Chapter 1821 1821. Conquering the Challenges

Chapter 1821 1821. Conquering the Challenges

"By the way, aren't you supposed to meet our leaders today?" Gruff asked.

"My royal advisor is handling the details. They are in good hands," Jack replied.

"Some king you are," Gruff responded.

Jack could only smile wryly. He had been criticized with the same words by two different men. But in his defense, he never wished to be a king.

"So, what do you want to do here that is more important than the war meeting with faction leaders?" Gruff asked.

"Come on, man. Don't say it like that," Jack said. "I'm also doing my part, which is getting as strong as I possibly can. I have heard the story about the army's first clash with the devils. With our current power, we won't stand a chance. The devils are too strong, especially Satan. I need to be strong enough to be able to fight them."

"Yeah, I've heard about it too. It was pretty brutal. If not for Goddess Serenity, maybe all seven countries would have lost their armies. To think I will be heading out to face enemies like that. Sigh... Here I am, thinking I can just live out my days in peace."

"You are heading to the front line as well?" Jack asked.

"Of course, all combatants who are active members of the faction are required to go. With the world armies at shamble due to the wars, we league factions can no longer sit around twiddling our thumbs. Every one of us who can fight must fight!"

"That's good to hear, but don't push yourself too far, okay? Leave the dangerous parts to us, outworlders."

"That, I agree," Gruff laughed.

After chatting for a bit longer, the two parted ways. Gruff still had a lot to do. He was one of the senior officers in the faction. Though he wasn't considered strong compared to most of the upper management staff, he was good at management. Hence, Ragorth trusted him to be among the ones in charge of their people in the Themisphere branch.

While they were still wondering if this mysterious expert would attempt the stage, they saw him extending his hand. His hand touched the wall with the golden mural. He turned into a flash of light and the light disappeared into the wall.

*

Inside the stage, Jack came out into a different space than the previous ones. In previous stages, his surroundings were always void. This time, there were things. He was standing in a large plaza, not unlike the Colosseum room outside. Around him were the circular walls. The difference was he could see the blue sky above.

As he was observing his surroundings, he sensed something appearing not far behind him. He turned and saw another armored lycan. This one was slimmer than the ones in previous stages. It had golden furs with a tint of red. Its eyes were two green orbs that stared sharply at Jack. It wore medium armor. In its two hands were a saber and an axe.

Jack looked around. Just one? No other enemies?

He used his Inspect on this single lycan.

*

Primordial Lycan (Eternal monster, Humanoid), level: 90

HP: 4,900,000

Strength: 5,104

Physical Defense: 7,350

Magical Defense: 5,460

*

Jack smiled. "All right, then."