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Chapter 172: Clash of the Elite (1) · Nov 01, 2026

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151 Chapter 151: Total Chaos 2026-11-01
152 Chapter 152: The Hollow 2026-11-01
153 Chapter 153: Demon and King 2026-11-01
154 Chapter 154: Beyond the Veil (1) 2026-11-01
155 Chapter 155: Beyond the Veil (2) 2026-11-01
156 Chapter 156: More Trouble Ahead (1) 2026-11-01
157 Chapter 157: More Trouble Ahead (2) 2026-11-01
158 Chapter 158: Between Reality and Illusion (1) 2026-11-01
159 Chapter 159: Between Reality and Illusion (2) 2026-11-01
160 Chapter 160: The Demon Prince 2026-11-01
161 Chapter 161: The Island Trial (1) 2026-11-01
162 Chapter 162: The Island Trial (2) 2026-11-01
163 Chapter 163: Daemon Valerion 2026-11-01
164 Chapter 164: Surrounded by Foes 2026-11-01
165 Chapter 165: Complete Chaos 2026-11-01
166 Chapter 166: The First Step into the Island Trial 2026-11-01
167 Chapter 167: Towards Another Hell 2026-11-01
168 Chapter 168: When the Nightmare Begins 2026-11-01
169 Chapter 169: Dominance of the First Years 2026-11-01
170 Chapter 170: Storms on the Horizon 2026-11-01
171 Chapter 171: Clash Beneath the Wing of Night 2026-11-01
172 Chapter 172: Clash of the Elite (1) 2026-11-01
173 Chapter 173: Clash of the Elite (2) 2026-11-01
174 Chapter 174: Clash of the Elite (3) 2026-11-01
175 Chapter 175: Nightmare of Mensis 2026-11-01
176 Chapter 176: The True Trial 2026-11-01
177 Chapter 177: The Awaited Showdown 2026-11-01
178 Chapter 178: Snow Lionheart vs Daemon Valerion 2026-11-01
179 Chapter 179: Pride of a Warrior 2026-11-01
180 Chapter 180: Cold war 2026-11-01
181 Chapter 181: The True Predator 2026-11-01
182 Chapter 182: Dragon and Serpent 2026-11-01
183 Chapter 183: Approaching the End 2026-11-01
184 Chapter 184: The Princess’s Move 2026-11-01
185 Chapter 185: Twists of Fate 2026-11-01
186 Chapter 186: A Quiet Night 2026-11-01
187 Chapter 187: Cursed Power 2026-11-01
188 Chapter 188: The Final Days 2026-11-01
189 Chapter 189: The Moonlight Scheme 2026-11-01
190 Chapter 190: Unveiling the Conspiracy 2026-11-01
191 Chapter 191: One-Sided Battle 2026-11-01
192 Chapter 192: Until Death 2026-11-01
193 Chapter 193: The End of the Trial 2026-11-01
194 Chapter 194: Preliminaries Results 2026-11-01
195 Chapter 195: Quarterfinal Draw 2026-11-01
196 Chapter 196: The Chosen Hero 2026-11-01
197 Chapter 197: The Hardship of the Nightmare 2026-11-01
198 Chapter 198: The Beginning of the Victoriad 2026-11-01
199 Chapter 199: A Hero and an Assassin 2026-11-01
200 Chapter 200: Daemon Valerion vs Danzo Smasher 2026-11-01

Chapter 172: Clash of the Elite (1)

Dark clouds gathered once more as the sky roared.

Heavy rain poured over the heads of the temple students.

No sleep. No food. No stopping.

Nightmare creatures lurked everywhere, and competitors waited in silence.

At this point, surrender almost seemed like the better choice.

But no one truly knew what the required number of points was to avoid disqualification.

The people watched in curiosity as the broadcast of the island finally began.

A thrilling showcase of savage combat, bloodshed, survival instincts, and fierce competition.

Earlier, after Daemon Valerionʼs overwhelming display, Magnus Grell rose from the ground, his expression darkening even more—if that was possible, given the midnight hour.

That battle had taken place in complete darkness.

Their auras were the only source of light.

Magnus was furious—not only had Daemon humiliated him, but Frey Starlight had vanished the moment the dust had settled.

Frey moved fast. He had taken second rank and slipped away without a single trace.

”That bastard... how the hell did he slip right past me like that?!”

He could see through the darkness and move silently, making him near-impossible to track now.

Magnus clenched his fists, seething at the very thought of the arrogant first-years.

”Iʼll bury them... all of them.”

The strongest student of the third year began to move again.

The test wasnʼt over yet.

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Twenty hours since the beginning of the trial.

The sun had risen, but the sky remained grim—rains refusing to cease.

Down below, a girl with violet hair ran frantically.

Her round glasses were completely shattered, her face stained with grime and sweat.

A first-year.

Adriana Heigeforne was being chased by four nightmare creatures.

Beasts with scythe-like arms and far too many legs. Frey Starlight knew them well—but Adriana didnʼt.

Ding!

Scythe Wraiths

Rank: C-

Points: 3

The alert rang as Adriana screamed, thrusting her spear behind her in panic.

Aura of wind burst from its tip as she struck, stabbing into the bodies of her pursuers—

—but they were difficult to handle.

Tears welled at the corners of her eyes.

She wasnʼt used to facing anything like this.

A bookworm who only knew comfort, suddenly dropped into a world like this?

It had only been twenty hours...

