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Chapter 560: Cutting the Tree Down

It's been two days since I tried to cut the tree down, but it still hasn't fallen yet!

When I tried to cut it down with one swing, I failed. And when I tried to use consecutive slashes, it recovered itself before I can cut it down! Even when I chipped the trunk down to just a few centimeters, the tree would recover itself before I could cut it down!

I failed. And those who are bored are already returned either with my portals or riding on Spot's back.

And since it might take a while until I can cut the tree down, I had Sonia and Spot to look for other traces of Aura users of the past.

Albert also has returned to do his duty in the palace. And now that he has introduced Lana to the world as his daughter, he will be busier with a lot of questions from other nobles or even the citizens.

More importantly, they would ask why he would keep the fact that the kingdom is hostile to the cult as secret. But it was not a secret at all. Shirley has spread it to the people back after we cleared the stampede in Melk. The rumors have been spread, but many people didn't believe it.

And now that they know that even the king himself hid the existence of his own daughter from public, they slowly recognize the danger of the situation. Now they know why there are many nobles suddenly disappeared.

.....

Well, that's politic. He needs to gain as many allies from the nobles and the citizens. I can't do that, so I will leave it to him.

Anyway, it's time to cut the tree down again.

"Victoria, an axe this time," I said.

"You gave up on using sword? Well, it's a tree so an axe is a better choice," Victoria replied as she turned into a huge axe.

As I swung the axe to the tree, Victoria also adjusted her weight so the slash should be stronger. But the result is the same whether I cut it once or multiple times.

"Just what the heck is wrong with this tree!?" I shouted.

Even a huge axe doesn't work. What should I do?

"Well, it's a tree. How about we ask an elf about it. The queen should know something about it," Victoria said.

"Ah, right! Is Lina still here?"

I was about to use Divine Vision to look for Lina, but I suddenly feel her presence behind me.

"Whoa! You surprise me there! Since when were you here?" I asked Lina who appears suddenly like a ghost. Even more hidden than a ghost.

"Since a while ago, Master. I'll summon Elestias right away," Lina said.

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And soon after, a beautiful elf was summoned in front of us. Her name is Tia. At least I called her that way. And it's a rare occurrence of me to remember someone's name. Especially since we haven't met for a while.

"What kind I do for you?" Tia asked.

"Can you tell me something about this tree? It's a weird tree that absorb my Aura and can regenerate itself."

Tia then looked around at the tree. Not just the trunk. She also checked the branches, leaves, roots, and even the soil. She's a tree doctor.

After a while, she then touched the tree and she even talked to it in a language I don't know. Is that tree language? She's a tree whisperer as well?

"Hmm... I see. This tree was just an ordinary tree until someone modified it with a power I don't know. It must be the Aura that Master Roy can use," Tia said.

"Yeah, that's what we assumed as well. Anything else?" I asked.

"This tree has the power to regenerate itself when it receive damage. And it can retain its form for a long time. No growth even after thousands of years," Tia said.

"That's all? I need to cut down this tree to reveal its secret. Anything else you know? Like its weakness?"

"The tree is very strong and has quick regeneration rate. I don't know if this can be called as weakness or not, but as it grows from the root, the tree's regeneration is faster the closer you attack from the bottom part. Maybe it will help," Tia said.

It's fast in the bottom and the higher my attack, the slower its regeneration is. I think that helps.

I have been using brute force from the start. Now, I need some strategy. But I need to learn more about the speed of its regeneration.

"Victoria, give me four Blobbies. Turn them into axes," I said.

"Four?"

"One for each gap between my fingers in one hand," I said as I grabbed the Blobbyaxes all in my right hand.

I covered them all with Aura, and then I attacked the tree with full strength.

All four axes stuck quite deep into the trunk. And I left the axes there as I wait for a while.

Soon after, the tree started regenerating. And the axe got pushed away and fall one by one to the ground from the bottom. Even though the gap isn't large between the axes, I can tell.

"I see. The regeneration is really faster the lower it receives damage. Let's have another experiment.

This time, I used the four axes again to hit the tree quite high above. And then, as soon as the four axes stuck on the tree, I transformed Victoria into a huge axe, and start striking the tree below the four axes as the marks.

I keep striking at the tree until I see a sign of regeneration. And soon enough, I can see the result.

While the axes above my the area I hit are still stuck, the place I hit started regenerating. Tia's explanation was correct. Not that I doubted her. I just want to see it for myself.

"So, you have a new strategy?" Victoria asked.

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"Give me four more Blobbyaxes. I will then stick all eight axes on the bottom part, and then I will strike the middle part continuously with the huge axe. I will also use my Divine Vision to look below as well. If I see the axes that got stuck started to get pushed, I will strike those axes first before I continue slashing the tree. Simple," I said.

"It does sound simple. But only you can do it. It has just been a few days since you tried cutting this tree down, but you already prepared a strategy. Even my master who have been trying to do it for years failed. At least back before I left the dojo," Victoria said.

"You sure your master is not just muscle-headed?" I asked.

"If he's a muscle-head, neither Sonia nor I would respect him even if he's my master. But at least you are smarter than my master. Still, he has better memory than you. He could even remember the name of someone he just met," Victoria ridiculed me.

Let's try it. This time, I'm confident I can cut this tree down. I hope the reward will be worth it.

I stuck all eight axes on the bottom part of the tree, so close to the roots, and I quickly swung Victoriaxe on the tree as strong and as fast as possible.

After the fourth hit, I can see the axes at the bottom started to get pushed back. So, I strike the axes at the bottom one by one with Victoriaxe before I return to hit the middle part of the tree.

The part that I hit still hasn't regenerated. Which is a good news.

Although the axes at the bottom is being pushed back again after I struck them, I quickly returned to hit the middle part of the tree.

The closer I got to the center, the harder the tree is. And before I can cut it down completely, the axes at the bottom is being pushed back so I need to put them back again.

Finally, my last slash. I used all my Aura and will on the last slash as it started to regenerate since the axes at the bottom have all fallen.

"RAAARGH!!"

The axe sliced through the tree. The tree falls down with a loud sound and alerted everyone who are still here. Though good thing Veronica is still here since she blocked all the sound from being heard outside the mansion.

Everyone then quickly come over to see what's going on. And they see that the tree that has been causing me trouble is finally falling down.

"I did it!"

"Congratulations, Master," Lina praised me. Which is the opposite of our usual roles.

And then, something happened.

The tree that has been cut is disappearing. Not just the part that I cut, even the bottom as well. Including the roots!

"No! My anti-magic material!"

"Roy! Quickly pour your Aura to the tree! See if you can save even a little bit of material!" Victoria shouted.

I grabbed the part that was cut down, and pour my Aura inside hoping that I can save at least a little bit. But it doesn't work. The tree still disappearing.

"No! You goddamned, fricking,..."

Here comes my several minutes of curses that no minors should hear. Good thing there are no more children here.

Chapter 561: What's in the Hole

The tree disappeared. And the ground sunk because there's no more roots under there. But it doesn't end there. The ground around the tree keep sinking as swear words keep coming out of my mouth. So, I stopped swearing and cursing.

"Everyone, step back!" I gave a warning as I turn around, and grab as many people as I could as I transformed Victoria into a net.

Though the wind mages fly away as soon as I gave the warning. And Ian also transformed into a falcon and carried Ruby with him into the sky.

The ground keep sinking and the garden that Ruby has taken care of since she moved here. All the beautiful flowers that she has grown was devoured by the earth.

I see Sara as she tried to use magic to stop the sinking ground as it goes closer to the mansion. But I stopped her.

"Sara, don't stop the earth. Let it sink. I don't know what's inside there, but I hope it's something valuable," I said to stop Sara from using her magic.

"Okay. But are you sure you're fine having your house destroyed?" Sara asked.

.....

"It's fine. The house can be repaired. Just use earth magic to give you all some footing for everyone here. If it's a dungeon, I don't want you to waste your mana too much," I said.

"Are you sure it's a dungeon," Kayla asked.

"I don't know. With my Divine Vision, I can see that there's a path going down inside. But I can't see too deep. Which mean there's either a high amount of mana concentrated in the dungeon, which is common in a dungeon that hasn't been discovered, or it's related to Aura," I said.

I thought that since the tree absorbed my Aura, there's a possibility that this place is man-made. Created by an Aura user since the tree has been modified. And the fact that I couldn't see clearly even with my Divine Vision means that not just a place highly concentrated with mana. I also couldn't see far into a place created by an Aura user of the past.

And the fact that an Aura user did this means that the Aura users of the distant past, even further past than when Victoria and Sonia were still humans and were alive, is very strong. Stronger than what I could imagine.

If there's a secret buried by that person here, I could get much stronger. Though if there's any record of this Aura user from the past, I doubt it can be deciphered. It has been very long time since then after all.

But maybe if they did some mural drawing in a cave, I might still be able to perceive it.

Well, we can only know if we go into that tunnel. I hope it's something good.

