Sora vanished from his allies' side, reappearing at a point equidistant from the enemy squads. Focusing his [Mental Power], he cast out a mental wave, locking onto every member of the nine opposing teams. Then, with a clenched fist full of [Earth Element], he punched the ground.
‘Let’s see how they handle this,’ he thought, watching as the impact rippled outward in a massive, circular shockwave. The wave of earth energy surged across the arena, obliterating everything in its path.
Only two teams remained untouched—one human team and a group of Dark Elves. 'The Dark Elves have the weakest team here... let’s see if the humans can secure a few points on their own,' he thought, indifferent as chaos erupted around him.
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Most of the opposing squads froze in place, stunned by the mental attack. A few, however, shook off the daze before the next attack reached them, their instincts kicking in.
Their players scrambled to cast barriers, summon mental shields, and pool their defenses in a desperate bid to halt the incoming devastation. The mental energy interwoven with the wave rendered phasing through it impossible.
The Spirit Race players reacted first. They braced themselves, frantically casting barriers, summoning mental shields, and pooling their combined defenses in a desperate attempt to resist the incoming disaster. They sense the attack covered with mental energy, and knew they wouldn't be able to phase through it.
A few other players who had buffed their minds, or already had sufficient mental defense were able to prepare themselves for the impact in time.
An Eagle-Type Beastman warrior roared, slamming his fists into the ground to create a wall of wind, while a few Demon Race players summoned a dark dome to protect themselves.
The Elemental Golems, unaffected by the mental attack, stood motionless, their glowing eyes locked on the incoming wave of earth energy. Despite their effortless resistance to the first assault, they froze in fear.
‘Strange,’ Sora noted, observing the golems’ behavior. ‘They resisted the mental attack, yet they froze at the sight of my elemental attack.’
Werewolves, Dwarves, and Orc players failed to react in time and were swept off the battlefield in an instant, without resistance. The Elemental Golems, Demons, Beastmen, and Spirits soon followed, leaving only two squads standing.
As the wave reached the final two teams, it came to an abrupt halt mere inches from their feet. The Dark Elves stood frozen, their wide eyes betraying their fear and confusion. The human team exchanged glances, slowly realizing they had been spared.
One of the Chinese players exhaled, his shoulders trembling. “Did… did he leave us alive on purpose?”
Liang, the group’s leader and the first to recover from the mental attack, nodded grimly. “That guy. He was with the Blood Witch from the Korean Region during the 8th trial. I always thought she was the one keeping her team safe. Looks like I was wrong.”
Another teammate had his mouth wide open, awestruck. “What kind of monster is he…”
“Focus,” Liang snapped, his voice cutting through the chatter. “We’re still in the trial, and he left us and the Dark Elves for a reason—so we can earn points. Let’s not waste this chance.”
Back at the edge of the battlefield, Sora reappeared beside his allies, glancing around as the notifications poured in, marking his successful eliminations.
[You have eliminated a Player: +5 points]
[You have eliminated a Player: +5 points]
[You have eliminated a Player: +5 points]
…
[Total Points Earned: 175]
Sora observed his teammates’ stunned expressions, a small smile forming on his lips. It had been a while since he’d interacted with people, and the admiration in their eyes caught him off guard.
Emily’s eyes were wide, “Did… did you just wipe out seven teams in one move?” she asked, blinking in disbelief.
Salim, equally stunned, added, “That combo was insane. How did you do it? Teach me, please!”
Kara, however, remained calm. She knew Sora's potential was limitless and wasn’t surprised by the turn of events. Ignoring the commotion, she focused on the stream of notifications in front of her.
[Ally Ralph Eden eliminated a Player: +1 point]
[Ally Ralph Eden eliminated a Player: +1 point]
[Ally Ralph Eden eliminated a Player: +1 point]
…
[Total Points Earned: 35]
The stream of notifications continued, marking every point she had secured.
Emily glanced at the notifications as well, analyzing the situation. “Leaving those two teams intact was a generous move… gives the humans a chance to earn some points,” she said with a grin, her gaze shifting toward Morgan. “Where’s the savior who said he’d carry us?”
Morgan raised an eyebrow, a faint smile on his face. “Guess I’m just here for moral support now,” he replied smoothly. “But seriously, Ralph, you’re incredible.”
Emily laughed, nodding in agreement. “Alright, maybe you’re not so bad after all. This trial is turning out better than I thought.”
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Then Morgan's next words nearly made her trip. “Ralph, would you consider joining my guild? We have the resources to push you to the top quickly. Our guild is called [GODS], and we only recruit the best prospects in the world. For context, not everyone on this floor qualifies for a spot in [GODS].”
