''Now everyone is ready,let's open the dimension.''Avenger said and gazed at Madam Deathcarrier and a wizened old woman with half white half pink hair.Both Madam and Old woman nodded.Trio took a step and appeared in front of a giant leaf,as big as a whole house.''Madam,please''Avenger said respectuflly.Madam Deathcarrier opened her palms and 2 small keys appeared.Avenger and old woman also made the same action but both of them only had 1 key.

All keys started to float and with a flash of light,fused with the leaf.Leaf started to brighten and in moments it transformed to a multi-colored tunnel.At the end of the tunnel stood a wasteland,covered by red soil and many mountains.''Now,trial is beginning.I wish all of you good luck.''Madam said.

Everyone nodded their heads calmly.Other than a single man,who had white hair and a pure skin,everyone was standing with their groups of 3.Single man directly dashed to the dimension and disappeared inside.Others followed them with Grim,Gin and Maira being last.After everyone entered pathway disappeared,completely closing off the way to back.This was also another measure to prevent people from escaping.

''Illya,who do you think has the biggest chance?''Avenger asked to the old woman.Illya only gazed towards the leaf,her eyes looking profound.''That boy,Kaiser,is sure going to dominate everyone.If not for the mana supression of trials,he could kill generals with ease.''She said,but there was an uncertainity within her voice.Avenger also agreed with her point.

Kaiser was a real monster when it came to fighting.Not only he was vicious and decisive,he didn't hesitate to destroy everything in his path even if it didn't pose any threat.As his talent was also superb to everyone in the crowd,other than Maira,Avenger was sure his niece could win the trials.Only,there was a feeling both he and Illya felt.There was a strange thing about that human,it made them feel unsettling.But they didn't dare to say or do anything.

Because not only Madam Deathcarrier favored him,there were even rumors about Sovereign bestowing a God Scroll to human.They also wanted to see what was special about him that made Sovereign look favorably upon him.With a wave of his hand,several images appeared on the sky,all showing the competitors.Most of them already parted,going towards random directions.Only one man directly strode forward with all his might,an aura of dominance spreading out of him.

''Let's see this generation's powers.''

...

''Now,what should we do?''Grim asked towards the other two while they were running at high speeds towards a random direction.''We are really unlucky this time.''Said Gin.There were no traces of his childish behavior.He looked very serious,but at the same time worried.''This dimension belongs to White Dragons.If it was one of ours,i could have got some information.''Gin's voice was quite regretful.

''What about Ghost king's palace or soldier camps?Do we have to search blindly?''Maira asked.Gin nodded,his face a bit worried.''But don't worry,I'll find a way!''He said with a cheerfull tone,lifting up the mood a little.''Wouldn't it be faster if you guys turned into your true form?''Grim asked.But when he saw the smile of Maira,he knew he said something stupid.He reviewed what he said and found the mistake.

''We can't compress our body,so it would only gather attention.If push comes to the shove,then we will transform.After all,we are still a bit weaker in humanoid shape.''Gin said,a feeling of pride rising in his heart.He started to enjoy hanging with Grim more and more,as he was the only person Gin could educate.Though his expression was still looking very serious.

''Blind search then,let's pick up speed.''Grim said and sighed in his heart.He really felt very frustrated at the situation.Even Arihan's promise couldn't lift his spirits anymore.How could he knew that killing wouldn't be prohibited?He thought that 3 families were very close to each other.Even if some injuries happened,it wouldn't be a big deal.But killing people of your own race or even own family?Even though he heard competition among Dragons were brutal,he didn't think it would be at this stage.

Their reasoning was very simple.If one family lost some of their young talents,then they could be ''Taken under wings'' of the superior family.Not only they could get their resources as much as they wanted,losing side would have to swear an oath to be their slaves.But 3 families were at least not 'That' brutal.In their whole history,The most extreme thing that happened was the death of last family head of White dragons.Reason?no one knew.But Madam Deathcarrier was so angry that she directly crushed the castle of White dragons and teared family head's body apart to thousands of pieces.