After a while, the ground stopped sinking. Part of the mansion was devoured by the earth, but that's not a problem. This is a house that is not too important to me, but I had it because of my connection with Albert. He will do something to the destroyed house. I don't have to do anything.

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Well, he can just get the earth mages to fix the mansion. But I need our earth mages to help me explore where this tunnel lead us to.

"I think the ground has stopped sinking. I'm going in. Anyone interested in coming with me?" I asked.

And then, Angela, Kayla, Jewel, Candy, Wendy, Veronica, and Sara raised their hand. I guess this is the party we will go with. As for Spot, he's too big and won't be useful in this small space, so he won't be coming and just wait for us instead. He doesn't even want to become small and wrapped his body around me.

Well, he can do what he wants. I'll just bring this party with me.

"I'll go check the place first then before you go. I'm curious what's inside," Sonia said. She's a ghost, so she should be fine.

"Alright. Then, we will go in after one hour. Prepare yourself since I don't know what will happen. And if it's not a dungeon, we might not be fighting at all. What you will do is just sightseeing. If you're okay with that, you can come," I said.

I don't think it's a dungeon. And there's probably no monsters. If there's a monster in a capital of a kingdom, things will get troublesome.

After one hour, we prepared to get in the hole. I even brought my Reizpear since I don't know what will happen next.

After falling for a bit into the hole, I reached the bottom. The others who were being carried by the wind mages fall slowly behind me.

"Oh, Sonia is back. It's been one hour, so it must be quite deep for her to only return now," I said.

Even though my sight is limited, I can still see further than any ordinary people can see.

"The earth here is weird. I can't sense anything further than what I can see," Angela said.

If someone who is the closest to a master level mage with us said that, it means that we entered some ridiculous place. We need to be careful.

"Let's move after we asked Sonia what's in front of us."

Everyone nodded and we waited until Sonia returns.

Instead of teleporting, she's floating this way. Maybe there's something that blocked her from teleporting.

Sonia stopped in front of us and told us what's inside.

"Roy! I see ghosts inside!" Sonia shouted excitedly.

"Yeah, me too. There's one in front of me," I replied.

"I don't mean me! I mean other ghosts! They are trapped inside!"

Ghosts trapped inside this place? Just what is this place?

Before I can make any assumption, Sonia added something.

"They were all ghosts of Aura users of the past who died here! They failed the upcoming test from the ancient Aura user who created this place, and died!" Sonia said.

"So, you mean that even Aura users of the past are still not strong enough to conquer this place? Man, this place is ridiculous. Have you asked what trials they went through?" I asked Sonia.

"Yes. The ghosts who died here will be our guides. They won't harm you since Aura can kill them. Unless they want to die. Once you enter, you can't leave," Sonia said.

"Even if I can use portal?" I asked.

"Well, magic still work in this place. That's what they said, so I guess you should be fine. Anyway, once you go deeper, there are two doors. One is for the test taker, which can only be entered by one person at a time, and the other is for those who want to watch," Sonia said.

I guess she flew all the way here instead of teleporting since she was excited about something.

"What is this place? Some place for entertainment which have a place for audience to watch?" I asked.

"Master said it was. This place was just a test for Aura users if they can complete the test and get the reward. But many people failed during the time the creator of this place was still alive, so the creator of this place make it more entertaining," Sonia said.

"Wait, master? Do you mean our master? He's here!?" Victoria asked.

"Yes. That's why I was late since I talked a lot with him. Anyway, he and the other ghosts can't leave that place, so you can meet him once you enter. So, Roy, will you enter?" Sonia asked me.

"A place filled with Aura users of the past. I'm interested. They died, but I should be safer since I have Divine Vision and portals. But what about the audiences? Sonia, I want you to ask your master and the other ghosts if the audiences will be able to return safely if I fail. If not, the others shouldn't enter and just wait for me in the surface. And ask the ghosts about the content of the test, and if any of the ghosts were summoners who can use portal, or have vision power like me."

Sonia returns back to the testing ground. Since we have a ghost with us, we might be able to get more advantages than Aura users of the past. Though I wonder what's inside this place for so many Aura users to die here? I hope it's something amazing.

"Hmm? Victoria? You seem normal after hearing that you can meet your master again. Even Sonia was excited," I asked Victoria who doesn't seem to be excited.

"Well, since I could talk with Sonia again, I'm not really surprised to know that I can talk to someone who has long been dead. We even talked to Javier who came from the far future. I don't think there are many things that can surprise me anymore," Victoria said casually.

"You don't miss him?" I asked.

"Not really. He's my master, but other than that, we don't have much interactions," Victoria said.

"Well, if that's what you want. As for me, I guess it's better if I just wait here and let Sonia chat with the ghosts. We don't know what will happen after I enter, so I will delay my departure again. It's also a rare chance for me to learn about Aura from Aura users of the past. Let's go back to the mansion and wait for Sonia there. And since it's a test for Aura user, only I will take the test. The rest of you can rebuild the mansion or come to watch if you're interested," I said.

I wonder what kind of test I will take. A test which people died in. I need to be extremely careful.

Do I look like someone who is willing to risk my life for something that I'm not really sure of? No. But I will go since I know that I can escape with my portal. Good thing we have Sonia to check if I can still use magic or not.

Chapter 562: My Name is Roy!

After waiting for a while, Sonia appears in front of me. Seems like she has finished her discussion with the ghosts inside the hole.

"So, have you told them everything?" I asked.

"No. I just told them that you need to be stronger. You can tell them yourself. Maybe if it's you instead of me who is also a ghost, the creator of that place will take notice and recognize the intensity of the situation. I mean the world will be destroyed after all. And you came from the future," Sonia said.

"Fine. Have you asked them what will happen after I enter?" I asked.

"The ghosts inside will have material form and will temporarily have the power of that they used to have before they died. All of them. And during the test, you will compete with some ghosts who wants to participate in certain events," Sonia said.

Events? Just how many things will be tested there? And why is this test needed?

But hearing that the ghosts will have material form, I feel glad. I will take this as a chance to compare my skills with Aura users of the past. If I said that the world is in danger, they should want to help me get stronger.

.....

Seems like the tree truly hide some amazing rewards. Just the chance of sparring with Aura users of the past will get me stronger. I hope.

As for the events, seems like each Aura users who entered have done different tests. It's totally random. Maybe.

"What else have you learned?" I asked Sonia.

"Right. There's a room deep inside that no ghosts managed to enter. Even I can't enter there. If I force myself, I will disappear. Some says that it's a door to where the creator of the place is resting. And there's a rumor between the ghosts that the creator is still alive," Sonia said.

"Is there any time limit in the test?"

"You can start when you're ready. You can give the signal, and the event will start. But before you gave the signal, it will not start at all. And the door to enter the testing place will still be open. But once the event started, it will be locked until you die, or pass the exam," Sonia said.

That's good. It means I can spar with ancient Aura users before I take the test. Maybe if some of them left their precious weapon somewhere before they died, I can take them with me. This way, I might not need to look for other weapons.

After hearing about what Sonia has learned from other ghosts including her master, I prepared myself before I go.

Although I have Victoria, I still asked for some Blobbies to be prepared. They became my armor now. As for Victoria, she will be my main weapon. Though I still carry Reizpear.

"Victoria, if the danger that killed those Aura users of the past is coming, I will use portal to leave right away. But instead of leaving a Blobby here, I will leave you since you are immortal. As for the Blobbies, they can be destroyed. That's why I will leave you there," I said.

"I understand. I can also talk a lot with my master and other ghosts. Maybe some of them were like me, a reincarnator from another world. That would be interesting," Victoria said.

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As for the others, they also want to come to see the test. Just how bored was the creator of this place to make it into some sort of entertainment?

Well, I also can't say anything about it since I made a competition as well. Two of them in fact. The fighting tournament in Melk, and the tournament between four countries.

And maybe, the creator of this place was similar to me. This guy has some sort of hidden intentions. I can only figure it out if I can somehow enter that locked door inside that place.

"For those who want to watch, in case I retreated, as soon as I left, I will open a portal directly to the Blobby that Kayla had. Just enter the portal immediately right away," I said.

I don't know what will happen if I left them behind. The ghosts said that they will still return safely. But I'm just afraid that's not the case.

Now, I'm ready. Let's enter the hole in my garden again and enter the door.

"We'll split up here. If you sense something dangerous, contact me right away. Wait, is that a camera?"

I can see Kayla, Jewel, and Sara brought some cameras with them.

"Yes. Albert and the others seem interested about this. During your preparation time, I asked Sonia to inform the kings. And they want to see what's going on," Kayla said.

My life has became some sort of entertainment for the kings as well. And I heard that it's common things for celebrities in Victoria's world. I guess that makes me a celebrity.

With Reizpear in my hand and Victoria on my shoulder, I entered the door to the testing ground.

The door won't be locked until I start the event. So, I let it stay open. And soon enough, a ghost approached me.

