Chapter 705 - 649: Doors and Numbers (1/2)

Although Rosea didn't not beat John's record, she passed the bridge with relative ease, unlike some of the other participants. She didn't even resort to her powers or use Nether Energy, it was a pure display of her physical capabilities.

Right after her was the aloof Cristina, with her black spear in hand, she recklessly charged head-on, sweeping her weapon horizontally and deflecting all incoming projectiles.

Her speed was commendable but she underestimated the miniature metallic balls and was slowed down at the very end. By the time she reached the other side of the bridge, 97 seconds passed.

When her time was announced by pigolo, the girl unhappily harrumphed and glared at Rosea, who was widely grinning, pleased that she beat her new rival.

The third one was Ho Qing, who didn't not struggle at all. Two large phoenix wings appeared on his back, allowing him to jump high and glide a considerable distance but the balls were still aimed at him. His time was worse than his two predecessors, nonetheless, he seemed content as he nodded his head once and went to stand next to the two bickering girls.

Shu Ru and Arden did it in 94 seconds but, unexpectedly, Bora managed to stun the audience as well as his own teachers, Arthur and Lucy.

The Archer's speed was incredible as he slipped through the tiny gaps between the balls' trajectory and easily arrived at the end in just 79 seconds, beating John's record of 83 seconds.

”Bora of the MoonStar sect, 79 seconds. 43 points.”

Actually, the way the points were attributed was based on the difference between the highest and lowest individual scores.

Cosima from the Demonic Team was the slowest, taking 122 seconds, whilst Bora's was 79 so… 122-79 = 43.

The closer your time is to Cosima's, the less points you are, basically. Moreover, as the worst one of the bunch, the demon girl got only one pitiful point.

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”I didn't know that kid had it in him.”

Seeing the proud and cheerful smile on Bora's face, Lucy chuckled and spoke words that seemed like a compliment. Even Arthur was pleased but he chose not to comment, after all, the first test is the easiest and it tests Agility and reflexes.

”Color me impressed.”

Isadore was rubbing his chin and looking at the MoonStar team, seemingly lost in thought.

”Don't forget our bet, your majesty.”

”About that…”

The young golden-haired king faked a few coughs and avoided Arthur's gaze.

”Nevermind…”

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”Welcome to the second stage.”

Gutcha had an ugly smile on his hideous face, enjoying the puzzled looks on the participants' face. They were teleported again, this time appearing in an area filled with swamps with all shapes and sizes.

”For the second stage, the goal is to escape this place. Each team will be given a number from 1 to 12 and there are 10 numbered doors, which are, 15(5+10), 17(6+11), 6(2+4), 16(9+7), 20(8+12), 8(1+7), 12(10+2), 14(9+5), 3(1+2), 23(11+12), and they are the combination of two specific numbers that will be in possession of the teams. Meaning, you need your number plus another appropriate one to open one of the doors. Note that only the team that opens the door can pass through it and when it has been used, it'll disappear. Additionally, a door can be opened by only two numbers, no more, no less. Good luck!”