The results were out, even if Explorer refused to accept them.
The truth could not be changed.
The celebration in the livestream continued, with bullet comments urging and teasing him: "Accept your fate, Explorer. Following your heart is a path too. Hurry in and explore the mysteries of the coward's path..." and the like.
The rapidly scrolling text really stung.
Although he had been teased for over two years, teasing and official system certification were two entirely different things.
From now on, his excuses would carry no weight.
How humiliating!
But the evaluation system had already given its answer, and he felt he still had to go inside and look.
He wanted to see what exactly was going on.
Ignoring the celebratory bullet comments, he descended the platform and stopped before the Cowardice Gate.
Immediately, the vortex at the center of the gate spun faster.
Without further hesitation, he stepped through the Cowardice Gate.
The scene before him changed instantly. When the distorted scenery settled, he found himself standing in a pure white room.
An interface with selectable options appeared in his mind.
``` [Pressure-Cowardice]:
Domain pressure (level 1): Releases an aura of cowardice, forming an invisible pressure domain centered on the user.
Range: Affected by pressure level. At level 1, covers a radius of 30 meters centered on the user.
Level 1 pressure traits:
Battle intent dissolution: Targets within the pressure domain will passively sense tremendous instinctive unease. Their desire to attack and combat will will be continuously weakened. Targets whose strength or will falls far below the user's may have their battle intent completely dissolved, causing them to cower or flee.
Functional interference: Targets severely affected by cowardly pressure suffer reduced internal energy circulation efficiency and slight disruptions to physical coordination (manifesting as reduced attack accuracy, slower casting,