"Welcome to the testing ground of Aura Master. Once you passed through all the tests, you will no longer be an ordinary Aura user. But you can call yourself as Aura Master!"

Not Aura user but an Aura Master? Does that mean everyone who died here are not strong enough to be Aura Master? Sonia didn't explain it to me.

"Oh, master! It's been a while!" Victoria on my shoulder greeted the ghost.

"Victoria? You really are a slime now! It was shocking for me to hear that you're a reincarnator and became a slime after you died. And this guy, Roy, is your disciple, right? That makes me his grand master. Roy, you don't need to call me grand master. Just call me by my name, Clarence!" Victoria's master said.

...Clarence? Seriously?

"What's wrong? My name is amazing, right?" Clarence was confused why we're speechless.

"...Yes, it was a great name," I replied.

"This is actually the first time I ever heard what your name is. I bet Sonia doesn't know either, or she should have some sort of reaction when she heard that name," Victoria added.

"What? What's wrong with my name?" Clarence asked.

"Nothing. It's just the same stage name that I used when I performed as a clown in circus. I used it because it's a good name," I said.

"Clarence is known for being an amazing clown instead of Aura user nowadays," Victoria said.

Clarence was angry at how I used that name. Well, that's something I didn't know after all. It's also his fault to not telling his disciples his name.

"Anyway, what's this about Aura Master?" I asked.

"Oh, it's just something that people call the strongest Aura user in the distant past. And this is a testing ground for that," Clarence said.

So it's nothing really important. Just a title. Like how Angela became the strongest in the continent. Even though she hasn't fought every single mages on the world.

And to become one, I need to pass the test instead of fighting Aura users? That's just weird.

Well, the title maybe useless, but the things I can learn in this place should be plenty.

"I heard that you can have material form after I entered. Why are you still a ghost?" I asked Clarence.

"Because you haven't entered the testing ground yet. Come on, everyone is waiting for the next Aura user to enter this place after so long. By the way, I'm the youngest here. That's why it's my duty to guide the newcomer. Be respectful to the others, okay?" Clarence said.

It seems like Sonia really didn't told him or any of the ghosts about the fact that the world is in danger. From the start, he acted so casually. I guess Sonia really wants me to be the one to tell everyone.

Maybe I should bring a TV so the ghosts can see Albert and hear everything from him. Well, I can just use portal to find Albert if I need to.

Anyway, can ghosts be seen in TV? That's a big question.

I can see it. Although it's a bit blurry, I can see the inside of the testing ground with my Divine Vision. And it looks just like an arena where we used for the competition. Though it's much bigger. I can also see Kayla, Angela, and the others in the audience seats.

But what's different is the stage. Unlike the other arenas I have entered before, I see many tools that I don't recognize at all. They must be the things that will be used for the tests.

I also can see many ghosts waiting for me to enter. It really feels like I'm a celebrity. Someone famous who had people waiting for just so they can see me closely.

There's a door connected to the testing ground. When I opened it and enter the door, Clarence who was a ghost turned into a human. A powerful-looking human.

The other ghosts also turned into humans. With the exception of Sonia who is not a ghost stuck in this place.

Though from her reaction, it seems that she hoped to have a material body like the other ghosts.

They were about to greet me, but I made the first move. With air magic to make my voice louder, everyone could hear me.

"My name is Roy! The only Aura user left in the world! And I came from the future to prevent the world destruction!"

All the ghosts who were excited were flabbergasted hearing what I said. Since Sonia didn't say anything, they must be shocked to hear that there is no other Aura user left in the world.

And to prevent the world's destruction, I will need their guidance to be stronger. I hope there's no evil Aura user here who doesn't care if the world is destroyed or not. Even if they have died a long time ago, they should be interested in saving the world, right?

Chapter 563: Another Divine Vision Ability Holder

"Umm... What did you say?" Clarence asked me.

"I said, my name is Roy. The only Aura user left in this world who returned back to the past to prevent the world's destruction," I repeat what I said.

"...AHAHAHAHA!!"

After a few moment of silence, the place is filled with laughter. All the ghosts here who have returned to their human form that they have back when they were alive, are all laughing. They must be thinking that I'm a crazy person who spoke nonsense.

Well, that can't be helped. Telling people that I came from the future, they must be thinking that I'm crazy. And preventing the world's destruction? I'm basically telling everyone that I'm crazy.

Especially to these old people who are much older than Victoria and Sonia who have lived as monsters for the past thousand years. It's so hard to convince old people. They are stuck with their traditional mindset. Especially if no one has talked to them for a thousand years. They won't believe anything I said.

"Wait! He spoke the truth!"

.....

Suddenly, a woman said that I spoke the truth. Among the people here, since everyone has their material form except Sonia, only those I bring with me and this woman didn't laugh.

"Wait, your Aura ability lets you detect lies?" I asked the woman.

"Sort of. I can see through everything and I can even see your heartbeat. I defeated an All-seeing Eye to get this power. Unless you are professional con artist, you truly spoke the truth," the woman said.

"Oh, my! What a coincidence! I also defeated an All-seeing Eye to get similar power! We have the same Aura ability! I called it Divine Vision. What about you?"

I got excited hearing that someone have the same power as me. And seeing she's a woman, I don't think she has any perverted intention.

Though I didn't get this ability because I'm a pervert. I truly want to be able to see everything so I can make a good decision that will help me survive any hardship.

"You have See-through Vision as well? Wait, your name sounds much better. Divine Vision, was it? That's better since it consist of other things than just seeing through objects. Though it's kind of disturbing that a man has this ability," the woman said.

"Don't worry. Like I said, I came from the future. And I'm not an idiot who wants something perverted after knowing the world will come to an end. I want this power so I have the ability to make a decision quickly since it helps me see things from afar. As for the see-through vision, that's a bonus that I won't refuse," I said.

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The woman with Divine Vision is a beautiful woman who doesn't seem to be older than thirty. Not just her. The other women here are all young. Did they die young? Or is it because of the effect of Aura or mana that preserves their youth? I don't know. And I won't ask. In the end, everyone here is over a thousand years old at least.

As for the men, I can tell that they don't care about their appearance. Some grows beard and look old, but they seem very healthy and strong.

"Wait, so the world is truly coming to an end? And you came from the future?" Clarence who is the youngest asked me as the representative of the other Aura users.

"Before that, I'm going to ask something else first. It will take some time to explain. Is it true that Aura ability can be inherited through blood? Like to your children or even skip generation and to your grand children right away?" I asked.

"That is possible. And you can call me Mona. I'll be your guide from now on as well since the youngest is too shocked. Anyway, I have met some kids who were born with Aura ability even when their parents or even their grandparents were not Aura users. So, yeah. It's possible. Why ask?" Mona, the woman with Divine Vision, explained to me.

"Actually, the king of this land we're in, have Aura ability. He can detect lies. And the new king of Arturo Kingdom on the east of the continent and his sister also has Aura ability. They can see a little bit into the future. The new king can see a few seconds ahead, but the princess can see up to one minute," I said.

I thought that if I told them about Albert, Fabio, and Luna, the ancient Aura users will think that the current kings are their descendants. But it seems like none of the ancient Aura users here think so. I guess I won't find Albert's ancestor here.

"I actually have the same ability as the siblings you mentioned. I can see a bit into the future. But I don't have any descendant," a man said.

So, he died single. I feel sad for him.

"Don't look at me like that! I enjoy being alone!"

"Let's ignore him for now. Anyway, can I really do anything here before I took the test?" I asked Mona since she became my guide now.

"That's right. You cut the tree and the ground sunk, right? If you die, the tree and the ground will return back to normal. If you succeed the ground on the surface will return to normal, but the tree won't regrow and this place will disappear. At least that's what I heard from the previous test taker, who heard it from the previous taker before that, and who heard it from-"

"I get it. So, I can come and go anytime I want until I took the test, right? And I can use portal to move somewhere even after I took the test, right?" I asked.

"You're a summoner, huh? I see that you have a rare Black Slime with you. And she's the youngest's disciple? That's a weird familiar you have. Anyway, you're right. Even though this place is to test Aura user, the use of magic is not forbidden. So, yeah. You can use portal to leave and return here anytime you want. Though it seems like it's impossible to come back here again unless you leave one familiar behind. And you need to use portal again to come back here. Which is why those who have left never returned," Mona explained.

"Well, I have no problem with that. Victoria here can create clones, and I can connect each clones with portal. So, I can return anytime I want. But before we continue, I think I need to give you some explanations first," I said as I opened some portals. One is to the audience seat where Kayla and the others are watching, and some others are to the kings of different countries.

"Ancient Aura users, the four kings of the countries in this continent. Kings, you have watched everything," I said.

Good thing Kayla brought cameras with her. She and Jewel send the signal so the kings can see what's going on.

"Whoa, portals are amazing. And Victoria can make clones as well? That's cheating," Clarence said.

Not just him, Mona, the old single Aura user, and everyone else is also in awe seeing how useful portal is. Especially after combining it with monster that can create clones.

