Even though the thousands of youths were heading toward something dangerous, they seemed relaxed.
Mostly it was because of Bia’s otherworldly appearance and Kyle’s firm stance. Moreover, many of these youths had already faced many hardships in the Tower of Opportunity. So, they thought entering the Secret Realm was similar as well. However, unbeknownst to them this seemingly peaceful departure would be filled with nothing but agony.
After all, it was a dangerous ancient realm that was sealed a long time ago.
Alec staggered toward the secret realm gate with a blank expression. His mind was racing with many thoughts because he was too shocked after watching Bia’s true appearance.
Moreover, who was that silver-haired boy… Was it Kyle? The same Kyle he knew?
Alec could not believe his eyes when he lay them on the handsome yet cold youth surrounded by golden flames.
The shocking part that made him rub his eyes again and again was the system appraisal panel.
He mumbles under his breath with a sigh.
“He is already (B+)-Rank… even stronger than me.”
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‘Name: Kyle Ohan’
‘Race: Human’
‘Rank: (B+)’
‘Talent: ?? Error…..’
‘Special: ??’
‘???’
-Error!
Trying to find the cause! Loading….
-Error!
No more information provided. To know further information host needs to be a whole Rank higher than the target.
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He pinched his brows with frustration. They just got separated for a few months and Kyle was already so far.
‘Did I slack too much? I should have trained more….’
Alec placed his hand on Carcel’s shoulder with a distant expression.
“Bro, I am feeling a little jealous. I want a bonded beast as well.”
Carcel gazed at him with a complicated expression. He would be lying to Alec if he said he wasn’t feeling jealous. He could sense Kyle was stronger than him and with Bia, Kyle was probably the strongest in their generation. However, instead of feeling down this revelation fueled Carcel’s determination to work even harder.
He removed Alec’s hand from his shoulder and said with a numb expression.
“Don’t worry. I can feel your pain.”
After these words left his mouth. He couldn’t help but think because he felt like had said this before. A rare smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
Alec saw his smile with narrowed eyes and decided to ignore him. Instead, he turned around and expressed his grievance to Lara.
“Did you watch how easily Bia left our side after seeing Kyle? She is too heartless! I fed her! You bathed her! Mia caressed her fur daily! But in the end, she just left…”
Mia smiled and shook her head.
“What are you doing Alec? Are you gonna enter or should I push you inside?”
Alec clicked his tongue and jumped in the realm gate. Still, aggrieved on the fact that Bia left him so easily.
After them, one by one many more people entered the secret Realm. The opening within the gate was not big that’s why it took some time for all the kids to enter inside.
Istalian watched everything from above. His expression wasn’t readable. No one knew what he was thinking. He narrowed his eyes at the mermaid princess who was talking with his son.
‘She is indeed useful but I don’t think she can come back alive because she is too weak. I am unable to understand the reason behind the mermaid Queen’s decision.’
After five long hours, all the youths vanished within the realm gate.
Their guardians stood in front of the gate with dread and anticipation. Dread because they knew how dangerous the secret realm was and anticipation because the ones who could return alive would become stronger than before.
Soon, the morning sun started rising at a distance with full vigor, sprinkling bright light everywhere.
As the first ray of light sparkled on the realm gate, it trembled with dark clouds rising into the sky. After a few seconds, the opening within the gate closed with a resounding bang.
Amidst the serious atmosphere, Elder Han sucked in a deep breath and quietly slipped away from the crowd. He made his way toward the forest. However, a familiar tall man landed in front of him with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
“Where do you think you are going? I believe you need to give me an explanation as to why the realm gate opened before the intended time.”
Elder Han’s expression stiffened and before he could run away a large hand grabbed his collar.
Istalian called a guard and tossed him toward the guard.
“It would be a pity if I cut the legs of a talented Array master. Just count the losses I suffer due to his impudence and make sure he pays for everything before he leaves my land.”
The guard bowed in front of Istalian and started dragging the panicked Array master away.
Elder Han looked far at the Principal with pleading eyes. But to his dismay, the principal looked away with an expression saying,
‘I don’t know you.’
Elder Han’s eyes widened with shock. He cursed under his breath. This was all because of his one and only talented disciple!
‘You brat! I am going to suffer because of you just make sure to come back in one piece….’
After an hour, the area around the realm gate was divided into many camps because each Kingdom decided to leave behind a strong individual to observe the realm gate.
No one knew when the realm would open again because the knowledge was lost with time. They only knew that it would open by itself after some time and the alive kids would be teleported in groups.
Istalian observed the area for a whole day. After the camps were made he ordered some of his guards to stay and watch the realm gate.
After all, he had to note the identity of all those who returned alive. In the future, those individuals are going to be the strongest among their peers. So, it was better to recruit them into his Kingdom.