Emily’s eyes flashed with anger as she rounded on Morgan. “What the hell?” she snapped. “Are you trying to start a guild war? Poaching players in front of a vice guildmaster? That’s low. I get that you guys are top-tier, but show some respect.”
Morgan chuckled, unfazed by her outburst. With a confident shrug, he replied, “Fair enough, Emily. I’ve heard of the Blood Witch’s reputation, so I’m not surprised.”
Then he added with a sly grin, “But here’s another idea—why don’t you, Salim and Kara join as well? I know Kim Dong doesn’t specialize in combat, but his abilities are remarkable. Bring him along. You’d all be fantastic additions to our ranks.”
Emily raised an eyebrow, glancing at Kara, who looked mildly amused. Salim, however, snorted, shaking his head. “Not interested,” he said flatly. “Your guild already has a third of the top 500 players. Why obsess over recruiting more?”
“He’s right,” Emily added, her tone calmer. “Thanks for the offer, but I’m not interested. And knowing Kim, he’d say the same.”
Morgan didn’t back down. “Give it some thought, Emily. You know how strong [GODS] is—and frankly, you’d all fit right in. Why settle for a small guild when you could be part of the highest-level activities?”
Emily rolled her eyes. “Thanks, but I’m good where I am. And I like the team I’ve got.” Turning to Sora and Kara, she added, “Before deciding anything, come talk to me. There’s stuff we need to discuss.”
Morgan laughed, giving them each a casual nod, not offended by their refusal. “Alright, I get it. No hard feelings—just know the offer stands.”
The group watched as the remaining players converged in the center of the arena, fighting to secure as many points as possible. They knew who the winner would be, and they weren’t about to let the opportunity to earn a few points slip by.
Watching as the fight was about to end, Sora asked his teammates "Who wants the remaining points?"
Everyone understood his words, as he was referring to gifting them the points from eliminating the remaining two Chinese players.
“It’s your call, Ralph. With the power you’ve shown, you could easily boost any of us to the top. I’d be fine if you fed all the points to your girlfriend. I’m fine with what I’ve got.” Morgan’s voice was calm, surprising everyone as he declined the chance for extra points.
“Kara isn’t my girlfriend…” Sora muttered, clearly irked by Morgan’s assumption.
Morgan smirked. “Didn’t say any names...”
Kara, turning a shade darker, cut in with a sigh, “Everyone, just shut up. Let’s not make this any more awkward.”
Emily seized the moment to defuse the tension. “Kara, just grab the extra ten points. We can't spend the whole trial chatting anyway.”
With a nod, Kara stepped forward, ready to finish the task and wrap up the trial.
As she appeared in front of Liang, and another player, Kara was surprised to see them frozen in place, with a thin layer of ice covering their bodies. Without hesitation, she summoned her sword energy and swiftly sliced through both figures.
Reading the notifications that appeared, Sora was satisfied with the results of the first battle.
[Ally Kara Spirine eliminated a Player: +1 point]
[Ally Kara Spirine eliminated a Player: +1 point]
[Your team ranked first: +15 Points]
[Total Points Earned: 192]
[Current Ranking : 1/250]
Feeling his body dissolve, Sora saw his surroundings change as the waiting room appeared once more. It seemed that no other battle had ended, and they had to wait for other opponents to appear before starting the second round.
Looking over at Emily, Sora created a private chat with her and Kara.
[Ralph Eden: Emily, do you have a few minutes? I would like to discuss something.]
Emily was surprised, and answered .
[Emily Frekk: Sure, we’re just waiting around anyway.]
[Ralph Eden: Can I ask about how things went with Rachel earlier?]
Emily’s expression soured slightly as she recalled the conversation, her face showing a hint of frustration.
[Emily Frekk: She mentioned getting a “proposal she couldn’t refuse.” She plans on leaving the guild after this event. The ungrateful wench. If it weren’t for Kim, she’d never have advanced this fast.]
Sora paused, taking in her reaction before replying thoughtfully.
[Ralph Eden: So, what’s your plan? How are you going to handle it?]
Emily exhaled sharply, her frustration clear in her response.
[Emily Frekk: What am I supposed to do? I can’t exactly force her to stay. Technically, she’s done nothing wrong. But all the resources we poured into her? That’s a pure loss.]
Kara, who had been following the exchange, chimed in quietly.
[Kara Spirine: Maybe it’s better to let her go if she isn’t loyal. Holding onto her would only lead to more issues later.]
[Emily Frekk: You’re right. It’s just... frustrating.]
Sora, pleased with how the conversation was going, carefully chose his next words.
[Ralph Eden: Want me to give her a little lesson if we run into her?]
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