The Extra Wants Control

Chapter 177 - 177: Their prowess and Their reaction...

Zehn and his faction found themselves deposited on a stretch of pristine beach, the warm sun kissing his skin and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore.

A sigh escaped his lips, a mixture of relief and frustration. This was not the ideal battlefield nor a fortress location he had envisioned. More importantly, this wasn't the suitable time nor place for the swimsuit parade he had secretly hoped for.

"If only I wasn't here for work," he muttered, his voice barely audible above the crashing waves.

"I could be enjoying this scenery in a much more... relaxed manner." As he eyed his female faction members smiling but shaking his head with a sigh.

A voice interrupted his musings. "Sir, this is a perfect location. We can set up a hidden base here, completely safe from any potential attacks."

Zehn turned to face the speaker, a young mage with a mix of enthusiasm and naivety in his eyes. " And our Resources?" Zehn questioned, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

The mage flushed, embarrassment evident on his face. Zehn sighed, mentally noting the need for more rigorous training for his team. "First, let's see what's on top of that cliff," he decided, pointing towards the towering rock formation that loomed over the beach. "Then, we can decide on our next move."

With a flick of his wrist, a gust of wind lifted him off the ground, propelling him upwards with astonishing speed. As he ascended, the beach and his team shrank into tiny specks below. He reached the clifftop, the wind whipping at his clothes, his eyes scanning the horizon. The view was breathtaking, the ocean stretching out to meet the sky in a seamless blend of blue.

But Zehn's focus wasn't on the beauty of the landscape. He was

Seizing the opportunity, Zehn unleashed his ultimate attack. A colossal sphere of green fire, crackling with raw energy, formed around him. With a powerful thrust, he sent the sphere hurtling towards the octopus. The impact was catastrophic. The water boiled with renewed ferocity, the octopus's body convulsing as its life force was consumed by the inferno.

As the flames died down, revealing the lifeless form of the monstrous creature, Zehn and his team moved with swift efficiency. The octopus, despite its immense size, had three distinct hearts that were now exposed which the octopus tried to hide, each a vital organ that sustained its life. With precise strikes, Zehn and his mages destroyed each heart, ensuring the creature's demise.

The battle was over, the victor standing amidst a desolate battlefield.

"On second thought, let's build here." Zehn said.

" Yes sir." The members replied.

The global audience, a diverse tapestry of cultures and backgrounds, was glued to their screens, their eyes wide with a mixture of awe and disbelief. The Academy's sub-dimension, once a mysterious concept, had exploded into a spectacle, a live, interactive reality show where the stakes were life and death.

They don't know how it was formed but rumours say that it was a collaborative effort of the race leaders using their domains but these were never confirmed.

As they watched the students show what they have learned, it was very surprising, even the nameless extras were strong not to mention the blessed and the other top rankers. It was honestly too much. Everything from their prowess in combat, their strategic thinking, and their unwavering determination were on full display.

The way the academy transformed from ordinary people into hardened warriors, the speed with which they adapted to the unforgiving environment, and the ruthless efficiency with which they eliminated threats captured the imagination of the world.

The faction leaders, in particular, were the subject of intense scrutiny. Azrael handsome knight, with his mastery of the rare light element and his blade. Lara, the elven princess, with her grace and lethal precision, was a symbol of nature's raw power. And the weird plant power she showed...

Axl, the dragon prince, exuded a raw, primal energy that resonated with those who craved unbridled strength and his ruthless execution.

Kim, the tigerkin, who even though they didn't see fight were amazed how she handled the wolves. And Astrid, the dwarven princess, with her unwavering determination and tactical mind, was a testament to the resilience of her people.

Of course, there were skeptics. Some whispered about the possibility of enhanced reality, suggesting the battles were scripted or the dangers and scaling of the battles were exaggerated.

Some were more focused on the compressed timeline and time difference like how they compressed several days in the dimension to be equal to a few hours in the real world. This of course fueled the conspiracy of it being fake and probably filmed like a movie.

Some were convinced it was real, the raw emotion on the students' faces, the palpable fear and determination, were undeniable and what reason would the race leaders and Saintess have to lie to them?

So conspiracy was ignored in the chat.

There was a great anticipation for the inevitable clash between factions was palpable. Who would emerge victorious? How would the different strategies and tactics play out? The world waited with bated breath.

And then there were those who were simply fascinated by the architectural marvels that were promised to take shape, since they would judge them based on it they were bound to go all out no?The fortresses, symbols of each faction's ingenuity and power, were being constructed at an astonishing pace. The question on everyone's lips was, who would build the most formidable stronghold?

" Mr. Ray Alistair, how do you think this would have unfolded if the vampire's were here?" Asked Seraphina.