166. Chapter 165 The Exam Begins
Chapter 165 The Exam Begins
We have to bring them along. The tickets have been bought and everyone is here. We can’t just use a carriage to get there.
Although Makarov also feels a headache, they should be more restrained after getting on the train…
Ideals are ideals, reality is reality.
After getting on the train, a circle of isolation appeared around the nine people, and all passengers subconsciously kept their distance from these weirdos.
Rod suspected that if he brought a few more people out, he would not need to fill up the seats to enjoy the box treatment.
After realizing that her opponents were such a group of weirdos, Kana felt much more relaxed, and now she was just secretly observing Meister.
Mester, who was chewing on the back of the seat, noticed that Kana was staring at him, and he felt alert.
Did he find something unusual? Was my acting not good enough? Meister chewed the seat harder.
Joey was showing off his muscles to his companions. Even though the carriage was not so warm, he was still shirtless, making people wonder if he had studied with Gray.
Mickey’s eyes swept over the other contestants, as if she wanted to fight at any time.
Marcus and Joey were chatting happily, and he stretched out his hand to pinch Joey’s muscles. It seemed that they were genuine.
Wolian observed quietly, and by the way, he had to keep an eye on Marcus to prevent him from leaking secrets.
Wang Qiangji was silent as usual, leaning quietly on the backrest without saying a word.
Rod… was feeling sorry for the president.
The old man was now very focused, just like a teacher who was traveling with a group of elementary school students, afraid that something would happen.
However, the teacher was worried about the students, and Makarov was worried about others.
The train clanged along the railway to the northeast, and drove to a place with lower temperature little by little.
Most of the trees along the railway have turned yellow, and the only ones that remain green are pine and cypress.
If you look closely, you can find that even the pine and cypress have different leaves than in summer.
Onibas Station-Gunuki Station-Oshibana Station.
After passing through three cities in a row, the scenery outside the window gradually became desolate, and the expression on Wallian’s face became more and more nervous.
Rhodes asked, “Wolian, are you feeling uncomfortable?”
”No, nothing.” Cold sweat broke out on Wallian’s forehead, “It’s just that we are about to reach that place.”
Marcus said frankly, “Hahaha, have you forgotten? Wallian is afraid of heights. The Grand Canyon is about to arrive, and the train has to cross the bridge.”
”By the way!” Kana clapped her hands and instigated, “Do you want to give up the exam now? The exam site is in the Grand Canyon.”
”Don’t, don’t joke! I finally got this opportunity…” When the train got on the bridge, Wallian had already closed his eyes, sweating on his forehead, “And the exam is inside the canyon, not above the canyon!”
The railway bridge seemed to pass straight over the canyon. Rhodes looked out the window and saw the strange landforms outside that he didn’t know whether to call it a mountain or a stone pillar.
If he were to say that this place was somewhat similar to the Stone Forest, but compared to the beauty of the Stone Forest, the environment here should be described as desolate and dangerous.
One book says that this place was formed by a prehistoric earthquake, and another book says that it took tens of millions of years of weathering to become like this.
The least popular theory is that this place was once a battlefield between two dragons, and after the battle, it evolved naturally into what it is now.
Rod thinks that the most unscientific theory may be the most correct – if Natsu and Wendy did not lie about being raised by dragons.
Everyone got off at the first station after crossing the bridge, Kroba Station.
The president took them back a few kilometers to the edge of the canyon, and then walked a few kilometers north.
The north wind had already started at this time of year, and the wind near the canyon seemed particularly strong, so everyone couldn’t help but wrap their clothes tightly.
Rod and Kana walked quietly at the end of the team, carefully observing the terrain.
Mi Ji complained: “Are we here for a hike?”
Wolian’s legs were still shaking, and he had to support his partner Marcus: “Who… who wants to hike in a place like this.”
Marcus said helplessly: “If it’s like this now, what will we do for the exam later?” ”Wait, wait until we get down there…” Volian asked uncomfortably, “President, how far is it?”
”It’s here.” MarcusLove pointed to the peak in the middle of the canyon with a Fairy Tail flag, “That’s the starting point of this exam.
From there to the north, there is a natural maze, and then there are three exits at the end of the maze, all with our guild’s flag.”
Kana glanced at Rhodes, guessed it right? Really have to go through the maze? We’re sure to win, it seems we can fly directly over.
That’s not right, in this case, Mester’s space magic should be more advantageous.
“Next is the specific rules. There is a magic circle at each of the three exits of the maze, which can only be opened with a special ‘key’.
And there are only three keys to open the magic circle, which are now scattered all over the maze.
Your task is to write your name on the public notice board at the starting point, and then find three keys in the maze to enter different exits.”
Marcus asked: “Can only one group of people enter each exit?”
Makarov nodded: “Yes, the exit will be closed after a group of people enter, which means that only three groups can pass this level at most.”
”Then, then, then, then…then, President, how are we going to get down?” Wallian had a bad feeling in his heart.
Makarov said: “Of course, we have to find a way ourselves.”
Wolian’s face was pale, this was really bad news.
Mi Ji touched her hands with tiger claw gloves and asked, “President, if we can’t find the key, can we steal someone else’s?”
”Yes, before reaching the exit, it is not forbidden to steal.” Makarov took out eight flares and distributed them, “Because the environment below is complicated, we may encounter dangerous creatures, so we can ask for help at any time.
But releasing flares means giving up the exam. I will rush over immediately. Any other questions?”
”Yes, there is a very critical question.” Rhodes raised his hand and asked, “The train ticket from the day before… No, what does the key look like and how big is it?”
”Probably like this.” Makarov transformed into a wooden sign in the shape of the Fairy Tail logo.
After a moment, he changed back, “The shape is like that, and the size is about the same as mine.”
A wooden sign more than half a person’s height, it is easier to find a larger target, but it is not convenient to carry it on your back or hold it, especially when you hold it, it is difficult to fight.
It seems that after finding the key, you must avoid other people and rush to the exit quickly.
Everyone made a judgment in their hearts, and Makarov waved his hand: “Then, the first round of the Fairy Tail S-class wizard upgrade exam begins now!”
”Summon, Crimson Razorbeak!”
Two large Razorbeaks appeared, and Rhodes and Kana rode one each.
The Razorbeaks took a few steps, jumped off the cliff, and flew to the flag in the middle of the canyon.
”It’s too tricky to fly! We’re leaving too, Joey!”
”Oh!”
Miji and Joey ran to the edge of the cliff, jumped onto the lower stone wall, and then jumped down flexibly.
Meister put one hand on Wang Qiangji’s shoulder, and the two disappeared from the spot in an instant, and when they reappeared, they were already at the bottom of the valley.
Immediately afterwards, the figures of the two flashed again, and their forward speed was faster than the flying speed of the Razorbeak.
And the last group…
“Hurry up, Wallian! We are falling behind!” Marcus dragged Wallian to run.
But Wallian held onto a rock and refused to let go. He was almost scared to tears: “No, it’s too high!”
Marcus went crazy: “Do you really want to take the exam?”
Walian wanted to cry: “At least let me prepare myself mentally!”
(End of this chapter)
