Chapter 56: Rewards
Three Days Later.
—The Challenge Arena.
The news that Alex, the Freshman King, was challenging the Sophomore Top 1000 to skip a grade had spread like wildfire.
The arena was once again packed. But this time, the atmosphere was different. It wasn't just curiosity; it was skepticism.
Defeating freshmen was one thing. Defeating sophomores who had experienced a year of hellish training and Demon Cave expeditions was another.
Alex stood in the ring.
"First opponent," the referee announced.
"Kaelan, Rank 850 of the Sophomore Class. Tier 3, Rank 2. Ability: Steel Skin."
A hulking young man walked onto the stage. His skin had a metallic sheen.
"Freshman," Kaelan grunted. "You think you can skip the line? We sophomores bled for our ranks."
"I respect that," Alex said calmly. "But I'm in a hurry."
"Arrogant!"
Kaelan charged, his body turning into a living cannonball of steel.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
His footsteps shook the stage.
