My SSS-Rank Class Is Blood Monarch!

Chapter 166: Chapter 166- Seraphica Colosseum (Part 4)

Heaving up and down, Arthur read the description silently. He still didn't get completely rid of the state he was in a few moments ago so his brain wasn't registering everything properly. Still, slowly, a smile bloomed on his face through the exhaustion.

"... Hahaha... Haha... This is nice." He muttered as he stabbed the sword into the ground to help him keep standing up. He was very exhausted after almost three hours of nonstop swinging.

His monstrous stamina and endless resolution had pushed him a lot. This was the longest he had actually swung the sword ever since he picked up one. Even he was shocked he could actually reach such a level of determination on his own.

Now, all of that exhaustion and relentless training had given him a considerably good reward. It wasn't the result he wanted, but it was nonetheless a great bonus. More importantly, that gave Arthur a strong slap on the face that woke him up completely.

"What was I even doing..." He muttered. "This is already a good training session. My demons were really telling me to somehow master the sword in a few hours of practice."

Without realizing it, Arthur fell to the ground. His legs had wobbled as all the exhaustion finally hit him. He had been so engrossed in the training that all sense of reason had been swiped under the rug.

Staring at the target silently, Arthur recalled how he felt at that moment. How he was completely unable to think properly. He had been turned into a maniacal warrior who couldn't stop training for the life of him.

That wasn't him and he knew that. But, he also knew that this was a side of him he had ever since he stepped into the game and even before that.

'I don't know what gets into me. But, whenever I'm extremely focused on something, it becomes the sole thing I can think of. I had this for like how long? I think ever since I can remember.' He rubbed the back of his head. 'I never really thought of it badly. But this... It seems to be getting worse and worse with time somehow.'

He didn't know if this was a good thing or not, but so far, it was giving him results and amazing ones at that. He was the strongest player in the world with a huge margin from second place. But, was that at a cost? Was he losing his sanity every time he put everything on the line?

The answer was harder than he expected. There was no proof of that so far, at least none that he could feel.

Sitting there silently, he contemplated everything. He recalled every moment he had been in such a trance or a zone state. Especially the time when his class 'Berserker Of The New World' triggered on its own and the result was simply monstrous.

'This serum is going to turn me into an A+ student! Hahaha! No more stupid Arthur! I'm going to become a scientist, mhm. Professor Arthur... Has a good ring for sure.'

As he laughed to himself, Arthur studied for a good two hours before he finally finished and wore his uniform. Then, he left the apartment a little early as usual and took his sonic board to the institution.

This was the second day of the academy and there were way more people heading to the same destination than yesterday. Everyone decided to start going early for one reason or another. Perhaps keeping in theme with the new disciplined versions of themselves they wanted to cultivate.

"OI! Arthur!"

On the way, he heard someone calling for him. Turning around, he saw Herculia and Danny approaching him.

"Good morning."

"Good morning! It's nice to stumble upon you on the way. We should start heading to school together, man!" Herculia said.

'I don't think your friend there likes the idea.' Arthur laughed inwardly as he stared at the silent Danny. He was as grumpy as always, never smiling whenever Arthur was around.

"What do you think of today? Is it going to be as peaceful as yesterday?"

"... I really want to believe it will be normal. But, I also think the academy doesn't want us to get too comfortable. So, just be ready for anything that might happen."

Arthur said casually, unaware that his suspicion was just about to be fulfilled right upon their arrival.

A//N: Don't forget to give the book some golden tickets for good luck! :3