Upon departing from the girls in the gloomy confines of the dungeon, Sin was overwhelmed by a profound sense of guilt that began to permeate his very being. The remorse he experienced was rooted in the realization that he possessed the power to effortlessly transport them to the comfort and safety of their opulent mansion, yet he had callously neglected to do so. Driven by a fervent desire to rectify his inaction, determined to right his wrong, Sin made the decision to return to the dungeon, where he had left the girls behind.
Much to his relief, upon his arrival, he discovered that the girls had managed to extricate themselves from their grim predicament without his assistance. Fuelled by a combination of relief and delight, Sin promptly teleported himself outside in a frantic bid to locate the girls and ensure their well-being. And, much to his delight, his efforts were not in vain, as he stumbled upon the girls in a stroke of fortuitous luck.
After assisting them in finding their way back to the grand mansion, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. However, realizing that the clock was ticking and their semifinal was rapidly approaching its conclusion, he swiftly made his way back to the venue without having the chance to bid them farewell.
Upon witnessing his return, Wesley expressed his relief and emphasized that even a delay of a mere minute would have resulted in their disqualification. Sin, feeling apologetic, immediately offered his apologies and explained that there was a noteworthy event unfolding in the depths of the dungeon. However, Wesley chose to remain silent, withholding any response or acknowledgment towards Sin's explanation.
"Every single person of the team Sin, I request that you enter the arena immediately." The referee called for them.
Sin's keen eye quickly observed that the arena for this particular event surpassed the dimensions of the previous stages. It sparked a glimmer of curiosity within him, as he pondered the possibility of modifying the size of this expansive arena.
In a similar fashion to the previous encounter in the group stage, Sin and his team found themselves facing a relatively weak opponent. Sin observed his teammate, and looked at Wesley, hoping that he would step up and eliminate the opposition with his combat skills. However, to Sin's surprise, Wesley displayed a complete lack of enthusiasm or intention to engage in a fight against their opponents.
Feeling confused by Wesley's disinterest, Sin shifted his gaze towards Niu, another member of their team. Sensing Sin's unspoken question, Niu acknowledged his silent request with a nod of affirmation. Determined to take matters into her own hands, she retrieved her trusty sword, ready to confront their adversaries head-on.
However, Eric makes a surprising and unexpected request to engage in a battle with them. Sin, the ever-curious and perceptive individual, couldn't help but wonder what Eric had up his sleeve. After all, Eric had mentioned that he had something to show him, leaving Sin intrigued and eager to witness whatever it was. Without hesitation, Sin nodded in agreement and motioned for Eric to take the lead in these highly anticipated semi-finals.
Eric's face immediately lit up with a radiant smile, displaying his elation and confidence as he began to approach his adversary. Sin, taken aback by Eric's unexpected move, couldn't help but wonder why he hadn't made any physical contact with Niu before confronting their opponent. Curiosity piqued, Sin's mind raced with anticipation, pondering what Eric had up his sleeve and what he was about to reveal to them both.
The scene of Eric, a young boy at level 11, alone entering a fight against a stronger (than Eric) group of boys and girls ranging from levels 13 to 15, left the opposing party puzzled beyond measure. They couldn't help but question whether Sin's team was purposefully taunting their skills by permitting such an imbalanced confrontation to transpire.
In a mere instant, their minds were filled with confusion and astonishment as they witnessed Eric's strength soar to level 16, courtesy of an unexpected surge of power. They were utterly unable to grasp the notion of how this young child had managed to attain such a remarkable and rapid enhancement in his physical prowess.
Sin found himself questioning Eric's sudden growth of strength, prompting him to consult the status window in order to gain insight into Eric's current abilities. Much to his satisfaction, Sin discovered that Eric had successfully unlocked his second power, possessed by Hexamon body. This newfound power, aptly named Demon Booster, brought a sense of excitement and anticipation to Sin.
[Demon Booster is an incredible ability that possesses the capability to amplify the user's power by an astounding +50% of their initial strength every single minute. In simpler terms, this extraordinary power enables the user to exert force that is one and a half times more potent than their usual level of strength. However, the user(Eric) is now able to sustain this extraordinary boost for a remarkable duration of six minutes.]
[Additionally, there is a consequence associated with utilizing these powers. Should he choose to amplify his abilities by a factor greater than three, he will be subjected to a detrimental state of decreased health. During the final six minutes of utilizing these powers, he will deplete all of his mana reserves and potentially be rendered incapable of standing or functioning for a duration exceeding one week. This clearly indicates that these powers do not come without a price, as they bring forth their own set of challenges and complications.]
[There exists an additional limitation when it comes to utilizing this power, whereby if it is employed once, it subsequently becomes unavailable for use for a minimum duration of 30 minutes cooldown before it can be utilized again.]
As Sin glanced at Eric's status, he was astonished to see that the young boy had already effortlessly triumphed over his opponent, leaving the floor perfectly clean in the process. The referee wasted no time in proclaiming their victory, confirming the undeniable success he had achieved. It was evident that the rigorous training they had undergone with the formidable War Devil had paid off tremendously, resulting in their remarkable performance. A wave of relief washed over Sin, knowing that they were in the capable and secure hands of their mentor.