Volume 2 Before the Disaster Chapter 170: Fountain of Youth
The second event is a test of footwork.
Marvin was taken to a special room that had only two doors, a certain distance apart from each other.
All Marvin needed to do was cross the room in fifteen breaths.
Obstacles in the room are key.
Marvin looked at the densely packed [explosive mushrooms] inside, with a blank expression on the surface, but he was confident in his heart.
Each exploding mushroom moves very slowly.
You don't even need to step on it, just get close to a certain range and it will explode automatically.
This is a very dangerous creature.
What's even more terrifying is that once an exploding mushroom explodes, the blast wave will spread to the nearby mushrooms, and the second mushroom will also explode.
In other words, if you fail to dodge even one step, you will be greeted by a room full of explosions!
Many people give up when they see this level.
The explosive power of the exploding mushrooms is very strong. With the assassin's weak body, if he were hit by the chain explosions, he would definitely go in vertically and come out horizontally.
This is a great test of the challenger's psychology, footwork, reaction ability and speed.
There were still many spectators at the top of the room.
They wanted to see how Marvin, who had defeated a quasi-fourth-level warrior so easily, could pass this level.
Of course, if Marvin had the misfortune of stepping on an exploding mushroom, they might have applauded.
After all, no assassin wants other professions to pass multiple Assassin King challenges.
This is a slap in the face of the entire assassin profession!
"Can we start now?"
The staff was still chattering on about the details, reminding Marvin of the risks he was about to face, but the latter asked impatiently.
The staff member was stunned for a moment, then said coldly: "Okay."
"I'll wait for you at the other exit of the room..."
However, before he could finish his words, Marvin had already rushed out!
His figure was like lightning, passing directly between the slowly moving exploding mushrooms!
Every step he took was solid, powerful and just right.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
After just three breaths, Marvin's figure appeared at the exit of the room!
The exploding mushrooms throughout the room were safe and sound.
The staff opened their mouths wide and watched all this in disbelief.
The people above the room were completely speechless.
This speed... They have already seen that Marvin's agility is definitely over 25 points. Because just when he crossed the room, the glimpse of light trait had already been revealed.
But if you want to pass this level, 25 points of agility is not the most important thing.
What’s important is Marvin’s terrible judgment and experience.
With the added bonus of the equally exquisite Demon-Binding Footwork, passing this level was as easy as drinking water or eating.
The second level was passed successfully.
Marvin's dagger control was upgraded to the [Apprentice] level.
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The third level, escape the secret room.
This level is also very dangerous for ordinary people.
The challenger will be tied to a fixed chair with his hands tied behind his back. Outside him, there is a locked cage.
These were all arranged in advance.
When the challenge begins, water will continuously flow into the room, submerging the entire iron cage.
If the challenger cannot escape from his bondage and the iron cage in a short period of time, there will be only one outcome for him, which is to be drowned.
Escape is also an essential skill for the King of Assassins.
The challenger will be told in advance that it will take about half a minute for the water to submerge the chair and about two minutes for the water to submerge the cage.
That is to say, if you fail to escape from the cage within two minutes, you either surrender or die.
The cage is locked, which means you need extremely high lock picking skills. Of course, the premise is that you can escape from the chair first.
Marvin couldn't pick locks, and similarly, he didn't have the skill to shrink his bones to deal with the ropes that bound him.
However, with his experience from his previous life, he knew there was a loophole in this level.
He chose to start the game without hesitation.
Under the silent gaze of the crowd, water began to flow into the room rapidly.
Marvin's face was calm, but his hands behind his back were shaking rapidly.
Soon, the water flowed over Marvin's stomach.
However, at this moment, he suddenly stood up from the chair!
Everyone shook their heads silently.
They were no longer surprised by this result. This Ranger was definitely well prepared!
For Marvin, getting rid of the ropes was not a difficult task. Even without the help of the bone shrinking technique, he could easily untie them.
The Lord of Darkness in his previous life was not just a title he got for nothing. Without this little skill, it would have been impossible for Marvin to achieve such a high level of achievement.
The next step is the key.
The water was quickly flowing over his head. Even if he had lock-picking tools, he had to work in the water!
What's more, he didn't!
He is not a thief, an assassin, and he has not learned the skill of lock picking.
But he knew another way out.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Marvin swam down quickly. He soon arrived at the water inlet, a cylindrical inlet sealed by iron bars.
He held his breath, fumbled on the fence for a while, and then pulled hard, and actually pulled the fence down!
Although his strength is not top-notch, this iron fence is actually just a decoration.
