[Seven Round: Blue Team, Gaseo (Classless) vs Red Team, James (Warrior)]
Gaseo's victory over Sungwoo left the Red Team in a state of disbelief and trepidation. Their hopes now rested on James, a seasoned warrior with a reputation for strength and strategic prowess.
As James stepped onto the arena, the tension in the colosseum intensified. The cheers and celebrations from the Blue Team were met with determined expressions from the remaining Red Team members. James, a towering figure clad in formidable armor, gazed at Gaseo with a focused determination.
[Seven round starts!]
Without wasting a moment, James charged towards Gaseo, brandishing a massive sword. The clash of metal echoed through the colosseum once again as James unleashed a series of powerful strikes, each aimed with precision.
VERTICAL SLASH!!! VERTICAL SLASH!!! VERTICAL SLASH!!!
DIAGONAL SLASH!!! DIAGONAL SLASH!!! DIAGONAL SLASH!!!
HORIZONTAL SLASH!!! HORIZONTAL SLASH!!! HORIZONTAL SLASH!!!
A short while later:
FLICK!!!
BAAAAAAAAAAMMM!!!
A single flick was all it took to knock out James.
KNOCK OUT!!!
With this the seventh round was over.
[Round seventh ends! Blue Team, Gaseo won!]
"Holy shit! What was that?!"
"One flick?!"
"What the hell?! Just like that?!"
Despite both teams' players being well aware of Gaseo's power, they couldn't help but marvel at his strength once more.
[Eight round starts!]
[Eight Round: Blue Team, Gaseo (Classless) vs Red Team, Leo (Archer)]
A few seconds later:
UPPERCUT!!!
BAAAAAAAAAAMMM!!!
A single uppercut was all it took to knock out Leo.
KNOCK OUT!!!
[Round eight ends! Blue Team, Gaseo won!]
It seemed Gaseo was getting more and more creative with his finishing attacks.
Not long later:
[Ninth round starts!]
[Ninth Round: Blue Team, Gaseo (Classless) vs Red Team, Luke (Summoner)]
A few seconds later:
SMACK!!!
BAAAAAAAAAAMMM!!!
A single smack was all it took to knock out Luke.
KNOCK OUT!!!
[Round ninth ends! Blue Team, Gaseo won!]
Like that, the Blue Team emerged victorious, while the Red Team faced defeat.
[Congratulations! Blue Team winner!]
[Quest Completed!]
A moment later, an exit portal materialized in the center of the colosseum. However, only Blue Team players could leave the dungeon, while the Red Team unfortunately would remain behind, facing an unavoidable demise.
"Yay!! Hooray!! We won!!!"
"Fuck yeah!! Woohoo!!!"
"Thanks for the carry, Gaseo!! You're the man!!!"
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Despite the celebratory mood of the Blue Team, a somber atmosphere hung over the colosseum. The defeated Red Team players gazed at the exit portal, realizing that their fate was sealed.
"No way, we lost!! I can't believe this!!!"
"Fuck!! That means we're all going to die!!!"
"Nooooooooo!!! I don't wanna die!!!"
It was truly unfortunate for the Red Team, but regrettably, such outcomes were an integral part of the Tutorial.
Just as the Blue Team players were about to leave the dungeon:
"Gaseo, wait! Can't you do something?! We don't want to die!" pleaded James, the warrior who had fallen in the previous round.
Gaseo paused and turned back to face the Red Team. His expression softened, and he spoke with a calm yet regretful tone. "I'm sorry, guys. The rules of the dungeon are set. Only the winning team can leave through the portal."
The atmosphere became more solemn as the reality of their situation sank in. The defeated players exchanged glances, grappling with the harsh truth that death awaited them in the colosseum.
"But... but there has to be something we can do!" implored Leo, the archer.
Gaseo sighed, "I wish I could change the rules, but I can't. It's beyond my control."
While the Blue Team players felt sympathy for the Red Team, they acknowledged that the circumstances were beyond their control.
Without a word, the Blue Team left through the shimmering portal, leaving the colosseum and the desperate fate of the Red Team behind.
A short while later, once everyone was back in Lobby Room:
[Congratulations on completing the 9th Tutorial!]
[Tutorials Completion: 9/10]
[One more Tutorial to go! Keep it up!]
Shortly afterward, health potions, mana potions, and delicious food spawned in the center of Shroom Village.
[Rest well and enjoy the food!]
***
One week later…
[The 10th Tutorial will now begin.]
Inside the 10th Tutorial Dungeon, channel number #5,981.
Hovering high in the brilliant blue sky, a breathtaking floating island unfolded, adorned with lush trees, vibrant grasses, and an array of colorful flowers—this was the destination for the arriving players.
In this channel, there were a total of 1,000 players.
[Welcome to Skyrion Island!]
"Woah! What on earth is this place?!"
"A-A floating island?!"
"Hey, look up at the sky! Are those other planets?!"
[Quest: Defeat the Sky Dragon.]
The players, now on Skyrion Island, gazed in awe at the breathtaking scenery surrounding them. The floating island was a lush paradise with vibrant flora and crystal-clear streams. As they marveled at the beauty, a massive roar echoed across the island, capturing their attention.
ROARRRRR!!!
"Holy shit!"
"Woah, what a powerful roar!"
"T-That's the Sky Dragon's roar!"
The Sky Dragon, a majestic creature with scales that shimmered like the sky itself, soared into view. Its eyes glowed with a mystical intensity, and its wings spanned wide as it circled the island. The players felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation as the colossal beast descended, landing gracefully before them.
[Warning: Sky Dragon Boss Fight Initiated]
The dragon's presence seemed to alter the very atmosphere, and the players, caught off guard, prepared for an unknown challenge.
ROARRRRR!!!
The Sky Dragon let out a deafening roar, signaling the start of the battle.
"Dammit! To think the Sky Dragon came to us and initiated the fight first!"
"Fucking hell! You gotta be kidding me, right?! We have to fight that Godzilla size dragon?!"
"Yeah… I don't know how strong this Sky Dragon boss is, but judging by its appearance alone I can already tell we're at a massive disadvantage."
The 10th Tutorial, marked as the final and most challenging one, featured the highest difficulty level—Hell mode.
[Quest Tips: Do not fall off the floating island or else you'll be dead.]
"What?! So if we fall off this floating island, we'll be dead?!"
"What?! No fucking way?!"
"Quit yapping, idiots!! Focus on the damn Sky Dragon boss!!!"