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Kayla and the others then entered the portal without hesitation and enter the testing ground. And I had them to explain everything to the ancient Aura users.

As for me, I opened some more portals and get Spot, Shelia and the werewolves, Graham and the angels, and Arin and the werewolves. I also called Lina and the others who didn't come here.

As the kings and the others finished explaining, the ancient Aura users take some time to sort their mind after hearing everything.

"Evil God..."

"He killed everyone!?"

"He was sealed and possibly still alive even now?"

"Monsters World? And it will be destroyed as well!?"

The ancient Aura users were shocked to hear that. And I hope if the creator of this place is still there behind the door, he could hear everything as well.

That way, I don't need to explain everything again.

"I see. You have it rough. Anyway, is there anything you want to do after telling us all that? You even brought in more people with you. Though this place is large, so you're free to do it," Mona said.

As she said, this place is large. It's probably half the size of the capital. And Albert is looking around in shock knowing that there's a huge place like this right under the capital.

"Before that, if this place disappear, the capital on the surface won't sink into the ground, right?" Albert asked.

"It seems that the creator of this place was a powerful earth mage. Even though he could be an Aura Master, his earth magic seem to be reaching master level. That's why you don't have to worry about your capital sinking," Mona explained.

That's great news. I would also feel conflicted if the capital is gone.

"I brought everyone here because of a reason. Training. These people and monsters are those who will help me destroy the cult. I want you all to help me be our sparring partners. Although the enemy is not Aura users, learning how to fight is important," I said.

The ancient Aura users then gather around and discussed something before making a decision. And as the representative, Mona said their decision.

"Fine. We will be your sparring partners. We have died and have no interest in the world of living. And if it's you, you might be able to clear the test. If you clear the test, not just this place will be gone. We who were stuck in this place will disappear as well. But that's fine. If it means we helped the training of an Aura users, our extinction is not a problem. We're bored to stay here forever anyway," Mona said.

And with that, we have gotten the strongest sparring partners we can get. I won't miss this chance.

And my anger toward the tree has disappeared. I'm glad that I came here.

Chapter 564: Requesting Ancient Aura Users to Make Us Stronger

"You brought a lot of people here. Some of them are even monsters. Are you not just a summoner but also a tamer?" Mona asked.

"I only have two elements. One is summoning element which I also had in my first life, and the other is air element which I only had after I regressed into the past. Just those two. As for why monsters follow me, they have different reason. But they can be trusted," I said.

Then, I explained to the ancient Aura users about the monsters.

The werewolves, I received their loyalties because I'm the strongest. I defeated the Werewolf King and I became the next king. And then, the werewolves promised to never challenge me for the title until we destroyed the cult. After all, it's a fight that they love the most. And they can only get it if they follow my lead.

The angels, I forced them to follow me. Well, that was what originally happened. But after Graham witnessed what happened to his sister because of the cult, I no longer need to force them to obey me. They want to destroy the cult who dares to perform experiment on their leader's sister.

The vampires are quite weird. At first, they just love human cultures so much. And now, they got addicted to my blood. Not as much as drug addiction since they can still hold themselves back. But they want to do anything for the chance of drinking my blood. I hope they won't raid the hospital for the blood bags.

The elves didn't follow me. They follow their leader who is the familiar of my maid. Though they aren't here now, they can be trusted.

.....

Other than those four races, there are individual monsters who joined our cause.

Victoria and Sonia were humans who died because of the Evil God. Spot used to be a familiar of an Aura user. And then there's Sunny and Elsie who were Lina's familiars.

I guess that's all the monsters I can introduce to these ancient Aura users. Though we also have some other monsters like the experimented monsters we saved before. But I don't know if they are loyal or not so I didn't bring them here.

"I don't think even with the size of this place, we can all fight here. But at least I want to introduce everyone to you first. I want to ask for your help to train us. Even if the enemies are mages and not Aura users, we can still get stronger from your guidance. Also, I have seen through your body. Although you have material form, the inside is basically nonexistent. You don't have blood, heart, and everything else. But it's not hollow. Just like a slime. And you are ghosts. Which mean you won't be able to die, right? You're all just the perfect sparring partners," I said.

These ghosts are here for the test. But if they help us to get stronger, that would be perfect.

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They can't die, and they were supposed to have the strength they used to have before they died. And since they are here, that means they managed to cut down the tree which is difficult thing to do. My method can only work because I have Victoria.

Maybe some of them are not a muscleheaded idiot. Some might be smarter than me. Not that I think of myself as the smartest man in the world. But at least I can learn something from them.

"Well, it's not like you have anything to do, right? And moving your body again after a thousand years is better than nothing. Though I hope you won't kill us," I said.

"AHAHAHA! Fine, I agree with you! I don't know about the others, but I will practice with you!"

The one who said that was the man who died single without any descendant, and have similar ability as Fabio and Luna. Future Vision.

I have introduced him to Fabio, and seems like Fabio learned more about his ability now. If his ability became stronger, Luna doesn't need to see something she shouldn't see anymore.

The man is bald with full beard on his face. And his body is big. He looks very strong as he punched his fists together. Is he some sort of unarmed fighting specialist? Fighting without weapon? I'm interested in fighting him.

"Okay. I'll bring those who won't fight today to leave. As for me, I will fight every day here. After all, if I'm not here, you ghosts won't have your material form. Kayla, arrange the schedule for everyone. I won't take the test anytime soon. Maybe after a few months of training and everyone has seen the result of their training."

Leaving the schedule to Kayla, I look around to see that not all the ghosts seem to be interested in fighting us.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Well, other than him and few others, the rest used weapons to fight. Our weapons that we brought with us the first time we're here were destroyed with age. We can't fight well without weapons. I guess we will let those unarmed fighters to fight while we just watch," Mona explained.

I see. No wonder I didn't see any weapons here. Even if there are any, they would be too rusty. Even with Aura, they won't be usable.

"Don't worry. Didn't I say that Victoria can create clones? She's also my main weapon because of her shapeshifting ability. You can create your weapons with those clones of hers and fight. If you don't have enough, tell me," I said as I threw a lot of Blobbies that have been transformed into various weapons toward the ancient Aura users.

The ancient Aura users were interested in the weapons and grabbed their preferred weapons. Some didn't have the weapons they are proficient at, so they asked them from me. I also told them that they can just grab any of the weapons and change them with their own will if they want.

With this, everyone is ready. I returned those who were not scheduled to fight today. The kings were also returned. They told me that I have to get stronger before they left.

Some of the ancient Aura users tried to enter the portals, but something seems to be blocking them. They have been locked here for thousands of years and they want a taste of freedom. Though I promise them I would bring some snacks whenever I come here. I wonder if they still have a sense of taste.

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"Alright. Who will you be fighting first? Before we train the others, we'd like to see the strength of the only Aura user left on the world. Who will you fight?"

The Aura user who died single asked me who will be the first I fight. And I already have the answer.

"Clarence, I want to fight you. You are supposed to be my grand master, so I'm interested in fighting you," I said.

"I see. I also want to see how strong the current Aura user is. Victoria, it has been a thousand years since you see me fight, right? But I have been a ghost for a thousand year and surrounded by other Aura users and became even stronger than back when I was still alive. Any advice you give to your disciple won't be enough," Clarence said.

"Don't worry. My disciple is not just strong and fast. You will lose if you underestimate him," Victoria said.

"That's good to hear. You remember the weapon I mainly use, right?" Clarence said as he grabbed a Blobbysword from the ground.

"Sure," Victoria said. And then, the Blobbysword on Clarence's hand changed shape. It became a one-handed sword with thinner blade. Not as thin as a rapier, but I think it's also specialized in piercing more than slashing.

"Sonia, please get back. Aura can kill ghosts, but you are the only ghost who can die here. We will be fine if we got hit by Aura, but not you," Clarence said to Sonia.

Sonia then moved to the audience seat, while the others also stepped back and cleared the tools nearby to give us more space to fight.

A thousand year being surrounded by ancient Aura users. Even if he couldn't try anything, just by hearing their advice should help him get stronger. And as he said, Victoria's advice might not be enough for me to win.

Well, winning is not what I want. Winning is good, but this is a training. I need to get stronger instead. So, losing is fine as long as I can learn something. But I will give my all with the intention of winning.

"Start!"

All of a sudden, the bald Aura user who died single announce the beginning of the match. Well, in real battles there's no sign at all. As someone who has experienced real battle, I'm already prepared to fight even before I entered this place after I heard about this place from Sonia who scouted first.

But even with all my preparation, I wasn't prepared to see what's coming from Clarence.

The Aura user who was the master of Victoria and Sonia, casted magic as his first move!

It's just a normal Fireball. But instead of power, it has speed. It's much faster than average Fireball. Even the speed is about the same as Angela's Fireball even though from what I can see, his level shouldn't be stronger than expert level. Probably, it's advanced level at most.

But I'm also fast. I quickly slashed the incoming Fireball in two with Reizpear and see the shocked expression of my grand master.

