The throne room had transformed into a mess. Several pillars had collapsed, and the floor was full of cracks and potholes from what looked to be explosions.
The students were not in the best shape either, their numbers having dwindled by almost half in one short moment of carelessness.
Despite Kate's warnings, some of the third years still underestimated Lake, especially with the effects of the seals in place. In return, Lake capitalized on this to break through their formation and dive straight into the second layer, the majority of which were only Martial Apprentices.
What happened from there could only be described as a massacre.
In the blink of an eye, a dozen students were eliminated, and by the time the third years had surrounded him again, another two dozen had been defeated.
"KHAHAHA! Is this all you have?!"
Lake laughed maniacally as he dodged and countered another attack flawlessly.
