mesbooks Chapter 133 Sneak Attack
Chapter 133 Sneak Attack
Inside the luxurious observation room, a group of high-ranking officials were intently watching the live feed of the midterm exam practice test, their discussion confined to this privileged circle.
“These students truly have unlimited potential,” one woman said, her gaze fixed on the students in the dungeon. “Victor Black is particularly outstanding; his control over magic is simply impeccable.”
Her gaze fell upon the young man who stood alone on the open sand, longsword in hand. He was alone, and monsters poured in relentlessly. Crystal mantises, black worms, lightning scorpions, and other monsters arrived one after another. These monsters were at least Tier 4, and some had even reached the peak of Tier 5.
Victor effortlessly felled every monster that approached him, his longsword gleaming with plasma light as he mercilessly slain each creature. "Indeed, there's a reason he's considered the most powerful genius of this era and the rising star of the Black family."
"It seems that recent events have not affected him."
"You mean the Black family? They never show any weakness."
However, he wasn't the only outstanding one. "Another person added."
Another executive nodded in agreement: "That's right, the Middleton twins, Lucas and Julia, have shown impressive teamwork and adaptability. They have always been a very well-coordinated pair."
Despite their constant bickering in public or in crowded places, the twins display astonishing talent in combat. While Julia isn't adept at planning, she possesses exceptional battlefield vision and can naturally control the team's rhythm. Lucas, on the other hand, acts as the team's strategist, guiding his twin sister while flexibly compensating for her weaknesses.
A man leaned forward, studying the screen closely: "Karl Darian also demonstrated excellent leadership; he effectively directed the team. He's destined to be a leader."
As the discussion deepened, their words revealed pride and high expectations for the academy's gifted students. They knew that these students were likely to shape the future of the Federation of Humanity.
Most people focused their attention on the high-level dungeons, as they were home to many gifted students. However, some people were still paying attention to the low-level dungeons because a certain name had caught their eye.
"Ethan Hartley."
The man wielding the spear was the late-blooming heir of the Hartley family. He had only recently awakened his powers and registered as a hunter before entering the academy. Logically, he shouldn't have had enough time to bridge the gap between himself and others.
But common sense doesn't apply to the surname "Hartley." And now, they were witnessing it firsthand. He charged through wave after wave of monsters with astonishing strength, the spear seemingly an extension of his body. The gasps of amazement in the observation room attested to his remarkable performance.
“Truly remarkable,” the woman who had praised Victor Black earlier murmured, her eyes following Ethan’s every move.
Ethan Hartley is a true anomaly. He fights with the experience and strength of a veteran hunter. His late awakening doesn't seem to have hampered his combat prowess. He should have been a novice hunter, struggling against these Tier 3 and Tier 4 monsters, but the opposite is true. He seems born for the battlefield, a slight smile playing on his lips as he charges into enemy lines, forging his own path.
Even while fighting the monster, he did not neglect the other injured students and helped them escape danger.
Another observer couldn't help but comment: "Hartley's surname is indeed extraordinary, and his progress has far exceeded our expectations."
As observation continued, Ethan Hartley quickly rose to the top among the lower-ranked students, proving the true meaning of the title "genius."
While most people were focused on the already renowned students, one woman's attention was fixed on someone else. Her dark eyes were fixed on a screen that was almost unnoticed by others, where a student was facing off against a group of monsters with a bow and arrow.
The scene wasn't as shocking as others witnessed, but the woman sensed something unusual. Her intuition, honed in the harsh environment of her wealthy family, was now aching, as if reminding her that this was someone different.
“Who…who is that person?” she asked softly, her voice trembling slightly. When she spoke, the others briefly turned their gaze to her, then looked away with disdain.
Her assistant, the man standing next to her, quickly responded, "Let me check."
As the man searched for the young man's name, the woman licked her lips, her gaze fixed on those distinctive purple eyes.