"Slashing magic with Aura? Boy, you can do something I couldn't do back when I was alive. But if that's all you have, it's not enough to defeat me!"

Chapter 565: My Grandmaster is Weak

It's exactly as I heard from Sonia and Victoria. The two monsters who taught me everything about Aura this far think that Aura users who can slash through magic are considered legend. And from what Clarence just said, it seems to be true. He said that he couldn't do it. Though some Aura users here seem to be able to do that.

But if he couldn't do it, how did he cut down that tree? He must have some more secret that he didn't share with his two disciples. Maybe some secret technique.

"Roy, be careful! Master used to say that magic can't be compared to Aura. And he used magic right away. Seems like he learned a lot from the ancient Aura users," Victoria said.

"Yeah. He said that I'm better than him back when he was still alive. And since he's here, there must be some method he used to cut down the tree," I replied.

"You're right."

Seems like Clarence heard our conversation. He suddenly spoke mid-battle.

"Just like the kings you brought here, I also inherited an ability from my grandfather. It's something related to blood. And with that ability, I can tell f someone has the aptitude to manifest their Aura or not in the future. That's why I became a teacher," Clarence said.

.....

"Wait, that means there's no one other than you here who can teach someone to be Aura users?"

"Apparently, yeah. Victoria and Sonia are two of those who got the privilege to learn under me. As for the others here, it seems that they only learned more about Aura after they manifested it, and meet another Aura users who became their master. Only me, and some of my siblings built dojos in various locations. We were all those who either inherit this Aura ability, or gained it. Though I forgot what monsters needed to be killed to learn this ability since I inherit it," Clarence said.

He also explained that using this ability, he increased his power so he can cut the tree down in one hit. Probably the monster that needed to be defeated is vampire or something that can control blood.

"So, does it mean that you can't do it anymore since you don't have blood in your body anymore right now?" I asked.

"You want to build an army of Aura users to fight the cult you're talking about? Unfortunately, I can't do that anymore. And the others here are not teacher materials as well. They would say watch and learn instead. So, the only thing we can do is to help you guys stronger," Clarence said.

I took a glance to the ancient Aure users here and they all nodded in agreement. I guess I should give up in building an army of Aura users then.

Well, maybe I can learn something from that locked door once I finished the test. Though I won't raise my hope up.

"Where are you looking!? The fight is far from over!" Clarence shouted as he charged at me.

I know that. We're still in the middle of a fight while we were chatting. But that doesn't mean I didn't pay attention. I have Divine Vision after all.

"That idiot. Hey! Don't forget! That boy has Divine Vision!" Mona shouted from the side.

Clarence finally remember that and took some distance from me as he tried to cast another magic. But he's too late.

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Before he could gain some distance, I already prepared Reizpear for a thrust. And this is a long distance thrust that he shouldn't have learned as well.

And so, I killed my grand master. Is what supposed to happen if he's not a zombie.

My thrust destroyed the left side of his torso along with his left arm. If he has a heart, he would have died already. But he's just a flesh without any blood, heart, or even brain. Though he's more like a slime transformed into human just like Victoria.

He's a zombie who has been revived for the test. Though I still don't know what the test will be, I will at least try to take it after I fought all the ancient Aura users here.

"...So, how do we decide the winner?" I asked.

"Right. We haven't decided that yet. I guess making us like this can be considered as your win since our regeneration seem to be slow. As for our victory, I guess it should be when you are badly injured, lose consciousness, or you give up. How about that?"

Clarence, whose half of his body is being regenerated slowly, suggested that condition to me. The other ancient Aura users seem to agree as well.

"I'm fine with that. Though there may be some individual differences, we can settle it before the fight. So, this is my victory, right?" I asked.

"Don't get too cocky just with one victory, boy. He's the youngest here, and also the weakest. And I can't wait to fight you," the Aura user who died single said. That's too long of a nickname, so I will change it. Since he's the only one with bald head and full beard, I will call him Bearded Baldy.

Not just him. The other ancient Aura users seem to be eager to fight as well. And on our side, everyone is also interested in fighting.

"Now that the opening match is over, let's get to training. I would like to challenge all the ancient Aura users one by one later! As for you guys, go pick someone you want to fight!" I said to everyone I brought here.

Since Kayla has arranged the schedule, even if everyone is fighting in this place, it should fit. And she also didn't just watch me fight. She created Earth Walls in this place to make rooms for each of us to fight. Some rooms are bigger than the others. I guess that's for a team battle.

"Alright! Big guy! Fight me!" Shelia challenged the Bearded Baldy. I guess that's to be expected. Among the zombies here, he's the toughest looking one. Though I don't know if he's the strongest or not.

"A puppy girl? Good! You have regeneration skill, right? I won't hold back then!" Bearded Baldy said.

The two then went into a room together.

...As someone who has slept with Shelia, I feel conflicted saying that. This is weird.

"The lady with Divine Vision! Fight me!" Angela also picked her opponent. But I stopped her.

"No, Angela. I want to fight her first. I'd like to improve my Divine Vision. Maybe she can help me with that," I said.

"That's a good decision. I don't know if there's something I can teach you, but I'm also interested in how good you are, Roy. Let's get a room together," Mona said.

"...That sounds pretty suggestive. Please don't say it like that. I brought my girlfriends here, so it's pretty awkward," I said.

Then, Kayla approached us.

"Don't worry. We don't mind that at all. Even if you're a ghost, I'm fine if he added you as his harem member," Kayla said.

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...With just one sentence, she made all the male zombies here hostile toward me.

"You! Fight me after this!"

"No! Me first!"

"Enemy of all men!"

...Seems like Bearded Baldy is not the only one who died single and without any descendant. I just hope that they don't hate me enough to kill me.

"Boy! I will kill you!"

And the Bearded Baldy who just left Shelia, returned and announced that he will kill me. I'm pretty much dead then.

As for the female zombies, they are interested instead. Probably they want to see the exact reason why there are many girls who like me.

"So... let's move?" I asked Mona to leave this place already.

Kayla and the others are very diligent. While I was fighting, they took care of everything here. From building walls to make rooms, and moving the tools here that was supposed to be used for the test to a single room. All the rooms are very tidy.

"Can you see the smallest room in this place?" Mona asked me on the way.

"Is it the third room on the right?" I pointed at the smallest room.

"That is small, but not the smallest. Seems like you are similar to the past me. You can't see too deep in a dungeon, right?"

She's right. Well, since she has similar ability, she should have experienced it in the past as well.

"I can say that I'm stronger than Clarence, but it's all thanks to my Divine Vision. I can see and predict the opponent's next move by seeing their muscles movement. You're also similar right?" Mona asked.

"Right. You're going to teach me how I can see better?"

"That's right. Since you also defeated the All-seeing eye, I can say that our ability are practically the same. You can see objects from distance and see-through any objects, right? That's not all this power have. If you gained more experience, you can also see your opponents' weaknesses. And now that I'm a zombie, it should be difficult for you to see my weakness in a fight since there's a limit of what you see in my body. Anyway, let's learn by doing it," Mona said.

She's right. Although I can see Clarence's position with Divine Vision, I didn't know what move he will do since his body although looks like human from the outside, the inside is like Victoria. Difficult to predict since they both don't have muscles.

But for Mona who has been here for a long time, and see the Aura users coming after her and the zombies from this place, she should have learned how to predict someone's movement. Even better than me at least.

I need to learn it from her. Although my enemies are mages and not Aura users, this ability will be useful.

What if I fight another dragon who has been tamed and modified by the cult? If I improved my ability to predict my opponent's move, I should have easier time.

And our training here finally started. I hope the others also get stronger from their experience fighting these zombies who can't die.

Chapter 566: Master and Disciples Training Again

"Roy, I will go back and have a chat with my master. I may be much weaker than I was in the past, but maybe master or anyone else here can help me get stronger. Maybe using technique without Aura. I'll leave a lot of Blobbies with you," Victoria said as she left.

I am now wearing Blobbyarmor instead of Victoriarmor. But the amount of Blobbies she left is enough for me to shoot a barrage of bullets without having to worry that I'm wasting bullets.

"A slime that can transform into anything you want as weapon. In the past, your familiar will be every Aura users dream familiar. But if you use it as weapon, does it mean that you have no main weapon?" Mona asked.

"Although I'm more proficient in spear technique, you're right that I have no main weapon," I replied.

"That's a shame. If your main weapon is a huge battle axe, I can teach you a thing or two about it. It's my main weapon after all," Mona said as the Blobbyspear in her hand turned into a huge battle axe.

"Well, I do use huge battle axe from time to time. Usually against monsters with strong defense. But I don't have any preference in what I use. Different type of opponent, different type of weapons," I said.

"I guess you're also the first Aura users who uses various weapons. Are you sure that's the path you're willing to take?" Mona asked.

.....

"What path? That I will learn all kind of weapons? Maybe. The age of Aura users has gone. And I don't know if there will be anyone else who will be Aura user in the future. And I don't really care. What I want is the destruction of my source of trauma, the cult," I explained.

