NABC Chapter 124 Chapter-124
Chapter 124 Chapter-124
Majestic mountains loomed in place of the black void, their peaks piercing the sky. Towering trees stretched as far as the eye could see, transforming the landscape into an imposing forest. Strange birds and creatures roamed the area, adding an air of mystery to the surroundings.
Anon surveyed the scene, his gaze drawn to the colossal trees that dwarfed any he had encountered before. "Where are we?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued.
"This, Anon, is where I fought the first battle of my life," the counselor replied, a wistful smile playing on his lips. "Believe me, it was a close call. A mere mistake could have spelled certain death for me."
Anon's interest deepened. "What trial do i have to give here ?" he asked, his eagerness evident.
"Patience, my friend. I will reveal all in due time. Here, we have an eternity at our disposal. Only a fragment of your subconscious mind resides here, while time in the outside world nearly comes to a standstill for you. One second out there is equivalent to a hundred years within these bounds."
Anon's astonishment grew as he absorbed the magnitude of the temporal disparity. He regarded the counselor with a mix of admiration and surprise.
"Anon, your path has been far smoother than mine because you possess a greater strength of mind, I don't know how you had the right skills at the right time, but you played your cards right everytime.
No matter the situation you always overcome it with your mind and skills.
Your mastery of your powers has been impeccable, never faltering, proving your worth to the demon gods."
The weight of impending revelation settled on Anon's shoulders, causing a sense of foreboding to creep into his thoughts. "What do you mean?" he inquired cautiously.
"Here, your magical abilities shall be sealed, leaving you to rely solely on brute strength. You must navigate this trial through your own ingenuity, discovering the way forward without the crutch of magic. Good luck, Anon. I shall rejoin you once you have overcome this trial," the counselor conveyed before fading from sight.
What the hell? What am I supposed to do here? At least explain it to me..." Before Anon could utter another word, a spear tore through his chest, leaving a gaping hole and ending his life in an instant.
"Fuck... I'm dead," he muttered as darkness consumed his vision.
[Trial Restarting]
Suddenly, a resounding echo reverberated within his mind.
[System Plugged In]
[System Syncing with Trial]
[System Connection Established... 100%]
[Host Revived in 3... 2... 1]
"Haaaaa..." Anon rose from the ground, inhaling deeply as life surged back into his lungs.
"Hmm... it feels damn good to be alive again," Anon declared, his gaze fixating on his chest where the once-piercing wound had completely healed.
[Map Scan Complete]
[Trial Quest Identified]
Anon glanced at the screen before him and burst into boisterous laughter.
"Hahahhaha..."
"So, you wondered how I always had the right skill at the right time, huh? This is the reason. Who would've thought I had a golden spoon in my hands all along? The system," Anon pondered, chuckling to himself.
"Show me the quest," Anon commanded the system.
[Main Quest: Trial of the Counsellor]
[First Sub-Quest: Eliminate the Witch of the Forest, a master of black magic residing atop the highest peak of the mountains. However, each death will incur the [Debuff of Reduced Damage], gradually diminishing your offensive capabilities against the main boss.]
[Rewards: Unknown]
"What's this debuff, System?"
[Debuff of Reduced Damage]
[Every time you perish within the trial, your damage output against the main boss will decrease by 1%, with the potential to stack up to 99,999 times.]
"Whoa, that's valuable information. Why didn't the counselor disclose this to me? He truly desires to test my mettle. If it weren't for the system, I would've perished countless times, oblivious to my imminent demise," Anon contemplated, a sly smile adorning his face.
"System, can you tell me about my previous death?"
[Record of Previous Death]
[Occurred 3 minutes and 45 seconds ago due to a high-velocity spear throw.]
"I died only ten minutes after entering the trial. Meaning, if everything unfolds similarly, the same attack should take place in the next seven minutes," Anon speculated, his mind brimming with countless possibilities.
[One Action Recorded]
A notification materialized before him.
"What's this?"
[Killed by a tribal warrior]
[A tribal warrior,
Undeterred by their earlier failure, two more arrows were launched with deadly precision, each seeking to find its mark.
Yet, like a wraith dancing amidst the chaos, Anon effortlessly evaded the lethal arrows, his movements fluid and precise, a testament to his unparalleled skill.
"Ah, a game of hide and seek, is it?" Anon's voice boomed through the forest, his steely gaze fixated on a particular tree, where an errant hand had emerged from the concealing foliage.
"Found you," Anon whispered, his leg muscles coiling like a tightly wound spring, primed for action. With explosive power, he catapulted himself into the air, a majestic leap that defied the laws of gravity.
Silently, Anon alighted upon the tree's branches, his presence shrouded in an enigmatic veil. From his elevated vantage point, he observed a figure cowering below, the revelation confirming that it was a young girl.
As the girl turned her head around to survey the area, her eyes widened in fear and uncertainty, Anon swiftly grabbed her mouth. A sinister smile danced upon his lips, his demeanor reminiscent of a malevolent psychopath.
"Hello, Luv." Anon hissed, his voice laced with a blend of dark amusement and chilling menace.
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