Chapter 365 - 140: Eternal Core
In the real world, the sudden appearance of countless students has left the two Ninth Rank individuals somewhat puzzled.
The recent dream transmission was clearly intentional.
Meaning, that mysterious figure suspected of controlling the city is very likely affiliated with the Gloria Empire or at least bears goodwill towards the Empire.
At this moment, several leading Mages from the Pamir Academy looked ecstatically at the two Ninth Rank individuals who had suddenly appeared in the plaza.
Although they were High Rank Spellcasters, within these ancient ruins that posed a great threat to those of Ninth Rank, their situation was, in fact, not much safer than that of the students.
Moreover, they dared not let their nervousness show, having to maintain a confident demeanor to prevent widespread panic among the students.
Now that their own Ninth Rank had finally arrived, the individuals breathed a sigh of relief. One of the leading Mages stood out from the crowd and spontaneously started to report the current situation of the students to the two individuals.
"Your Graces of Duke Carrot, currently, the vast majority of Pamir students are gathered in this underground plaza. There are a total of 4,106 students, roughly accounting for about 94 percent of the total number that entered the ruins.
Out of the 262 students not yet back with their groups, 117 have been confirmed dead, with the remaining 145 students missing. The Ninth Prince and the descendants of several adults have all been accounted for..."
Setting aside the issue of the mysterious figure for now, upon hearing the leading Mage’s report, the two Dukes nodded, their hearts inevitably heavy.
In previous years at the Pamir Competition, the number of deaths seldom exceeded double digits, yet this year so many were lost. One can imagine the Emperor’s rage upon learning this news.
"That’s enough. The situation is critical; any Pamir students who have not yet arrived shall be considered dead!"