Chapter 725: Daruun Congratulates Jack (2/2)

As Oli laughed and Skaryn tried to pry more information out of him, Daruun telepathically contacted the man overseeing Glacier Keep. One second later, a spatial rift opened up for them all to see.

Showing no hesitation, Skaryn threw back his leg to launch Halmut through the rift with a painful kick. Sterfen, on the other hand, simply dragged his captive as Tralbok had no means of countering the countless deaths they could force upon him.

On the other side of the rift, everyone inside the waiting chamber was baffled at what was happening. The moment Oli followed the four contestants who had fled, they realized that something beyond any expectation was occurring. When Daruun walked through the rift, all of the cosmicians lost control of themselves.

”Th-that…” Wollice mumbled, unprepared to meet such a figure.

”Gramps!” Jack shouted, dashing toward Daruun. Everyone was further startled at the sight as Jack approached Daruun with a wide grin. ”I need to talk with you! What is--”

”Congratulations, Jack!” Daruun yelled for all to hear. ”You're the first true victor of Glacier Keep, something to be extremely proud of!”

”Yeah, but--”

”Why not celebrate?!” Daruun added, getting everyone to subconsciously cheer on the idea.

”Gramps, can't we--”

”Just talk?” Daruun chuckled, interrupting Jack yet again.

”YES!”

Only then did Jack realize that there was no more sound from the crowd. Looking around, Jack noticed that nearly everyone was frozen in place.

”Follow me.” Daruun grinned and motioned as he led the way.

Jack moved to follow but was suddenly grabbed from behind. He didn't know what to think but soon let out a sigh of relief.

”You did it, Son!” Sterfen shouted, proudly embracing Jack. ”You actually did it…”

Skaryn and Oli walked past the two of them, surprising Jack all the more. But Jack quickly adjusted and walked together with Sterfen to catch up with his second body at the rear. They now stood at the top of the raised platform and stared at the wall.

”Jack, go ahead and use your card. I've got something that you all will wish to see.”

Doing as Daruun said, Jack came forward and took out his card. He walked toward the wall until a certain portion of the wall turned illusory. It was near the corner and only created a small opening, perfectly sized for Jack's card.