Inside the corridor-like Examination Zone building, two figures strolled along an empty passageway.
The surroundings were deathly silent. Only their footsteps echoed softly against the cold, hard stone slabs.
The portraits and sculptures lining both sides of the road watched every passing student grimly, like guards.
The route seemed unfamiliar. Or rather, this was not a path they had taken before.
Occasionally, strange and hideous bloodstains appeared on the carpet. They had long since dried and blended into the fabric's color.
The bloodstains came in all shapes. Some had been left by sharp blades, while others looked like irregular splatters.
It was as if some horrifying incident had occurred at this school, turning it into an indescribably terrifying game.
Yet the two of them did not seem to care.
There was an unusual coldness and calmness about them, much like the Demon Race.
The first examination period had not ended yet.
Lanchi and Zestira had already left the Magical Beast Breeding Classroom ahead of time, taking only the Black Fox with them.
Lanchi's steps were steady, his head slightly raised. The dim light illuminated his resolute face.
His destination was clear. He had only one thing to do.
Zestira still followed closely behind Lanchi, as if doing so made her feel a little safer.
Only after leaving the Magical Beast Breeding Classroom did she realize that they had been placed under a barrier and afflicted with various negative effects.
No matter where they went, their locations would be displayed in real time on the Notice Board.
She also felt that her steps had grown much heavier.
Besides slowing them down, there were also effects such as increased damage taken and reduced healing.
At the ends of many corridors, the two of them were even unable to pass. Transparent barriers blocked