Final Test

The final obstacle was a massive vertical climb. Rope ladders, steep cliffs, and retracting ledges made it the most grueling section.

Victor, the Summoner, and the two Assassins were neck and neck.

The Summoner's bull couldn't climb, so he had to rely on himself.

The Mages used flight spells to boost upward.

Rylan scaled the walls effortlessly, healing himself whenever his arms grew tired.

Victor kept using Wind Dash and Phantom Mirage Steps to bounce from ledge to ledge.

Then… he saw the scoreboard.

He was in first place.

'Shit.'

He couldn't afford to win this. He was already drawing too much attention.

So… he made a decision.

As he leapt toward the final ledge, he let himself slip.

"Ah, shit—!"

He crashed into the lower ledge, allowing the Assassins and the Summoner to overtake him.

Finally, he pulled himself up and landed in third place.

The crowd cheered wildly.