Chapter 145: Dungeon test

3rd person view

"Why are you looking around?" Cecily asked Albert

"I have this weird feeling, it's like as if Perseus is in this coliseum somewhere" Albert answered "Like he's watching us"

-It seems that you're not the only one- Helena agreed -I can sense a presence of a god nearby, if Perseus isn't hiding his presence, it means that he wants us to know-

-Well it seems like he wants to watch in secret- Aenon joined in -But at least we know he's around here, you better win like he did when he was captain-

-I will, I'm not underestimating my opponents like I did last time- Albert replied

-But it's strange...I also sense a few black core throughout the coliseum- Helena commented -I don't know whether we should worry or not-

-Well let's not worry about that- Aenon said -I would first worry about the mass protest outside, if the rumors really are true, they would storm in to kill the royals, we have to be alert at all times-

"Why would he be here in the first place? He would be hunted down, maybe you guys are just overthinking" Lucas shrugged

"Yes, I even heard that he's now wanted in Zale" Cecily added "With both of their representatives here, it'd be a stupid move to come"

"Or he's just here, because he has a purpose, he doesn't do things without a purpose, even cooking, he cooks to improve his recipes and improve his family's business" Eleanor suggested

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-Why is the king even doing a dungeon exploring event? Won't it endanger the students?- Wally asked

-That event is the test remember?- Professor Emma reminded -The king wants to use it to scout for future powerhouses for his new unnamed elite squad-

-So he's only going to only recruit students?- Wilson chimed in

-No, there will be well known mages joining in too, they will show the ropes to these students- she explained -That's why me and my brother will be joining in too, we will lead them, teach them our ways in order for them to surpass us, and when we retire, those kids will teach the next batch-

-So basically a never ending cycle of the new generation surpassing the previous one- Wally concluded

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1st person view

"The list for the senior events is cool, target take down, magic control, water race, and air race, too bad I couldn't join in"

"Well your fault for leaving" Terra commented she she sat on the edge and swinging her legs like a kid "Then again I can't fault you, they really were terrible for putting you on trial"

"Well at least, he moved to a stronger and better kingdom with a girl there who loves him and support him" Bora scoffs

"When did you get so nice?" Damon asked

"I have to, you're technically my boss" he answered

-Character development at its finest- Ace chuckled

-We should stop breaking the 4th wall- Siege responding

| I told you guys that many times, but since I'm in a good mood, I'll allow it |

-The crowd has gotten more rowdy, won't be long till they start using force- Diana observed

"Well let's go then. Stella, what will you be doing? Will you follow me? Or will you observe us from this tall building?"

"I'll observe, and I'll jump in the moment you're in danger" she answered

"Have a bit of faith in me, I wouldn't lose to anyone in that coliseum, not with my underlings here"

"First I was a feared and mighty dragon, now I'm just some underling" Perun sighs before jumping off the building first

"Well never thought I'd be some underling either" Bora added before his body disperses and becoming one with the wind

"They have such great dramatic exits" Terra observed

"I expect nothing less from people who serve me"

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3rd person view

The protests started to get wild, they started to us magic and attack the guards around the coliseum.

"Hey isn't that the toxic commander?!" a soldier exclaimed "Why is he a part of the protest?!"

It was a guy in a suit resembling that of a plague doctor, he used poison magic to kill all the ones who attacked him.

"Finally I get to get my revenge, all those years, they refused to help me when I asked for help" he laughed "I can't wait to see their faces slowly dying begging for help"

Among the protestors were famous terrorists, most of whom were commoners who suffered by the hands of nobles and could not get their justice delivered.

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"Fellow kings, it seems like we would need to postpone the tournament" King Cyrus said "It seems like the protest is starting to get ugly"

"Reminds me of the commoner's uprising decades ago" the king of Gloria said "Our soldiers will help, we don't want the disaster to repeat itself, my professors have already brought their gears and prepared for just the occasion"

"We'll help too" the other royals join in

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In the coliseum itself, people started to evacuate.

"Reminds me of the attack by the red sword last time" Liam commented

"Yeah, luckily there's no corrupteds this time" Caleb chuckled as they evacuate

"You 2 are too optimistic" Elliot shook his head "Be more like our juniors, hey isn't that Perseus' dragon?"

They ran into Damon who looked like he was waiting for them.

"Damon, why are you here? You aren't supposed to be here" Elliot told him

"Well I'm here to make sure you're safe" he replied

"Shouldn't you go to Albert first?"

"He got Aenon there, he'll be fine" Damon answered "Well let's escort you and the others to safety, I better do it quick, I want to join the others"

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"Why are you here?" Anthony Magus asked Siege "You're not supposed to be here"

"Well we're here to help of course, we'll help settle the chaos" Siege answered "Worst case scenario, we'll warp you all to safety"

"I'm sure we can handle ourselves" Professor Blue said 'We also have the spatial magic expert, Light Williams with us"

"Yes, but did you know that these terrorists came from all over the continent and some of them are even in the white core stage"

"What can you and Perseus do?" Professor White asked "You're in like the purple stage, even if you all are corrupteds, you can't defeat a bunch of well known terrorist all at once, you guys don't even serve us"

"Yeah, just leave, you'll be risking your lives for nothing" Anthony agreed

"No, I would disagree" Siege shook his head "We will win, but worry about the ones that put us on trial, because we will teach them what happens when you mess with the Silvers"

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"Hey, isn't that the bastard's cat?" Ben Dover pointed out

"That's not very nice" Ace replied "He's my bond you know, I hate it when people disrespect him. But are those bodyguards of yours strong? I like interesting fights"