Chapter 17

"Do you need healing?" the doctor asks. Ray declines and the next level begins.

Next level Ray encountered a formidable group of adversaries: five swift and agile wendigos. These creatures possessed not only incredible speed but also a cunning nature that demanded Ray's utmost adaptability.

The wendigos darted across the simulated arena, their movements a blur of rapidity. Their snarls filled the air as they circled Ray, seeking an opportunity to strike. With his heightened senses, Ray anticipated their every move, his eyes locked on their subtle shifts and patterns.

Utilizing his own superhuman abilities, Ray tapped into his enhanced speed and strength. He matched the wendigos' agility, evading their lunges and sidestepping their lightning-fast attacks. With each precise movement, he showcased his prowess as a skilled combatant.

Ray's strategy evolved in the face of his agile adversaries. He assessed their vulnerabilities and adapted his fighting style accordingly. Exploiting the wendigos' occasional lapses in coordination, he struck with calculated precision, targeting their weak points, and delivering devastating blows.

The clash of steel and bone echoed throughout the arena as Ray's strikes connected, temporarily staggering the wendigos. His reflexes were honed to perfection, enabling him to deflect their counterattacks and swiftly retaliate. The simulation became a dance of speed and skill as Ray seamlessly weaved through the chaotic battlefield.

Despite the wendigos' agility, Ray's strategic thinking and superior physical attributes began to tip the scales in his favour. His blows landed with precision, momentarily incapacitating his opponents, and giving him the upper hand. With each defeated wendigo, Ray's confidence grew, fuelling his determination to emerge victorious.

As the last wendigo fell, a silence settled over the simulated arena. Ray stood amidst the defeated adversaries, his breathing steady and his body adorned with minor bruises.

"Do you need healing?" the doctor asks.

"Just a bit." Ray acknowledges.

the stakes rose higher with the appearance of five formidable minotaur's. These towering creatures, known for their raw power and unyielding aggression, posed a daunting challenge for Ray. Each minotaur exhibited a combination of extraordinary strength, lightning-fast speed, and an unyielding resilience that tested Ray's skills and endurance.

With his senses heightened and instincts honed, Ray swiftly analysed the situation. He knew that a direct confrontation would be perilous, given the minotaur's' immense physical prowess. Instead, he relied on his agility, aiming to overcome his adversaries and exploit their weaknesses.

Ray's movements were a blur as he darted around the arena, evading the thunderous charges of the minotaur's. His reflexes were pushed to the limit as he narrowly avoided their bone-crushing strikes. With calculated precision, he launched lightning-fast counterattacks, targeting vulnerable spots on the minotaur's' bodies.

Despite his relentless efforts, Ray found himself outnumbered and overwhelmed. The minotaur's' sheer strength and resilience proved to be a formidable barrier. Though he managed to take down three of the five adversaries with his well-placed strikes, the remaining minotaur's retaliated with a ferocity that exceeded his expectations.

The battle grew increasingly intense as the minotaur's closed in, their relentless aggression fuelled by a desire to protect their fallen comrades. Ray's body bore the marks of their powerful blows, his stamina waning under the relentless assault. Despite his valiant efforts, he was unable to subdue the remaining minotaur's.

With a heavy heart, Ray acknowledged the limitations of his abilities in the face of such formidable opponents. He recognized that this battle had pushed him to the brink, highlighting the importance of strategy, endurance, and adaptability in combat.

Ray felt a wave of disappointment wash over him as he faced failure in each of the Level B tests. Doubts crept into his mind, but he refused to let them consume him. Determined to learn from his mistakes and grow stronger, Ray resolved to train harder, refine his skills, and overcome the challenges that lie ahead. He understood that failure was not the end but an opportunity to rise above and prove his resilience as a hunter. With renewed determination, he set his sights on the next phase of his training, ready to face whatever obstacles awaited him.

"Ray, you've surpassed all expectations in the final phase. Your performance has been extraordinary. You've proven yourself as a true hunter" the doctor explained.

"Thank you for your kind words but I still failed" he sighed.

"For a new hunter, your results have been exceptional so far, we will finalise your results for a few minutes, please leave the test chamber."