There are no more Aura users left in the world. And my enemies are either monsters or mages. If I only use one weapon as my main weapon, I know that I can get stronger just by going down that path. But what I want is not getting stronger. It's just a path I need to take to get what I want.

What I want is the destruction of the cult. The decisiveness of killing my enemy. Whatever weapon, I don't care.

"For Aura users, we used Aura from our body to strengthen our body, or weapon. That's the basic of using Aura. But there are still difference. After becoming a ghost and meet other Aura users, we agreed that there are two kinds of Aura users. One is martial artists who seek to get stronger and stronger, and assassins. I think you are closer to assassin than a martial artist. There's no real differences. Just their goals," Mona explained.

Hmm... if assassin is someone who use any means necessary to get what he wants, I guess that's me.

Maybe there are assassins among the ancient Aura users here. And since they can't do anything other than talking as ghosts, they discussed many things including the difference between those who seeks strength, and those who have a clear goal and don't care what methods they use.

Well, a thousand years being together here without being able to leave can do that to you.

"Then, what do you want to learn from me? Other than Divine Vision?" Mona asked.

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"Just teach me everything you're good at. Including fighting using axe as weapon. I have never fought any Aura users before, so this is a good experience. The closest thing to an Aura users that I have fought are the werewolves. But they are different. Please teach me well," I said.

"Good. Let's see how good you are in utilizing your Divine Vision in a fight," Mona said as she charged at me.

We started sparring right away, and the result was my instant loss.

"What the hell?" I was confused as I lay on the ground with Mona's axe struck the ground right next to my head.

I did expect that I would lose since my opponent is an ancient Aura user who has a lot of experience fighting other Aura users. But not this quick. I couldn't even see the move she used with my Divine Vision.

"You have a lot of experience fighting against monsters and mages. But fighting another Aura user is different. Though I think Clarence was just too weak. He cut down the tree thanks to his Aura ability which helps him get stronger. Now that his body has no blood, he's just an average Aura user," Mona said.

"I guess I'm the same. I depended too much on my Aura ability as well that I can't see you. Do you have any advice?" I asked.

"Learn by doing. And don't die while learning," Mona said.

"...At least Clarence is still a better teacher. Well, I kind of agree that it's best to learn by doing it. Let's go again!" I said. This time, I transformed Blobbyarmor into Blobbygun. I don't think she will kill me, so I don't need to put on an armor

"What's that weapon?" Mona asked.

"Something to cover my weakness in long-range attack," I said as I shoot Blobbybullets at Mona.

"Oh, is that wind magic? No, wait. You said that you're only a summoner and an air mage. Which mean this is air element magic?" Mona asked.

"With the help of tools."

"But without Aura. There are some Aura users who came after me that can pour their Aura on their arrow even after they let go of the arrow. I suggest you to learn from them later," Mona said as she easily blocked the Blobbybullets.

Using Divine Vision, she won't easily get distracted by the bullets. Well, this is a training. I will surely get stronger here.

....

"So, what do you want to learn from the loser?"

Back near the entrance, where Roy was fighting Clarence, or defeating Clarence in an instant to be exact, Clarence is talking with his two former students.

After seeing how he could be defeated so easily, none of the people that Roy brought asked him for his guidance. But his two former students, Victoria and Sonia, approached him after everyone left.

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"Yeah, you're weak. But at that time, there were many other Aura users. And you still stand strong. You haven't used your Aura ability yet, aren't you? Back when you were fighting Roy?" Victoria asked.

"Actually, I can't use them anymore. The ability I inherited, and the ability I gained myself, both of them are related to blood although different. And this body has no blood in it, so I'm the weakest here," Clarence said.

"Even back then, you were weak without your abilities. But you still managed to do something against the people who asked you for a fight, right? Teach us that," Sonia said.

"Teaching a slime and a ghost? Well, Victoria can transform into her human form. But what about Sonia?" Clarence asked his students.

"I can still touch and carry light stuffs. If it's just touching, tapping, or a slight push and pull, I can do that," Sonia said.

"Hmm... I guess I have something I can teach you. Let's practice martial arts then. Since you two are difficult to fight normally, just making some distraction can help Roy a lot," Clarence said.

The others might have think of him as a weakling for being defeated in an instant by Roy. But Clarence is actually quite smart.

Victoria is a Black Slime which is most likely immortal. And Sonia can't be killed through normal magic. So, even if they get close to the enemies, there won't be much problem. And they can make distraction so the others can defeat the enemies faster.

Clarence can tell all that from a glance. And he instantly prepared some training method that suit the two. Martial arts which is focused not on defeating the enemies. Just some light movement that the two monsters can learn. And not just the two. The others can also learn it as well.

"Alright. Victoria, stay in your human form and be my sparring partner. Although I won't use Aura, it's best that I don't practice with Sonia. After I show you how it's done, you can practice it with Sonia or the others. Now, Victoria, stand still over there," Clarence said.

Clarence then showed the two monsters how to fight as the weak without using power. He also taught them sword fighting again like it was in the past. Even Sonia is holding a light Blobbysword as the three training again like it was a thousand years ago.

"...Victoria, why are you in a macho man form?" Clarence asked Victoria who suddenly transformed from her original woman form into a macho man.

"I got bored of training, so I transformed myself to get out of boredom as I train," Victoria said casually.

"Master, she has always been a weird one. And now that she partnered up with another weird guy, Roy, she became even weirder. Please ignore her antics," Sonia said.

"...Just what happened after a thousand years? Though I was surprised more by the fact that Sonia had a harem. Though why didn't you try to charm me?" Clarence asked Sonia.

"You're too ugly for my taste," Sonia replied calmly.

"...You two! Swing your sword another extra ten thousand! No rest for you two!"

The three continued practicing as they reminiscing about the past. Although Clarence looked angry, he's actually happy to see that his two disciples are doing well.

...if being killed and reincarnated as monsters can be called as doing well.

Chapter 567: Learning Mind's Eye

One week later, we still did a lot of training in this testing ground. I don't think I have achieved a satisfactory strength to fight master level mages.

There are many of the ancient Aura users here who have fought against master level mages. Some win and some lose. And they still think that I'm not strong enough to defeat a master level mage.

I haven't finished Mona's training to improve my Divine Vision. But I can train it while doing other training with other ancient Aura users. It's better this way.

"...so, you want me to teach you while you're blindfolded?"

The one who asked me was the ancient Aura user I asked to be my partner. He's someone who is specialized in assassination.

The others said that he was weak during the test. But they also said that it was because he is not specialized in what was tested at that time. I asked him to train me because the Aura users who came from the same generation as he did all said that this guy is the most famous assassin of his time.

He was famous enough to be given nickname of Shadow Blade by everyone at that time. Either they are Aura users, mages, or just normal civilians. And I just called him Shadow.

.....

As for why he asked me that question, it's because I am fighting while being blindfolded. It's the training that Mona told me to do to improve my Divine Vision.

"You're weak, but your fighting skill combined with your Divine Vision is much better than me. I have nothing to teach you about it. But I can teach you to improve your Divine Vision. And to do that, you need to be blind."

That's what Mona told me. And that's why I covered my eyes with bandages. Though the real reason is actually because Mona sliced my eyelids and the blood is annoying me. That's the punishment I got every time I tried to use Divine Vision.

It wasn't deep enough that I don't have to worry about being really blind. But I wish that she won't do something this insane. If she can ask an Aura user to blind me with his Aura ability, she should have just done that!

Though I wonder why he want to blind people? Just what kind of experience has he went through for him to truly desire people's blindness. That's just crazy.

Anyway, here I am. Fighting one of the greatest assassin of his time, blindfolded. But thanks to this training, my other senses have improved. Though this is still insane.

"Since you're an awesome assassin, you should be able to hide your killing intent. I want you to hit me while hiding your killing intent. That way, I can improve my sense of danger. Hopefully," I said.

"Well, if that's what you want. And after your vision training is over, you want me to teach you about assassination?" Shadow asked.

"That's right. Please teach me well," I said.

"I can only teach by doing. Don't die," Shadow said before he suddenly disappear.

He didn't just disappear. He's hiding his presence from me. I can sense that Jewel who is watching my training curiously is looking at an empty space, which should be where Shadow is.

As he disappeared, I quickly pierced Reizpear toward the location Jewel is looking at. But I didn't feel anything as my attack only pierced empty air.

"I'll teach you about assassination skills as well. First is hiding skill. It doesn't mean you're just hiding your position. Distracting your opponent from where you really are is one way to hide your presence," Shadow said as he slashed my neck lightly.

Good thing I reacted quickly. When his dagger touched my neck, I quickly pulled back my head so the blade only slashed me lightly. But if I reacted too late, I would have died.

"I can tell that you have improved. Even without your Divine Vision and your sight is blocked, you can still see the surrounding clearly, right?" Shadow asked me.

