Chapter 203: Pocket-Dimension (2/2)

”You'll arrive on an island that is filled with danger. None of your artifacts will be available and would need to reach a different island. How to get there is up to you.” Linda said before she started walking toward the doorway.

”Please make a line according to your number.” Linda stood by the locked door as she gripped the handle of the latch. ”And I wish you the best of luck.” She pulled hard and the door opened with a bang.

Chaotic mana filled the surrounding as strong winds followed. The robes of the people around started fluttering and Arthur's simple white shirt was the same.

Rae, excited and energetic, bolted toward the portal. The second ranker paused before following after her. One by one, they started disappearing into the portal as the remaining ones grew anxious.

”Don't worry, you'll start at the same time.” Linda chuckled. The expression of the rest turned from anxious into relieved into resolute.

Finally, it was Arthur's turn. He walked briskly into the portal as he felt his artifacts disappear. However, his subspace was untouched as it was considered a part of his ability.

The next moment, Arthur found himself standing on sand. He looked around and saw a greenish sea colliding with the white sandy beach.

He was on an island with the sea on one side and the forest on the other. The sand was cool under his feet as he started walking toward the sea.

The sea's color was ominous, so Arthur didn't dare to touch it. He found a tree's branch on the ground and threw it into the water. Sizzling sounds came from the branch as Arthur saw that it dissolved into ashes.

Arthur looked around and saw that there was another island a far distance away, making it appear like a dot on the horizon. That was the goal.

As he was still studying the surrounding, Arthur heard a whistling sound as someone emerged from the trees. The newcomer looked around and spotted the island as Arthur used his stealth rune to hide.

The man directly flew in the air as wind surrounded him. Arthur watched with amazement, slightly anxious, as the man soared across the skies using his winds.

When the man reached a distance away, strong winds appeared as it started pushing him to the side. As he was busy steadying himself against the strong winds, a wave of acid rolled over. Arthur watched as the man struggled before falling into the sea and disappearing.

His heart felt cold. Luckily, this was simply a test and the man wouldn't die. However, there was something gory about seeing a man fall into acid.

”Well, let's learn from his noble sacrifice and take it slow.” Arthur sighed.

”Sounds like a plan, but how do we cross over the acid?”

”I don't know yet. Maybe there's…” Arthur answered before he stopped midsentence. He turned around and saw someone standing a few meters away. It was Rae who was looking at him with interest.

”That's a nice skill you have there,” Rae said as her eyes glowed dangerously. ”Maybe there's what?” Arthur realized she was talking about his stealth.

”Maybe there's a special way inside the island,” Arthur said as he took a step back. Rae laughed as she nodded.

”Don't worry, I won't gain anything by wasting my time.” With those words, she disappeared into the forest.

Arthur didn't like this person. Despite her outgoing and easy personality, she felt dangerous. As if she only wanted a reason to attack you or go wild. She was like an untamed beast who was finally allowed to play in the jungle.

'How did I not sense her approach?' Arthur admitted he was distracted by the man's failure. However, he would still notice in usual cases. 'Is it her ability?'

He has never seen her fight or use her ability, but Arthur knew she was strong. Somehow, everyone that looked like that shared that trait. Arthur decided to head deeper into the forest to look for possible clues on how to leave the island.

Principle Henrick said it was about adaptability and wits, so it seems this test will take a while. Judging from the fact that all of the students should be on this island and how long its beach stretched, it must be massive.

There must be a way to cross the acidic sea and it would need students with critical thinking to come up with a solution.