'I should recruit him.'
Her eyes gleamed with desire.
......
"Roar!"
The screams of the shrieks from the ruins echoed in the air as they rapidly approached. I remained calm, gripping my twin daggers intently, ready for close combat.
It's time to demonstrate my mastery of these two weapons.
The monsters lunged at me in bizarre forms, and my brain raced, analyzing their every move. My traits, combined with my training, allowed me to devise a strategy for this battle in my mind, drawing upon both training and experience.
Begin with a side step to maintain balance.
I first dodged a charging screeching ruin by sidestepping it, using its impact to make it rush past me.
'Now, it's time to strike.'
Swish!
As it staggered forward, I swiftly and precisely slashed the monster's neck with my left dagger, and it screamed and fell to the ground.
Solve the third one.
My developed instinctive perception allows me to anticipate their next move, giving me an advantage when responding to their actions.
The Ruins Screamers, though ferocious, are nothing more than mindless monsters.
I feigned an attack to the right, drawing the attention of two Ruins Screamers. As they lunged at me, I swiftly blocked their claws with my right dagger, then turned to face the one on my left. With a precise strike, I finished it off.
Solve the third one.
The remaining shrieks of the ruins retaliated, lunging fiercely at me. I dodged to the side, but my body couldn't quite keep up with my thoughts, causing the monster's claws to graz my shoulder.
"Uh."
The pain reminded me of the danger, but it did not make me back down.
"Roar!"
The shrieks of the ruins seemed to be seeking revenge for their fallen comrades, screaming as they pounced on me, a terrifying aura enveloping them.
Whoosh!
They are using dark magic to absorb the souls of their fallen companions, which is why they are essentially considered undead creatures.
They were moving faster than before, and in the blink of an eye, the monsters were almost touching me.
[Speed]
Despite the pain in my right shoulder, I activated my skill and instantly felt my speed increase.
I quickly leaned to one side, and the monster's claws swept past me, lightly grazing my skin.
The wound immediately felt burning hot because the monster possessed corrosive dark magic.
But this failed attack gave me a chance to retaliate.
prick!
"Roar!"
I saw a weakness in its defense and quickly thrust my left dagger into its side, ending the monster's threat with its final scream.
Solve the third one.
The battle wasn't over yet. The remaining two monsters now stood before me, emanating an even stronger aura. I could see the mark of a Tier 4 Ruins Screamer on their foreheads.
A special gem shines on their foreheads; it is the container they use to store dark energy.
After dealing with these two, I'll have enough points to pass the exam and avoid failing. Then all I need to do is find my target treasure to complete the task.
'I should heal myself first.'
Given that we need to explore the dungeon on our own, the academy provides each student with five potions, but we cannot carry any other magical artifacts or artifacts.
Taking advantage of a brief pause in the battle, I reached for my spatial bracelet and took out the potion provided by the academy.
suddenly!
Just as I was about to drink the potion, my senses suddenly became alert, indicating that danger was approaching.
'There's something...'
Whoosh! Bang!
Before I could react, something whooshed through the air and struck my hand, shattering the potion bottle. The shattered bottle and the splattered liquid shocked me.
Whoosh!
The brief shock was immediately replaced by my instincts, and my body went into overdrive.
[Speed]
The Eye of Time
I activated two skills simultaneously; the flow of time seemed to slow down, while my speed was greatly increased. Before me, I could see a dagger flying towards me.
It was a special dagger imbued with magic, which perfectly escaped my perception.
I quickly dodged to the side, but the dagger was still so fast that it cut my right arm.
boom!
I fell to the ground, and the moment my skill failed, pain shot into my brain.
"Ugh..." The wounds on my shoulder, arm and face started to burn, with the wounds on my shoulder being particularly severe.
I could feel its burning sensation, unlike anywhere else.
"Oh? You actually dodged it."
Just then, I heard a student's voice, and then three figures appeared in my sight.