[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-195":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882046,2498,"Chapter 195: The People of the Grand Arena (Part 1)","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-195",195,"\u003Cp>Hulim distributed the antidotes to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The supply of antidotes is limited. We need to prioritize rescuing those with combat capabilities. How many powerful individuals do each of you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m an adventurer! I know many strong fellow adventurers!\"\"So am I!\"\"I know a few too......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim glanced at the four people who spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, the four of you go to the spectator stands to rescue capable viewers. The rest of us will free the gathered Federation nobles—there are quite a few strong fighters among them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...... Just the four of us? Isn’t our combat power a bit too weak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four exchanged glances, their eyes drifting subtly toward Boguna and Violet—their meaning clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a situation like this, the enemy surely had Upper-Rank Powerhouses at Rank B or higher. A group of Rank C fighters, even top-tier ones, would likely be powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a valid concern......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim turned to the remaining three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is willing to join their team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boguna stepped forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a representative of the Golden Lion Royal Clan, I must prioritize rescuing the nobles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luigi said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet hesitated for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Well...... I don’t know many people, but I’m technically an adventurer too. I can go with them......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Violet, a Magic Swordswoman, was willing to join them, the four breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that we’ve divided the teams, there’s no time to waste. Let’s move quickly.\"\"Right!\"\"Alright......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The VIP box door was gently opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One person crept outside to scout, then turned back to the room and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight of them quickly exited the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The white mist is almost gone. Everyone must be extra careful.\"\"You too—stay safe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this brief exchange, the eight split into a five-person team and a three-person team, heading in two different directions......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in a staff-only room somewhere in the Grand Arena,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a water sphere hovered in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Lore, we owe you a great debt. If you hadn’t reacted so quickly, we would have suffered the same fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unauthorized usage: this narrative is on Amazon without the author's consent. Report any sightings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the water sphere stood three figures: George Glevin, the tournament host and final judge; and the two guest commentators, Lore Kling and Rad Vail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never expected Ms. Lore’s magic to be so exquisite. This white mist seeps through almost everything, yet your magical defense held it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following George, Rad also expressed his admiration for Lore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her magic was truly masterful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white mist could easily penetrate ordinary magical defenses. For most mages, even casting defensive spells would be futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lore had split her single water barrier into countless thinner layers, overlapping them with the air to form a multi-layered hybrid defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the mist’s unusual corrosive power, it fizzled out halfway through the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three inside were spared from its effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mist is lifting......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore was the first to notice the change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George and Rad soon followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the water sphere, the three exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fading mist was both good and bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good: they would soon be able to move freely. The bad: the enemy would likely arrive soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, not long after the mist had thinned significantly, heavy footsteps echoed nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t searched here yet!\"\"Check inside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room door was kicked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of armed men burst in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell—?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water sphere inside the room startled them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they quickly recovered, their eyes glinting with malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Survivors! Finish them off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, they raised their weapons and charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore let out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George and Rad couldn’t fight in this situation—she would have to handle it alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, these were just small fries, not strong enough to force her to go all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hailstorm of tiny, high-speed water arrows filled the entire room, riddling it like a sieve in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armed men suffered heavy casualties in the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few at the back survived by using the others as human shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! An Upper-Rank Powerhouse! Send the signal—!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another volley of arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the room once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George and Rad exchanged silent glances, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Lore......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength she’d shown in the exhibition match was nowhere near her full power......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, streams of water lifted several objects from the ground and brought them to Lore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?? Ms. Lore, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking for the antidote.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\" George’s eyes lit up. \"These men could move freely in the mist—they must have something like an antidote!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it. This should be it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Lore held up an object that resembled the antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George and Rad looked hesitant at the item in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...... I’m not certain, but most of them were carrying this. So it’s likely the antidote......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Lore slowly extended her right hand holding the antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...... who goes first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three fell silent, staring at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap! Tap! Tap......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, more footsteps echoed outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No time to argue—we’ll all take it together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making a quick decision, they swallowed the suspected antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore then dispelled the water barrier. The three stood back on the ground, exposed to the lingering mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second, two seconds, three seconds......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No effect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joy surged in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed the antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three turned toward the sound of footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We found it! The signal came from here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large group of armed men rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three more survivors here——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! I wondered who could resist the poison mist from a High-Rank Monster. It’s you three!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the previous group, these armed men were far stronger—several of them exuded powerful auras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen...... It looks like a tough fight is inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lore gripped her wand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No choice—let’s fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George drew his sword as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rad slammed his heavy shield into the ground in front of them, stepping forward to take the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be your vanguard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their resolve, the armed men flew into a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still trying to resist? You’re overestimating your abilities! Attack! Kill them——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the entire room was reduced to rubble in the clash. The destruction spread rapidly throughout the Grand Arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>",1081,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.917Z",1,"novelbin.me","496e3344b63404820888f9bb2c82e9db014af14e12017ff10f9a72016a3e5737","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-196","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-194",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]