Chapter 270: First Step into the Portal

Chapter 270: First Step into the Portal

Miles and Alex walked through the valley as they hunted. The perimeter of the academy had the lowest number of monsters and animals, but the walking dead were mindless. They would be drawn to the academy like flies to honey. Thus they were easy to find. Miles and Alex didnt want to carry human ears with them in the Portal World, so after killing them they left them on the ground.

Miles was carrying a bow and arrows. Alex said Miles could be the rear support while he was fighting with the monsters. Although Miles didnt want to admit it, he was weaker at the moment, and without armor, he was quite unguarded at the moment. He didnt have the capital to buy a Frenzy-Rank armor orb nor did he have an opportunity to find one. He wanted to forge one for himself, but the armor he would don wouldn't be a simple one. He had one in mind, but it would take really rare and expensive materials to forge.

After scaling the area for 15 minutes, they reached a military compound on top of a mountain. It was covered by mountains from all sides. The portal was inside a cave, and the compound itself was carved into the mountain. It was as safe as it could be as the military already placed sealing devices. If things got out of hand, soldiers could seal the mountain and defend the cave from the single opening. It was the perfect defense. There was also a similar structure on the other side of the portal defending the portal. When the density of the monster diminished, soldiers would lure them to Earth and let them go into the valley.

There were only a few Frenzy-Rank monsters in the valley, and they were being tracked by one of the higher-ups all the time to prevent it from killing students. After all, unlike humans, Frenzy-Rank monsters were at their second phase of energy practice so most of them had weird abilities similar to ultimates.

After showing their wristwatches, the duo passed the barriers and saw the portal. This was Miless second time seeing a portal, but the last one was half-sealed already.

The amazing marvel in front of him was a slowly spinning vortex pinned in the air. The color was mostly black and the rest was shades of black. The spinning part looked gray, so it was still noticeable. Miles was wondering how did humans dare to step into portals after they were able to clear Earth from monsters for the first time.

Miles gulped and looked at the vortex. There is Portal World behind this thing. Although he had been into Portal World many times, this was different. Walking through a portal was a whole different experience. This experience almost started a second renaissance when people passed through the portal for the first time.

Miles looked at Alex, and both nodded. He took the lead and walked into an abyss with his heart palpitating in his chest like a mad boar trampling the grass. As soon as he put his step into the portal, he felt the air around him change. When he opened his eyes, he was looking at endless meadows. The sun was different, the air was different. One step changed everything around him. This feeling was indescribable.

You must be the freshmen. As Alex and Miles were walking in the garden of the Stronghold, a hunky man stopped them with a burst of laughter.

Yes, it is our first time in the stronghold, Alex said with a smile.

Oh, welcome to the Academy young beasts. We, as your elders are here for you if you need anything okay. The guy then hit his forehead with his palm and said, Where are my manners? Name is David, David Ramos. I am a sophomore. Anyway, if you need anything, you can always look for me, all right?

Alex and Miles looked at each other and thanked David as they walked away. Both had seen a glint in each other's eyes.

I would be careful if I were you. Before they could walk too far away, a girl stopped them. Miles looked at the girl, she was a natural red-head with cute freckles on her face. She was looking at the duo with sympathy as she sighed.

Thank you, miss. We will be careful. Miles thanked with a smile. He and Alex already sensed that man was up to no good. Although his words were kind, the blatant scheming in his eyes was clear as day. But to be warned by a stranger still made Miles feel grateful.

Hmm. As long as you are aware how vile this place is. She said as she rose on her feet gracefully. I am Maya, I have to go now, just be careful.

Miles and Alex noticed a party of four people approaching. Maya joined them, as they left the stronghold together.