Even a wild beast knew to retreat when facing a powerful opponent.
But humans were different.
Greed mixed with a fluke made them want to take a risk.
Some of the trial-goers couldn't hold it in anymore when they saw Kieran walk to the transparent box.
Perhaps the move he used to deal with the monster just now had already exhausted him!
He was just putting up a strong front now!
Such thoughts spread wildly in the trial-goers' hearts.
Then, they moved.
Every one of them was like an arrow released from a bow, dashing towards Kieran.
Kieran raised his head, his eyes flashed coldly when he saw the trial-goers charging at him.
"Scram!"
A loud shout sounded like rumbling thunder.
In the eyes of the Trial Takers, the monster that had just disappeared reappeared once again. This time, it was even more violent and crazier than before as it charged at them.
Instinctively, they wanted to turn around and run.
However, their legs felt like they were filled with lead.
They couldn't move an inch.
On top of that, the snow on the ground started to melt, devouring them like a swamp.
The monster was chasing them.
The swamp was sinking their legs.
Fear and despair filled their bodies until they were completely devoured.
Puk! Puk!
Blood was spat out one after another.
Under [Deadman's Gaze] and [Fear Illusion], with Kieran's SSS + Spirit, none of the trial-goers were spared.
One after another, they fell to the ground, no longer breathing.
Kieran glanced over the bodies on the ground. After making sure there were no spoils of war, he looked at the trial-goers who were still hesitating whether to make a move or not.
Instantly, the remaining trial-goers were shocked.
They retreated in an unusually orderly manner.
None of them dared to look Kieran in the eyes.
Even Ogden, Fitz, and Black Hound were no exception.
Maybe when they faced Kieran before, they held on because of their pride and confidence in their eyesight, but now, after witnessing the strength that Kieran displayed, they lost their determination.
All it took was a loud shout and more than a dozen trial-goers lost their lives.
Such strength was not something they could resist.
It was also something that they could never hope to catch up to.
Naturally, the three of them chose to back off.
It was the same for the other trial-takers.
However, there were still some Trial Takers who were unwilling to give up.
The jealousy in their hearts was so intense that their faces began to distort.
It was just that their lives were in danger, so they didn't dare to take any action.
"Hmm?"
Kieran secretly frowned.
If it was said that one of the Trial Takers had lured the monster to him, he could still understand it. However, at this moment, the jealousy shown by some of the Trial Takers made him wary.
"As expected, he didn't choose Final Island for no reason!"
Kieran thought to himself.
Before he came to Final Island, Kieran had the same question in his heart, 'Why did he choose Final Island?'
Kieran didn't think that the reason of Final Island being closer to the Sanctuary was enough to explain it.
The unusual behavior of the trial-takers allowed Kieran to find a trace of an answer.
"Similar to [Touch of Cardinal Sins], affecting one's emotions?"
With such a thought in mind, Kieran grabbed the transparent box and returned to the wooden hut.
Following Kieran's return, Schmidt who had been observing outside through the gap couldn't help but let out a long breath.
"I was really worried that those bastards would swarm me!"
Schmidt closed the wooden door and felt the cold wind mixed with some of the Trial Takers' vengeful gazes. He couldn't help but shiver uncontrollably.
Then, a look of confusion appeared on his face.
"Although the others weren't chosen by Boller, according to Boller's description of the Sanctuary, why would they allow these people to participate in the trials?
Because this is also a part of the trials?
Part of the trials? "
Schmidt looked at Kieran in astonishment.
"There's something wrong with Final Island!
It must have some powers that we don't know of, affecting us without us knowing and revealing the things that we usually hide! "
Kieran said slowly as he deduced the answer.
"Shhhh!
What about them before? "
Schmidt sucked in a breath of cold air and pointed at the door.
"They must have been affected!"
And based on my estimation, the affected trial-goers wouldn't have passed the trials no matter what, even if they got the scroll!
No wonder they gave us so many choices … "
"So the real trick is here! What loosening the conditions, as long as one has courage, justice, wisdom and compassion, if one doesn't have a strong will, everything else is useless!"
Kieran touched his chin as he recalled what Azinder said back then.
Obviously, the overseer didn't lie to him.
It was just that he didn't finish his words.
Besides, Kieran believed that all the other trial-goers had encountered the same thing as well.
"I think the one in charge of the Sanctuary Trials isn't just your average sinister person!
We need to be more careful from now on! "
Schmidt gave his comment.
"Mm.
But at least we can be a little more at ease before the trials! "
Kieran pointed at the transparent box.
Although there was a lock on it, it was too easy for Kieran who had Musou level lockpicking.
With the help of [Deceiver's Key].
The lock on the box was easily opened.
However, the two scrolls disappointed Kieran.
They were no different than the sample that Nicil had. Similarly, without destroying the scrolls, it was impossible to open them.
Kieran squinted his eyes and sized up the two scrolls.
He didn't quite believe that the Sanctuary would arrange two useless scrolls for no reason.
In simple words, there was something fishy about the scrolls.
It was just that he couldn't find it.
However, after checking the scrolls twice and finding nothing wrong, Kieran put the scrolls aside.
No doubt the secret on the scrolls was hidden very well.
It was not realistic for him to decipher it in a short period of time.
Rather than wasting more time on the scrolls, Kieran might as well do something else.
He might as well do something else instead.
For example, training the [Dawn Knight Body Tempering Art]!
Last night, when Kieran was habitually training the [Dawn Knight Body Tempering Art], he suddenly realized that he could easily enter the training state.
The duration of the training was very long as well.
The effects were great as well.
Although it wasn't as good as when the [Dawn Knight Body Tempering Art] was leveled up, it saved him almost ten thousand Points in a single night.
Since then, Kieran already had some guesses about the unusual situation on Final Island.
Of course, the results were out of his expectations.
Still, it didn't affect Kieran's training plan.
Before the trials ended, he had decided to spend the rest of his time in training.
...
Templar, Knight's Hall
Smulder was quietly listening to Boller's report.
"The snow monsters were dealt with that easily?"
Smulder asked his student in astonishment.
"Yes, teacher!
It was much easier than we thought. 2567's strength was growing faster than we expected! "
Boller said with a bitter smile.
"Is that so?
Then … "
Smulder showed an interested smile. He looked at Boller and gave his orders softly.
Boller's face turned sour right away.
"Teacher, isn't this right?"
Boller wanted to say something out of instinct.
However, the moment the words escaped his mouth, Smulder vanished from his sight.
Smulder answered Boller's question with his actions.
"2567, you better pray for yourself this time!"
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