Eternal Thief

Chapter 1577: Hunter’s Hunt! (1)

Ace looked at the crimson ring in his hand with scrutiny, as that voice had already made it clear that this ring was going to be essential to the Evernight Trial, and he must protect it, not to mention that all the trial information would be channeled through this ring.

Now that this ring has suddenly activated, Ace can’t ignore it and decides to put it on before he tries to mark it with his disguised spiritual mark.

The moment his ’Abyssal Qi’ touched the ring, it instantly recognized him as his owner, and that light started to dissipate before the eye within the crimson, the hallmark of the Evernight Council, flickered in dark light.

Suddenly, from the dark eye, a translucent crimson projection screen materialized in front of Ace, startling him, for the projection interface before him was written in Abyssal Language and even arranged into sections and details.

If he didn’t know any better, he would’ve thought it was the system interface.

But it wasn’t because the aesthetic difference was simply that between earth and sky; not to mention, the system has a unique, indescribable charm in its interfaces.

Nonetheless, Ace still has to give the council credit for trying and even considering such an idea, because it wasn’t every day he saw imitations of the system’s interface, albeit crude.

Ace relaxed slightly before he started reading the details in the projection interface...

”Welcome to the Evernight Trial: Hunter’s Hunt!

”Congratulations, you have been granted a Special Evernight Invitation; thus, the Ring of Lone Hunter is given to you, making you the ’Lone Hunter’ in the Hunter’s Hunt!

”If you lose the Ring of Lone Hunter or fail to complete the conditions of Hunter’s Hunt in due time, you will be eliminated.

”Elimination means Certain Death!”

At this point, Ace’s eyes narrowed when he saw certain death in case of failure, and he confirmed the Council’s intention of killing every single participant in case of failure, even if they had an Evernight Invitation!

With that in mind, he continued to read the rules and regulations mentioned below for this Hunter’s Hunt.

”Hunter’s Hunt details and rules:

”1. Every participant has been divided into two categories, either the Hunter or the Hunt!

”2. The Hunters have been issued the Ring of Hunter, while the Hunts have been given the Ring of Hunt!

”3. The Rings of Hunter and Rings of Hunt need to be worn all the time, and in case of stowing them in a spatial treasure, or removing them from your person, within 10 seconds, the Rings will become invalid, and such participant will be considered eliminated after the duration of the trial!

”4. The Hunter’s Hunt will last for a fortnight after the timer in your respective Ring of Hunter or Hunt starts.

”5. To pass the Hunter’s Hunt Trial, every Hunter must hunt and collect 20 Rings of Hunt (Invalid Rings included) using any method necessary!

”Focus here to go to the Next Section!”

Realization dawned on Ace at this moment as he finally got all the details of the Hunter’s Trial.

Although the trial conditions were relatively simple, they were vicious and cruel, especially for those who had been given the Ring of Hunts.

Furthermore, Ace couldn’t help but think about the more in-depth meaning behind dividing the Evernight Invitation holders, the Evernight Council members, and the outsiders.

’Since they have made two categories, I’m sure the Evernight Council has divided their members into either Hunters or Hunts, most likely the former. While those outsiders are probably the ’Hunts’ for those Council Members.

’This way, they can justifiably eliminate not only the geniuses of the other powers but also get rid of scourges or useless wastes of space within their own ranks. Moreover, they haven’t revealed the requirements for the ’hunts’ to pass this trial to those with the title of ’hunters,’ like me. And there are still more details...’

Ace couldn’t help but focus on the next section, and the projection instantly changed, revealing new information, but when he saw it, his expression turned stern.

”Special Details for the Lone Hunter only:

”1. Lone Hunter didn’t need to gather or hunt for any Rings!

”2. Lone Hunter is only required to protect the Ring of Lone Hunter until the duration of the trial is over, and he shall consider Passed!

”3. Lone Hunter can’t take off the Ring of Lone Hunter once it is worn, even for a moment, or Lone Hunter shall be eliminated promptly!

”4. Lone Hunter holds a special status within the Trial of Hunter’s Hunt; please be aware!

”Focus here to go to the Next Section!”

”I knew it!” Ace clicked his tongue in annoyance when he saw that ’special details’ were only for the Lone Hunter, meaning him!

’If they are being so kind to give me a free pass in this trial despite going through all those troubles to arrange the Evernight Trial and having me enter here, this isn’t as simple as it seemed.

’Furthermore, that last detail is as ambiguous as it is filled with hidden meanings. If the ’Lone Hunter’ has a special status, this could only mean that I’m the only ’Lone Hunter’ present in this trial; then I’m sure those Hunters and Hunts will be given some special task related to me.’

A hint of cold intent flashed past his eyes, and he sneered, ’I don’t mind starting a scene if that’s what they want...’

At this moment, he focused on the next section again impassively, as he had already decided to turn the tables on the council and give them a pleasant ’surprise’ if they really wanted to play like this.

”Rewards for Lone Hunter Only:

”Successfully Protecting the Ring of Lone Hunter for the Trial Duration: 300 Night Stay Pass in the Evernight Sanctuary!

”Extra Rewards for Lone Hunter Only if met these certain conditions:

”Submit 20 Half-Moon Rings of Hunter and 20 Rings of Hunt: Add 100 Extra Nights in Evernight Sanctuary Stay Pass!

”Submit 50 Half-Moon Rings of Hunter and 50 Rings of Hunt: Add 200 Extra Nights in Evernight Sanctuary Stay Pass!

”Submit 100 Half-Moon Rings of Hunter and 100 Rings of Hunt: Add 300 Extra Nights in Evernight Sanctuary Stay Pass, and 100 Evernight Coins!

”...so forth...”

”Submit 10 Full-Moon Rings of Hunter: Add 200 Extra Nights in Evernight Sanctuary Stay Pass, and 100 Evernight Coins!

”Submit 20 Full-Moon Rings of Hunter: Add 300 Extra Nights in Evernight Sanctuary Stay Pass, and 200 Evernight Coins!

”...so forth...”

Ace was astounded to see this section filled with rewards!