The deeper the students moved into the Survival Field, the heavier the air became.
Mana thickened.
Silence sharpened.
And danger… grew closer.
Then—
a roar shattered the stillness.
From the shattered ruins ahead, three A-Rank Ironfang Beasts emerged — massive, armored, eyes burning crimson, claws tearing stone like paper.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
A-Rank.
Real danger.
The Fight BeginsKael stepped forward first — aura igniting along his blade.
"Together," he said calmly.
Ryven cracked his knuckles, lightning flickering faintly around him.
Zareth vanished into shadow.
Aira's golden aura flared softly beside Jin.
"Stay focused."
Jin smiled faintly.
"I always am."
A-Rank Battle — Pressure RisingThe first Ironfang lunged — ground shattering beneath its weight.
Kael met it head-on — blade flashing — sparks bursting as steel struck armor.
Ryven moved like lightning — strikes rapid, precise — thunder cracking with each impact.
Zareth appeared behind — silent strike — deep cut.
But the beast did not fall.
It roared — shockwave exploding outward.
Two students staggered.
Aira stepped forward — aura blade shining — precise strike at the beast's joint.
Clean.
Sharp.
The monster staggered.
Jin moved.
One step.
A flash of distorted space—
His strike landed.
The first beast fell.
The second and third attacked together.
Pressure surged.
Movement became faster.
Blades clashed.
Claws struck.
Stone shattered.
Breath grew heavy.
Heartbeats louder.
Then—
Jin's space ability flickered again.
One precise strike.
Then another.
Silence.
Three A-Rank monsters…
down.
The Field ChangesBut before anyone could relax—
the ground trembled.
More roars.
From the forest ridge—
Five more A-Rank Orc Warriors emerged.
Weapons massive.
Bodies towering.
Eyes burning with battle fury.
Now the students understood—
this stage was meant to push them beyond limits.
Aira in DangerThe battle exploded.
Kael vs two orcs.
Ryven lightning clashing against brute strength.
Zareth moving unseen.
Aira engaged one — graceful, fast, precise.
But—
another Orc Warrior rushed from her blind side.
Too fast.
Too close.
Its axe descended—
Aira's eyes widened.
Then—
space cracked.
Jin appeared behind her instantly.
His arm wrapped around her waist — pulling her back.
The axe struck the ground — stone exploded.
For a moment—
time slowed.
Aira's body pressed lightly against his.
Her breath caught.
Their faces… inches apart.
Then—
unexpectedly—
her lips brushed his.
Soft.
Brief.
Accidental for one heartbeat .
But real.
Silence.
Her eyes widened instantly.
Jin froze for half a heartbeat.
When her lips were brushed his, there was a
Soft and warmness spread across their lips for a heartbeat,
Then Jin smiled faintly and said Teasingly .
"…Careful." wow that was good, but sadly lasted for a heartbeat.
Aira's face flushed deeply.
"I—That was—!"
Jin leaned slightly closer, voice soft.
"Dangerous place for distractions."
Her heart raced uncontrollably.
The Jealousy boys watched from distance.
"…Lucky bastard."
Liora crossed her arms.
"Hmph."
Nyra looked away quietly.
Even Kael smirked faintly while fighting.
But no one stopped.
Because battle continued.
The Final Boss AppearsThen—
the earth shook violently.
A roar, deeper, heavier, terrifying—
From the central ruin emerged a towering figure.
A+ Rank — Orc Chief.
Massive body.
Battle-scarred armor.
Enormous war axe glowing with brutal mana.
Its presence alone crushed the air.
Even elites stiffened.
This was not ordinary.
This was boss level.
The Final Clash BeginsThe Orc Chief charged.
Ground shattered.
Wind exploded outward.
Kael attacked — deflected.
Ryven lightning strike — blocked.
Zareth strike — barely effective.
Aira's aura blade struck — pushed back.
The Chief roared — shockwave sending several students flying.
Silence.
Then—
Jin stepped forward.
Calm.
Eyes sharp.
"…Finally."
The real fight had begun.