I will be the Strongest

Chapter 20

Taking the sword from the door, Lior sighed. His steps led him to the shelf where various distinct weapons were displayed. From all sorts of swords to daggers, from thousands of different spears to maces, crossbows, or halberds, every type of weapon could be found in that place.

"So, you're the Twins' twins, but..."

Alyia walked through the garden towards the trembling youths, Ji Yoo carrying a long sword and Hyun a pair of golden brass knuckles.

Alyia pointed to the side.

"Who's he?"

The man shuddered, immediately hiding behind Lior.

"Is this your business?"

"No, that was the only request they made to accept."

"The only one? Really...?"

Her eyes swept the place, returning to where the twins were. Her hands sweat, and the strength in her fists slowly faded. Standing in front of Lior was already scary, but... those eyes... not even their souls seemed to be hidden from such a sight.

"Who are you...?"

Someone so powerful should be known, so how is this possible? How has Ji Yoo never even heard of the girl standing before him?

"I? I'm Alyia Ora, that i***t's sister. But... what a shame... seems like I made a mistake again..."

'A mistake...?' The twins glanced at each other. 'What could that possibly mean?'

"You see? I told you that basing this on what the media says wouldn't work."

"Hmm..."

Hesitant, Ji Yoo took a step forward and raised his hand.

"What are you talking about..?"

"Oh, it's just that... you're not as good as I imagined you'd be."

"So..."

Closing his fists tightly around the brass knuckles, his body trembled, but not out of fear.

"So you're saying you're going to send us away..?"

"Well, not yet. Let's see..."

Hiding one arm behind her back, Alyia raised a single finger and took a step forward.

"Let's test it first, shall we? If you can touch me, you pass, understood?"

"Ha! Say you won't accept them at once, it's easier, isn't it?"

"But Theodore managed..."

"Seriously? You're comparing him to these two?"

"Alright then... One minute, if you're still standing after a minute, you pass the test."

Lior strained his eyes and briefly shook his head.

"..."

"30 seconds...?"

"10 seconds. If they can hold on for ten seconds, it's more than enough."

"But that's not fair. If others find out about this, they'll think it was favoritism."

"No..., they'd say it was kindness and feel envy..."

Alyia sighed.

"Alright.., ten seconds. Do your best to stay standing for that time."

The twins glanced at each other. A being capable of saying that the second strongest man in the world couldn't even touch her during his test... facing her head-on is impossible.

A silent nod was made, and a decision was reached. Jumping, Ji Yoo and Hyun backed away, going as far as possible from that monster.

"Aaah..."

Lior sighed.

"What a shame, looks like they lost.."

"What? Why?"

"Well..., she doesn't know how to play this kind of game."

Alyia smiled.

Moving her hand downward, a step was taken, generating a strong wind that was enough to sway Lior's and the man's hair beside him and shake the shelves behind them. While running desperately, without realizing it, Hyun found himself on the ground as Alyia's finger descended upon him.

Ji Yoo briefly turned to look for her, but when their eyes met, his legs trembled, and his knees weakened, succumbing to the force pulling them towards the ground. The hand appearing before his face so quickly made it feel as if the scythe of death was already poised over his neck.

"Enough!"

The hand stopped, and the threatening gaze superficially disappeared, but when their eyes met even for a brief moment, Ji Yoo immediately trembled.

"What are you doing? You'll end up killing them."

"Oh, it's not that serious."

"Really..?"

Lior pointed behind. The man was still trying to wake Tae Hyun.

"Look at the state you left the boy in."

His body paralyzed and bearing a deep mark from a single finger on his back. Hyun lay sunk into the ground.

"Aah..."

Alyia and Lior glanced at each other for a while. In the end, she was the first to relent.

"Aaah.. Alright, okay, I get it. They passed, satisfied?"

"Honestly? Yes. This is the third time you've made me do this without any results."

"Ha!"

Walking towards the exit, Alyia smiled.

"And how could this possibly be my fault? You're the one who can't choose people properly."

She stopped before closing the door completely.

"When they're feeling better... no. Let them know that we'll start tomorrow."

The door closed, and after looking around, Ji Yoo turned.

"Is she gone..?"

Lior tried, but couldn't contain his laughter. That expression... it's so memorable and familiar.

"You're looking a lot like Theodore now..."

"Really?!"

Ji Yoo jumped. How good must someone be to be compared to one of the strongest in humanity?

"Yes, he had that same expression after the first day of training."

Laughing, Lior walked to the exit while Ji Yoo clenched his fists and teeth tightly.

"Bring him along with you. Let's grab a bite now... I think you guys will need it."

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[Congratulations]

[Level four of the first floor of the Tower of the Six has been successfully completed]

[Level five will soon commence]

With continuous progression regarding the levels of the first floor, Hye continues to scatter the bodies of giants all around the beach where they emerge. The number has already reached ten in just a few minutes, and, returning to the sand, before her eyes, five more rise from the waters.