Chapter 637 Not A Key

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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The Gleem Library, The Underground City Of Maero, Desert, The Continent Of Alforza)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:03 PM)~~~

The pain at the top of my skull is indescribable. It's like a hot ring of molten metal crowning my skull under my skin. I can't scream or yell from the pain. It's taking my breath away. Angelus is constantly healing me from the damage I'm taking.

My eyes drift to the AI that's running the system. The same one that I've met before. All I see is a smile on her face, and another reason to try and stick through this. She doesn't think I'm strong enough to handle this.

I'm not going to beg. I was tempted before, but now seeing her look at me like that. Hell no. I'd rather live with this pain than beg for some help or mercy from her.

There is one thing I'm glad about, and that's Sally not being here. I don't want her to ever see me like this.

Weak.

"How much longer..."

Sadly, the voice that leaves my lips is feeble and pathetic. I don't like sounding like this, and I thought I'd never sound this way again. But at this point, it seems unavoidable. Given the pain I'm in.

She doesn't answer. Angelus is a cruel person. Or God. Whatever she is now. She stands up from her chair and makes her way to me. Getting down on her knees and gently placing her fingers on my head. However, it only causes pain.

"Sadly, this process isn't close to being done yet. In fact, you've got a long way to go. So you might as well keep that attitude you've got. You're going to need it."

This is the worst.

~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:25 AM)~~~

I'm about to go out into the Arena to face my first opponent for the tryouts. Marcus is right after me, and after him is Rianna. The system is taking care of everything, so I find it both funny and strange we're all fighting so close together.

I'll admit, I'm nervous about fighting in front of so many people. It's not something I've ever done before. People will recognize my name in the Betting Tab for the tryouts.

It'd be funny if I lost on purpose to screw over everyone placing bets I'd win. But that's not why I'm here. I'm here to qualify for The Ruins Of Tasdir. After I'm done with my 1v1, I'll have to prepare with Rianna for the 2v2 tryouts.

Marcus is on his own to find a partner, but I don't think he'll have a hard time finding one, given his strength.

As the fight before mine comes to an end, I start making my way out. And I can already hear the people yelling out.

"LEEEEEEET'S GOOOOOOO!!!"

"C'MON, YOU'RE ABOUT TO MAKE ME A SHIT TONE OF GOLD!!"

"LET'S GO, HAILEY!!!!"

"BEAT HER ASS!!! MAKE ME SOME MONEY!!!"

These are the loudest cheers and boos I've heard all day. Even when Plutonium came out here and won his match.

I look across from me, and I start to reach the information of my opponent. It's a woman, and she's a wielder of an Epic Class for The Flaming Skull Guild.

I draw my blade and prepare for the fight as the timer slowly counts down, and she does the same. As the timer reaches zero and the match starts. I dart forward and start to attack heavily. I've already got her on her back heel, and she's gritting her teeth in a struggle.

That doesn't mean she's weak. She's able to knock me back and create some space. She takes this brief moment to catch her breath, but I launch forward to keep the pressure on. Even though this is leveled-out combat, I've got a distinct advantage.

She uses a Skill exclusive to her class and launches multiple beams of light from her sword at me. Causing me to create a great deal of space between us since the beams of light are following me. They have tracking capabilities.

"Don't run away!"

The familiar voice of Marcus somehow breaks through the crowd, and that's when I remember he has a bunch of useful Magic Skills.

I want to end this fight fast, use one of my more powerful Skills, and dash forward. Throwing a stream of lightning from my blade right at my opponent. It connects since she's not fast enough, and her health immediately hits zero.

Making me the winner of the match.

"THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!"

"FUCKING BITCH JUST COST ME EVERYTHING!!!"

"I'M RICH NOW!! I'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORK AGAIN!!"

I'm glad that it's over. But I can feel the hate from many Players that bet on the opponent. I make my way out of the Arena and see Marcus waiting for his match. I don't know how he got down here so fast, but I won't question.

"Good luck, little brother."

He's fighting another Mage Class, and I'm looking forward to seeing Marcus mop the floor with the guy. He's just too powerful. Leveled-out combat or true power combat. He's not losing too many.

~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The Gleem Library, The Underground City Of Maero, Desert, The Continent Of Alforza)~~~

~~~(Time: 9:45 PM)~~~

The pain has only gotten worst as the hour has passed. I'm at a mental breaking point here. I don't know how much longer I can last before I'm going to pass out.

That's if Angelus even lets me. The pain is already great enough for me to pass out, but I'm not able to.

"I'll admit, I'm starting to think that you'll actually pull through this. There is still time to go, but if you've lasted this long. You might as well stick through it."

She's speaking as if I've had a choice up to this point.

~~~(POV: Marcus Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:45 AM)~~~

I walk out into the Arena and look around to see millions of Players watching. I don't know how some people do this with a smile on their faces. But that's not me. I look across at my opponent, and I can see the man is nervous.

He's not from any guild, and that means he's a Solo Player. Unlucky, he got matched up against me. There are cheers and boos, just as there were for Hailey. Rianna is up after me, and I don't think she'll even have the courage to walk out here.

The clock reaches zero, and the match starts. I immediately start using some of my strong attacks looking to end this, and I send a huge wave of fire toward my opponent. It washes over him and hits the barrier protecting the crowd.

All his health almost disappears at that moment, and everyone can see it. The match isn't over yet, but it might as well be.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE I WAS STUPID ENOUGH TO BET AGAINST SOMEONE WITH A LEGENDARY CLASS!!"

"CAN YOU BELIEVE A KID HAS THAT KIND OF POWER!!?"

There are shouts and screams like this all over the Arena.

My eyes lock on the opponent as my fire disappears, and I find myself on the defensive from a wave of water.

I jump back and get into a defensive position as I erect a Fire Shield. Stopping the water from doing any damage to me. As the water clears, I look across the Arena to see a very serious-looking Player now, and he's got full health.

He's using potions.

A completely fair strategy, but that doesn't mean I like it, especially when it's used against me.

"THIS ISN'T OVER YET, YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!!"

The man across from me shouts into the air, and everyone is a little shocked. This guy has a strange personality, that's for sure.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.237][Tier-4]

[Exp: 72/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 440] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Fishing poles 2x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts] [Princess Saliandra's Panties (Black Lace)] [Desert Warrior Nomad Set (Rare)]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heaven's light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun] [Aspect of Transportation (Legendary)]