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The massive screens in the observation hall displayed intense battles as first-year students fought for survival in the virtual hunting ground. While most struggled against E+ Rank monsters, a select few stood above the rest.

These prodigies weren't just fighting—they were dominating.

They faced D Rank monsters, creatures that should have been too strong for first-years. But instead of struggling, they crushed them with overwhelming power.

The instructors, the dean, and the student council members watched closely.

"These students… they're beyond what we expected," one instructor muttered.

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Samael Flameheart – The Dragon's Might

Son of Draven Flameheart, the most powerful warrior in Aurelia.

A D Rank Lizardman Berserker stood before him, its muscular frame radiating bloodlust. With a roar, the beast charged, swinging its massive blade at Samael.

Samael didn't dodge.

Instead, his sword ignited in golden flames, and with a single slash—

BOOM!

The Lizardman was cut clean in half, its body burning to ash before it hit the ground.

Samael flicked his sword, flames still crackling. He wanted something stronger.

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Elarion Moonshade – The Elven Prince

A mysterious elven prince, rumored to possess extraordinary abilities.

Two D Rank Shadow Panthers circled him in the frozen clearing. Their black fur shimmered, blending into the darkness.

But Elarion didn't move.

He closed his eyes for a moment—then exhaled.

A wave of absolute zero frost spread out in an instant. The panthers froze mid-leap, their bodies turning into statues of ice.

With a snap of his fingers—CRACK!

Both shattered into tiny shards.

Elarion turned away, his icy blue eyes searching for a more worthy challenge.

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Emily Bane – The Light's Judgement

Daughter of the Hunter Association's CEO,

A D Rank Armored Centipede lunged at her, its massive chitinous body immune to normal weapons.

But Emily wasn't using normal weapons.

She raised her hand, and a spear of golden light materialized in the air above her.

With a casual wave—the spear shot forward.

BOOM!

The centipede exploded into holy light, its armored shell melting like wax.

Emily smirked, already walking toward her next prey.

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Felix Ashford – The Savage Wolf

A powerful werewolf from the Moonlight Guild.

The D Rank Shadow Wolf Alpha snarled at him, its red eyes glowing with intelligence.

Felix grinned.

In an instant, he vanished, appearing behind the monster in a blur of movement. His claws extended as he tore into its back, ripping through fur and flesh.

The Alpha yelped in agony, trying to shake him off—

But Felix sank his fangs into its throat, tearing it out with one brutal motion.

Blood sprayed across the forest floor. The wolf collapsed, and Felix licked his claws clean.

Time to find more.

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Axel and Allen Graves – The Twin Reapers

The genius twin talents of the Reaper Guild.

A D Rank Ogre roared as it swung its massive club at Axel.

He dodged effortlessly, blade flashing.

Before the ogre could react, Allen raised his hands—dark energy coiled around him, forming a black lance.

"Do it," Axel ordered.

Allen fired the lance, and the moment it hit the ogre's exposed stomach—

BOOM!

A massive hole was blasted through its torso.

The ogre fell to its knees, and before it could take its last breath—Axel beheaded it in one clean motion.

The twins exchanged a nod and moved forward, silent but deadly.