Bab 300: Monsters

Finally, it was time for Sam and the others to prove their might. The sixth team had unusual numbers—not the standard ten, but twelve members. Among them were Sam, Einar, Evrin, Grace, and others whom Damian didn't fully recognize. He did know, however, that some were from the nobility of Eldoris and Dawnstar, while others were commoners from various kingdoms.

Four of them had top-tier results, and as expected, their team was given the most formidable monster of all to face: a towering, menacing minotaur. The reaction from the audience left no doubt about the creature's power and danger. It wasn't a natural monster but an imitation of one crafted to mimic a dungeon boss.

From the expressions of the prince on one his one side and Lucian on the other, it was clear they were comparing it to their own test opponent, the turtle. The minotaur, smaller but undeniably more agile and battle-ready, wielded a massive axe-like weapon, the kanabo.