My Cell Prison

Chapter 533: Chapter 533: Before the Match
 

[Arena of Hercules]

An arena of the highest level built from blueprints given by the Secret Language Knight Order.

Located on the third level of the Holy City, it is usually used for the trials of high-ranking knights, even for the assessment of newly promoted regiment leaders.

In previous years, such an arena would not be scheduled for the knight festival.

Obviously, the upper echelons have recognized that this year’s graduates are of much higher quality than any previous cohorts.

The council even drafted a ten-year plan. Should this batch of graduates develop successfully, a major project will be executed within a decade.

The arena has twelve entrances.

The relief on each entrance wall corresponds to one of the twelve epic tasks performed by Hercules.

The arena as a whole exerts a tremendous pressure on those outside. It seems that inside, there are challenges as difficult as divine trials. Only real warriors are allowed to set foot in such an area and endure the tests of the gods.

“Let’s enter.”

Han Dong’s team of five had already arranged to wait together in front of the Bullfighting Gate.

You need to embed the spring device worn on your wrist into the recess of the entrance to identify your identity.

“Mysterious Department graduate, Valen Nicholas has permission to enter.

The inner field of the arena is currently closed. Please wait in the lounge for the opening notice.”

Just as Han Dong officially stepped into the interior passage of the arena…

The seemingly ordinary stone ground suddenly exerted a strong suction force.

Han Dong’s body jolted suddenly, and he quickly conjured a sand cane to brace himself.

“A gravity field?”

The weight increased threefold instantly.

This sudden weight could instantly knock an ordinary person to the ground. Han Dong, not being a physical-type student, was almost embarrassed in front of everyone.

At this moment, a white shadow flashed towards him.

Abe moved forward for the first time, helping Han Dong to stabilize.

Abe, with his constitution, was completely unaffected.

Even with Captain Kaimon’s push, Abe had undergone various high-intensity trainings in the gravity field, so the current threefold gravity environment was nothing to him.

“Are you alright?”

“No… I’m just not used to this, but I should be okay in a few minutes.”

Han Dong had manipulated the yellow sand to assist him, resisting some of the effects of gravity. But when his body came into contact with Abe’s, he felt two sensations that were markedly different from before.

“Hard”

“Strong”

The texture of Abe’s body was more than three times harder than before.

The ‘strength’ contained within was more apparent… the benefits from absorbing the Chaos Demon were clearly visible.

Dumps also entered in succession, using his ‘Magic Field’ to resist the effects of gravity, saying softly:

“I didn’t expect the unique gravity field in the grand colosseum to be turned on to triple strength before the main event even started. The intensity of today’s game is much higher than before.”

The leading Abe pointed ahead.

“I have snuck in here a few times with my grandfather. Follow me… there should be a five-person capacity lounge right ahead.

If they choose to hold the main event here, some of our equipment may be restricted.

The rules in the grand colosseum are more plentiful than the general arenas.”

Mia and Winry also followed in succession.

Blacksmith Winry had a special situation. There were no changes in her appearance after Breaking the Breed.

Even for today’s knight selection, Winry maintained her previous image – carrying a large bag, wearing a black vest and loose blacksmith trousers.

Of course, Winry’s body was comparable to high-end armor, eliminating the need for additional burden.

Guided by Abe, they arrived at a relatively spacious rest area.

Unexpectedly, there was a staff member from the arena here.

“The inner field is expected to open in an hour. Please present all the Fate Equipments and Chaos Equipments you have on you for me to inspect.

According to tournament regulations, the carrying of equipment is limited. Each person is allowed to carry a maximum of two pieces of equipment in the selection competition.”

Mia immediately looked as if she was warding off thieves, and only after a long mental preparation did she hand over the Demon Sword she was holding.

In addition, Mia had secretly hidden a cursed item.

Winry promptly handed over her Blacksmith’s Hammer. When she handed it to the employee, he showed a pained expression… He almost couldn’t lift such a hammer, needing to use all his strength.

Dumps took off his single copper mirror and removed a close-fitting soft armor made from an unknown material.

Abe took off his Beast Bone Ring and removed a piece of Beast Skin Soft Clothes.

The staff member in charge of checking the equipment was also quite shocked. He looked at the group of graduates in front of him several times… The equipment they had handed in could be considered luxurious, even a Formal Knight didn’t own such good equipment.

However.

As Han Dong took out the “Raven Crosser” wand from within his body.

The employee completely lost his composure, his shocked expression fully exposed.

An Epic-level wand, perfectly blending Chaos and Fate.

The moment Han Dong held it in his hand, the crow’s cry sounded instantly in the rest room… Due to the halo effect, everyone felt a sense of lightness sweeping over their bodies, enhancing their speed.

“Epic level…”

This staff member used to be a member of the Knight Regiment, but due to irreparable sequelae injuries from a city outing, he could only work within the city.

He knew exactly what this level of equipment meant.

“Although the attributes of this gear are not restricted by the rules, its quality is high, and I need to report it to my superiors… Please wait a moment.”

“Alright.”

After the staff member left.

When they first saw this wand, Mia and Winry were also wide-eyed, unable to understand how this wand was made.

Moreover, during this period of time, Han Dong had never used this wand in his exchanges with Mia… He had restrained Mia empty-handed.

Mia fell into a state of self-closure again, and the Demon Sword she held in her hand suddenly lost its charm.

After a while, the staff member returned, “The superiors have allowed its usage…Being able to wield such a powerful wand is also a display of strength.

Your gear does not have any significant problems.

If additional gear is found to be used during the contest, you will be directly disqualified.

The use of medical supplies is outright forbidden, but ‘locally made’ drugs are not restricted.

If there are no issues, please rest here for a while…Once the inner field is open, I will escort you in.”

The initially calm face of the staff member underwent a 180-degree turn as he left the resting room.

When he asked his superiors about the Epic Wand, he inadvertently learned about the special identities of the five students he was in charge of.

He couldn’t help but mumble to himself:n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Oh, my God!

In this team, there is the elder grandson of Captain Kaimon, the reputed strongest student of this session, Hundred Beasts- Abe Rhein.

The adopted daughter of a great blacksmith – Heidrig, Winry Austin.

The most famous young magician of this library session – Dumps Martin.

The chief witch under Witch Kaylonia – Mia Seminovich.

And the student of the Crow Prophet, Valen Nicholas who, according to rumors, was also the central figure in the [Big Traitor Incident]… If I have some time today, I must go to the casino for a stroll.”