He's right. Although it was just one week, I have managed to learn what's Mona and many ancient Aura users here called as Mind's Eye. Using Aura and all my senses, I gathered all information into my brain so I can start seeing everything without my eyes.

I can tell how big this room is, and everything in this place. Though I couldn't sense Shadow's presence at all. And how did Jewel looked at an empty air like that?

"For your information, I'm also good in magic. I only have one element, which is shadow element. And I had improved it to expert level before I died. If I could reach master level, I would have succeeded the test. As for my Aura ability, I will tell you about it later," Shadow said.

No wonder he's called Shadow Blade. He was a shadow mage back when he was alive. Although I don't know everything that shadow mage can do, I have Graham who showed it to me.

"You're using clone like graham. And I think you added something like Illusion to make your clone can only be seen by Jewel and not by me, right?" I said.

"I see that you're smart. I guess as fellow doctors, we need to be smart to save lives. And your angel familiar also has shadow element although he can only create a clone. Since he said he can use shadow clone, I have practiced with him, you know?" Shadow said.

"Oh, I don't know that you were also a doctor. A doctor and an assassin. That's a dangerous combination. Also, thanks for training my familiar. How is Graham?" I asked even though we're in the middle of a battle.

"He's good. His shadow element is much weaker than his light element. It's because he's closer to an angel. But he managed to create two more shadow clones. So, he has three clones now. And if you think you can tell where I am just by talking, you're dead wrong."

I swung Reizpear to the source of the voice, but even though the voice was still there, I didn't hit anything at all. His Aura ability must be related to illusion.

If I can sense him, my Mind's Eye will improve even more. And Mona said that if I combined Mind's Eye with Divine Vision, I can see more things. That's why I trained this way.

Though I still couldn't see him now. I can only react when I sensed something moving close to me. Like when his dagger touched me.

The exchanges between us keep going as Jewel has moved somewhere to get her training partner. Only me, Shadow, and Mona is in this room.

Suddenly, I feel something is changing. The room suddenly get bigger. And when I think I chased after Shadow, it turns out I was running to a wall and crashed.

"Ow, what the hell!?"

I think the damage from crashing to a wall is much bigger than being poked by Shadow's dagger.

"We'll change the training method. We won't just fight in this small room, but we will also chase each other in this maze-like place. Thanks to your girlfriend, this place turned into an amazing labyrinth where my power can be shown to the fullest. Let's start now!" Shadow said and I no longer feel his presence.

"...What?"

"It means this will be a game of tag. Though as long as your Mind's Eye is incomplete, you are forbidden to take of the blindfold. Oh, you're also allowed to pick another partner. But Shadow Blade will still sneak attack you from time to time, so be careful," Mona said.

What the hell? Training while also being wary of Shadow's ambush? He's the greatest assassin of his time! Does she want me to die!?

"You might feel safe with your Divine Vision and your portal. And you think that this is just a training. But even so, you still need to think of this as a life-threatening situation as well. Aura users can grow faster when they are in the face of danger. That's the true fact about Aura users. Don't die," Mona said before she leaves the room. She also has been picked by someone to be their practice partner. And she can watch me with her Divine Vision.

Still, risking my life for a training. I guess I should have expected that this training won't be easy.

Although I have been in several life-threatening situations, I can still rest easy since no one I fought has any experience fighting Aura users.

My first time fighting Aura user was also just last week. I think I have gotten stronger now. But I'm still not strong enough.

In this place, there are five ancient Aura users who were not only much stronger than me in fighting back when they were still alive. For that, most of the ancient Aura users here are stronger than me. But those five, they were also mages. Master level mages in their time. And they can use their magic again now that they have material form.

I will need to be strong enough to defeat those five master level mages so I have the confidence to destroy the cult and survive.

Not just me. Angela, Kayla, and the others as well, are all asked those five master level mages for a spar and to receive some instructions.

I don't know when the cult will start fighting back, but I need to get stronger faster first before I could fight them. Good thing this place has the facilities to do that. The zombies of the ancient Aura users.

And for the test, I will be sure that I can pass the test and become an Aura Master. Though I don't know what the content of the test is since it's random. But I will be sure that I pass the test no matter how long it will take.

Chapter 568: The Door is Opening

It has been five months since I cut down the tree. And we have been training here every day.

Right now, I'm in a chasing game against Shadow again. This time, the whole place has been changed and keep changing thanks to one of the five master level mages. He's a powerful earth mage who has reached master level, and his power as an Aura user was great as well.

But unlike a few months ago, this time, I can tell where Shadow is even with his illusion. Not just Shadow, I also chase after another invisible creature. Spot.

He's using his camouflage which has been strengthened through training here as well. If it was the me a few months ago, I won't be able to see him even with my Divine Vision. But now, even if my sight is blocked, my Mind's Eye can see everything as if my Divine Vision hasn't been blocked at all.

And after combining both Mind's Eye and Divine Vision, I have the greatest sight and I can see everything in this place. Except for what's inside the mysterious door that no one has ever opened.

Not only did I playing tag with Shadow and Spot, the others also here as obstacles. They would attack me and I need to fight them.

Clarence, Mona, Bearded Baldy, and even my own friends, Victoria, Sonia, Kayla, and the others. As for Angela, she's too strong for me to fight while being blindfolded.

.....

The five master level mages here praised Angela for her power even though she's not an Aura user. And they have never seen a mage in the past who has reached expert level mage in four different elements at the same time. Angela seems to be the very first multielement mage.

And she's currently cultivating with the instruction of two master level mages so she could become one. She's most likely to be the first master level mage with us.

As for the others, they have become considerably stronger now. Although most of the zombies are Aura users, some are still mages. And there are five master level mages, and about thirty expert level mages here. From the total of about two hundred zombies.

I haven't practiced with everyone, but the Aura users told me that I only need to practice with the strongest of each skill. Like the strongest in fist-fighting, swordsmanship, and other skills. So, I didn't need to ask each one of the ghost.

And I did all that while being blindfolded like right now. Although I have removed the blindfold once to test how the combined vision of Mind's Eye and Divine Vision, I covered it again for this chase.

And finally, I cornered Shadow after I escape and fought the others. With daggers in each hands, he's facing me one on one.

I easily parried his daggers by pushing the side of the daggers, and gave a strong blow to his chest. Creating a hole on his chest that would kill any human being. Though he's a zombie.

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"Good job, Roy. I don't think there is anything that we can teach you anymore. You just only need to get stronger by yourself from now on," Shadow said.

"Thank you. You and everyone here have taught me a lot of things," I said.

"Not just you. The others who will fight that Evil God has grown much stronger than when they first enter this place. They even learned the magic we used in the past. Although there's a weird one among you, he also has grown stronger," Mona said.

The weird one she's talking about was Kron.

After we prepared the schedule, I asked Kayla about Kron's time to come here. And Kayla forgot to add him.

And after I called him that there's a great training place, he ended up coming here every day like me and Angela. And instead of asking for instruction, he just asked the ancient Aura users here for a fight because he thinks it will help him stronger. Though I hope he also asked for some guidance about magic that was used in the past.

As for Angela, even though she has been given instruction, no one here can really teach her because she's one of a kind. Just like me, all of them agreed that she can grow stronger by trusting her instinct.

Maybe Kron is jealous of her. That's why he thinks that he can do what Angela do as well.

Though at least he has grown stronger. But he was branded as a weirdo by the ancient Aura users.

Actually, he was the third weirdest person here. The first was me, and the second was Victoria. I mean, there are no one among so many ancient Aura users here who learned from ostriches. And there are no powerful air mages here. Rather, they're the one asking me for instructions about air magic.

The one I got along the closest here were Mona and Shadow. Mona because she's also a Divine Vision user, and Shadow because we're both doctor. He was curious about all the medical knowledge unknown to him in the past.

I have now learned everything they could teach me. Although we haven't fully tested our strength to each other. I know that I'm still no match against many of them.

Not only they were from the age where Aura users were many, they have spent over a thousand years here exchanging ideas and learning from each other.

"Well, you have learned everything you can learn. What now? Will you just go and ask everyone for a spar?" Mona asked.

"Well-"

Before I could even reply, suddenly, there's a great tremor in this place. Is it an earthquake?

The earth mages including Angela, Sara, and the master level mages, get down and touched the ground with their hands trying to stop the quake. But nothing happened.

"What is this tremor? This is even stronger than the magic of master level mage!" Angela shouted.

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"Stronger than master level mages? Does it mean there's a level beyond that!? Is it the Evil God? Has he found me?"

I was panicked in an instant. But I still quickly grabbed Victoria and prepare to fight.

Luckily, it was not the Evil God. It's this place. The door that no one has ever entered is opened. And someone is coming out of that place.

"That's enough of training. I will force you to start the test right now."

From the door, a man came out.

"Are you the creator of this place? And you're alive!?"

I was so shocked seeing someone who is at least three thousand years old is still alive. That's the time the oldest zombie here died.

With my Divine Vision, I can see that blood is flowing in his body. Real blood. And all the organs in his body are functioning normally.

