Chapter 10: The Delayed Final Battle

Tension filled the air. Alya and Kris stood with high alert, facing the two figures that had just appeared from the sky like shooting stars. Kris tightened his grip on his sword, his eyes fixed on the two opponents in front of them.

Meanwhile, Alya stood calmly, but there was something in her expression that indicated she recognized who they were.

Azariel: (Observing Alya for a moment before realizing her identity) "Oh, it's Alya Celestia. Apologies for our impolite arrival."

Alya: (Nodding slowly, replying calmly) "It's alright, Azariel. You don't need to apologize. After all, this is just an exam."

Azariel: (Politely introducing his companion) "Oh yes, let me introduce you, this is Lyrith, the second princess of the Demon King."

Lyrith: (Immediately interrupting enthusiastically, smiling broadly) "Nice to meet you, Alya. So you're really that powerful Saintess successor? If so, please fight me. I want to fight strong people!"

Alya: (Looking confused by Lyrith's overly enthusiastic attitude, then nodding) "Yes."

Lyrith: (Smiling broadly, the flames on her feet flaring larger) "Then, let's fight!"

Azariel: (Raising his rifle calmly, his eyes focused on Kris) "Then, I'll face your companion here."

Kris: (Immediately drawing his sword, his eyes sharp) "Don't underestimate me."

Alya began to recite her spell with focus, preparing to face Lyrith who had already advanced with enthusiasm.

{Elsewhere in Monolith World}

Keira and Alan were retreating, exhausted after their previous battle. However, they suddenly crossed paths with another participant. Keira's eyes narrowed as she recognized the figure in front of her.

Keira: (In an annoyed tone, standing tall) "Wang Ying Yue, what's your business here?"

Ying Yue: (With a cold, contemptuous gaze) "Keira Draconfall. I had high hopes for you, but look at you now. Running away shamelessly."

Alan: (Trying to warn her, his tone worried) "Keira, calm down! Don't push yourself!"

Keira: (Her anger starting to flare, brushing off Alan's hand) "Shut up, Alan!"

However, Keira didn't listen. Her anger caused the fire within her to burn wildly.

Keira: (Angrily, the flames around her growing larger) "Look who's talking! Can easterners only talk big?"

Ying Yue: (Smiling coldly, summoning water power) "Good. Now I won't hold back. I'll show you the power of the eastern sea."

Meanwhile, Alan heard a familiar voice calling him from behind.

Seo Ryun: (Standing with a cynical smile, her gaze sharp) "Hehehe, we meet again, Alan Ashford."

Alan: (Turning around, greeting respectfully) "Lee Seo Ryun. It's been a while."

Seo Ryun: (Remaining cold, an intense aura surrounding her) "Long enough to make me bored, I suppose."

Meanwhile, Keira and Ying Yue were preparing for an all-out battle.

Keira: (With a loud cry, the flames blazing) "Phoenix Fury!"

Ying Yue: (Replying firmly, seawater swirling around her) "Shuilongyin!"

Back to Alya and Kris:

Alya: (Raising her hand, beginning to recite a spell with full power) "With these 8 powers, I call upon the center of all stars that devour everything... [Ash-Celestaris]!"

Lyrith: (Jumping forward, the flames on her feet growing larger) "Hell Kick!"

At the same time, Kris and Azariel also prepared to launch their attacks. However, before the powerful techniques could meet in the air, the bracelet on everyone's wrists suddenly emitted a loud alarm.

Alya: (Stopping for a moment, her expression turning frustrated) "This alarm...?"

Lyrith: (Speaking annoyedly, seeing the teleportation light starting to envelop her body) "Seriously? Right when it was getting exciting!"

Azariel: (Calmly, looking at Kris) "It seems time is up."

Kris: (Nodding, lowering his sword) "Yes, the exam is over."

Keira and Ying Yue, who were preparing to unleash their ultimate attacks, were also interrupted by the alarm.

Keira: (Standing frustrated, the flames around her slowly dying down) "Unbelievable... Just before I could defeat him!"

Ying Yue: (Coldly, noticing the teleportation light on her hand) "It seems we'll have to finish this another time."

Instantly, the bodies of all the participants were enveloped in teleportation light, taking them out of Monolith World.

{In the real world}

Headmaster Airi stared at the large screen showing the exam results, while Saintess Stella stood beside her with a faint smile on her face.

Airi: (Commenting with a sigh) "It seems they have shown their potential. Now, let's see how they develop from here."

Stella: (Flatly, looking at the screen) "Yes, the top ten have been identified. But their journey has just begun."

Airi nodded.

Airi: (Smiling slightly) "It's time to announce the results and continue their journey in this academy."

With that, the exam in Monolith World ended, and a new journey for the top ten students of Stellar Academy was about to begin.

[To be continued]