They didn't waste any time and talk,lily was the one to break the silence she said I think we should go towards the centre there most probably we can find the clue both nodded.
As they move forward suddenly a beast lunged towards them from their blind spot, its claws poised to strike Alex.
But before any of them could fully process the danger, Lily sprang into action, her leg swinging out in a powerful kick that connected with the beast's side.
The force of Lily's blow sent the beast staggering backward, its momentum broken as it stumbled away from the group. Alex and Mia seized the opportunity to regroup, their hearts pounding with adrenaline as they prepared to defend themselves against the unexpected attack.
"Nice one, Lily!" Alex exclaimed, his admiration evident in his voice as he watched his teammate fend off the beast's assault.
Alex already knew about the beast he just was seeing that how reliable was his team members.
Mia nodded in agreement, her eyes narrowed in focus as she readied her staff for combat.
"We need to stay vigilant," she said, her voice firm.
"There may be more of them lurking nearby."
They continued moving forward until now Alex hasn't even lifted his finger,both Mia land liliy were like his bodyguards when ever a beast shows up they would instantly make it disappear.
All this was being watched by school authorities and parents who were sitted in a hall with each seat having different screen.
Grandpa max knew that Alex will surely get in there so he just leave after making sure everything was fine.
Jhon mother was sitted seperately in a corner of the room watching Alex,she has her one of the hand over her undues.Rubbing time to time.
In school association room
The golden hair man who was the head of the school was sitted at center surrounded by many school teachers and officials.
One of the teacher Wearing spectacles said looking at the screen.
"This time there sure are many talents "
Every one was watching single screen depicting every group.They all nodded to his talk and again focus on watching.
Alex and his group has already covered more than the half distance to the centre.After some more fighting both lily and the Mia was somewhat exhausted after fighting continuosly.
Both Mia and lily are quite competitive,none of them were holding back.This was the biggest mistake they could make.
When both of them started sweating and spoke
"I think we should rest for sometime."Alex didn't say anything infact on whole way he didn't utter a single word both lily and Mia seated under a tree and closed there eyes.
Alex didn't said anything he went somewhere far to scout the area both girl were exhausted suddenly both of them opened there eyes and saw a large wood serpent wrapping his body around both of them they stared at each other.
Both of them were already covered only their face were remained from covering then the snake
Started getting ready to tightening grip both of their body as if wanting to crush them.Both shouted together for help .
Both of them thought that now they are goner but before anything can happen the snakes head burst open.
Alex was gone for scouting and find the traces of a snake beast going in their direction so he followed them and listen the cry of help familiar to his hear he made his way he look around the condition wasn't looking good.
He immediately got to see the snake head which was on the tree Alex search his surrounding and found a stone and with the Swift motion throws it in the direction of the head of the serpent.
He came picked both of there eyes were teary as soon he picked them both girls just jumped on him and hugged him while crying.
Their body still have the remnants sign of current predicament.After getting there hold they look embarrassed and didn't spoke anything.
In the office
The a woman teacher with green hair said
"We have got quite the player too this time and how did he manage to shoot the rock with such power from such distance unbelievable."
Every teacher nodded .The head have curious look in his eyes wanting to see want can mor he do,his gut feeling was saying that he gonna be some big shot.
In shadows school guards were already standing to help in the dire situation.
In public area a woman who was from starting watching only Alex was now somewhat furious after seeing two girls hugging his body.She started rubbing herself more fast half of her seat was already wet from her juices.
Soon Alex, Mia, and Lily reached the center of the forest, they were greeted by a towering pillar adorned with intricate runes and symbols. At its base, a series of inscriptions were etched into the stone, forming a riddle that would lead them to their next clue.
Alex approached the pillar, his eyes scanning the ancient script as he read aloud.
"To proceed on your quest, you must unravel the riddle of the ages,"
he began, his voice echoing through the silent grove.
"Listen closely, for the answer lies within your grasp this text says."
The riddle etched into the pillar :
"In the realm where shadows dance,
And time is but a fleeting glance,
Seek ye the path where stars align,
To chart the course, both yours and mine.
North to south, east to west,
Each direction put to the test,
Measure not in miles or feet,
But in the hearts where dreams meet.
Follow the whispers of the wind,
Where secrets lie, waiting to be pinned.
Through valleys deep and mountains high,
The answer to your quest draws nigh.
So heed the call of destiny's call,
And let your spirit rise and fall.
For in the journey, true strength is found,
To conquer all, stand firm on solid ground."
This riddle challenges the seekers to navigate not only physical directions but also the inner compass of their hearts and aspirations.
It emphasizes the importance of determination, intuition, and courage in navigating the path.
Mia who was thinking hard started moving back of the pillar she called both and said
"See here's another riddle it says
What can point in every direction but can't reach the destination by itself."
Lily was the one to answer this
"I think the answer can be a compass."
Mia smiled at her reply
"You are right lily now this means we gonna look for the compass."
All started to search for the compass but didn't find it then Alex goes back to pillar and read again the riddle out loud.
"In the realm where shadows dance,
And time is but a fleeting glance,
Seek ye the path where stars align,
To chart the course, both yours and mine.
North to south, east to west,
Each direction put to the test,
Measure not in miles or feet,
But in the hearts where dreams meet.
Follow the whispers of the wind,
Where secrets lie, waiting to be pinned.
Through valleys deep and mountains high,
The answer to your quest draws nigh.
So heed the call of destiny's call,
And let your spirit rise and fall.
For in the journey, true strength is found,
To conquer all, stand firm on solid ground."
And then a answer clicks his mind he said
"Forward I think we should move forward to search the compass."
Listening to him both lily and Mia smile ya now the riddle make sense they followed Alex soon they found a metal box kept on the ground.
Alex spoke
" there a wolf pack infront of the box as they also have a leader as alpha predator and it have compass on its back."
"I think the box is kept for students for distraction if they were unable to solve the riddle." Said liliy with proud in her voice.
"We need to be strategic,"
Arin whispered to his companions, his voice barely audible above the growling of the wolves.
"We can't afford to make any mistakes."
Mia nodded in agreement, her eyes scanning the pack for any signs of weakness or opportunity.
"We'll need to distract them,"
she suggested.
"While one of us creates a diversion, the others can make a move for the compass."
Lily nodded eagerly, her mind already racing with ideas.
"I'll create a distraction," she volunteered, her voice filled with determination.
"You two go for the compass. I'll keep the wolves occupied."
Mia again spoke
" I don't think one distraction will be enough they have such a large group.
I too will help in distracting them Alex you take the leader and take the compass."
Alex ran toward leader,seeing a punny human trying to attack him leader call for help and attack him but to his call no one came he saw back and found all were busy dealing exchange with the girls.
Whole thing was kind of funny before wolves can even make a move Alex didn't hit him he just slightly increased his speed by lowering the weights value he was currently wearing with insane speed he snatches the compass from the
wolve neck.
All think came to stop no wolve make a move they just stand silently saw a guard coming in their direction and said
"Congratulations on passing the entrance exam you'r group is the first one to pass the test."