The next second, he no longer hesitated and went straight into the water inlet!
Ten seconds later, accompanied by the sound of splashing water, Marvin emerged from a pool outside the house.
He was wet all over and his face looked a little pale.
However, the way people looked at him had turned into admiration.
"What? Did I pass the third level?"
He looked at the bewildered staff member.
The latter was simply dumbfounded.
Before Marvin, he had never seen an escape like this!
He had seen many locksmiths trying to open the complicated lock on the outside of the iron cage with simple iron wire while holding their breath, but no one thought that the door of the iron cage was not the only exit.
"He's cheating!"
Someone among the onlookers shouted.
The staff hesitated for a moment and carefully took out a manual.
"Assassin of Kings Challenge Rules".
He read it carefully for about six or seven minutes before he said seriously, "Well, it doesn't say that this method is not allowed..."
"So, you passed the third level."
Marvin smiled.
The control of the dagger continues to improve, soaring to the [Expert] level!
You know, it was only after the battle with the Star Sword Master that Marvin's control of the scimitar broke through the [Expert] level and reached the [Master] level.
And the dagger control improved so quickly, it was simply cheating.
But there is nothing he can do about it, since he was in this business in his previous life.
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Starting from the fourth level, the Assassin King challenge will no longer be open to the public.
Because the fourth level is [Assassination]!
The Assassin's League will choose a suitable person who is being rewarded and ask the challenger to assassinate him.
If the assassination is successful, the challenge is successful.
But at this level, Marvin simply chose to give up.
His choice surprised the staff.
We have come this far, how can we just give up?
You know, once you can clear five levels, you will be awarded the title of [King of Assassins]!
Although it sounds a bit strange for a ranger to be named the King of Assassins, it is also a supreme honor.
Marvin was very straightforward. Assassinating a strong man was too strenuous, not to mention there was the fifth level. He didn't think he could pass the fifth level now.
As for the title of King of Assassins, although it has many bonuses, Marvin does not have those skills, so it is useless.
He has not forgotten why he participated in this challenge. Now that the goal has been achieved, the right thing to do is to retreat when faced with difficulties.
…
Shadow Valley, inside a reception room.
"Congratulations , Mr. Marvin, you have passed the three items of the King of Assassins challenge. According to your request, this pass is yours."
One-Eyed Bird handed a pitch-black pass to Marvin.
Along with the pass, there are three small medals.
Each medal represents a progress in the Assassin King challenge.
If Marvin is interested in the future, he can take these three medals and directly participate in the challenge of the fourth level.
"But I need to remind you that the Black Hole is full of dangers. Few people can come back alive from such a haunted place."
Bird said so.
Marvin nodded.
For people on the surface, the underground world is indeed very terrifying.
But for Marvin, who is experienced and has dark vision, as long as he is careful and does not provoke some abnormal and strong creatures, it is still safe if he just travels on his way.
After getting the pass, Marvin prepared to leave.
Who knew that at this moment, One-Eyed Bird suddenly said:
"Mr. Marvin, your performance in the King of Assassins challenge was outstanding, which made one of my friends very interested in you. He has something he wants to entrust you with."
"I wonder if you're interested?"
“We will offer a very high reward.”
Marvin was stunned for a moment, and then the content on the notice board outside Samuel immediately emerged in his mind.
"Are you talking about the hunting of white deer?"
"Isn't there a saint from your Bai people who is in charge of this matter?"
Marven asked in surprise: "Why do you need an outsider like me to take action?"
"Because the saint is fake."
An old voice came from outside the door.
Then an old man walked in slowly, supported by a young maid.
Bird showed a hint of respect: "Master Priest."
The old man nodded to Marvin and said, "This is Viscount Marvin, right ? He is as young as the legend says."
Marvin stood up and simply returned the greeting.
After the two sides talked for a while, Marvin realized that this old man was actually the high priest of the Bai people, who served the Holy Spirit White Deer.
"Half an hour ago, we found Saint Monica's body in a sand dune."
"It is obvious that the one who appears in Kasamuel now is a fake."
"Someone is continuing to hunt white deer. We must stop this. Unfortunately, the key clue we found is hidden in a place that our people cannot infiltrate."
"So I need your help."
Marvin hesitated for a moment: "To be honest, I don't have much time..."
"You can listen to our reward first." One-eyed Bird was obviously close to the high priest. He looked into Marvin's eyes and said:
"A portion of the Fountain of Youth."
Marvin took a deep breath and said firmly:
"make a deal."
