NOVEL NEXT Chapter 122: Missing students
Vic prepared to strike again, his fists trembling with rage, but his movement halted as a shadow fell over the battlefield.
A tall figure approached, his presence commanding and his steps measured. Golden, spiky hair gleamed under the dim sunlight, partially obscuring sharp, piercing eyes that seemed to see everything. The man exuded an air of unshakable authority, his right hand casually tucked into his pocket, giving no indication of urgency despite the chaos surrounding him.
He stopped a few feet away, surveying the scene with an expression that was both calm and cold, his gaze lingering briefly on the motionless figures strewn across the ground.
"What the hell is going on here?" Klaus demanded, his voice sharp and precise, cutting through the thick tension like a blade. His words carried an air of finality, instantly silencing the battlefield.
Vic turned sharply, his gaze meeting Klaus's. Relief and indignation mingled in his voice as he shouted, "Thank God a staff member is finally here! This maniac tried to kill us! You have to hurry—Zoey needs help! She was hurt by him!"
Klaus's sharp eyes shifted toward Billy, whose broken, motionless body lay sprawled on the ground, bruises covering his face and limbs. His shattered bones jutted out in unnatural angles, a grim testament to the brutality he had endured. Recognizing Billy, Klaus's expression darkened momentarily.
Billy's name was no stranger to Klaus. He topped the list of students given a second chance under strict probation—one more atrocity, and he was destined for the Jingling Bars.
Klaus stared at Billy for a moment longer before shifting his attention to Zoey, who lay a few meters away. In a blink, he disappeared from his spot and reappeared beside her.
"Woah… he's incredibly fast," Vic thought, stunned. Klaus's movement seemed like teleportation, but it wasn't. His speed was simply on an entirely different level, one far beyond what Vic had ever witnessed.
Klaus knelt beside Zoey, his sharp eyes scanning her injuries with clinical precision.
"Is she going to be okay?" Sebastian's voice wavered, his face pale as cold sweat dripped down his temple.
Klaus didn't immediately respond, his focus entirely on Zoey. After a few moments, he muttered, "Well, as long as she's alive, she can be treated."
Sebastian swallowed hard and asked hesitantly, "Is she… alive?"
Klaus's silence stretched uncomfortably before he finally nodded. "Yes, but barely."
Sliding his hand into his pocket, Klaus retrieved a tiny blue pill. With care, he opened Zoey's mouth slightly and slipped the pill inside.
"This pill will stop the bleeding and eliminate any potential infection from the Gobtant's dagger," he explained, his voice calm but firm. Sebastian exhaled a heavy sigh of relief, his shoulders relaxing ever so slightly.
Klaus then gently slid his right hand beneath Zoey's legs and his left under her head, lifting her effortlessly off the ground. "She still needs to see a healer immediately. Let's head back. The test is over, and the other students are already waiting by the portal. I came back because I heard a few of you were still missing," Klaus said, his voice brisk as he started walking.
"Our friends, Angelica and Silas, are still out here. Should I go find them and tell them the test is over?" Vic offered, stepping forward.
"Don't bother. Go join the rest of the students. I'll find them myself," Klaus replied firmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Vic hesitated but nodded, following Klaus and the others as they exited the area. Moments later, five staff members arrived, swiftly carrying Billy and his unconscious minions away.
As they approached the portal site, the deserted streets gave way to a gathering of students, all waiting impatiently. The atmosphere was thick with chatter and anticipation.
Klaus handed Zoey over to a healer, who immediately began her work, a soft glow emanating from her hands as she worked her magic.
"Can we leave now? I'm dying to get back and see my scores!" a student from the crowd exclaimed impatiently.
"Not yet," Klaus replied without looking back. "There are still two students who haven't returned—Angelica and Silas."
Before he could take another step, a voice called out from the crowd. "Wait! Someone else is missing!"
Klaus turned, his sharp gaze settling on the speaker. "Who?"
"Osborne," the girl said audibly. Klaus nodded in acknowledgment.
"I'll find them all and bring them back," Klaus declared, his voice steady as he walked away, leaving the crowd to murmur among themselves.
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Meanwhile, in a crumbling corner of the realm, Silas sat on a small rock, his fingers resting on his chin as he stared at the glowing notifications in front of him.
After slaying the golem, he had decided to take a brief rest and review his progress. His accomplishments had been significant—he was now a Tier 3 Soul Devourer, the final and most powerful tier of his kind.
The rewards were remarkable. Silas had unlocked the ability to absorb the skills of those whose souls he consumed. Each soul granted him a skill card, which he could activate for five minutes, allowing him to wield multiple abilities without worrying about his soul points.
Smirking, Silas rose to his feet and stretched. With the realm collapsing around him, he knew he needed to move quickly. He started toward the area where he had last seen Angelica, his pace brisk and determined.
However, as he rounded a corner, Silas froze, his eyes widening in shock.
A few meters away, Osborne stood, gripping Angelica by her long blue hair. She was on her knees, barely conscious, her face swollen and bruised.
Silas's blood boiled, rage surging through his veins as his fists clenched tightly.
"Osborne! What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Silas roared, his voice echoing across the crumbling landscape.
Osborne turned, a dark smirk spreading across his face. "Well, look who finally decided to join us," he sneered, his grip on Angelica's hair tightening as he dragged her closer.
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