YM778.TV Chapter 220 - Division 2: Mystic Realm Exam
Chapter 220: Division 2: Mystic Realm Exam
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The following day, in S Country’s college entrance exams venue, more than 10,000 examinees gathered again. They would welcome the second division to the exams in thirty minutes—the Mystic Realm exam.
Everyone was familiar with Mystic Realms, especially those who took the college entrance exams. Everyone had faced a Mystic Realm, whether it was to gain levels, during tests, exams, etcetera. The college entrance exams were no different.
Still, there were many variations to Mystic Realms, so one could rarely predict what they contained.
The Mystic Realm exam existed to determine the examinees’ comprehensive abilities and adaptability.
The organizing committee also divided the Mystic Realm exam into three levels. Similar to the beast battle exam that just ended, the levels to the Mystic Realm exam consisted of levels 8 to ten with difficulties: easy, hard, and hell.
However, unlike the previous day, the examinees were not as shocked to hear of the tests’ levels and difficulties. On the contrary, the atmosphere was more peaceful.
In particular, Moss had completed his beast battle exam, encouraging the other examinees. Moreover, he chose the level 10 hell difficulty option.
There was still some time before the Mystic Realm Exam, and most examinees chose to chat in groups of threes and fives to distract themselves from the pressure.
“Do you guys think Moss will choose level 10 hell again?”
“I think so. Still, I hope Moss chooses the level 9 option this time so I can be in the same realm as him,” one of the examinees said. She wore a plaid skirt with a face full of excitement and expectant eyes.
Compared to last year’s exams, the organizing committee made some changes to this year’s college entrance exams:
Level 8, maximum capacity in each realm: 10 people.
Level 9, maximum capacity in each realm: 8 people.
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Level 10, maximum capacity in each realm: 5 people.
The capacity referred to how many people were allowed to enter a single realm. The more people in a single realm, the easier it would be, but each person would score lower.
If the number of people entering the realms matched the levels, the examinees could choose a leader or work together in their tests.
“You’ll have a chance of being in the same realm as Moss if you choose level 10. It’s worth a try since Moss is almighty!” The girl beside the plaid-skirted student suggested with a mischievous smile.
“No, you can only admire the almighty Moss from afar. You shall not touch him,” another female student said jokingly.
The group of girls simultaneously laughed when they heard that. Even though the girls joked around, what they said was somewhat factual.
If Moss chose level 9, many would undoubtedly line up to team with him and conquer a Mystic Realm. After all, having an excellent student like him on their side who possessed incredible offensive and defensive abilities was equivalent to predetermined success.
However, the examinees were fickle. Many who wanted to team up with Moss shook their heads helplessly and went to look for other options when they discovered Moss would still choose level 10 hell.
When it was time for the Mystic Realm test to start, nine bronze doors of various sizes opened simultaneously. Then the examinees who had already made their choices entered the doors.
Soon after, the screen displayed the examinees’ information and their chosen levels.
“White Deer High: Moss.”
“Class: Knight.”
“Difficulty: Level 10 hell.”
“Mystic Realm: 001 (One person).”
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“Black Dragon City Number Five High: Thompson.”
“Class: Red-robed Great Mage.”
“Difficulty: Level 10 easy.”
“Mystic Realm: 006 (Five people).”
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“White Deer City Number Two High: Evans.”
“Class: Dark Warlock.”
“Difficulty: Level 9 hell.”
“Mystic Realm: 010 (Five people).”
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“White Deer High: Mill.”
“Class: Fire Mage.”
“Difficulty: Level 9 hell.”
“Mystic Realm: 011 (Four people).”
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“Black Dragon City Number One High: Maurice.”
“Class: Swordmaster.”
“Difficulty: Level 9 hell.”
“Mystic Realm: 041 (Eight people).”
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“Python City Number Two High: Hayes.”
“Class: Dark Warlock.”
“Difficulty: Level 9 hard.”
“Mystic Realm: 068 (Eight people).”
Among the many examinees, the ones who performed the best during the beast battle exams the previous day would naturally receive more attention. Of course, Moss was the examinee who received the most attention.
“As expected, Moss chose level 10 hell.”
“Tsk! No one was brave enough to follow Moss?!”
“The time one takes to conquer their Mystic Realm is also crucial. Still, most think it’s better to play it safe. After all, there are too many variables in level 10 hell. Not everyone wants to attend the top three institutes.”
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Elroy was shocked when he realized Moss would be the only person in the level 10 hell Mystic Realm. He frowned and muttered, “It seems all the major institutes seek consistency from their future students. It’s all because of the darn promotion rates!”
Elroy was not surprised Moss chose level 10 hell because he performed exceedingly well during the beast battle exam.
It wasn’t a problem for Moss to choose the same difficulty in the Mystic Realm exam, but no one else was in that realm with him, meaning Moss would have to face its life-threatening dangers alone.
If Moss succeeded, he would be the only one receiving points and would be the top scorer no matter what. Despite that, he would not score well if he got stuck halfway.
For example, five people could enter the level 9 hell Mystic Realm and obtain 1000 points. The person who performs the best will get another 500 points.
However, Moss was alone in the level 10 hell Mystic Realm and could garner 1,500 points to himself. The only caveat was that Moss would only get 500 points if he only completed less than a third of his realm, making his results worse than the ones who chose level 9 hell.
With that thought, Elroy’s heart became heavy.
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On the contrary, the directors of Number Two and Three High’s alliances were thrilled when they noticed Moss was alone in the level 10 hell Mystic Realm.
The Mystic Realm exam far differed from the beast battle exam. Most dubbed the level 10 hell Mystic Realm a Hell Dungeon because of its high-leveled bosses and an endless number of beasts.
“Big Brother, we can finally rest assured this time. If someone were with Moss, we would worry, but he’s alone, and an endless number of beasts will drag him down!” Daniel, Number Eight High’s director, looked at Taylor smilingly as he lit Taylor’s cigarette.
Taylor nodded, but his expression remained tense. He took a drag of his cigarette and said, “I thought something was wrong when Moss chose level 10 hell yesterday, and that thought still lingers.”
Corwin said with a determined expression, “No matter how strong Moss is, he is the only one in the Hell Dungeon. Even if he miraculously conquers it, it will take him too long. We will crush him in terms of time!”
Taylor slowly raised his head and looked at the screen above. He sighed and said, “I hope so.”
Then he thought of something and said unusually serious, “Campbell, I’ll leave the equipment and potions Levins needs in the third division to you. You must choose the best of the best for him!”
“Yes, Director Taylor!” Campbell, Number Two High’s principal, nodded respectfully.