บท 77: Brains Over Brawn

Johan steps out of the maze, bathed in the golden light of victory. The cheers of the audience feel distant as he catches his breath, a satisfied grin pulling at his lips. 'I did it,' he thinks to himself, 'I really did it.'

He observes the others, watching as they stumble out of the labyrinth one by one. The scoreboard lights up, confirming his victory. His name gleams at the top, a symbol of his triumph in this test.

The real shocker, however, comes with the announcement of the lower rankings. 'Rei...' Johan muses, his eyebrows arching in surprise. Rei had always been a tough contender, his strength and ruthlessness unmatched. Yet, his name was nowhere near the top.

'Goes to show, brains do beat brawns sometimes,' Johan thinks, chuckling to himself. A sense of relief washes over him. The fourth test was over, and he had come out on top. His eyes flicker to the Holy Sword for a moment, a gleam of anticipation in his gaze.