"That's right Elder Garen, how is the entrance now? How long can it last?" Elder Beirut asked with some worry.
"The entrance on our side isn't too good. Those heretics already came to trying sabotaged our entrance multiple times and we still don't know from which entrance they will enter too. The Union decided to sent Ol' Legolas here to defense our entrance. We're must not let Dark Continent monopolized the secret realm. The only reason why it hasn't collapsed yet is that of us old geezers been maintaining the entrance using special treasure. However, we can only hold for at most a month and if we factor in the damage that will happen when apprentices entering, there might only be half a month." Elder Garen expression finally turned serious as he replied.
"To explore a previously unknown secret realm, perhaps half a month is not enough time. After all, we still don't know how big the area of secret realm actually is." After hearing what was said, Elder Beirut becomes more worried.
"Having too little time is a matter that we can do nothing about. We can only ensure that the entrance is stable during this period of time. Listen well, the moment you go in, you must carefully keep track of time and as soon the time is ending, no matter what has been discovered, you must all immediately return through the entrance. If you return late, then you will be trapped inside forever." Elder Garen warned the apprentices.
The group, including Max, naturally all nodded their head.
"Also, for the contributions will be decided by the number of resources you bring out from outside. When that time has come, no matter how many you find in the secret realm, we decided to that you can keep half of it. The rest will be submitted to the tower for contribution. Our Ivory Tower naturally won't be stingy to reward you. There will be more reward for the life-threatening situations you go through when we return to the tower" Elder Garen spoke again.
This time all the apprentices become more exalted. Even though there is nothing they can't do if half of their findings will be taken, the return naturally will be more rewarding if they managed to return alive.
"Anyway, your young apprentices go make your preparation quickly. You will be entering the secret realm soon." Elder Garen ordered with a smile
The group of apprentices gave a sound of acknowledgment before they all disperse doing last minute preparations.
After waiting for the group of apprentices to leave the center of the camp, the smile on Elder Garen's face slowly disappeared. He turned around to face with other Mages. He took a deep breath and asked.
"Beirut, what do you really think about these apprentices? Can they be compared with the apprentices of other factions?"
"This cannot be determined so easily. This time we brought twenty-one rank 3 and nine ranks, 2 apprentices. Some of them had been stuck at rank 3 for so long. This is their last chances and they also possess many combat experiences. Our opponent this time is not only the dark apprentices but also from other factions. The other apprentices from Atlantis, Sleeping Forest and Atlantis are not much different compared to us but we still didn't see any apprentices from Radiance Academy. Rumored a few years ago, they found a talent consider over grade S and now they considered him as the Holy Child. I'm sure he came here too. However, this is all based on my own perceptions." The expression on the stout Beirut also become serious as he replied.
"Let's just hope our apprentices can return at least. We already took a huge gamble for allowing those three grade S talents came here. If they managed to blossom here, their future will be limitless." The expression on Garen's face become tranquil again.
"We can only hope so." All the Mages nodded with a silent sigh.
At the same time, Max also did his final preparation with excitement.
"If I knew more about this earlier, I would bring some bag too but that doesn't matter now, someone will 'generously' give to me later with some present inside. Rare resources aside, my main objective to come here is to do some field test on the bomb." Max grinned as he looked the number of different size ball-shaped metals strapped inside his robe. The most conspicuous one is one large black ball almost as big as child head on his side.
After the unknown amount of time, the color of the sky starts changing. The sunlight from faraway sun shone on the stone building. It was as if they were covered in a layer of fresh blood, giving people an indescribably serious feeling.
"It's time! Get ready!"
"The entrance to the secret realm has already been stabilized. All the people should go down below first and prepare to enter the secret realm. We will prepare a passage toward the entrance. I tell you again, each faction only allowed to sent thirty apprentices only!" As the Mage that floating near the entrance spoke, a bridge made from light appeared out of nowhere connecting from the stone building to the entrance of secret realm."
"Since there is no problem, you can start moving now."
Under the guidance of the Mages of different factions, the apprentices slowly walked to the direction of the entrance.
After a short amount of time, Max and other people arrived directly in front of the entrance. Looking to the front, they could see the black and white lights moving around inside the crack as big as the two-story house seems to hypnotize them to enter the secret realm.
"Be careful!" All the Mages spoke seriously.
After he spoke, a group of white-robes apprentices slowly make their way into the entrance. Leading them is a tall male youth with golden hair. His face cannot be seen as he adorning a golden mask hiding his whole facial.
"That's are the apprentices from. Radiance Academy. " One apprentice whispered to his friends.
More and more apprentices entering. Max stared at the hole that sucking peoples inside.
"It all or nothing!" Max shouted and fearlessly jumped inside the crack.