The Unfettered Ice Princess [ EN ]

Chapter 12 [ Exams Start! ]

"The 2nd Floor Ascension Exam is Survival-themed with a medium-term time frame."

Grosfier's smile gave the novice Conquerors goosebumps. I don't know why they suddenly had a bad feeling. No one among them had underestimated this exam from the start, but the man's smile made them rethink the level of difficulty they would face.

Unlike those people, Naeva and Ophelia were quite calm. Of course, Ophelia had known what this exam would be like before they left. Surely Naeva, who was her teammate, knew that too.

"In this test, you are required to find 'Ruby' which is spread throughout the test area. Once you get it, you have to survive for 7 days without losing it in order to pass the test. You don't need a lot of them. Each of you only needs one Ruby to pass," explained Grosfier.

Hearing Grosfier's explanation, the reactions of the novice Conquerors were quite different. Some were immediately excited, some felt awkward, some were cautious and some showed no signs of panic or major emotional changes.

"Is there anything special we should pay attention to during the test?" asked one Conqueror, raising his hand.

The other novice Conquerors listened carefully. It seemed that they also wanted to ask the same question.

"Good question. In this test, there are only 3 things you must pay attention to if you don't want to fail," Grosfier replied with a creepy smile.

"W-What kind of things are they?"

"First, the number of Rubies. Can you guess how many Rubies there are? Kuhahahaha, the answer is 30."

"!!!"

"In other words, out of 390 examinees. Only 7.7% will pass. Ah no... The maximum is 7.7%. Kuhuhu... I wonder how many will still be alive."

Instantly the novice Conquerors were noisy and filled with anxiety. Their chance of passing was only 7.7% max. That was a low percentage. If they failed, at best they would only have to retake the exam again. But at worst, their lives would end this week.

Ophelia clasped her hands tightly. She was annoyed with the way Grosfier had said it as if their lives were trivial. Although of course, Ophelia also knew that the Tower was that kind of place. The girl was no hypocrite. She was willing to get her hands dirty to achieve her goal. But she still had her limits. Ophelia Calliope would not underestimate the meaning of a life, let alone play with the lives of others. If she had to kill, she would kill quickly so that the victim would not feel any torment. Of course, unless the victim is a criminal who does not deserve pity.

Naeva glanced at Ophelia with a flat expression.
"Touching the floor manager won't bring any benefits. It will only get you into trouble in the future. Well, at least this girl knows that."

Grosfier occasionally glanced at Naeva and Ophelia to observe their reactions. But since Naeva was always calm and Ophelia was able to control herself well, Grosfier did not find anything interesting.

"The second one. Cooperation is permitted. But remember, the larger the group, the more likely it is to be targeted and the more Ruby it will require," Grosfier continued.

"Lastly. Freedom. The Tower will not restrain you in this test. You just need to survive with a Ruby in your hand until the time is up. Other than that, you are free to do whatever you want. For the record, your needs for the 7 days will not be provided. So please find your own."

"!!?"

"What!?"

"Wait!!! But that--"

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