But for Adriana, it felt like a whole month had passed.

And worst of all—she couldnʼt even surrender, not with the risk of being ripped apart by the Scythe Wraiths before her armorʼs protection activated.

She had almost lost all hope.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, the sound of pursuit behind her stopped.

Adriana slowed, breathless, confused—unsure of what had just happened.

She turned back slowly... only to witness a bizarre sight.

The Scythe Wraiths had been impaled from beneath, black thorns erupting from a massive shadow under them.

The dark spikes had pierced their bodies in several places, leaving them dead on the spot.

That ominous black aura wasnʼt comforting at all...

But the voice that followed was.

”So it was you after all... Adriana.”

Adriana spun around instantly.

Walking calmly from between the trees was a familiar girl, dressed in elegant black with golden embroidery—bearing the crest of House Valerion.

”Princess!”

The massive shadow retracted swiftly, shrinking and vanishing beneath Sansaʼs feet.

Adriana threw herself into Sansaʼs arms, hugging her tightly as the latter gently patted her back.

”Itʼs okay. Youʼre safe now.”

”Iʼm… Iʼm sorry, Sansa… I didnʼt know what to do… they were chasing me… all night…”

Sansa said nothing. She simply comforted Adriana in silence, gazing at her with those dark, unreadable eyes.

But she was still the same princess.

Soon after, Sansa led the trembling Adriana to a safer place—

A large tree, wide enough at its center to resemble a shallow cave.

”Letʼs stay here for now.”

The interior was empty, but it was far better than standing in the rain.

From then on, Adriana couldnʼt stop talking. She poured her heart out, one word after the other. She trusted the princess deeply. Sansa was her friend… and had saved her more than once.

”I couldnʼt sleep… I kept hearing this singing—it was beautiful but terrifying… so I ran… and then…”

The details were endless, a bit too much, but Sansa never once looked annoyed.

She just listened with a soft smile.

”I see. That mustʼve been really tough on you.”

Adriana nodded and lowered her head.

”Youʼre amazing though… Princess—I mean, Sansa… Youʼre so strong, and you still look fine even with everything going on out there… I wish I could be like you…”

”Like me, huh…”

Sansa murmured, a flicker of something passing through her eyes. Did Adriana know anything about her? To want to be like her?

No… she didnʼt know a thing.

Not a single thing.

The princess smiled and stood up, glancing outside.

”Would you like to form a team, Adriana? I donʼt think youʼll be able to finish this test alone in your current state.”

Adrianaʼs face lit up immediately.

”Can I?!”

Sansa nodded.

”But I should warn you—I donʼt plan on joining the finals. I wonʼt be moving around much. Staying with me means giving up your shot at qualifying.”

Adriana shook her head quickly.

”Thatʼs fine. I never expected to qualify in the first place.”

”Very well then. Iʼll be in your care… Adriana.”

Sansa smiled radiantly at her—a practiced, perfect smile sheʼd rehearsed countless times.

In return, Adriana awkwardly nodded, cheeks slightly flushed.

”Yes… yes! Iʼll be the one under your care—thank you so much!”

The mood between them was warm and gentle—until a violent bolt of lightning struck nearby, briefly illuminating something that made Adriana leap to her feet, gripping her spear.

”Princess! Behind you!”

”Hm?”

Sansa turned around—and saw a figure standing at the treeʼs entrance.

A girl with blazing red hair, black earrings dangling from her ears, and crimson eyes narrowed in a stern glare directed at Adriana.

Sansa, however, smiled and stepped between them.

”Jessica… so youʼve arrived.”

Jessica frowned, her eyes never leaving Adrianaʼs.

”Princess… who is she?”

”Oh, thatʼs Adriana. Sheʼs my classmate and a friend. No need to worry.”

”If you say so. But be careful.”

Sansa nodded cheerfully and motioned for Adriana to come closer.

Looking more closely, Adriana recognized the girl standing before her—

Jessica Thivenin, the strongest of the second years.

Someone impossible to ignore.

Adriana sat beside them quietly, not daring to speak, especially given the hostility Jessica made no effort to hide.

The entire time, Jessica and the princess discussed various matters—mainly the current state of things on the island from her perspective.

”The first years this time around… theyʼre completely different. Iʼve never seen this many monsters in a single generation.”

Jessica sighed before standing to leave.

Her words carried weight—after all, the current top three in the rankings were all first-years.

She reached for her sword just as her smartband chimed.

Ding!

The next location had been announced.

”With your permission… Princess, Iʼll take my leave now. Iʼll check in on you whenever I end up near your area—so please, be careful. If I donʼt come myself, someone else from my class will.”

”Jessica… thatʼs already too much. Just focus on your exam.”

Sansa spoke with a slight frown.

”As you wish, my Princess. Then Iʼll see you later.”

”Yeah…”

It didnʼt seem like Jessica was going to follow orders anytime soon, but Sansa didnʼt say anything. Jessica had been like this ever since she managed to recruit her some time ago.

Whoosh

Jessica vanished, but not before casting a warning glance toward the still-nervous Adriana.

That left the two girls alone.

”Shall we go look for something to eat, Adriana?”

Adriana nodded hesitantly.

She was still visibly shaken…

But she followed the princess anyway, clutching her spear.

Meanwhile, Sansa strolled casually through the forest as if she were back in the rose gardens she loved—not the nightmare-infested wilderness they were in.

Like a lost princess wandering through the darkness.

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