CHAPTER 11

Chapter 11: The Weight of Responsibility

The training had officially begun.

After their battle with Warren, the knight of the Dark Kingdom, the eight summoned students—now princes and princesses—realized something crucial. This was no mere game or a temporary challenge. Their new reality demanded strength, skill, and most importantly, the will to fight.

They stood in the courtyard of the royal palace, surrounded by elite warriors of the kingdom. Minister of the Interior, their instructor, walked between them with his usual cold and calculating expression.

"From now on, you will not be treated as mere students. You are royalty. And royalty is expected to be strong." His sharp gaze moved from one student to another.

Kazuki crossed his arms. "So, what's our first lesson?"

The Minister smirked. "Survival."

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A Harsh Beginning

Without warning, the ground beneath them trembled. The next thing they knew, the area around them was changing—twisting into a barren, unfamiliar battlefield. It was no longer the palace courtyard but a rocky wasteland.

A deep voice echoed through the air. "Your first trial begins now. You have one goal—survive."

Before anyone could react, monstrous creatures appeared from the shadows. Their eyes glowed with a savage hunger.

Yuuma immediately took a step back. "Are you serious?! You're throwing us into a death match?!"

The Minister simply watched. "Fight, or be devoured."

Ryo clenched his fists. He knew he was still the weakest among them. But there was no time to hesitate.

The battle had begun.

End of Chapter 11.