Chapter 106: Prodigies
Azrael walked forward, unfazed by the crushing pressure surrounding him. The weight of the soul gates bore down on his shoulders, but his steps remained steady, controlled, each one placed with effortless precision.
51... 52... 53...
The arena trembled with energy.
People shouted from the stands, their voices rising in a mix of excitement and disbelief.
"He's still going!"
"That's Azrael of House Rodeny! Of course, he'd make it this far!
"But no one has passed the 80th gate in decades!"
The tension in the air was palpable. Even the judges, who had seen countless trials before, exchanged subtle glances, their carefully measured expressions betraying the flicker of intrigue in their eyes.
Azrael didn't stop.
60... 70... 80...
Students who had fallen stood in stunned silence, watching him continue his relentless march.