46 The Floor Is Lava (1/2)

The three brothers looked at the black and white terrain in front of them in surprise.

”What is this supposed to mean?” Leo asked.

”Not sure, maybe it's some kind of strategy game,” responded DepressedRyan.

However, before the doubts could develop further, an interface appeared in front of them.

[First Floor]

[First Trial]

[Stand on Aida's light and glory is your call. Deviate to Mafder's path and divine punishment shall befall you]

”We should stand on just the white tiles. The black ones are bad.” DepressedRyan cut to the chase and explained the words of the trial perfectly. Shesmu was surprised at his quick judgment.

I guess it wasn't too difficult of a riddle, Shesmu thought. But still, good job, Ryan.

”Oh, I guess it does make sense,” responded Leo. ”But… are we supposed to kill those monsters with this type of restriction?”

”Yes, we are.”

A familiar yet unexpected voice came from behind. The trio turned around only to see Kazumi and Amaterasu coming out of the cave.

”Sorry, Great Master Shesmu. I know you don't want to see us right now, but we're all stuck in the same side now.”

Shesmu looked at Kazumi for a second. Truth to be told, he only said those words to the duo because Amaterasu pissed him off way too much. At this point, he was no longer as angry. In the end, he just sighed.

”Whatever. Just take care of your own and mind your own business.”

Shesmu couldn't waste more time on some petty arguments. At this point, he decided to take a wait and see approach to the duo. If they seem to be interesting, he wouldn't mind letting them enter his circle later.

Shesmu stepped on the first white tile and looked at the terrain as a whole. From his position, he could see around a hundred monsters spread out throughout the whole terrain. There were also many caves like the one Shesmu and his brothers came out of. He could see many players standing there, trying to resolve the riddle.

Once Shesmu stepped on the white tile, DepressedRyan followed him before Leo jumped in as well. The tiles were big enough to let five people stand on one comfortably.

Shesmu at the monster in front of them. It was a red wolf type of monster. He used to inspect on it to find its stats.

Red Wolf

HP: 1000/1000

DepressedRyan dashed in, eager for a fight.

”Let me test the power of this new set. I have been dying to try it out!”

With a silver flash, he disappeared from everyone's sight before reappearing behind the wolf's back flying. He raised his dagger and performed an aerial Slash Cancel on the monster's nap. The red wolf's Hp quickly depleted before it fell on the ground dead.

DepressedRyan was also about to land when he noticed the color of the tile he was about to fall on. It was black!

”Argh!”

An electric shock stunned DepressedRyan for a second. All the while, a red number appeared above his head.

-100

After the stun duration wore off, DepressedRyan quickly rolled out of the black tile into the safety of the white terrain.