This was the main reason Avenger was so respectful to Madam Deathcarrier,while Illya didn't show off with her age.No matter how old she was,thoguh she was older than some ancient dragons,her power was nothing in front of Madam.Dragon Families were ruled by power and strength,not by Morals and justice.

But these were not what made Grim feel more down.The worst thing was,he couldn't get his revenge on Maira.But he was not a fool,why would he try to do some tricks in a deadly situation?It was not that he feared death,well,he couldn't die anyway.But it made him very stressed to think he will lose his limbs once again.And there was the thing Madam Cautioned him.No matter what happened,he couldn't let people know he had Undying Mark.

So,he had to stay 'Alive' for the sake of Madam.Grim,once again,sighed.He didn't like to be under stress.He just wanted to study Creation magic in peace for some time.But when he thought about Ginnie's agony filled face and Mr.Brian's wound filled body,he felt a pain in his heart.He didn't want to see things like that again.Brian's family was a very tragic one,which he didn't like in slightest.He knew there were nothing he could do at that situation,even the man with lightning was an ant in front of that Devil.

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But it still made him feel very bad.Feeling of being unable to do anything,it was very painful.Much more painful than the ones he read in books.He wondered,did all heroes felt the same thing in their lives?After he shook his head.He knew nothing would change by only thinking,he had to accomplish something to prove his training was not a waste.His life,not a waste.

Then he suddenly face palmed himself.Why did he started to think these suddenly?He felt himself in a sleep like state but when he woke up,he felt embarressed at these thoughts.It must be the fault of Gin,who affected his personality with his childish behavior.''Grim watch out!''Gin suddenly shouted in alert!

With a incredible speed,Grim slided under the shadow in front of him.With a leap,he retreated and gazed towards the thing in front of them.As he evaded the attack,Maira and Gin also surrounded the big shadow.It had a height of 2.5 meters,nearing a small giant.It's muscles were bulging while it's 6 arms were painted with blue flame marks.''A soldier!''Gin exclamied with a wide smile.Maira looked very calm while Grim only gazed carefully

''Don't be rash Gin!''Before Gin could rush towards soldier Maira called him.Gin halted his steps and looked at her,waiting an exlanation.''We need to be careful!If they were easy preys,ther wouldn't be any meaning of the trial.We need to understand what he is capable of first!''She said,her purple eye bright.

''Let me test him then''Said Grim,brandishing his sword.''Are you confident?''Grim only smiled at Maira's question.He wanted to test out this new physique of his,and he felt his blood boiling suddenly.It may be an effect of the Chaotic Phsyique.His blood started to flow faster,his heart beating rate increased.His skin,looking like pinched countless times,turned bright red and a shadow of giant appeared at his back.

'What kind of skill is this?'Maira thoguht while Gin's heart was also beating with exctiment.''That's too cool!Teach me too!''He said.But Grim didn't listen,not because he was ignoring him,because soldier started to rush towards him.Soldier felt a sense of danger from Grim,which made it uneasy.With a strong roar,sodlier leaped on him while sending his right fists with a great force.

Grim directly shook his sword,revealing several lines on it's edges and fuller.''HAH!''With a shout,he stomped hard and sent a heavy slash towards Soldier's fists.As two forces met,a slight boom resounded and Grim took 3 steps back while Soldier stood at his place,it's fist covered by a wide,bloody wound.Soldier released a roar of agony,his hatred burning deep towards this creature.How does he dare to fight back against him!

''let's see what you can do!''With a step,Grim started to rush towards Soldier.Soldier sent all of his fists towards Grim's chest with a strong power.Winds screamed around his fists as they reached to Grim.As fists were just milimeters away from his face,Grim used his whole power to kick Soldier's waist.Recieving the blow of Grim,soldier lost it's balance and fists lost all of their power.Before giving Soldier a chance,Grim once more sent a slash and cut a deep wound on his chest.

