"In that case, I assume that we have no choice but to accept the challenge!"
Austin said helplessly. That seemed to be their only option, their last chance if they wanted to leave that place.
Their eyes fell on the numerous skeletons that lay scattered on the surface of the lake. They looked at each other as those remains indicated that the challenges faced there must have been extremely terrible and ominous.
Men would definitely lose their lives if they lost their attention or got distracted for even one second. A moment's carelessness could cost them their lives.
In spite of being completely aware of the dangers, they could not refuse. Rather, there was no other choice for them now.
"Okay then!
Let's have a good rest for a few days. Then we accept the challenge and face the consequences!"
Ingram suggested after the three of them had reached an agreement. They had finally concluded that they had to take up the glove.
Having made up their mind, they searched for a flat place by the lake. Once they found such a spot, they sat down cross-legged and began to rest.
Three days passed quickly as they rested.
They opened their eyes and glanced at each other. Suddenly, they stood up at the same time.
"Alright! We've decided. We accept the challenge!"
Ingram said loudly. He spoke as if he was announcing their decision to the lake.
Splash!
As soon as Ingram finished speaking, a green humanoid creature rushed out of the lake.
It was a creature, very similar to a Yaksha. Its dark red eyes were filed with a wild ferocity, and it held a black-colored, steel fork in its hand. It was a terrifying creature.
"Alright then!"
the green Yaksha answered. Uttering those words, it pointed at a spot a little away.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, three pontoon bridges appeared on the surface of the lake.
The three pontoon bridges kept on extending into the distance and disappeared in the depth of the lake. No one knew how long they were.
"Aha! So let me tell you that each one of you must rely on your own strength to pass the test alone. You can't help each other. These three bridges have been prepared for each of you.
And let me also share one more piece of information! You shall be unable to fly on the surface of the lake.
All right then! Step on the pontoon bridge and keep walking ahead.
If you can cross this bridge and reach the other side successfully, it will be an indication that you will be able to pass the test by that time,"
the green Yaksha said. Its sharp voice pierced through their ears.
"Ha-ha! But I am thinking that you guys are not going to pass the challenge and will soon become three poor souls wandering by the lake for eternity.
Well, now that you have made up your mind, you will start your journey now!"
A wicked sneer appeared in the dark red eyes of the green Yaksha. Its sinister look gave them chills.
"Take care guys!"
Austin, Ingram, and Tyrone exchanged looks among each other. After that, the three of them stepped on different pontoon bridges that were set before them.
Austin had walked across and chose the leftmost pontoon bridge.
After stepping onto the floating bridge, he drew out his long sword. His concentration was on moving forward quickly.
With the help of the Omnipotent Lightness skill and his Distance-shortening Technique, Austin kept moving forward on the floating bridge like a beam of light walking across darkness.
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