Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

Seojun moved like the wind, quick and sharp. The first man swung a blade at him, but Seojun stepped aside easily, grabbed his wrist, and twisted it. The blade fell to the ground, and with one push, the man crashed into another, knocking both down.

"Is that all you've got?" Seojun said calmly.

The next guy, holding a staff, tried to hit him. Seojun ducked, grabbed the staff, and yanked it away. He spun it once and used it to trip the attacker, sending him falling face-first into the dirt.

The last man of Moss's group sent vines shooting toward Seojun, but Seojun dodged and grabbed a vine midair. He yanked hard, pulling the man off his feet. Seojun stepped forward and delivered a swift kick, knocking the man out cold.

The girl in Moss's group, who had been standing back nervously, let out a shaky gasp. Her eyes widened as Seojun turned to look at her. His calm yet piercing gaze made her tremble. She stumbled back, her legs giving way, and fell to the ground.

"Tsk," Seojun muttered under his breath, shaking his head in disappointment. He turned his attention to Moss, who was standing a few feet away, his face a mix of anger and disbelief.

Moss clenched his fists, glaring at his fallen group. "You idiots! You let him take you down just like that?" he shouted, his voice trembling with frustration.

Seojun's calm demeanor didn't waver as he addressed Moss. "If that's all your group can do, you've already lost. Give up and stop wasting my time."

Moss's face twisted in anger, but he didn't make a move. He knew better than to challenge Seojun after what he had just witnessed.

Behind Seojun, his group was still frozen in shock. Lila finally found her voice. "Seojun... who are you? Could it be a False ranker?"

Kaye clung to Kyle's arm, her face pale. "That was terrifying. And... kind of amazing," she whispered.

Kyle nodded, keeping his eyes on Seojun. "We should probably thank him. We wouldn't have stood a chance."

Seojun turned to his group, his expression calm but firm. "Let's go," he said, giving a subtle gesture to move further away from the scene.

The others hesitated for a moment, but Lila was the first to nod. "Right," she agreed, her voice quiet but steady. Andrew, Kaye, and Kyle followed, their movements cautious as they realized a crowd had been watching the fight. Whispers and murmurs filled the air, but no one dared step forward.

As they began to walk, the ground suddenly trembled beneath their feet. Kaye stumbled, and Kyle quickly caught her. "What's happening?" she asked, her voice trembling.

The scenery around them started to shift. The once green and vibrant forest disappeared, replaced by jagged rocks and barren land. The air grew bitterly cold, making them shiver. The sky above turned a dull gray, casting eerie shadows over the landscape.

Lila clutched her arms for warmth, her breath visible in the freezing air. "Where are we now? This… this isn't the same place."

Andrew scanned the area, his face a mix of confusion and fear. "It's like the entire environment changed in an instant"

Before anyone could answer, a strange silence fell over the area. The stillness was unnerving, like the calm before a storm. Then, without warning, the marbles floated up from the ground. At first, they hovered gently, but within seconds, they began to move erratically, zooming through the air at dangerous speeds.

"Get down!" Seojun shouted.

The group ducked just in time as one of the marbles zipped past them, slamming into a rock and shattering it to pieces. The sound of cracking stone echoed all around them.

Lila covered her head, her voice shaking. "What the heck?!"

Andrew crawled closer to Seojun. "They're moving like they're hunting us!"

Seojun's sharp eyes scanned the flying marbles. "They're not alive," he said firmly, "but something is controlling them." He looked back at the group. "Stay low and keep moving. Don't let them pin you in one spot."

The others nodded quickly, following Seojun's lead. The marbles darted closer, smashing into rocks and the ground, sending debris flying.

"We need to get a marble!" Kyle shouted over the chaos.

As the marbles flew through the air wildly, smashing into rocks and the ground. Around them, other groups were moving too—dodging, running, and even trying to grab the marbles midair.
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One boy from a group nearby jumped and snatched a marble out of the air. He held it up, grinning, but another group saw him and rushed toward him to take it. A fight broke out as they tried to grab it from his hands.

Seojun's group stayed close to the ground, avoiding the chaos. Kaye, crouched next to Seojun, was breathing hard. "What's the plan, Seojun? This is crazy! How is this an entrance exam? What were they thinking?"

Lila peeked over a rock, her voice calm but serious. "First, let's watch what's happening. We need to understand how people are taking the marbles."

Seojun nodded, his sharp eyes scanning the field. "They're going for the ones that slow down. But the moment someone grabs one, it's a fight to keep it."

Andrew, lying flat behind a small boulder, frowned. "Yeah, and those marbles aren't just flying around randomly. They're aiming at anyone who's moving too much."

Kyle pointed to a group further away. "That guy grabbed one! Should we just go take it from someone instead of trying to catch one ourselves?"

Seojun shook his head. "No. That's just going to make more enemies. We'll wait for the right chance and avoid trouble for now."

Kaye groaned, her voice frustrated. "This is impossible. What's the point of this? Are they trying to see who can survive the longest?"

"They're testing more than that," Seojun said. "They're watching how we work together, plan, and adapt. It's not just about strength."

Just then, a marble zipped past Kyle, barely missing him. He flinched and dropped to the ground. "That was too close!"

"Stay low and focused," Seojun said firmly.

Lila suddenly pointed to a marble nearby. It was flying slower, its movements less aggressive. "Look at that one. It's not moving as fast as the others."

Seojun's eyes followed hers. "That's our chance. Kyle, Andrew, you stay here and cover us. Lila and I will move in. Kaye, keep watch and warn us if something's coming."

Everyone nodded. Seojun and Lila moved carefully toward the slower marble. It hovered and darted unpredictably, but it wasn't as wild as the others.

When they got close, Lila reached out her hand. The marble zipped toward her, and for a moment, she thought it would hit her. But Seojun pulled her back. "Wait," he said quietly.

They watched, timing it carefully. When the marble slowed again, Seojun gave her a nod. Lila lunged forward and snatched the marble with both hands.

"I got it!" she said, her voice shaking with excitement.

Seojun's face stayed calm, but there was a hint of approval in his eyes. "Good. Let's get back before someone notices."

They hurried back to their group, keeping low to avoid the flying marbles.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a marble flew straight toward Lila. It hit her hard in the stomach, and she gasped in pain. The marble she had been holding fell from her hands and rolled on the ground.

"Lila!" Andrew shouted, rushing to her side as she stumbled and fell to the ground.

Lila clutched her stomach, wincing. Her face twisted in pain as she realized what had hit her. "A marble... it hit me," she muttered, her voice shaky.

Seojun knelt beside her, his sharp eyes scanning the area. "Stay still," he said firmly, helping her sit up.

The group huddled around her. Kaye looked around nervously, her voice filled with worry. "What happened?! Where did that marble come from?"

Lila, still holding her stomach, shook her head and forced herself to sit upright. She ignored the pain and said through gritted teeth, "Forget me. Find the marble!"

Before anyone could move, a voice rang out from nearby. "Thanks, Lila."