Chapter 12: The Conclusion of The Dungeon Trials
After the encounter with Vasundhara's group, the time spent in the dungeon trials seemed like eternal time.
As they moved further into the jungle, the jungle came alive, as if the beasts themselves could sense the adjacent end of the trials. The team had already defeated five predator-class beasts, but it was not enough. They needed more to secure their place at the top rank, and time was running out.
"We need three more," Aamir said, his voice steady but firm. "Failure isn't an option."
Riya, Rajiv and Kiran nodded in agreement. Rahul, though usually hesitant, was now concentrating more on his work, his usual sarcasm had vanished. They were all united, driven by a single goal: to finish with strength and prove their worth.
They were closer now, the dense jungle and ominous atmosphere weighing on them, but they pressed on without hesitation. Despite the physical and mental fatigue, their bond had grown stronger over the course of the trials. The memory of their previous victories fueled their resolve.
Suddenly, the trees on their left side broke and Aamir immediately signaled his group to stop. Massive, predator-class beasts emerged from the trees, trapping the team in their path.
Emerging from the shadows, the first beast revealed itself—a massive, four-legged predator with a shell-like armor that glowed faintly, casting eerie patterns on the jungle floor. The second was a winged snake whose long, slimy body was moving in the air with deadly intentions. The third was a giant creature with heavy armor whose claws stood like razors.
"That's it," Aamir said mumbling. "The last choice."
Without wasting a single moment, the team immediately started the action. With a sharp flick of his wrist, Rajiv hurled his dagger at the snake, its blade gleaming as it found its mark between the beast's glowing scales on which Rahul created a layer using his fire element while Kiran's heavy sword pierced the kid's armor. Eager to prove his worth, Rahul focused his mana into a barrage of explosive mantas targeted at the beasts attacking them.