Chapter 131: Testing the Limit!
The vast plaza of Astralis Academy’s Upper House, moments ago a storm of shock and awe at Daniel’s battle record, now settled into a tense silence.
All eyes, from the thousands of bewildered aspirants to the four formidable Vice-Principals and Director Gareth Sterling on the dais, were fixed on the final testing pod.
Daniel stood calmly, a quiet figure amidst the swirling currents of expectation.
He had watched Lia, Olenna, and Ayra face the daunting challenge of Sango, the virtual opponent designed to test their limits of endurance.
He had seen Lia’s unwavering resilience, Olenna’s cunning evasion, and Ayra’s furious, record-breaking brawl.
He felt a surge of pride for his teammates.
But now, it was his turn.
He wasn’t thinking about impressing the Vice-Principals anymore.
His battle record had already done that, perhaps too well. He wasn’t thinking about endurance, or time scores, or proving his worth.
His mind was focused on a different goal entirely. He looked at the polished surface of the test pod, knowing it was connected to the Academy’s Origin Power Core, the source of this virtual construct.
This wasn’t just a test of survival, it was an opportunity to push his own limits in a controlled environment, a chance to see the absolute peak of his power without the risk of unintetionally redecorating the entire universe.