He just looks like someone in his forties. A very healthy man. Shadow can also see that since he's also a doctor like me. But I can tell that clearly because I can see inside of this man's body.

"Had enough of looking? That's right. I'm the creator of this place, and I'm still alive," the man said.

"...What should I call you? Landlord?" I asked.

"If that's what you want. I spent most of my time sleeping after I made this place. Name is of no important to me," the man said.

"Though I owned the house and the land where this place is currently. So, I'm the real landlord. And you should be my tenant and pay for your rent. Especially with this many people living under my house," I said.

"I slept most of my life, until someone cut down the tree which is the door that led to this testing ground. And once I woke up, I see everything that happened not just in this place, but also in the surface. And even if I expect that you would reply in a strange way, I didn't expect that you would ask me to pay for the rent. I don't have any money, but you have received many things in this place, right? Consider the rent is paid," he said.

"...Okay. Then, I will give you a name that I can call so that we won't be confused. I'll just call you Timmy," I said.

"Then I will be Timmy. I will start the test soon. If there's any question you want to ask, ask away. Not just Roy, but everyone here can ask me anything," Timmy said.

"You said that you have watched everything in the surface as well. Can you tell me where the Evil God and all the remaining cult members are?" I asked.

If I know his place, I can go there and assassinate him right away. At least that's what I'm thinking.

"Unfortunately, I don't know. My magic level has surpassed master level and could detect everything in this continent. Which mean that person you called Evil God is either not touching the ground, or at least he is not anywhere in this continent," Timmy said.

I was shocked to hear that. There are many things I'd like to ask Timmy. But one thing for sure is that I can only delay the test by asking him questions. I can no longer utilize the zombies in this place for training anymore. That's for sure.

Chapter 569: What the Test Will be

"Oh, I have something to ask!"

One of the zombies here raised his hand and has something to ask. But I quickly interrupted. Because rather than asking one question and hearing one answer, that would take too long.

"Before we start asking you questions, I think it's best if you explained to us about everything that you know first," I said to Timmy.

"I think that's for the best as well. Please listen carefully," Timmy said.

"Wait. Because I don't want to have your explanation be interrupted, I want everyone here who thinks that hearing to your explanation is a pain in the ass, or if they think their intellect is not enough to listen to your explanation, to move to another room where you can return to training or do whatever you want," I suggested to the others, while also open some portals to get the kings and the others who weren't scheduled to train today.

Albert and the other kings should have some questions. They also entered this place from time to time to ask something to the ancient Aura users. Even Fabio who is an expert level mage also trained with the ancient Aura users.

They also came here because there were some ancient Aura users who were members of some royalties in the past. Even one of the master level mages was a king himself.

.....

But before I could explain why I called them all here, someone interrupted.

"You think we're stupid enough to not hear about the creator of this place's intentions? We have been forced to live as ghosts for the past thousands of years!" an fiery-looking ancient Aura user shouted.

"I don't know about you, but my friends know their limit and willingly move to another room to continue training. If you want to stay, then stay and listen. That's all there is to it," I said while looking at Angela, Kron, and some others who directly went to another room.

"Oh, I'm going as well! I like moving my body more than listening to someone's lectures. I don't care if I'm going to disappear or not because of the creator's you pass this test, but as long as I can move my body now, all is well!"

The one who said that was the Bearded Baldy. He's the one who likes to fight the most here. And I learned a lot about fist-fighting from him. He's the best barefist fighter among all ancient Aura users here.

Not just striking like punches and kicks. He can also grapple as well. It could be said that he has reached the peak of unarmed combat.

Although he was strong, he still failed the test. Because at that time, the test forced him to be smart. Which is something he couldn't do as he is a rash fellow. So, he died.

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Bearded Baldy then left the place to train with Angela and the others. And soon enough, some ancient Aura users also left thinking that they don't need to care about the creator's explanation.

All the monsters also left. They know that their next move should be based on my decision, so they don't really care about the meaning behind this place.

As for me, although I think that this is a pain in the ass, I have no choice but to listen since it's related to the test for me to be an Aura Master. And I'm also curious about the strength beyond master level that he has.

Angela and the others must be thinking that Kayla the others are here, so they can just listen to the summary later. Even though Angela must be the one who wants to know about what's beyond master level the most, she must be thinking that our explanation later would be simpler and easier for her to understand.

"I think that's all of them. You can explain everything now," I said to Timmy.

"Alright. Let's start with why we decided to make this place."

Timmy started explaining how he and his friends created this place.

Timmy was an Aura user who reached the level of Aura Master. And his two friends were not even Aura users. They are just mages. But they are strong.

While Timmy reached master level in his earth element, his friends also reached master level. One with a rare plant element, and the other with even rarer death element.

The three then travel the whole continent while enjoying their lives happily, until the three of them got bored. And that's when Timmy decided to make something. A place for entertainment. And the three decided to make Aura users as their entertainers.

"...You know what? You three have terrible personality," I said to Timmy.

"We were bored. The three of us then reached a level beyond master level, and there's nothing that can even entertain us anymore. We decided to create something entertaining, and this is the result. It's because Aura Master is something that all Aura users desire to be," Timmy said.

Timmy then explained that Aura Master is the title of the strongest Aura user. And it's not an empty title. Because once someone became Aura Master, the use of their Aura improved and they could even create this place that has been standing for several thousand years.

The bored three guys made this place as an entertaining way to be Aura Master for other Aura users. Though one way to do it is simple, it's the most difficult thing to do.

It's to kill the previous Aura Master.

Even though it's related to his own death, he make it entertaining. What a weird guy.

There's another way, which is for me to gain the ability by myself. But that would be difficult.

But why is fighting an Aura Master is easier? Who would think that way?

To make Aura users got the chance to be Aura Master, they need to pass the test which these three strongest people at that time tasked to the Aura users. And each test is different. But the only way to be able to take the test is to cut down the tree.

The plant mage created the tree, and the Aura Master made it so the tree will stand forever until someone became Aura Master. And the Aura Master who is also an earth mage build this place underground. The death mage made it so those who died in the testing ground will become ghosts and locked in this place until someone became Aura Master. They would also gain a body once someone entered the testing ground. And when someone finally became the Aura Master, they will disappear completely.

So, this place is truly a place for entertainment. And it seems that Timmy is so confident in his strength that he made this place this way because he believes that no one would be able to kill him.

But now, Timmy's two friends were already dead. Leaving Timmy alone who has longer lifespan thanks to reaching a level beyond master level, and also becoming an Aura Master.

"My best friends are dead now. And I want to follow them, but my life will still go on for several more centuries at the shortest. I want to die soon, and I think you have what it takes to kill me. So, the test I will give you is something that will help you be stronger. And hopefully, this is enough to make you kill that Evil God," Timmy said.

"...Can't you just go out there and kill that Evil God? Since you're both Aura Master and a mage beyond master level, you should be able to do it, right? Also, what is the stage beyond master level called?" I asked Timmy.

"There's no name for it yet and we have no interest in giving it a name. As for why I can't kill the Evil God myself, It's because I have no interest in doing it. After my friends died after their lifespan ended even after reaching something beyond master level, everything seems dull to me. I also want to die but there's no one strong enough to kill me. And so, I want you to be stronger and kill me," Timmy said.

...What an annoying guy. If he wants to die, he can just kill himself, right?

And being an Aura Master means I will have a long lifespan? I might end up witnessing everyone I cared about die in the future. But if it means I can destroy the cult, I will do it.

I also have my monsters after all. Their lifespans is quite long. I can accompany them longer until I die.

Albert and the others then tried to convince Timmy to go out and kill the Evil God. Even if he doesn't want to fight, he could at least stay alive until we destroy the cult. Just by being alive, the ghosts here can be zombies who helped us getting stronger.

"I can't do that. They have died for a long time and they are not monsters like your ghost friend is. And the death mage who made them this way have died already. I don't know how long they can stay as ghosts, but it should be shorter than the rest of my lifespan," Timmy said.

Few centuries are long, you know? If their lives as ghosts are shorter, it should be at least a few decades.

After trying to convince him many times, Timmy didn't budge at all. So, we continued with asking him some important questions. But in the end, the answers to those questions are things that the ghosts have suspected for a long time. So, it doesn't surprise us anymore.

"Fine. I'll do it. I'll take the test, and I will kill you. But can you tell us how you reach a stage beyond master level mage?" I asked.

"Stay true to your path. That's the only thing I can say. I think the one who is most likely to reach that level is your friend, Angela. Although the others have potential to become one as well, Angela's potential is much higher," Timmy said.

That's the only advice he can give? Well, that's fine. Let's see what the test will be.

"The test is for you to defeat every single Aura users here other than you. Unlike before, once they die, they won't be able to recover. You can use portal to go back and rest before coming back to fight again. There's no time limit," Timmy said.

Seeing the zombies' shocked expression, I can tell that this is the first time a test like this happen. To kill them.

But their expression then changed into excitement. I think I need to write a will right away.