..." I retracted my hand, which nearly seized one of her cards, and sighed in disappointment.

"Who are you?" Jennyfer asked with surprise.

"Amael," I stood up, introducing myself. "...Falkrona or Olphean. Choose whichever you want, Senior."

-Booom!

A resounding crash echoed as someone forcefully tore down a part of the wall, joining us on this floor.

"Am I the last?" His voice resonated, drawing all our attention toward him.

He shared striking similarities with Amelia, but his demeanor was a far cry from hers.

Adrian Dolphis.

In that moment, Elizabeth, Cain, and I all came to a realization.

There were three location cards, yet four of us were assigned to this location.

A silence settled in as we exchanged glances, and Jennyfer's associates began to rise.

The expressions and postures of Elizabeth and Cain shifted ever so subtly.

It seemed our alliance had lasted less than an hour.