Nine participants and six bells.
This meant not only that only six people would survive to the next stage, but also something else, something more important to most of those present.
Only six of all who arrived at the Desolate Meadow could face the Lost Knight. The Carriers from the Hail of Swords just couldn't miss this, they valued this goal above their lives.
However, the Walking Crypt was not a threat they could ignore. Even the Grim Knights, the Bronze Tier Creatures, were dangerous, and their swords could easily kill a careless Carrier.
Ethan's eyes trembled from the ancient fear that awakened in him because of the Walking Crypt. He couldn't determine what Tier the Walking Crypt was, the monster's aura was overwhelming.
Considering that Ethan didn't have a single Ring yet and didn't have much experience, that meant that the Walking Crypt was at least a Silver Tier Creature, possibly even higher.
