Book 4: Chapter 59: New Trials
Chapter 59: New Trials
The swirling aether around the pillar continued to grow in speed and intensity, forcing the Empress to move out of the way, joining a floating stand where many other dignitaries watched.
Alex’s eyes stayed ahead of him, watching carefully as the System began opening the gate.
Spatial magic was always the goal Alex had, and the only real option he could think of for getting back to Earth. So far, he had very little, if any, opportunity to see it in action. Already active Dungeon Gates provided very little in the way of insight, and spatial items were limited in their usefulness.
[Aether Sight] showed him the way the aether in the area in front of the pillar warped, moved and folded around itself, taking on a collection of dazzlingly complex patterns all at once. Just looking at it made his mind dizzy, worse even than looking deep into Sylvaris scroll beyond his current capability.
“Alex?” Holly whispered once more, and he felt a hand at his back.
He had stumbled a step without realizing, losing his balance.
“I’m okay, thanks.”
It was too much, he didn’t grasp anything from that.
“I recorded the memory for you to look at later. For now, stay focused,” Obby said.
Seconds later, the System had finished its work, and a large rectangular portal snapped into existence in front of them. It was easily twenty feet wide and twice as tall, the edges were formed of pulsating blue, with the center containing nothing but abyssal blackness.
“The Dungeon has opened. May you find what you need inside, and may you find your way back out.” Empress Yue called out to everyone.
As soon as she finished, flashes of fireworks went off all around them, signaling the apparent start of the event.
The lines of participants rushed forward, many even sprinting ahead, not wasting anytime to enter.
“Don’t take big risks until we find each other inside!” Alex shouted once their team made it to the front.
He got various nods from them all, each with hardened faces.
“Let’s go then.”
Alex touched the portal with a single hand, and a System screen appeared before him.
| You Are Entering: Hall of the Unyeilding Star – Inheritance Dungeon Recommended Party Size: N/A Status: Special Event [Would you like to bring an additional ally inside? Only one ally may be brought with you for this Dungeon. Choose wisely.] Ally Chosen. Enter the Dungeon? [Confirm:] [Yes / No.]
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