Just before he could stab his sword to Soldier's head,He felt a sense of imminent danger.With a leap,he retreated backwards and a explosion shook the place he stood.Soldier's eyes were bright while Blue flame images on his arms were turning into real.These blue flames radiated an astonishing aura,making Grim frightened a little.If he was a little bit late,then half of his arm would be burnt to ashes.

''Testing is enough!''Said Grim.Just like she was waiting this,Maira sent a Dark ball towards Soldier.''Crippling Wave!''She shouted in her heart and a small explosion destroyed an area of 10 meters around Soldier,stealing all life force away.''Grand rank?Is she a freak?!''Just now Maira used a Grand rank Destruction spell,which made Grim astonished.But it was expeected as she was a Black dragon as well as nearing to her adulthood period.

''Don't be distracted,he is still alive!''She shouted and started to focus her mana to create another Crippling Wave.''Gin!Supress him with Poison mist!Grim try to keep him away from us.''After giving these orders,she sent Crippling Wave towards Solider once again,but this time before it could reach to it's target Bright Blue flames completely covered it.There were no explosions or quake,only sizzling sounds.

''He melted the spell!?''Maira was shocked.''Watch out,These flames are way too mysterious!''Grim responded with a slash,trying to intercept Soldier.But before his attack could reach,another surge of flames came towards him.Grim gritted his teeth and with a stomp cracked the earth around him.Sending his mana to underground he cast a low rank earth spell,Earth wall.

A 5 meter long wall appeared in front of him,blocking the flames.But it only lasted for a moment before melting away.Slashing in fast speeds,Grim parted the flames.Using this moment Gin sent his mists towards the soldier using the path Grim created.Seeing mists coming,Grim directly retreated.

In no time mists directly appeared next to the soldier.Smirking,he directly devoured all the mists,which shocked Everyone.Gin's mists were a natural skill of Mist dragons.It could corrode strong metals,let alone Soldier's body.But before they could understand what was happening,Blue flames on Soldier's arms spreaded to all of his body,including insides.Sizzling sounds came from his body then with a sharp breath,Soldier let out a foul breath of air.

''He burnt his insides?''Gin was dumbfounded while Grim was trying to find a way to breach his defences.''He is probably immune to it.''Maira said with a serious gaze.As their mana was limited to 9th rank,she could only cast 3 more spells at Grand rank.But she wasn't sure they could get past his flames.

''Should we retreat?''Gin asked with gritted teeth.He was still a Dragon,his pride couldn't take the weight of escaping from a fight.''No,We don't need.''Said Maira,her gaze sharp.''If his flames are a innate skill,then it will be a bit troublesome.But if they are normal spells,then it's easy.''

''What do you suggest?''Asked Grim.Maira looked at him seriously.''I can see you don't use the whole power of your physique.''She said,but Grim was still calm.''True,because it's very draining.I can only use it like 3 minutes,after that i'm pretty much useless.''

''Just 2 minutes is enough for me!,Can you stall him?''Maira said.Grim was a bit suprised but eventually nodded.Suddenly,his already red skin turned more redder and steams started to seep out of his skin.The giant image behind him was now much more realistic as his Blue eyes were sparkling like stars.

''If you have the courage,Come get me!''He shouted towards the Soldier.Soldier's eyes were filled with bloodlust.Even though it didn't understand the conversation,it knew that they were planning something.Even so,who cares?He was a mighty creature that ruled a part of this land under Ghost King!And these creatures wanted to compete with HIM?!They were courting Death!

With a roar from Soldier,who was covered by blinding blue flames and a freezing bloodlust,and a shout from Grim,who was looking like a ferocious ancient beast with eyes as bright as stars itself,they rushed towards the each other like berserk monsters.As they started to exchange blows that shook area around them,Maira shouted towards Gin

''Gin!I need your help!''