"That was easy, so easy." Amanda kicked her legs forward, waving with both hands toward Tracy and Damion in a cheerful manner.
The exit of the mazes all took them to one place, right behind the academy.
The air was filled with people discussing their performance and whether they would be able to pass.
"Mhmmm, pretty weak monsters... What are you looking for?"
Tracy nodded and asked.
"All gates are closed."
"That's because the selection ended," Damion said. It's been two hours they spent inside and three minutes outside.
"Where is Ryan, then?"
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"Standing on top of two giant furry carcasses, Ryan exhaled. By the side of his face, a droplet of sweat dripped down from his cheek.
Ryan gazed back at the dying monsters and frowned. The radiation in the air was being sucked out noticeably fast.
Looking upwards, it wasn't only radiation that was being ejected, but oxygen as well.
"..."