I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System - Chapter 158

Chapter 158: Academic Contest Begins (3)

“The second selection begins now. There are a total of 46 academies remaining, with 38 academies eliminated. This selection will take place in a small world. Each academy is tasked with killing Volkoids. You may also eliminate other academies’ students and plunder their points,” Gratt announced.

“The top 20 academies with the highest points will qualify for the next selection round,” he continued.

“What do you think about this selection?” Green asked Red and Blue.

“What I know is that the top five academies are guaranteed to qualify for this round,” Red responded confidently.

“Yes, they are the hegemons of the academies,” Blue added.

“The winner will undoubtedly come from those five,” Green concluded.

As commentators, they continued discussing the competition, adding energy and enthusiasm to the broadcast.

The students of other academies, who overheard their words, clenched their fists. They were determined to prove everyone wrong and make their academy the winner—contrary to expectations.

The commentators’ remarks seemed to ignite the students’ fighting spirit. Their eyes burned with fervor, eager to prove their worth.

Each academy had already formed groups with their own students, making it easier for Gratt to proceed with his next instructions.

“Each of you will receive a token that records your points. Use your Originat to sign your academy’s name on it,” Gratt said, waving his hand. Tokens flew through the air, landing in the hands of each student.

Draco caught his token and inspected it. It was plain, but he quickly activated his Originat and wrote his academy’s name on it.

This task was simple and also demonstrated control over one’s Originat. It was basic knowledge that every student here possessed.

As Draco finished, the token glowed, and the name of his academy was imprinted on it. Others did the same, and soon, all tokens were marked.

Everyone held their tokens as a portal appeared before them. Draco’s expression shifted to one of amazement as he sensed something unusual.

The treasure luck he had felt earlier had shifted. It seemed to indicate that the treasure was within this small world. Draco dared not activate it yet, as he had already passed the 100-mark threshold but hadn’t found the treasure in his first attempt.

Draco smiled. This contest truly seemed to be in his favor. He had discovered someone who possessed a copy of his talent, found an opportunity to become famous, sensed another Seat of Demon, and now located the treasure.

Gratt’s voice interrupted his thoughts. “All of you will be separated within the small world. You are free to use this opportunity to level up. The academy does not restrict anyone from increasing their strength. There are no other rules except this.”

These words surprised and delighted the students. Those who considered themselves weaker planned to lie low, using this chance to grow stronger before taking action.

“I hereby declare the second selection has begun,” Gratt announced. “I wish you all success.”

The portal began absorbing the students. Draco felt waves of killing intent directed at him but didn’t bother identifying the sources. He would wait for them to attack—and then…

Well, the result would be inevitable.

He glanced at Adrianna and the others. “Stay safe,” he said before stepping into the portal.

He watched as everyone separated. He stood in a dark, starry sky and was surprised by what he saw.

“No need to be shocked. Your strength is currently strong, and you have been refined with Deity Aura,” Xylara’s voice rang out.

“Oh! So, what’s this place?” Draco asked, observing his surroundings. His body moved uncontrollably, but he didn’t resist because he knew it was heading toward the small world intended for the competition.

He was curious about this place because he sensed danger whenever he attempted to move. This was what kept him from making any unnecessary movements.

“This is a wormhole connected to a small world,” Xylara explained. “A small world becomes accessible when the wormhole leading to it is exposed.”

After Xylara’s explanation, Draco understood more about the small world. As he pondered this, a bright light shone. Draco knew he was now at the entrance to the small world.

A blinding light enveloped him. When Draco reopened his eyes, he heard the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves. He had arrived in a forest.

Draco snorted and turned to his back, delivering a dazzling punch as a tragic cry echoed behind him. A Volkoid had been lurking nearby. Of course, Draco had already noticed it, which is why he was prepared to deal with it.

He examined the Volkoid, a large spider with more than fifty eyes. Its head and all its eyes were destroyed by Draco’s punch.

When he didn’t hear the system notification, he realized the Volkoid was less than level 50. This left him feeling a bit sullen.

Draco moved on, beginning his hunt.

It wasn’t just him. All the students had readied themselves, realizing they had arrived in the small world. Some began searching for fellow students, intending to move in groups. Others, like Draco, chose to act alone, confident in their strength.

Some students were lucky, landing in treasure-filled areas. Others were unlucky, finding themselves surrounded by Volkoids and getting eliminated.

A young man’s eyes narrowed. “You better not let me find you. You dare humiliate me!” he growled angrily, his face twisted with malice. It was Damien.

Whenever he thought about how Draco had pressed his head down, he was consumed with rage. It had already left a scar on his heart. He felt he needed to eliminate Draco to rid himself of this shame.

After some investigation, Damien discovered that the young man went by the name Simeon and had first been seen in Mercenary City. He didn’t know how Simeon met Alya, but she had recommended him to Luminari Academy, and they had accepted him. This surprised Damien.

It also turned out that Simeon was a great genius, suppressing almost all the first-year students. If Luminari Academy hadn’t stepped in at that moment, Simeon might have emerged as a prominent genius.

Quick Recap: Draco hid his real name and went by Simeon. The only time he was called Draco was when the girls spoke to him. They whispered his name, ensuring no one else could hear, or used it when they were alone together. In those moments, they didn’t bother keeping it a secret.

“Genius or not, you will die by my hands,” Damien thought as he moved forward.

This was almost the case everywhere. Draco’s display of power during the first selection had made many wary. They decided to eliminate him first to avoid future regret. Even students from different academies started forming teams to take him down.

Elder Gratt hadn’t said anything against different academies teaming up.

Draco was unaware of how many enemies he had made due to the pressure he had emitted during the first selection. Even if he had known, he would have chuckled, welcoming them with open arms.

Everyone, both those at the arena and those watching live, knew this was where the real battle would begin.

The first selection had been just an appetizer. Now it was time to feast on the main dish.