Chapter 948 Seeking the Eternity in the Center of the Earth (21)
Chapter 948: Looking for the Netherworld in the Center of the Earth (21)
After Kador finished explaining, it was the turn of Knight Kai of the Round Table to take over. After the tall red-haired knight cleared his throat, he explained in slightly vague words: "Dear candidates, you will go deep into Mount Gilimajaro next."
Volcano underground palace, looking for [a certain prop].
We can't explain everything about this prop in detail yet. But when you see it, you will definitely know [that is it].
There are various mutated monsters wandering in the depths of the volcanic underground palace. This journey will be very dangerous. And only one group of you can get [it], because [it] is the only one, first come, first served."
Wait..."A team of people"?------Bedivere has a bad feeling.
Kai paused and continued to explain: "The team that gets [it] will receive the maximum points reward in the second stage of the exam.
And the work of other teams will not be in vain. The various monsters you defeat during the adventure will be automatically converted into points depending on their strength, and will be awarded to each member of your team on average. In the end, you will go straight to [it] all the way.
, Get the treasure directly? Or sweep this dangerous area all the way to earn points? ------Everything is completely decided by you. This is basically what I want to explain."
After Kai finished explaining, he turned around and prepared to leave.
"That's it? Did you miss something, Sir Kay!" Cador quickly reminded.
Kai grinned again and made a mischievous expression: "Oh, yes! The last thing is also the most important thing: the grouping of this exam is determined by drawing lots, three people in groups, without exception!"
As soon as this statement came out, the candidates present immediately became excited!
It is already a dangerous journey with uncertain future and unpredictable life and death. It is of course the best thing to go with partners who are accustomed to working together. But now even this cannot be guaranteed, everything can only be left to fate.
According to the arrangement, whoever is drawn will have to cooperate with him, even if the other person is the guy he hates the most!?
"The one hundred and twenty-six candidates present will be divided into forty-two groups!" Kador took over a large lottery box from a staff member: "Three into a group, mark twenty-four groups.
Put all the slips of paper in this box! Candidates please line up and come one by one to draw lots! If you are chosen to be in a group, you cannot regret it unless you give up the exam!"
That's too bad. Bediwell glanced at Albert and Palamedes: "It seems our cooperation is here for the time being. I wish you all good luck."
"Yes, I wish you good luck too." Albert shrugged helplessly, but the cat's face looked a little proud.
He had had this hunch before, feeling that it would be impossible for the friends to go together in groups for the second stage of the exam, and the exam organizers would definitely find ways to break up everyone's tacit understanding------Tiger's prediction was indeed extremely correct!
Fortunately, they had prepared well in advance and divided all the weapons that could be divided equally to ensure that everyone's combat effectiveness and survivability would not be too low. All of this was thanks to Albert.
The candidates lined up in order and stepped forward to draw lots one by one. Although they were very dissatisfied with this annoying random drawing system, since it was already a rule set by the exam organizer, they had no choice but to follow it.
The werewolves lined up behind the leopard warriors, while Albert followed closely behind Bedivere. When Paramedis pulled out a piece of paper, the werewolves and tiger men came over to take a look curiously.
No. 27. The Leopard Warrior quickly glanced at the note and quickly closed it.
Palamedes remained calm and did not read out his group number. He seemed to want to save it for the last moment------This was the same as most of the candidates present.
Because once someone reveals his group number, the final result will be determined. Before that, if he secretly exchanges notes with other candidates, the grouping results may be changed.
While thinking this, the werewolf Bedivere reached into the black box, pulled out a piece of paper, and took a sneak peek: No. 15.
It seems that these candidates are very smart and are not willing to disclose their group information until the last moment. ------ This is a good thing for Bedivine and his party. There are more people in their group.
, and they can trust each other. They can secretly tell their companions their group number, and of course they will get more information than other candidates who act alone.
While thinking this, Albert the Tiger also reached into the black box, pulled out a piece of paper, and took a sneak peek: No. 23.
Bedivere's group finished smoking, and immediately gathered secretly to confirm each other's group numbers. Not to mention Paramedis, Bedivere and Albert, Saifer and Segre
De was actually No. 37, and Elaine was No. 23 --- in the same group as Tiger.
It just so happened that there were four less people to worry about in this group.
As a result, Paramedis's mind began to spin rapidly. If he could find the remaining candidates holding slip No. 3, let Bediwell swap the slips with them, and then find the remaining candidates holding slip No. 37.
