Chapter 337: Proof of Determination... Part-2.

Chapter 337: Proof of Determination... Part-2.



After a few minutes, the SS-ranker cleared up the misunderstanding and told Liam about the general situation.

"So, you literally kidnapped me and brought me for an evaluation in this remote place?"

Liam gave strange looks to the man standing in front of him.

"Ahem, it's not like that. I, the leader of the Ice Dragon Clan, Themes, am a dragon of my word, and I can assure you that no harm will come to you or your friends..."

"In the first place, the only reason you guys are even taking part in this evaluation is because you guys yourself came to take part in the Dragon Festival..."

"And for the younger general, taking part in the Dragon Festival means that you will have to take this evaluation test..."

Hearing Themes's words, Liam couldn't argue back.

They agreed to participate in the dragon festival and came to the dragon valley of their own volition.

Now they can't blame the dragons for doing things according to their own customs.

'Ugh, if I had known that this would happen, I would have prepared a bit more...'

Liam and the group were under the impression that 'Dragon Festival' meant there would be a grand celebration and everything would be exciting to look at.

Although all of this is true, the younger generation still has to pass this evaluation test before they can go back and enjoy the real festival.

'Sometimes I feel that the older generation has nothing to do and feels bored, so they like to mess with the young ones on purpose...'

Liam had no choice but to comply with Themes's words.

Although he isn't going to completely trust the guy, he knows that there's no reason for an SS-ranker to deceive him.

If Themes was really an enemy, he could have already blasted him off the surface of the earth thousands of times by now.

But he didn't do so, even after Liam pissed him off earlier.

In other words, Themes's words are likely true; there really is an evaluation going on, and he has to pass it.

Thinking this far, Liam glanced at Themes and asked,

"By the way, what you said about my father is indeed quite shocking, but I will choose to believe it for now; I have always felt an ominous sense from him..."

"But I will try to look for more evidence later..."

Themes shook his head and said,

"There is no point in that; you can't possibly find evidence if the guy has already hidden everything..."

Liam sighed and said,

"Still, I need to try at least... I can ask Mr. Ashtel or Mr. Jin about it..."

When Themes heard Liam's words, he tilted his head in confusion and said,

"Jin? Who's that? Isn't your human race only has two SS rankers? Ashtel and Neo?"

Liam shook his head and said,

"You likely haven't gone to the outside world for a while if you don't know about it... But the human race now has four SS rankers... Raji Croft and Jin Walt are the new ones..."

Themes pondered briefly before speaking,

"Hmm, I have never heard about them; they are likely not as strong and famous as the other two if I haven't heard about them..."

Hearing those words, Liam shrugged his shoulders and said,

"Well, if you compare others to Mr. Ashtel's level of power, then everyone else will obviously look weak to you..."

Themes frowned a bit and said,

"What are you talking about? This mountain is barely of average size; I actually use the topmost area of this mountain as a body cooler when I sleep in my dragon form..."

"The turtle is holding this mountain for my sake, as that snowy area is literally my home!"

Liam frowned a bit and said,

"So you kidnapped a kid to your home!? The more you talk, the more you become suspicious!

What do you want to do with me!?"

"Stay away, you fiend! I have a girlfriend!"

Themes rubbed his forehead to stop the headache.

'Ugh, as expected of the son of that shrewd guy, he's just as shrewd and irritating... If not for

the orders of the Dragon King to not harm the guests, I would have really beat up some sense

in this kid's head...'

The Dragon King himself said that no one's allowed to harm the guests, so Themes had no choice but to bear with Liam's annoying face.

Themes calmed down his anger, took a sip of the wine, and said in a calm voice,

"I have already explained to you the details of the test; get moving already! Keep in mind that you aren't allowed to summon your beasts, or you will get eliminated!"

With that said, Themes flew in the air like a rocket and disappeared somewhere in the sky.

But in fact, he was standing in the air while hiding his presence and was observing Liam and the other kids who were trying to climb from various directions.

The main reason why all these kids aren't able to encounter each other even while in the same location is because there is an illusion spell placed on all participants.

They won't be able to see each other even if they are standing side by side, and they will pass right through each other even if they somehow end up hitting each other.

This is the power of the insanely strong illusions created by Ayla; all evaluators are using this

power.

This is also the reason why Lia and Selain never found anyone else other than them. This illusion is so powerful that, due to her low mastery of her legendary power, even Riya was affected by it, and even Link would have been affected if they had cast it on him. Only Rio is the exception, as he has a triple-layered defense mechanism against illusions.

First, he has amazing mastery over sword intent; second, he has an imperfect sword heart; and lastly, he has true immunity.

It would be more strange if Rio fell for an illusion, even with all these defenses.

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Author's Notes.

Yo! It's your beloved author here!

Question of the day:

Which test would you rather take?

1. The illusion forest test, where weird creatures wander.

2. Wandering in a dangerous garden and then answering Aria's questions.

3. Climbing up a massive mountain with no safety equipment, all while being stared at by a

drunkard.

By the way, don't forget to use those power stones and also leave a review if you like the story. Comment your opinion about the chapter. Your support is my motivation.