<h4>Chapter 53: Results of Dungeon Trial</h4>


    Emily''s reflexes kicked in as she desperately tried to evade the iing de of the Katana, but her efforts fell short, resulting in a deep gash on her shoulder.


    Agony surged through her, causing her to let out a sharp cry— "Akh!"


    Yet, even in the midst of pain, Emily refused to surrender.


    With steely determination, she rolled backward, summoning herst bit of strength to aim an arrow at the approaching boy.


    His confident strides echoed in her ears— Step—Step—Step.


    Swirr! -The arrow soared through the air, guided by Emily''s unwavering resolve, but to her dismay, the boy effortlessly shifted his body, gracefully evading the projectile.


    Shrrrk— The distinct sound of the katana being unsheathed resonated as the boy advanced, each calcted step amplifying the tension. Step—Step—Step.


    Pant! Pant! Pant! ,Struggling to steady her breath, Emily braced herself as the formidable adversary closed in.


    She knew the battle was slipping from her grasp, but she refused to let defeat define her.


    As Emily''s eyes fixated on the approaching figures of Karthik, a sudden thought washed over her :~"Well, he''s out of your league as well. You should go back and reunite with the mages, while I hold him off this way."


    If only she had listened to the advice of the machete-guy..Perhaps then, her fate wouldn''t have taken this somber turn.


    —Click! A subtle and decisive click echoed through the air, sealing Emily Reed''s fate – eliminated from the Dungeon Trial.


    .....


    As torrents of fiery and electric energy cascaded upon the gargantuan ho-like creature, the intensity of everyone''s most potent spells was unleashed in a frenzy.


    Amidst the haze of smoke that engulfed the battlefield, a collective wave of panting rose, emanating from those who were now weary and drained of breath.


    Pant-Pant-Pant!


    Confusionced with fear etched across Aurora''s face as she posed a question lingering in everyone''s mind. "Did we kill it? No-why is the dungeon trial still..?"


    Aurora found herself drained of Mana, and to her dismay, it seemed that everyone else was in the same dire state.


    As the dust began to settle, they gazed upon the merciless boss monster, its wings seared and disintegrated.


    Though it appeared to be on itsst gasp, their hearts sunk realizing that it still stood before them, defying their hopes of triumph.


    Without a moment to spare, Aeravat soared through the atmosphere, propelled by the magnificent wings of phoenix-like mes that adorned his back.


    With each powerful beat, he closed in on the monstrous ho.


    "Kkrriieek!"— The creature emitted its final cry, yet Aeravat harbored no intentions of showing mercy.


    His talware gleamed brilliantly, radiating a pure white light, as he descended upon the ho with an earth-shattering crash.


    "Boooomb!!!" The impact echoed through the battlefield.


    ...


    Noah''s Pov:


    "Huff-Huff-huff"


    Lying sprawled on the ground, my breath came in ragged gasps.


    I had managed to eliminate a couple of individuals, relying solely on my instinct rather than activating the battle mode. But now, I had reached my limit.


    I had no desire to engage in furtherbat, damn this ursed trial!


    Emily, James, Anastasia, N, Luke – they were all taken out, thanks to that insufferable Ellie from ss A2. Her relentless support spells proved to be an overwhelming challenge for our entire ss.


    But I was not worried since I already knew we won.


    Pant-Pant, my breaths came heavily, as I witnessed the final battle unfold right before my weary eyes.


    Thump-Thump!— The sh of mace and ive reverberated through the air as Takahashi and Myung Joon found themselves locked in a fierce battle, their forces evenly matched.


    While one could argue that Myung Joon possessed greater physical strength, it was Takahashi''s remarkable agility and dexterity thatpensated for any deficit.


    "Yeaah!" Myung Joon''s powerful cry apanied a devastating blow, propelling Takahashi three feet into the air, the resulting impact echoing like thunder—Boom!


    ''Huff huff''—Myung Joon panted heavily, gasping for breath as he uttered, "I am done with you, Takahashi. This ends here!" The frustration in Myung Joon''s voice was evident as his mace glowed in a reddish light, his determination evident.


    Yet, my view was abruptly obstructed by a figure, wielding a sword, who approached me.


    Judging by his strength, he appeared to be at least ranked F+, a truly formidable opponent.


    A smug expression adorned his face, his sword poised to deliver a final blow.


    "Do you have any final words?" he taunted me, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes.


    I defiantly raised my fist and disyed a middle finger, "F*ck off"


    Just as he grew enraged and prepared to strike - BOOM! The entire dungeon trembled, as if an earthquake had struck.


    Simultaneously, a notification materialized in the form of a digital hologram on my smart bracelet.


    [Notification: Dungeon Trialplete. The boss monster has been vanquished. ss A1 emerges victorious.]


    With those words, I could feel myself being teleported away, bathed in a soothing blue light, leaving behind the chaos


    As the radiant light dissipated, I found myself sprawled out on an unexpected stage, the hard rocks of the dungeon floor reced by its polished surface.


    "Anh", I eximed, shielding my eyes from a sudden burst of LED lights that bombarded my vision.


    The intense brightness caused my eyelids to instinctively close, allowing me a few precious moments to adjust to this unexpected shift.


    Once my senses limated, I opened my eyes again, greeted by the sight of a colossal digital leaderboard mounted on the wall.


    Its vibrant disy read "Updating," signifying that further information was imminent.


    As I rose to my feet, I took in my surroundings.


    The stage beneath me wasposed of intricately designed tiles.


    The gathering on this stage consisted of only about twenty individuals, including myself.


    It became clear that these were the ones that persevered until the very end.


    Beneath the stage, my eyes fell upon a throng of several hundred students, their gazes fixated upon our group.


    Some were seated on the ground, while others received assistance from medical personnel, their injuries a testament to the treacherous ordeal we had just endured.


    Amidst the crowd, I spotted familiar faces such as Emily Reed and Sophia.


    Our eyes locked for an instant and their expressions showed a peculiar mix of shock and disapproval, though shock appeared to dominate.


    I averted my gaze, diverting my attention back to the stage to observe the remaining students.


    It wasn''t long before my eyes met with the piercing gaze of Aeravat.


    ''What the hell is happening? Is this some kind of bizarre staring contest?'', I mused, my thoughts drifting momentarily towards the peculiar nature of our current situation.


    Discarding the notion, I shifted my gaze away from Aeravat, not wishing to engage in any unnecessary distractions.


    Suddenly, the enormous leaderboard mounted on the wall flickered and illuminated with a radiant glow.


    One by one, names began to materialize before our eyes, each announcement stirring a sense of anticipation and curiosity within the crowd.


    1 Aeravat Indrath : 890 Points


    2 Myung Joon : 759 points


    3 ........