Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Soon enough, the fourth basic test was about to take place. But before it started, Karson suddenly appeared in front of Zachary, which actually surprised the latter.

"Hi, Karson," Zachary greeted. Although Zachary had yet to officially meet Karson, he already had prior knowledge of the latter, especially after the three basic tests. It turned that Karson was one of the most popular disciples of the Dignified Supernal Sect and was also expected among the ones that could probably become the champion of the inner assessment.

However, the truth was that this was not the first time that Karson had met Zachary nor the first time that they competed against each other. When Zachary broke Fabian's record in the Alchemist-testing Pavilion before, Karson was also there, taking the test. Therefore, Karson kept that in mind and swore that he would win the next time they faced off.

"I didn't expect that you would accumulate such high scores in your first inner assessment. You really are a rare genius, Hodge! I cannot help but admire your outstanding talent," Karson said. From Karson's tone, Zachary knew that he was straightforward and honest. There was no hint of insinuation from him.

"Well, I'm flattered." Zachary nodded slightly and reveale

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the future!" Donald said in satisfaction.

"Humph! Are you sure that he has such an outstanding comprehensive talent? I think his strength in alchemy is just at an ordinary level. We all know that he had not received any regular education in that field, and I doubt that the Holy Maiden has taught him anything recently. I would not really bet on him to win it all in his group," Timothy said with a cold snort.

"But if I remember correctly, Hodge defeated your disciple, Fabian, in alchemy. Isn't that right, Timothy?" Weston immediately reminded.

"Ha! Do you mean Fabian comparing notes with Hodge earlier? Obviously, my disciple didn't intend to win over Hodge in the first place. He just wanted to see Hodge's strength as an alchemist. Otherwise, why would he only choose to compete with Hodge in alchemy? You are reading too much into it," Timothy retorted.

"Well, that is your take on it. Didn't Fabian challenge Hodge in alchemy alone because that was the only field that he had the possibility of defeating him?" Weston asked with a meaningful smile.

"You can say what you want, but you are going to see it soon. In this group, Karson would definitely outshine Hodge and win first place in the alchemy test," Timothy said in disdain.