hotmtlnovel Chapter 68: Chapter 67- Sudden quest
Chapter 68: Chapter 67- Sudden quest
Chapter 68: Chapter 67- Sudden quest
There are two days left, if taken out today, for the Tournament to officially commence.
The gymnasium has been set off-limits by the management since that's the place where all the trials would be taking place.
For fair competition and to avoid favoritism, two members of the council committee attend the trials. Their only motive is to ensure fair competition and right judgment.
There are a few instances as well, when the Council interfered in the selection procedure by giving the position of participation to someone who might have faced defeat but showed better potential than the winner.
Although the practice was quite criticized, the Union Council has made no move to abolish the method.
As such, the participants aiming to become a part of the Tournament not only have to win the matches but also have to show their potential by going all out.
After all, they would rather have a competent loser rather than a complacent winner.
**CRACK**
The face of the wooden doll cracked as Rudolph landed the punch squarely on the tool.
Those girls who came to watch him, squealed in excitement to see their idol being back in shape.
Since the training hall was currently being prepared for the trials, the students were allowed to utilize the outdoor grounds to train. Naturally, all the equipment required and requested was delivered to them.
Sweat dripped down his forehead as Rudolph reeled back his punch and allowed the broken pieces to fall to the ground.
He wiped the sweat and gave a nod of satisfaction. He wasn't out of shape, at the very least.
*Slash*
Hearing the slicing of the blade, Rudolph and many others turned towards the warrior with shiny blond hair, currently involved in melee training with the target, hanging by the bracket.
Austin was utilizing his Shard to aim for the targets and calling it back as fast as it stabbed before throwing it again.
The successive recall of one's Shard is quite taxing, and that could be seen from his complexion.
"I am impressed, mate." Rudolph approached his friend once Austin finally stopped. There was no one looking at him until now, but when the star warrior from the Apex Circle approached him, every eye turned towards Austin.
The blond one raised his brows, "I missed several targets, tho..."
Rudolph chuckled, "We both have a bad aim. And I am talking about your growth. Just until a few days ago, you couldn't detach your Shard from you, and now...you see someone at the peak of your rank."
Rudolph was about to suggest re-evaluation, when suddenly, Austin said, "It's thanks to constant training and the recent events I got involved with." Austin somehow sensed what he was about to say, which ushered him to change the topic.
Rudolph grinned, "Then how about sparring against me? We can help each other improve...like the old times."
"Pfft-what are you spouting, bud. You will break his morale before the event." One of the guys, whom Austin remembered to be a third-year student, suddenly interrupted them.
'The guy on the Disciplinary Committee...Abel.' Austin has begun taking a record of every notable being in the university who may interfere with the plot in one way or another.
Rudolph growled, "Who are you to intervene between our talk?"
The grey-haired's eyes narrowed. His Soul energy made it difficult to breathe, as he uttered, "Your senior and someone who is just stating the fact."
The students began to gather around. They could sense the tension in the air and the probable battle incoming.
Rudolph was not someone who could get intimidated so easily.
With his canines peeking, the raven-haired stepped toward the senior. His hands in his pockets, as he leaned forward and said, "Now I remember your face. Aren't you the same guy whose post was taken away by my classmate, and as a third year you had to work under her?"
"Austin?" Seeing him being dazed, Valerie called out.
Austin shook his head, "It's nothing..." Turning his eyes toward his fiancée, he asked, "How did the training go?"
Valerie received the artifact to train her observation skills, and she has been cooped up in her room since morning, training her senses in a compact place as in the beginning.
Valerie smilingly replied, "I think this will be helpful. I was actually able to pick up on traces of movement and react on time." Glancing around and making sure that no one was looking, she whispered, "...i-if you want...y-you can come to my room and t-train with me..."
*Ba* *Dum*
That made his heart race. However, he had a feeling that the quest from the system would take some time, so he said,
"I will try to sneak in...but don't wait for me and continue your training. We only have two days."
Valerie nodded with her fist clenched, "Yes."
...
After separating from the group, Austin headed back to his room.
En route, he asked,
'Show me what this quest is about.'
[Ding!]
[Path to Becoming Stronger Unlocked]
[A new quest has been generated to assist the Host in developing skills and enhancing stats.]
Quest Objective: The Host will be transported to a fully simulated environment where specific tasks must be completed to earn points.
Reward System: Points earned during the quest can be allocated to upgrade individual stats, excluding Overall Progression.
Bonus Rewards: Exceptional performance may grant additional rewards, including rare items or unique abilities.
Time Distortion: The simulated dimension operates outside the Host's reality. No time will elapse in the real world, regardless of the duration spent within the quest.
[Prepare yourself, Host. Your path to strength awaits.]
Austin read the description twice. This was unexpected.
If he accepts the quest, which he most likely will, he can gain strength and experience before the tournament.
Thinking for a bit, he asked, 'Can I die there?'
[Yes, host. But there would be an option provided to retreat when you find it necessary.]
Austin hummed, this was assuring.
After a brief silence, Austin said,
"Okay, I accept."
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A/N:- Thanks for reading.