In the real world layer, the two Ninth Rank Experts were also somewhat puzzled as they watched the countless students suddenly appear before them.
The Dream Teleport just now had clearly been deliberate.
In other words, the mysterious man suspected of controlling the city was very likely on the Gloria Empire's side, or at least bore the Empire no ill will.
At this moment, several leading mages from Pamir Academy were looking ecstatically at the two Ninth Rank Experts who had suddenly appeared in the plaza.
Though they were all high-ranking Spellcasters, within these Ruins that posed an immense threat even to Ninth Rank Experts, their situation was not much safer than the students'.
Moreover, they did not even dare reveal their tension. They had to maintain an appearance of complete confidence to avoid triggering widespread panic among the students.
Now that their own Ninth Rank Experts had finally arrived, they all heaved a sigh of relief. One of the leading mages stepped forward and proactively began reporting the students' current situation to the two men.
"Your Graces, at present, the vast majority of Pamir students have gathered in this underground plaza. There are currently 4,106 students, accounting for approximately ninety-four percent of the total number who entered the Ruins.
"Of the 262 students who have yet to return, 117 have been confirmed dead, while the remaining 145 are missing. The Ninth Prince and the descendants of several esteemed figures have all been confirmed present..."
Putting aside the matter of the mysterious man for the moment, Duke Carlot and the other duke listened to the leading mage's report, nodding while their hearts grew heavy.
In previous Pamir Tournaments, it was rare for the death toll to exceed double digits. Yet this year, so many had been lost at once. One