Pendekar Nusantara
Academy II Entrance Selection

"Everything, the break is over. Quickly follow me"

This time the Old Grandfather did not run but walked instead, so the people were not too rushed either.

They continued walking until they reached the gate that said.

"Bimasakti Academy"

As soon as they walked through the gate, there was a huge arena before them, the size of this arena could even accommodate thousands of people. The arena was surrounded by an iron fence that looked extremely strong.

"All of you, get into the arena"

All participants followed the Old Man's call to ride the arena. Aran and his friends also directly climbed the arena.

"This is where you will fight together. You can fight alone or in a team. The maximum in a team is 5 people, no more. You will be given 30 minutes to form your own team. It starts now!"

After the Old Grandfather said, many people began to form their own teams. Aran who has three felt no need to form a team anymore.

"Greetings brother"

Suddenly there was a voice next to Aran.

Aran then turned towards the voice that called out to him.

"Yes, there's something I can help you with"

Aran saw that the face of the person who called him was very face Nusantara. He came with a beautiful woman who also spoke like people from the archipelago.

"My name is Rumbun and next to me this is my friend named Srikandi"

"Greetings known"

Sapa Srikandi to Aran and the others.

"Oohs.. My name is Aran and they are both my friends"

"Greetings, my name is Varya"

"Greetings, my name is Kim Taeyang. You can call me Taeyang"

They all stood together and slightly moved away from the crowd.

"Do you want to form a group with us"

Ask Aran to both of them.

"Yes we both want to join you"

Reply Rumbun without hesitation.

"Are you from Nusantara"

Ask Aran back who was already curious about the origin of this new friend.

"Yes that's right, we're both from Nusantara. I am from Kalimantan while Srikandi is from Java, precisely the Mahwapatih Kingdom"

"Wow, how did you finally meet. The distance between Kalimantan and Mahwapatih Kingdom is not close"

Aran was surprised that they were both right from Nusantara.

"I happen to be in the Mahwapatih Kingdom. So we finally decided to go here together. Supposedly according to plan, we also departed together with the representatives of the Ocean Kingdom. But the info we got was that the representatives of the Kingdom of the Ocean decided to depart separately from us"

Hearing Rumbun's words made Aran speechless. It was unexpected that he should have left with them.

"If you can tell where you all come from"

Srikandi tried to talk and ask his new friends. His first look was at Varya.

"Ah, if I am from the middle of the land"

Varya replied with a slight laugh.

"If I come from a country on the Korean peninsula"

Taeyang replied with a smile.

"Oooh so, if you"

Srikandi's question also reveals Rumbun's question. He was also curious about the figure of the cloaked and masked man who he thought was very strong. Because Rumbun could feel that this man was not a random man.

"Ahh, if I am"

Aran is confused about what to say, but he also does not want to lie in front of his brother who comes from the archipelago.

"I am here representing the Kingdom in Sumatra"

Reply Aran. Finally he decided not to tell lies to brothers from the same land, Nusantara.

"Sumatra?"

Said Srikandi and Rumbun together.

"Don't that represent Sumatra it is the Kingdom of the Ocean"

Said Srikandi getting curious to Aran.

"You're right, Srikandi. Also as I know, the Kingdom of the Ocean sent its Mahapatih here"

Rumbun added.

Then Rumbun and Srikandi looked at each other. In their hearts is it possible that this man before them is the Mahapatih they know.

"Are you Ma.. Mahapatih Asura's"

Said Rumbun slightly in disbelief.

"Emm, a lot of people call me that"

Aran answered Rumbun.

Aran's answer made Rumbun and Srikandi change his attitude.

"Greetings to me Mahapatih"

"What are you doing"

Aran then helps them not to pay respect to him.

"Remember, never tell anyone that I am Mahapatih"

Lucky in that place is very crowded, so many people do not care about the activities in Aran's place. They were more concerned about the Academy's current entrance selection.

"Whatabout? What is Mahapatih"

Ask Taeyang to his friends. He who lives far from the archipelago and only as a commoner does not understand about strata in the Kingdom.

"Mahapatih is a high official title given directly by the Young King. Also, Mahapatih Asura is the number two person in the Ocean Kingdom. The success of the Ocean Kingdom cannot be separated from the role of Mahapatih Asura. I was one of the people who admired the greatness of Mahapatih"

Rumbun said with pride. He did not expect to meet his role model in this place.

"Hyeong-nim. I did not expect that you were a person of high rank. From now on I call you Mahapatih too"

"If you call me that, I will never be your brother again. This goes for all of you too"

Aran replied while watching all these friends.

"Good Hyung-nim"

"Ready"

Aran's friends finally decide to cover up Aran's identity.

"Time's up"

There was a cry from Old Grandfather standing on a large rock.

"Everyone please listen carefully to my words"

The participants then faced towards the Old Grandfather.

"Now is the final selection. I want to tell all of you that the academy's student quota this time is only 50 people. For that, you who are in this arena will fight over the quota by fighting each other. The rule is one, you can't kill. Please start"

After the Old Man said, everyone immediately prepared and were wary of his surroundings.

"Groan!"

Some groups that are impatient immediately attack other groups.

Bang out!

Bang out!

Various powers began to clash with each other in this place.

There are also those who still have not done the fight, including Aran's group.

Aran with his group prefers to be quiet while waiting.

"Hyung-nim, are we not attacking?"

Taeyang said to Aran, he was already very curious to try the results of his hard training with the Beetles.

"Patience, let them fight each other"

Aran prefers to be patient and observe the course of the fight. Suddenly Aran's eyes were fixed on Xiao Ling. Aran saw that no one dared to attack the Xiao Family group. Likewise with the Parsy Kingdom group, Lady Octavia and also the Situ Family group.

The retainer of the Situ Family was Situ Kong who was accompanied by a man who had a huge aura.

Finally there was a group who glanced at Aran's place.

"Strike them"

The group of people immediately advanced towards Aran.

"Give them all to me"

Shouted Taeyang who directly advanced on his enemies. Without hesitation Taeyang took out his sword.

"Level 2 Shadow Sword Arts"

Taeyang felt that he only needed to use tier two to defeat his enemies.

Trang!

Trang!

"Yyyarrrrgggh"

"Aarrgghh"

Some people immediately collapsed, while others managed to survive even though the weapons in their hands were all damaged.

"The sword art is awesome"

Said some people who saw Taeyang's ability.

"One more time"

Taeyang instantly moved quickly paralyzing the rest of the people who attacked him.

"Fall down!"

Taeyang's second attack caused his enemies to fall. Because killing is forbidden, Taeyang only paralyzes them. After disabling all of his attackers, he stood by Aran's side.

"Your abilities are getting better"

Varya said to Taeyang.

"Hehe, thank you Varya. This was all thanks to Senior Beetle's guidance"

Taeyang felt for himself the benefits of the exercise he experienced with Beetles. Taeyang's words were returned with a smile by Varya. He also felt for himself the increase in his ability he got from training with White.

Srikandi and Rumbun were completely amazed by Taeyang's sword ability. They are grateful to be in a group with Aran.