Chapter 573: My Student
On the other side, Kyle, still wandering through the maze, had no idea what the audience might be thinking.
Once the hedges blocking his view vanished, his eyes locked onto the trophy glinting at the center of the flames.
Without hesitation, Kyle sprinted toward it.
A Sphinx crouched near the edge of the flames, its role to deter the Champions with riddles or resistance. Yet, as Kyle dashed past, the creature seemed to lose all interest in him, suddenly fascinated by a stone on the ground. It lowered its head, feigning indifference.
Reaching the trophy without any obstacles, Kyle didn't pause. He grasped the Cup handle firmly.
But the trophy didn't budge.
Instead, an overwhelming force tugged at him, lifting his feet off the ground in one swift motion.
It really is a Portkey, Kyle thought with elation.
Relinquishing all resistance, he let the trophy pull him forward, carried away through the rushing wind and swirling colors.
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Kyle couldn't tell how much time had passed—maybe a minute, maybe just a fleeting moment—before he felt solid ground beneath him once again.