blueteamnovel Chapter 111 Mysterious Mountain, Hidden Trial
Chapter 111 Mysterious Mountain, Hidden Trial
Arthur stood at the edge of the forest, his gaze fixed on the imposing silhouette of the mountain that loomed in the distance. Its jagged peaks seemed to scrape the heavens, shrouded in mist and shadows that danced eerily under the pale light of the sun.
A faint breeze swept through the forest, rustling the leaves around him.
The mountain was a constant presence—a monolith of stone that had watched over Village #420 since the moment he'd arrived in this strange world.
It was more than just a landmark. It was the place where his journey began, the place where his talent was awakened.
Arthur couldn't explain it, but the mountain had always felt... significant. Like it was calling to him.
He smirked as his fingers brushed against the hilt of his dagger. "You and I have some unfinished business, don't we?"
The memory of the awakening ceremony played in his mind.
...
"You are currently at the peak of the mountain of Village #420."
...
The phrase echoed in his mind, louder than it should have.
Why mention it at all? Why draw attention to the mountain specifically? And why hadn't he explored it yet?
Arthur's instincts told him there was something up there—something the game had carefully hidden, waiting to be discovered by someone bold enough to seek it out.
A small grin spread across his face as he took his first step toward the towering mountain.
"Alright, big guy," Arthur muttered to the mountain as he continued forward. "Show me what you've got."
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Arthur reached a plateau near the summit. The glow was now almost blinding, emanating from a large crystalline structure embedded in the centre of the rocky platform.
The crystal pulsed with an otherworldly light, its surface etched with the same runes he'd seen earlier. It stood tall and imposing, like a guardian watching over the mountain.
Arthur approached cautiously, his hand resting on the hilt of his dagger. "What are you?" he whispered, his voice barely audible.
The crystal seemed to respond, its light intensifying as he drew closer. A notification appeared in his view.
[You have discovered the Hidden Trial: Protector of the Village.]
[Requirement: A-Grade Talent or Higher.]
[Details: This trial is designed to determine your ability to lead, protect, and safeguard the future of your village. Only those with exceptional talent and leadership qualities may enter. Success will grant rewards befitting a true protector.]
[Would you like to enter?] [Yes | No]
[WARNING: You are granted only one chance to complete this trial. Failure will prevent future attempts.]
Arthur stared at the glowing notification in front of him, his brow furrowed as he absorbed the details. "A-grade talent or higher?" he muttered, a frown tugging at the corners of his lips.
He had never encountered such a stringent requirement before. Every other trial or realm he'd come across in the village seemed open to almost anyone with some level of competency, regardless of their talent grade. But this? This was on a completely different level. It didn't take much to realize that this trial was leagues above the usual.
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His gaze drifted to the words etched in the air. "A-Grade Talent or Higher."
To most players, A-grade talents were nearly mythical.
The highest talent Arthur had seen among the players in the village was a B-Grade, and even those could be counted on one hand.
A-grade talents were considered a part of the upper echelon of potential—individuals blessed with abilities that could change the tides of battle or shape the very world around them. If this trial required such a level of talent just to enter, what kind of challenge was waiting for him on the other side?