"So I'm just supposed to fully immerse myself into the pool, there's no other catch?" Rhys asked, wondering if the promotion test was supposed to be so simple? "Yes, you only have to slowly immerse yourself into the water up till your neck and survive for the next 30 minutes. It is really as simple as it sounds-" The three eyed demon said, however, the way she said it with a sinister smile on her face, made Rhys feel like there was definitely more to this challenge than what met his eye. According to the book of champions, the challenges that one faced in the Origin Realm, 'Vorithra Slyithen', were much more dangerous than the normal promotion exams faced by other Ascenders, so although this pool of water seemed innocent and harmless, Rhys was sure that it most definitely hid untold dangers. However, with no better option than to try, Rhys eventually took a deep breath and decided to wade into the lake water. As he stepped into the water, the cold of the lake sent shivers through

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Being naturally cautious, Rhys took his time thoroughly inspecting the room for any suspicious elements or hidden threats that Maeve might have planted.He thoroughly checked the room and the mattresses of their beds to inspect for poison darts or some other ploy, however, thankfully it seemed like Maeve had not completely lost her mind and was at least not trying to assassinate them.Only after Rhys felt assured that there was nothing wrong with the room itself, did he let the matter go and started to focus on his new improved physical body, as he spent almost an hour trying to figure out the changes that he had undergone.He wasn't fully comfortable with expressing his full strength yet, as his body moved faster than his brain could anticipate it to.The speed of his own reflexes shocked him, as he could now jump further and move faster than his own brain could anticipate, putting him in a weird spot where he could not completely control his power.Metaphorically, it was like standi

"Time for today's dosage of neuro-enhancers…. Don't worry, it won't hurt at all-" Escanor said, as he wickedly smacked the hallucigen serum, preparing to inject a shot into Violet's body.Violet's body inadvertently shivered once she heard that she was going to get another shot of neuro-hallucinogen as for a moment she sucked up the drool coming out of her mouth and lifted her head to look towards Escanor.When she had first fallen into his clutches, she would glare at him with immense hatred and rebellion. She did not wish to yield to his wishes at all, however, as she looked towards him today, her gaze was confused.It did not project hatred, it did not project any reluctance to being given another hallucigen shot, as at this point her body had started to become addicted to the drugs.She began experiencing withdrawal symptoms, including vomiting blood when she was not given the drug for too long and having her drool mixed with blood was already a symptom that she was on the edge.A

Joining a Champion's Party was never an easy choice.It was a well-known fact that Champions of the Gods and their party faced a tougher challenge when compared to normal climber groups as they ascended the tower.Joining a Champion's Party meant putting one's own life on the line, as the journey to the top was fraught with more obstacles and dangers than usual.As the Champion's group ascended, they frequently encountered unexpected difficulties. They had to deal with not only the challenges of the tower but also all the extra nuisance caused by internal political strife.Followers of other gods and rival factions were constantly plotting against them, often resulting in these adversaries setting cheap traps and launching surprise attacks, aiming to derail the Champions' progress at every turn.This made the ascent through the tower not only physically demanding but also mentally taxing.Every step forward required caution and constant vigilance, turning what should have been a strai