For the candidate with the slip No., let him and Paramedes exchange slips, and the grouping will be perfect.
The question is, how to find it? Take a peek? Find it by smell? --- Just when Big Cat was having bad ideas in his mind and trying to exchange notes in the hands of other candidates, the Knights of the Round Table were in charge of the overall situation.
Kador actually spoke:
"Please note, please keep the note carefully when you get it. The note in your hand has been implanted with a special magnetic code, and your magic-sealing bracelet can identify the signal. This is the basis for your grouping. If
Some candidates want to cheat and swap their notes with other candidates, so that the demon-sealing bracelets in your hands can identify them -----------"
"It will be like that." Kador looked in the direction of the siren. The two candidates there grabbed each other's notes and seemed to be about to exchange them.
"You! You two have been disqualified and can leave now." The Knights of the Round Table said ruthlessly: "Cheaters are not allowed to exist in the Round Table Trials! Get out!"
The two candidates looked frustrated and left the venue under the escort of several staff members.
Seeing this scene, Palamedes' heart sank. He had also wanted to cheat just now, but he had not yet put it into practice. Unexpectedly, someone tried it before the big cat took action and was caught. They still underestimated it.
The Round Table Trial has begun.
Bedivere rolled his eyes at Paramedis, with a look of gloating: "Fortunately you haven't done anything yet."
In this case, all small tricks are meaningless, and they can only resign themselves to fate and wait for the results of the grouping. In the worst case scenario, the two candidates who were disqualified from the exam just now are teammates of Bediwell or Paramedis
, and their team will lose one combatant.
"So, are you all ready?" Kador saw that all the candidates had come to draw lots, so he announced loudly: "It's time to start counting. Candidates who have read the group number, please raise your hands."
Get up and show the note to everyone! The first group------!"
Three candidates in the crowd raised their hands, showing their slips of paper. It was indeed three "ones".
"After you find your teammates, you can start discussing the next tactics. ----Second group?"
Three more candidates raised their hands to recognize each other.
Bedivere was stunned for a moment, praying in his heart that he would not be in the same group as the annoying guy. While he was in a daze, Kador had already called their group number: "Group 15? ---Group 15"
, why is there still one person missing? Quickly report the number! Do you want to be disqualified from the exam?!"
"Uh!" Bedivere came to his senses and raised his hands in a hurry. He looked around at the same time, trying to find his teammates.
Oops. It's really bad.
The two teammates he saw in the crowd raised their hands, one was the troublesome guy Solar, and the other... turned out to be the damn fishman prince Tristan!
What a bad fate! Bedivere felt a chill in his heart. He and Tristan had completely fallen out before, and they were supposed to not interfere with each other. Unexpectedly, by such a coincidence, he was forced to share the fate.
In the same team.
Don't mention that weird guy Solar at all--the magic swordsman has been pestering Bedivere and regards the werewolf as his powerful enemy.
The candidates present began to commotion. This was not only the worst grouping for Bediville, but also for other candidates!
Solar has been a favorite in the round table trials for many years. Candidates who have participated in the previous exams are very wary of this magic swordsman;
Not to mention one of this year's favorites, the fish-man prince Tristan, the "chief" of the first stage of the Trial of Strength exam.
As for the remaining werewolf, the other candidates really don't know who he is. But Bedivere once traveled with Solar, and the two have a close relationship, which is also very concerning!
This trio was probably the most powerful group among the candidates present. It was no wonder that other candidates began to protest quietly, thinking that this draw had too much water and was suspected of fraud.
"Ahem!!" Knight of the Round Table Kai's loud cough silenced everyone present: "I know what everyone is thinking. But this draw is absolutely fair and a completely random process. Such a result is really disappointing.
Unexpected, but it doesn’t mean anything!----Although Prince Tristan is the leader in the first stage of the exam, the other two are at the bottom, their rankings and points are within the last ten!
Because of the impact of their team’s average points, they will lose a lot of advantages in the next exam! Therefore, the result of this exam is still uncertain! Don’t worry, everyone!”
It would be strange not to worry. Bedivere cursed inwardly.
Calculated in terms of average points, he and Solar indeed greatly hindered Tristan, making this exam a bit more "fair". But how much advantage will their team lose? Isn't it, it has to be incidental
Should we set off again under unfavorable conditions?
For example, tie shackles to your feet to hinder movement... or something like that?
The werewolf felt a chill behind him, feeling that there was more to this matter.