Chapter 204: Marbles Hunting

The judges sat in a room filled with glowing monitors, watching the participants. The forest on the screens showed intense shaking.

"Isn't this too risky, Mr. Gideon?" one of the judges said, his voice full of worry.

Mr. Gideon stood calmly, his hand hovering over a button. He seemed certain of his decision, his expression unwavering.

Another judge leaned forward. "What if they—"

Before he could finish, Mr. Gideon interrupted. "It's not good to think negatively. I won't let anything happen to them."

Thomas, another judge, placed a hand on Gideon's shoulder. "Let's trust him," he said reassuringly.

The judges exchanged uneasy glances, but no one spoke further.

Mr. Gideon took a deep breath and pressed the button, signaling the mages to activate the next phase of the test.

Back in the forest, the ground trembled violently.

"Climb the trees! Now!" Seojun's voice was sharp and commanding, cutting through the panic.