He can agree that once a human challenger reached the tenth floor, the Dark Tower will provide them with a skill. He also verified that if they managed to take a spot in the Top 100 human challengers, they will be given a chance to gain another skill.
But… if they fall out from the ranking, both their skills that were gifted will be taken away. And since most of the challengers are reliant on the skills, they will become weak once the two skills are taken.
Once upon a time, Cayden used to admire those who were on the rankings in the Top 100. But as he climb floors, the more he noticed that the rank challengers were in great risk. The other races hunted the human race and used their mere lives to gain points.
For humans, the tables have turned. The strong were hunted and the weak survive. Even the promised 'god candidate' if you successfully took your place in the Top 100 overall ranking was also a lie.
The humans who managed to be part of it became the most hunted human among the BOSS of every floor, the monsters, the other races, humans and even the other gods.
Cayden closed his eyes and dare not remember the past. He forcibly shoved down the intense emotion of anger and despair.
Thirteen years ago, Cayden replaced the Top 2 in the human challengers ranking. He wasn't satisfied. He continued to strive hard and grew stronger. As a result, he took up the rank 90 in the overall Top 100 ranking board for all races.
Cayden never realized back then…. By doing so, that fucking god of the underworld laid its eyes on him and trapped him to take the penalty game. In the end, Xyris took his place and died to save him.
How lame could that be?
Thirteen years… Cayden had been choked with regret and had been having difficulty in overcoming his weakness. His own regret.
His Xyris.
Cayden remembered the information the Drifter's Clock provided to him. Word by word, as if the letters were engraved in the squares glistening behind him.
He need to focus on how to pass the game. Currently, the most dangerous thing was this strange game. If he wasn't mistaken, that giant snake was only there to protect the vulnerable Master Alpha.
Cayden can feel it through his instinct. That the restriction placed on Alpha Snake's body was strong enough to drain ninety- five percent of his power just to lay out the traps and magic required to set up this monopoly game.
"I know you puny humans are already excited to play this game right? Do you want to play now? This Master Alpha can guarantee you will have fun and gain plenty of rewards and benefits!"
"But…." His excited high pitched voice suddenly plummeted. And his excited expression instantly became extremely ferocious. His lips were still smiling slightly but his eyes revealed his dislike.
"If you try to do anything like attempting to kill me or cheat this game through various means and take orders from those disgusting 'hunters…." his smile widened and everyone felt a chill run through their backs. He raised his fist and slammed it down into the throne's armrest.
Boom!
The whole stage shook violently, as if there was an earthquake.
"I will skin your flesh and feast on your bones. But I will not kill you. No, not just yet. Your body shall forever be my food and your soul will be my slave."
The atmosphere became dark and gloomy. Everyone's faces clearly forgot about the good things they hear about the Dark Tower and were frightened silly by the Master Alpha's threat. Not to mention the formidable force of that earthquake just because he slammed his fist down.
"Ah, mortals. How easy was it to be you? This master forgot to explain the other exciting features in the game!" The Alpha's expressions swiftly change. As if not sensing the fear in other people's eyes, he began to explain the different squares inside the monopoly game.
As expected, the Master Alpha did not tell them which specific squares can reward, punishment, battle and jump squares be found. He only lightly brush off the specific details on the punishment squares. He also did not elaborate the three categories on the battle squares.
"Humans, if you manage to land on jump squares, you can choose which square to jump to. There are two directions. First, is to jump forward. And if you choose to do so, you are limited only to 30 squares forward. The rules will restrict you if you disobey that rule and your jump square will disappear, converting into an ordinary square. Second, is to jump backward. This is basically free and there are no restrictions in jumping to the previous squares. Just remember that if you decide to go back to a square that has a reward, you will not be able to get the reward since it's been claimed. Okay?"
Nobody responded.
The Master Alpha kept on explaining the things using his enthusiastic voice. But nobody shared his positive energy nor has anyone responded.
"Now, for the finale. This is probably what you have been waiting for! How to pass this game? It's pretty much simple! You just need to find the clearance square! Yes, yes. You heard me right. Anyone who is lucky enough to step on this square can directly pass the game! I'm extremely excited to share my joy with you all."
The Master Alpha approach the crystal and cupped it in his hand before he glance at everyone who was looking at him with fearful eyes.
"Well humans, the game is about to begin. Are you ready?"
Everyone gulped and dared not to panic. They swallowed the lumps of their throat and started to think clearly.
None of them knew how many are the reward, punishment, jump and battle squares. Great danger was also accompanied by great rewards.