After Rhys lost consciousness, the Hall God returned to its true form.It was Nubi.Or rather, the being that had been Nubi, the Devil and the Hall God all along.She gently lifted Rhys into her arms and carried him deeper into the Chamber until she reached a room hidden behind the evaluation hall.Unlike the plain white rooms Rhys had seen before, this chamber was filled with ancient machinery.Large crystal pillars glowed faintly along the walls. Intricate runes covered the floor, while dozens of strange devices surrounded a stone table carved from a single block of pale blue mana crystal.Nubi carefully laid Rhys on the table.One after another, she connected thin crystalline threads to the major nerves throughout his body. They wrapped around his arms, legs, spine and temples before glowing with a gentle silver light.As she studied the information flowing through the devices, genuine surprise crossed her face.“A pure-blooded human…”She let out a soft laugh.“What unbelievable lu

When Rhys opened his eyes again, the first thing he felt was pain.His entire body ached.Every muscle felt sore, as though he had spent weeks training without a single moment of rest. Even lifting his arms required more effort than he expected.He blinked a few times before realizing he was lying on a strange stone table covered with intricate carvings. Ancient devices surrounded him, each connected to his body through glowing threads of mana.“You’ve finally woken up. Good.”Nubi’s familiar voice reached him.She had returned to her usual appearance, standing quietly beside the table with a gentle smile on her face.Rhys slowly pushed himself upright.The soreness was still there, but beneath it was another feeling.Something had changed.His body didn’t feel like his own anymore.The difference was obvious the moment he stood.He seemed slightly taller than before.His shoulders had broadened noticeably, giving him a much stronger frame, while his waist had widened only enough to ke

The moment Rhys stepped into the university cafeteria, conversations began to die down.One after another, students turned to look at him.At first, many noticed the obvious changes.He had grown much taller.His frame had broadened, and the lean teenager they remembered now carried the build of someone who had spent years tempering his body.But after watching him for a little longer, they realized that wasn’t what truly caught their attention.It was the way he carried himself.Every movement was calm.Every step was steady.He never rushed.He never fidgeted.Even the way he reached for a chair or picked up his tray seemed effortless, as though he had complete control over every part of his body.There wasn’t a single unnecessary movement.No nervous habits.No restless glances.Compared to the tense atmosphere that usually filled the university, Rhys looked strangely composed.Almost detached.Not arrogant.Just… comfortable in his own skin.Many students couldn’t help stealing ano

As soon as Rhys stepped out of the teleportation gate, he found himself standing in a small clearing surrounded by a vast forest.Towering trees stretched in every direction, their thick canopies blocking most of the morning sunlight. The air smelled of damp earth and fresh leaves, while the distant cries of birds echoed through the woods.The moment the professors announced the start of the evaluation, students scattered in every direction.Some immediately rushed into the forest, hoping to secure easy points before everyone else.Others paused to study their surroundings before choosing a route.Rhys stayed where he was.He quietly observed the landscape, taking in every detail before making his move.Sophia walked over to him.“So…”She adjusted the straps of her backpack.“What’s the plan?”Rhys smiled faintly before shrugging.“I’ve been locked away for the past three months.”“You guys have actually attended the survival classes.”He glanced toward Erin and Buhara.“So tell me.”

“Looks like they’re the first team to reach the river.”Professor Maven watched from the shadows with a satisfied nod.He had been quietly following Rhys’s group ever since the students arrived in the forest.Although the testing grounds were protected by a powerful barrier and should have been perfectly safe, Principal Liam had still ordered Maven to keep a close eye on Rhys and Sophia.Liam wasn’t the type to leave anything to chance.Besides ensuring their safety, Maven had another responsibility.He was one of the instructors assigned to evaluate the students’ performance throughout the survival assessment.Lifting the communication crystal in his hand, he calmly reported his findings.“Students Erin, Buhara, Rhys and Sophia have successfully located a water source.”“I repeat, their team has reached the river.”The officials monitoring the examination acknowledged his report almost immediately.Their scores were updated accordingly.While Sophia knelt beside the river filling her