Chapter 30: The Third Exam
The canopy of the forest pressed down on Arthur as he navigated the dense undergrowth. He emerged into a clearing, the damp forest floor crunching beneath his boots.
Suddenly, a figure emerged within his sensing range. He couldn't help but wonder what this person was doing all the way out here. To understand, he allowed the person to come toward his direction.
From behind a towering oak, the person finally filtered through the leaves.
"Arthur!"
The voice was friendly. It was William.
"Will," Arthur casually greeted. "What are you doing out here?"
Scratching the back of his head, he said, "Actually, this isn't exactly me, more like a shadow clone."
Arthur's eyes narrowed. He had his Tamashii activated a moment ago, yet he still hadn't sensed a hint of deception emanating from the figure. The Shadow Clone technique truly was indistinguishable from the original body.
"You're not just tryna fool me, are you?" Arthur probed.
"Nope," William, or rather, the shadow clone of him, confirmed. "I figured the forest would be a good place to send a few hundred or so clones for some scouting. Ya know, help out the other participants like we agreed."
'Hundred or so?!'