184 Level 30

Despite his need to finish the trial quickly for the golden ticket, Arthur also wanted to level up along the way. That's why he consumed more mana to detect any nearby abnormalities. The Arculas managed to hide their lifeforce so Arthur had to dig up any abnormalities in the terrain. 

After he calmed down, Arthur rubbed his cheek sourly. It didn't hurt at all. Despite the Arcula being troublesome, its strength was barely at the peak-mid-tier. However, it had slipped by his senses using the terrain and its camouflage ability. 

Arthur started walking again, unbothered. As he neared a nearby tree's root, he punched downward using his fire runes and the tree's root broke with a scream. The Arcula tried to run away but Arthur grabbed its arm and pulled it upward before using his fire rune to burn it away. 

Its screams resounded throughout the thick forest before it turned to light particles and disappeared. Arthur saw many of the shadows move and he smirked.