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The ATVs were parked some distance away from the Labyrinth. And they could see the reason for that as the students stepped out of their ATVs.

It was evening, but they could already feel darkness crawling around the forest. The wilderness itself changed with rotten vines, dark charred trees that set them apart from the other part of the forest. It was a chilling sight, but that wasn't even the worst.

As the eerie winds whispered around, the students felt chills running down their spines. But they still managed to get themselves together to move forward.

Under Freya's lead, the hundred or so students entered the dark territories of the wilderness. They observed everything and had a feeling as if they were walking inside a horror movie.

Except, it was all real.

After a terribly silent journey of a few minutes, they finally reached a place where they were forced to stop. The sickening aura was too strong here, and many of them even vomited.

Freya turned to look at them and said, "This is because of the Mist the Labyrinth releases passively. Just try to breathe less and use your Mana Circulation Technique, it should keep you sane for a while."

The students did as they were told and finally felt some relief. Though, it didn't last long, as they even began to see hallucinations on the way.

Fortunately, their minds weren't so weak as to fall for them, so they managed to reach the Bloodthorn Labyrinth safe and sound. Reaching there, they finally witnessed the most dangerous Labyrinth of the Blue Wind Kingdom.

Two thick Obsidian trees grew side by side, as they towered over every single tree in the forest. The students had to crane their necks just to see the tip of the trees, which were entwined in a messy knot.

In the gap created between them, otherworldly energies swirled, releasing a white mist that slowly spread around the dark territory.

"Fucking hell! A dungeon? Really!?" Veer thought, as he looked at the mass of energies which he guessed was the entrance to Bloodthorn Labyrinth.

"Must be that dragon."

Liliana was also observing the Entrance with a light frown on her face, "Why am I getting this familiar feeling from this? What is this?"

She couldn't tell, but she was very curious about it. Even then, she didn't try to send her senses into it, as she didn't want to risk her soul getting injured.

"Others are also here," Elara said, as she looked to her side instead of the Labyrinth. As Veer followed her gaze, he found a group of people standing some distance away, looking at them with curiosity.

"Other Academies, huh," Veer thought, as he turned to his other side. Sure enough, there were also a few groups there.

He counted the groups and thought, "Counting us, it's seven Academies."

As the students judged one another with their stares, the people leading them were different. Freya's arrival seemed to have alerted others as six people came from other groups.

Four of them were male, having three middle-aged men and one young man in his late twenties. The other two ladies were beautiful and in their late twenties as well. Though, Veer heavily doubted it was their real age since Magic could do wonders.

"I didn't expect you to be so late, Freya," one of the young women said, as she stepped closer to Freya. Her attire was a simple blend of a red dress and a pointy hat.

"She's Amelia, a Master Stage Mage from Stanley Academy," Liliana informed Veer and Elara, as always being their walking encyclopedia.

"It's nice to see you here, Freya," the young man smiled at her and said. He had a lean build and was wearing a light leather armour.

"He's Ethan, A Master Stage Assassin from Seeker Academy," Liliana whispered.

Freya nodded at Ethan and said, "I would love to chit-chat with you guys, but do we really have time for that?"

"We don't, actually," one of the middle-aged men said, as he rubbed his belly. "We were going to send the students right away but noticed that your students are rather...weak."

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"Thorne, Master Stage Tank from Mountain Grazing Academy," Liliana added.

His words didn't affect Freya as she just smiled and said, "Then you might be in for a surprise. I have a few people who would prove to be good leaders for this mission."

"Aurora, Elara, Liliana...you really have some powerhouses," Amelia chuckled, as she turned to look at the Starlight Academy's group. "But I'm mostly curious about the young man named Veer."

"Isn't that the one who awakened a useless Aspect?" Ethan snorted. "What's so good about him?"

"You're still so full of yourself, Ethan," Thorne shook his head. "Whatever, let's just get this over with. The Labyrinth is getting more and more unstable so it's better to send the students now."

Freya gave a glance at Amelia, and then looked away, "Sure."

"You are the only one capable of opening the rift, so if you would please," Amelia ignored Freya's gaze and smiled at her.

Freya nodded and said, "Make some distance."

The six nodded as they separated and went back to their groups. From there, they waited to see the sight of power they always looked forward to.

Freya slowly began to hover in the air, as winds picked up and surrounded her. The dark leaves swirled around, creating a mesmerizing view.

But that wasn't the end, as Freya went closer to the mass of energies that distorted the space itself. Under everybody's astonished looks, she stretched her hand and opened a tear in it with her bare hands.

Cracks appeared in the space before her as gradually a vertical tear formed in the entrance, pulsating in a dark glow. Dark mist leaked out of the entrance, sending shivers down to everyone's spines.

"So, this is a Battle Mage," Veer's breathing hitched, as he looked at the scene before him. It was truly a spectacle of sheer raw strength.

He had been paying attention to her movements and noticed how she had opened the entrance. Only a Battle Mage could do this alone.