I Don't Agree to the Terms
Chapter 93 - 79: Higher Order World - The Kingdoms_3

Chapter 93: Chapter 79: Higher Order World - The Kingdoms_3

"Of course, I’m ready," Gu Shanhai said without hesitation.

"No, no, no, you are not ready, but we will help you as much as possible. Come with me now, I’ll take you to meet the others."

"Also, my name is Mafas Wolf Teeth," Mafas said.

Gu Shanhai naturally also spoke, "Shanhai, my name is Shanhai."

"Alright, apprentice, hold onto the White Wolf’s neck tightly; I’ll take you back," Mafas said. After he had finished speaking, the White Wolf beside him came over, slightly bowed down, and gestured for Gu Shanhai to come up.

At this, Gu Shanhai didn’t make a fuss and climbed onto the White Wolf, holding the other tightly.

The next instant, the White Wolf started to gallop on its four legs.

"Apprentice, you are a bit beyond my expectations. I’ve received many who wanted to become Marked Druids out of interest, but most of them were unable to hold onto the White Wolf and even shut their eyes in fear. You did well," Mafas expressed his satisfaction.

As a Druid, a strong body was necessary; otherwise, one couldn’t survive in the wilderness.

"I’ve trained a little bit..." Gu Shanhai responded.

The test to become a Marked Druid had begun the moment they met, whether it was the judgment of their alignment or the current test. If one failed any, they would be rejected.

As the White Wolf advanced, the two crossed a boundary barrier, arriving at a new area.

This was inside a forest yet a vast plain; there were sporadic wooden huts, and three Druids, two men and one woman, all middle-aged, occupied the area.

They were each busy with their own tasks, some engaged in meditating with nature, others tending to plants and concocting potions in a large cauldron.

When they saw Mafas bringing Gu Shanhai, they glanced over but continued with their own tasks.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to greet them, but they were too busy, so their introductions had to be delayed for now.

And they didn’t have much confidence in Gu Shanhai anyway, it was rare for someone to want to become a Marked Druid, and practically no one could pass the upcoming tests.

"Here we are, this is Deer Plain, where our Druids reside."

"I will train you for three days so that you will be confident enough to complete the upcoming challenge."

"After that, I will send you alone into the Elemental Realm to survive and find your way back. If you do, you will receive the blessing of the elements, and thus possess the foundation of a Marked Druid."

"There is significant danger, and a careless mistake might lead to your death, but it is not too late to back out now," Mafas said with a solemn tone.

"The Elemental Realm? Does it involve the four elements: wind, fire, water, and earth?" Gu Shanhai asked.

"Yes, it is filled with these four fearsome elemental beings; a moment’s carelessness can lead to death, so you still have the chance to back out," Mafas, being a straightforward man, didn’t hide anything.

Gu Shanhai mused to himself: It’s like a labyrinth instance focused on escape and survival, which means it also relies on some luck.

However, the corresponding four elements... seemed quite appealing. Currently, he wasn’t afraid of the fire element; as for the remaining wind, water, and earth, he needed to think a bit more.

Fortunately, he still had three days of training, which likely wouldn’t pose a big problem. These three days would probably teach him survival, rather than imparting Druid Divine Skills.

Even if they wanted to teach them, Gu Shanhai wouldn’t be able to learn without the basics.

"So, with such a difficult challenge, will I become closer to nature after becoming a Marked Druid?" Gu Shanhai asked.

Hearing this question, Mafas looked stern, "Yes, the more dangerous the crisis we face, the more powerful the strengths we gain."

"It’s just that in this current era, it might not compare to the ancient times," Mafas then said somewhat awkwardly.

He knew in his heart that it wasn’t just about not comparing; they were completely overshadowed by Knights and Priests, and even other factions of Druids outperformed them since most of their powers were suppressed.

So in reality, they had little capability. If it were the era of the Marked Druids in full flourish, there would be no need to fear those elemental beings in the Elemental Realm, and the survival rate would be very high. Of course, they would be much stricter in selecting apprentices, such as alignment or aptitude, during those times.

Now that things had declined, they had no choice but to accept whoever was available. Gu Shanhai could directly become an apprentice, otherwise, in the past, he wouldn’t have had the chance to meet someone influential like Mafas.

"I chose the path of the Marked Druid, not for power but to be closer to nature," Gu Shanhai said seriously, indicating his disapproval of the old comrade’s mindset that seemed eager for power.

This made Mafas somewhat embarrassed because he could tell that what the other said was true.

Gu Shanhai indeed held this belief, and of course, now he also wanted to learn some prophecy alongside the Druids. Coupled with his own abilities, it would make him significantly stronger.

"Well, you have made me feel ashamed," Mafas could only sincerely wish that Gu Shanhai would pass this test and come back alive from the Elemental Realm.

"I’m sorry, but we can’t offer any direct assistance; we can only try our best to teach you."

"The first day, I will teach you how to survive in the Elemental Realm."

"The second day, Narice will teach you basic first aid."

"The third day, Burke will show you how to find your way and the path back in the Elemental Realm."

"The rest will be up to you."

Mafas pointed to the meditating female Druid and the male Druid concocting potions. These two, upon hearing this, did not raise their heads as they had done this many times before, but to this day, no apprentice had returned from the Elemental Realm.

Cruelty, after all, was part of nature.

They knew that doing this might leave their sect without successors, but they had no choice because it was a part of becoming a Marked Druid.

The test wasn’t set by them but by nature itself; if they could have changed it, they would have long ago. They were not old conservatives.

"Of course, it is my honor," Gu Shanhai did not harbor too many expectations; this knowledge was urgently needed, even if three days seemed too short. He was hoping for thirty days, but unfortunately, the test did not allow it.

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