Outside the trial grounds.
As time passed, the atmosphere grew tense and oppressive.
Initially, Elder Thorak calmly reassured everyone, "Orion must have chosen a high-difficulty challenge. It's normal for it to take a long time, so don't worry."
But as more time passed, even Thorak grew uneasy... it was taking too long.
Since Orion entered the trial grounds, three whole days had passed!
Could he be challenging the S-grade trial? Could the Blackstone Tribe, after a century, produce another warrior with an awakened S-grade bloodline?!
Thorak's hands trembled with excitement, but as another day passed, his excitement turned to worry.
Too long!
"Even for S-grade, it shouldn't take this long."
"Orion must have been too greedy; he's likely in grave danger."
Thorak thought to himself, glancing at the waiting crowd, sighing helplessly.
