Vic prepared to strike again, his fists trembling with rage, but his movement halted as a shadow fell over the battlefield.
A tall figure approached, his presencemanding and his steps measured. Golden, spiky hair gleamed under the dim sunlight, partially obscuring sharp, piercing eyes that seemed to see everything. The man exuded an air of unshakable authority, his right hand casually tucked into his pocket, giving no indication of urgency despite the chaos surrounding him.
He stopped a few feet away, surveying the scene with an expression that was both calm and cold, his gaze lingering briefly on the motionless figures strewn across the ground.
"What the hell is going on here?" us demanded, his voice sharp and precise, cutting through the thick tension like a de. His words carried an air of finality, instantly silencing the battlefield.
Vic turned sharply, his gaze meeting us''s. Relief and indignation mingled in his voice as he shouted, "Thank God a staff member is finally here! This maniac tried to kill us! You have to hurry—Zoey needs help! She was hurt by him!"N?v(el)B\\jnn
us''s sharp eyes shifted toward Billy, whose broken, motionless bodyy sprawled on the ground, bruises covering his face and limbs. His shattered bones jutted out in unnatural angles, a grim testament to the brutality he had endured. Recognizing Billy, us''s expression darkened momentarily.
Billy''s name was no stranger to us. He topped the list of students given a second chance under strict probation—one more atrocity, and he was destined for the Jingling Bars.
us stared at Billy for a moment longer before shifting his attention to Zoey, whoy a few meters away. In a blink, he disappeared from his spot and reappeared beside her.
"Woah… he''s incredibly fast," Vic thought, stunned. us''s movement seemed like teleportation, but it wasn''t. His speed was simply on an entirely different level, one far beyond what Vic had ever witnessed.
us knelt beside Zoey, his sharp eyes scanning her injuries with clinical precision.
"Is she going to be okay?" Sebastian''s voice wavered, his face pale as cold sweat dripped down his temple.
us didn''t immediately respond, his focus entirely on Zoey. After a few moments, he muttered, "Well, as long as she''s alive, she can be treated."
Sebastian swallowed hard and asked hesitantly, "Is she… alive?"
us''s silence stretched ufortably before he finally nodded. "Yes, but barely."
Sliding his hand into his pocket, us retrieved a tiny blue pill. With care, he opened Zoey''s mouth slightly and slipped the pill inside.
"This pill will stop the bleeding and eliminate any potential infection from the Gobtant''s dagger," he exined, his voice calm but firm. Sebastian exhaled a heavy sigh of relief, his shoulders rxing ever so slightly.
us then gently slid his right hand beneath Zoey''s legs and his left under her head, lifting her effortlessly off the ground. "She still needs to see a healer immediately. Let''s head back. The test is over, and the other students are already waiting by the portal. I came back because I heard a few of you were still missing," us said, his voice brisk as he started walking.
"Our friends, Angelica and Ss, are still out here. Should I go find them and tell them the test is over?" Vic offered, stepping forward.
"Don''t bother. Go join the rest of the students. I''ll find them myself," us replied firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Vic hesitated but nodded, following us and the others as they exited the area. Momentster, five staff members arrived, swiftly carrying Billy and his unconscious minions away.
As they approached the portal site, the deserted streets gave way to a gathering of students, all waiting impatiently. The atmosphere was thick with chatter and anticipation.
us handed Zoey over to a healer, who immediately began her work, a soft glow emanating from her hands as she worked her magic.
"Can we leave now? I''m dying to get back and see my scores!" a student from the crowd eximed impatiently.
"Not yet," us replied without looking back. "There are still two students who haven''t returned—Angelica and Ss."
Before he could take another step, a voice called out from the crowd. "Wait! Someone else is missing!"
us turned, his sharp gaze settling on the speaker. "Who?"
"Osborne," the girl said audibly. us nodded in acknowledgment.
"I''ll find them all and bring them back," us dered, his voice steady as he walked away, leaving the crowd to murmur among themselves.
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Meanwhile, in a crumbling corner of the realm, Ss sat on a small rock, his fingers resting on his chin as he stared at the glowing notifications in front of him.
After ying the golem, he had decided to take a brief rest and review his progress. His aplishments had been significant—he was now a Tier 3 Soul Devourer, the final and most powerful tier of his kind.
The rewards were remarkable. Ss had unlocked the ability to absorb the skills of those whose souls he consumed. Each soul granted him a skill card, which he could activate for five minutes, allowing him to wield multiple abilities without worrying about his soul points.
Smirking, Ss rose to his feet and stretched. With the realm copsing around him, he knew he needed to move quickly. He started toward the area where he hadst seen Angelica, his pace brisk and determined.
However, as he rounded a corner, Ss froze, his eyes widening in shock.
A few meters away, Osborne stood, gripping Angelica by her long blue hair. She was on her knees, barely conscious, her face swollen and bruised.
Ss''s blood boiled, rage surging through his veins as his fists clenched tightly.
"Osborne! What the hell do you think you''re doing?!" Ss roared, his voice echoing across the crumblingndscape.
Osborne turned, a dark smirk spreading across his face. "Well, look who finally decided to join us," he sneered, his grip on Angelica''s hair tightening as he dragged her closer.
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