Countless young Demons could be seen running; Everyone was trying to move forward using their advantage.
Some depended on their extra limbs and ran faster, while some used their ability to climb on the walls and run on them to overtake others.
It continued for a while; the ones that fell were stampeded by the ones behind. The first hurdle appeared soon; in front was a lake with small stones in between.
Everyone had to cross it by jumping from one Rock to another; they tried; however, the rocks were slippery on the edges.
The lake was filled with ice-cold water and dangerous fishes that attacked anyone who fell into it; the ones at the front started crossing it and could easily do it.
Many started to struggle; the ones that fell had to try their best to survive. Some Demons that had wings used them to cross it by flying.
A boy with his head covered in a hood appeared among the group; he took a small breath and jumped from one Rock to another, overtaking the ones with him.
His eyes glowed in a blue glow as he took perfect jumps and crossed the lake, others watched him in awe and tried to copy him, thinking it was easy.
However they soon regretted it when they fell and found their body freezing while the Demonic fishes chased them.
The Blue eyed boy overtook other opponents before him, they were all breathing heavily.
He continued running in full speed with a steady breath, Next hurdle was a swamp filled with Demonic Beasts. It had bamboo poles over it and the participants had to cross it by using them.
Amon appeared there and looked at that, this looked inefficient. He pulled out a bamboo pole from the border area and bend it, he found that it was elastic.
He moved a little back before running in a fast speed toward the Swamp with the bambo pointed at it. He then used the bamboo to launch himself toward the end of the Swamp like a pole Vaulter.
However, it was not as perfect as he predicted. he could see himself approaching a demonic Beast; as he fell, he took a small breath and covered his foot in Prana.
He used the back of the Demonic Beast and took a giant leap crossing the Swamp; many were inspired by him and tried to use his method, but only a few succeeded.
Amon kept moving forward, not taking even a tiny rest. Others before him were already tired and were catching their breaths; he ignored them and continued to run.
The next hurdle was small walls made to make it difficult to cross them, Amon easily crossed them by using Prana to take bigger jumps.
While running, he constantly recovered his Prana, so he didn't have to worry about wastng Prana like this.
After that he had to keep moving till he saw a gate; the others around him tried to push him back. However, they regretted it the next moment; he showed no mercy and attacked their legs.
When others saw the result of messing with this guy, they didn't try to stop him. Soon, Amon reached the gate; he was given a 154 number token.
"In the next trial, the prisoners of war have been restricted in that area, You have to go there and defeat them and bring the token around their neck."
"After getting the token, you must come back and get it inspected to qualify for the next trial," explained the Demon Soldier.
Amon nodded and started to enter the dark forest area. He could feel an eerie feeling from it.
Cries and Groans came momentarily from all around him, he went deeper to look for an opponent.
It was then he felt a chill through his spine, He saw a cold Spear coming at him. To dodge he used Prana and increased his movement speed, his sword left its sheath and appraoched the opponent.
It slashed at the opponent who used his Spear to deflect it; this was a human. The moment Amon's eyes fall on him, he could see it was a human.
The other humans he had seen till now were mainly mixed blood or enslaved people; this was the first different one. He could see hate and fear in his eyes and hesitation.
He shook his head before thrusting his Spear at him, Amon inhaled a little and Prana burst out of his feet. He reached the oponent and sliced his Spear in half before pointing his sword at him.
After this he injured the opponent, He than instead of eliminating him, sat beside him and asked him many questions about humans.
The more he talked, the more surprised he was; he also told him his father was also human. This person treated him very well and was very friendly.
Amon was having fun when he felt shivers down his spine, he tried to dodge and barely escaped. A sharp dagger pierced his abdomen.
He looked at the human with moist eyes and asked, "Why?"
The man sighed, "Nothing personal kid, Its just I need your tag to escape from here. I already have the other two."
He approached Amon and patted him, "Next time, remember never trust a stranger, especially if he is acting very friendly and especially if he is a human."
The man brought the broken Spear and thrust it toward Amon's head with cruelty in his eyes. However, it was then he was surprised Amon jumped back and stood on his feet.
He slowly removed the dagger and, threw it away and took a small breath, The wounds started healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
A surprised expression appeared on the man's face, he knew Demon's had higher regeneration, but he had never seen one with such strong regeneration.
"I was jsut kidding boy," laughed the man as he hid the Spearhead.
Amon looked at him and sighed; he then took a small breath. 'Swish'
Next moment he appeared behind man, "Good Bye Human Uncle" he started walking without looking back.
'Drop'
The head of the opponent fell before his body collapsed and a pool of blood appeared around him.
Amon was about to leave the forest when he sensed something, He jumped back and blocked an attack.
He saw three Demons attacking him, he jumped back "Humans and Demons both are trash."
Taking a small breath, he covered his feet in Prana and whoosed away, moving from one opponent to another. His sword tore appart the wind before smoothly slicing their necks.
'Ahh' They groaned in Agony before their bodies stopped moving.