Chapter 500: The tests (5)

"That's a positive mindset." The woman's icy and authoritative voice cut through the room's silence. "But don't let it make you arrogant," she warned Erik, her gaze piercing. "You may have breezed through this section, but the next challenges, particularly the puzzle test, will be more difficult."

Erik simply shrugged, unfazed by her words. He had confidence in his abilities, knowing that he was well-equipped to deal with the challenges that lay ahead thanks to the biological supercomputer; besides, with Hais's brain crystal power, he doubted there was something he couldn't understand. "I'm not worried," he replied, a calm smile playing on his lips.

The woman snorted with a smirk on her face as she leaned back in her chair. "We'll see how you fare. Don't say I didn't warn you," she retorted, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Head to room D8 for the next test. Bye," she said as Erik turned to walk away. Her gaze followed him until he vanished from view. "Ah! Kids these days…"