Alex snorted.
He only saw this type of people in animation.
Caelum stood rigid.
Ears slightly red.
But said nothing.
Just stared harder at the gauntlet.
Master Feng clapped Alex's shoulder.
"Good luck, young man. Choose wisely."
Rose leaned close to Alex.
"That's your competition in the future."
Whispered.
"International champion. ss-rank beast. Top university."
"How do you feel?"
Alex grinned.
"But I still got this chance way earlier than him, with a Slime."
Looked at the rows of treasures.
"I am 100times better."
Rose's smile widened, touched Alex's lower back.
"Look at your confidence~"
"Now go. You have thirty minutes."
Alex walked forward.
Into the vault.
Surrounded by power.
Surrounded by possibilities.
Behind him.
Caelum glanced over his shoulder.
Watching.
Eyes narrowed.
Alex walked deeper into the vault.
Eyes scanning everything.
Row after row.
Pedestals everywhere.
On his left—
A crimson egg.
Pulsing with heat.
Waves of warmth radiating.
