177 The Final Trial III : 7 Deaths (1/2)

The moment I gave my name, the guy called Locke had his eyes widened to epic proportions, but before he could start asking any other questions, the massive platform with a mosaic of a tree painted on it seemed to ripple as a portal appeared right in the middle of it.

That was probably where the final trial was going to be carried out in, I was confident however I didn't work the three days on the way here just sitting in an airship and the logging out and in. I've done my research, this guy was no pushover, he was like the villain to my anti-hero.

Where I used lightning he used fire, where I used wind he used earth, and where I used magic he used blood. He was a berserker, but as an added bonus he was also a blood mage, I have no idea what sort of class he had, but based on his previous battles, this guy had all the tools necessary to kick my fucking ass. But still, this was a game heavily reliant of combat talent and perception, inside the game, I might not be the best, but I've killed enough people to know my way around a fight.

It won't be easy, but this guy was going down. Besides I had trump cards that neither him nor the thousands if not millions of people watching would expect. Besides it was too early for the both of us to jump into conclusions, we have no idea what sort of experience or tertian we would meet once we go through that portal, so it would be better to not underestimate my opponent. I turned to Tiamat and said to her.

”Keep the princess safe, anyone or anything that comes within six feet of her before I get back here, kill it!”

Then I walked forwards to the portal, with Locke right behind me. I didn't generate as I walked through the portal, feeling an intense chill that spread out across my entire body. It was definitely a weird feeling, it was as if I had just been dunks in syrup, really cold syrup and then throw onto dry sand that had pieces of broken glass on it.

{System Alert: Trial Quest!: You have been chosen as the champion for one of the final participants of the trial of revelations. Your job is to retrieve the golden crown hidden within the sub realm and return it to your king or queen before the clock strikes midnight. Please note even if your opponent find the crown, as long as it is still within the sub-realm, you can still and angry if from your opponent, and bring it back on your own./ PENALTY: Failing the trial -20 levels and -40% of all stats./ Rewards: +5 levels, +100 to all stats, a chance to pick one unique skill, one blueprint and one weapon of choice from the vault of he ancient city.}

Well that was quite the reward, I'm sure Mr. Locke got the same offer, and with the game was currently, this was too big a reward to not pay attention, especially for a player who I'm sure was relying mostly on his skills, and equipment to bully people, well we'll see what his made of.

There was bright light and then solid ground under my feet, there was sweet scent lingering in the air, of flowers and green soft grass. In front of me was an ocean, it was peaceful, tranquil, and there was an island in the distance with a house on it. Above my head were numerous floating islands, some where made of rocks with leaves and vines, others were actually made of precious stones and diamonds. Some of them had buildings on them, some of the buildings were dilapidated, in shambles while others were still standing and ornately designed.

Though the other island was a distance away, I could see Locke standing on it, looking directly at me and then up at the floating islands above out head. I ignored him and turned around, just like on his island, mine had a house, it was a simple wooden shack, but I believe it had a purpose.

{All classes and Skills have been disabled. You can still use Equipment, but you will have to choose new skills from the numerous found in the realm. You get a chance to pick a new skill every time you are respawn. If you kill a player, you can absorb his skill and use it to get stronger for the next battle.

The players can kill themselves for as many times as possible with a 60 second interval before respawn without any penalties. The battle will continue until the crown is found, or until the 12 hour deadline runs out. There are no levels, and all stats increment are eliminated. This battle will be fought with your wit, and skills. FOR THE GLORY OF PATMOS & TO THE FUFILLMENT OF PROPHECIES.}

Well that's spooky, and completely unexpected, however as it stands this was just so that the trial would be fair and equal between both of us. It was unexpected and it would force us both to change our game, especially now that we would be using skills we're completely unfamiliar with. But even then, no matter how many times either one of us dies, if he finds the crown before me and is able to get it back to his island, then it's take over for me. This was like a very elaborate capture the flag game, well let's get this over with.

I turned around and went into the house, there wasn't much there, just a table, chairs, and a simple bed. Apart from that the room was hard, however on the table were three skill disks, and if I'm not wrong, I have to pick from one if these three skill disks, to begin the fight.

{FIREBALL: Level 1 basic: shoot a ball of compressed flames to cause damage of 50% of the total sum of your intelligence stat./ Cast: instant/ cost: 5MP/ Cool down: 5 seconds}

{POWER CUT: Level 1 basic: build power within your body and weapon for 3 seconds and deliver a crushing cut at 100% of your total strength value. The longer you build the power, the more damage you can deliver./ Cost: 10 MP/ Cool down 5 seconds}

{POINT BREAK: Level 1 basic: shoot your arrows at a weak point for an extra 100% damage. Speed of arrow during usage of skill is raised by 35%/ cost 10 MP/ Cool down: 5 seconds}

It wasn't hard to make a choice, I took power cut and made my way outside. Fireball and Point break would force me to expose Sky's alternate weapon forms, and as it stands 8t was open knowledge that Aa Seven was someone who had a battle beast capable of changing into a bow and a staff. The helmet is a little bit recent, plus it was really plain with all of the previous designs on it being hidden thanks to Sky's fortitude.

But then again this was just to test the waters, I could use the auxiliary weapons that was packed for me I my inventory, or even the guns too.