Chapter 20: Upcoming danger in the 1st competition
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Within an experimental facility deep in the forest, a horrifying sight unfolded. Countless zombie-like monsters roamed the area, snarling and growling as they dragged their grotesque limbs across the moss-covered floor.
They came in colors that denoted their strength. The green ones were the weakest, their movements sluggish and uncoordinated. The blue ones, stronger and more agile, could easily rival a 3-Star warrior in combat. And then there were the yellow ones—rare, only about 2,500 among the horde—but each of them radiated terrifying power, strong enough to challenge a 4-Star without effort.
Amidst this nightmare, at the very center of the horde, stood a mad-looking mage. His robes were torn, his eyes glowed with insane brilliance, and his laughter echoed through the dense, foggy woods like a curse.
"Hahaha! People of the Auxiliary Kingdom!" he shouted, spreading his arms. "It's my turn to have revenge! Witness the beginning of your end!"
A long view revealed the overwhelming numbers: 20,000 green zombies, 5,000 blue, and 2,500 yellow. But what truly stole the scene was the presence of a black horse standing ominously in the center. Mounted on it was a knight clad in pitch-black armor, exuding a crushing aura—the unmistakable pressure of a 6-Star peak layer warrior. The black knight remained silent, like death waiting to be unleashed.
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Back in the present, I finally got the chance to eat. For once, we both silently enjoyed our meal. Thankfully, Lucy didn't try to feed me this time.
We were served a delicacy: roasted chicken, perfectly seasoned and dripping with juice. We had to order three whole chickens just to satisfy our hunger. Lucy surprisingly only ate one whole chicken, while I devoured the remaining two. When we were done, she smiled sweetly as if she hadn't just eaten a feast.