Bab 1196: Third Time Is The Charm

The 33rd floor had an infamous name among the challengers.

Evernight.

Unlike the preceeding levels, it didn't cover a bunch of star systems that challengers could freely navigate.

It was only a world—a stretch of endless forest under an eternal night.

The first thing Varian noticed was the dampness around his ankles. The black water was coming from a waterfall in the distance, flowing across this region of the forest and disappeared into nothingness.

There were little creatures swimming fast in the water, their bodies going transparent at random times.

"So this is…" Varian touched a thin tree and sadness welled in his heart.

'Why am I doing all this when I'm going to die one day anyway? It'll be less painful if I just stopped fighting and enjoy my life. I can return to the safezone and live without risks forever. I don't have to worry about enemies and allies. I can just…'