The sound of light footsteps could be heard, and a small figure appeared in the two-meter-high tunnel.
Reina maintained a steady speed and ran along the path she chose.
"This path is wrong."
This was the seventh person she met who turned back, and the second person who persuaded her to turn back.
Reina ignored them and just kept walking forward. The latter shook his head. As for why she insisted, Reina didn't know, but she knew that only a wall could make her turn back.
Soon, she noticed something strange. Her footsteps seemed to have become heavier, and her center of gravity shifted backward.
She found that she was walking up a slight slope.
What's going on? Shouldn't she be going to the next floor?
Reina was confused, but she still didn't stop.
Soon, the slope became steeper and steeper, and she saw a few people who turned back. They were dejected, after all, they had walked for so long, and there probably wasn't much chance to turn back.
Passing by them, Reina quickened her pace and finally caught up with the person at the front.
The Hunters' physical fitness was very good, and those who ran in front were almost at ease, but the slope was too steep, so they could only lie on the ground and slowly climb up.
It was likely that those who turned back saw the slope and concluded that it was the wrong path, so they turned back.
At this time, Linnai saw a familiar figure with a scaled tail. It was the lizardman Hakkar, a draconic alternative race member.
"Oh, what a coincidence, you also chose this path."
Just as Reina caught up with the team, the other party's sense of smell immediately found Reina.
Reina didn't say anything, she looked at the people around her. These people might become her competitors in the exam later, and their expressions were obviously different from the group behind her.
"Do you think this path is the right one?"
Reina asked.
Because the tunnel was narrow, their conversation was clearly heard by everyone. However, the Hunters rarely talked, after running for so long, they didn't have much energy to talk.
"God knows. Let's take a gamble. However, I think that all paths are correct. This is a test. Think about it. If we use luck to eliminate those who meet the requirements, wouldn't that go against the core idea of holding this test?"
Hakkar brought out his theory of the strong, and Reina felt that this was somewhat reasonable.
"What the strong need is not only strength, but also a firm belief. Many times, we have to face such uncertain decisions. What we need to do the most is not to hesitate whether the decision is right or not, but how to complete the task. This trial is probably the same. I won't be dissuaded by a slope. There should be a way down. "
"So that's how it is. It does make sense."
Reina nodded.
"Eh? What do you think? "
The other party seemed a little confused.
"I feel that if I go back like this, I will definitely feel very unhappy. Unless I see that wall, I won't turn back. That's all."
Reina replied straightforwardly. She didn't think too much about it.
Hearing this, the surrounding hunters were stunned for a moment before they burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, I really lost to you. Well, you are indeed strange."
Hakkar said with a smile.
"There's light!"
Just as they were chatting, someone suddenly shouted. Everyone looked up and saw a light appear in front of the tunnel.
The exit?
Everyone sped up. After all, this was a race. A dozen hunters climbed up in a short time.
"How can this be?"
"Where's the path?"
"It's above us. We still have to climb up!"
Everyone was discussing, and Reina also reached the end of the tunnel.
This was an open space with many torches around. However, there was no path in front, left, or right. There was only a path behind them. This was a cylindrical space.
But looking up, they could see a place where the light above them couldn't find.
"Maybe it's above us."
As soon as the hunters finished speaking, they hurriedly climbed up.
Hakkar stood beside Reina. He was much taller than Reina.
"This should be the same. Let's continue climbing."
After saying that, he climbed up the cliff with the rest of the group.
Many people threw away their weapons and equipment. Climbing was a physically exhausting sport, not to mention that they had been running for nearly an hour and a half.
But for Reina, this was nothing out of the ordinary. She climbed up with ease.
Seeing the agile Reina surpass him, Hakkar said, "Not bad."
Then he sped up. The two of them took the lead and climbed up.
In the dark place, Reina could clearly perceive the terrain even without light. Hakkar bit on a glowing stick. With the light in his mouth, he saw a platform at the end.
However, after climbing up, they didn't see what they wanted to see.
This was still a wall. They still had to climb higher.
"This is simply a waste of time!"
Some people began to feel discouraged. They probably didn't have enough stamina.
Hakkar shrugged. Like most people, he chose to continue climbing. Reina was no exception.
As time passed, they became more and more worried about one thing.
Could it be that at this time, there were already a hundred examinees who had reached the finishing point?
Even if this path was the right one, would it be the most complicated one?
Everything was unknown. But this thought made it difficult for them to calm down. Even the confident Hakkar gradually felt restless.
"Damn it! We still have to climb up. How long do we have to climb! "
Hakkar cursed. Like most people, their stamina was about to run out.
"Sigh, give up. We can't see the end."
"What if the end is in front?"
"You've already said it three times."
Everyone began to discuss. Of course, there were also those who climbed up silently. For example, Reina.
Hakkar followed closely behind. He could feel the muscles in his hands and feet beginning to hurt. He realized that he might fail and not be able to persevere. Moreover, even if he failed this time, he could continue to participate next month. Why should he work so hard?
Once he had this thought, his tired body began to lose strength. His footsteps slowed down.
At this moment, a small figure appeared in front of everyone. She climbed up without hesitation. That's right, this person was Reina. She revealed a determined expression and looked forward.
Seeing her figure, the stagnant crowd didn't continue to rest. Instead, they followed her and climbed up.
Hakkar took a deep breath and revealed a self-deprecating smile.
"I really lost. I actually doubted myself."
Suddenly, he raised his head and took a deep breath.
"Good! Continue! "
After climbing up the fourth cliff, the panting Hakkar saw something that made him excited.
Mine carts and iron tracks.
He quickly realized that this was the ticket to the next exam.
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