NOVEL NEXT Chapter 47: Restless Shadows
Despite the so-called rest day, an eerie tension settled over Arunachal Pradesh Academy.
That evening, as the students gathered in the main auditorium, a massive holographic screen flickered to life.
> "Welcome to the third event."
The voice belonged to Headmaster Dhruv Jomoh, his gaze sharp as ever.
A map appeared on the screen—dense forests, mountain cliffs, and an unknown area covered in red mist.
> "This event will push you beyond your limits. Some of you may have heard rumors—about creatures lurking in the wilderness. Tonight, I confirm them."
Murmurs spread through the crowd.
> **"For years, there have been... unnatural occurrences in the Dibang Forest Zone. Creatures of immense power. We believe they are the results of a lost experiment by Professor Luwanto."
Mri's eyes widened. He had heard whispers of the professor's name before—but who was he really?
> "This time, your challenge is simple. Enter the forest and retrieve one of the seven Elemental Crystals. But beware—the monstrous beasts are out there... watching."
The screen flickered, revealing blurry footage of a gigantic shadow with glowing red eyes moving through the forest.
A student from Nagaland Academy scoffed.
> "Tch, just some overgrown animals—"
The screen glitched, and suddenly—a new image flashed.
A huge, monstrous tiger, covered in burning red aura, its body massive like a mutated predator.
The room fell silent.
Even the most confident students paled.
> "These creatures are beyond anything you've faced before," Dhruv continued. "Only the strongest will survive this trial."
Mri smirked.
> "Then let's begin."