Chapter 122: Beast Tide [Bonus 1/2]
It had been five days since all surviving candidates were summoned back to their respective cities and informed of the abrupt termination of the trial. At first, the announcement sparked chaos—shouting, protests, disbelief—but the noise slowly died down when the reality set in.
Only thirty percent were still alive.
The once-crowded city now felt hollow. Public bathhouses that once forced people to wait in long, steamy lines were suddenly spacious, their tiled floors echoing with footsteps. Shops no longer ran out of stock; shelves stayed full, and there was no waiting for supplies. Everything felt calm.
They were also informed that a beast tide would soon occur, triggered by the same "unknown" reason that had ended the trial.
Instead of panic, the academies seized the opportunity.
