I Can Extract Game Items-Chapter 200: Tournament Begins

And then, another holographic message appeared.

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[ Round Two: The Gauntlet Begins Now. ]

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The Elimination Rounds – Separating the Strong from the Weak

The Azure Dominion's Grand Colosseum roared with life as thousands of spectators from across the kingdoms tuned in to watch the greatest warriors in Enders Light battle for supremacy.

The first round had already claimed hundreds of players, leaving only the strongest and most cunning survivors standing.

Now, the next two elimination rounds would determine who truly deserved to continue in the tournament.

Aleman, Lilo, Boris, Ezran, Gregarious, and even Reiner stood at the center of the battlefield, their eyes set on whatever was coming next.

The massive holographic screen above the Colosseum flashed.

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[ ROUND TWO – THE GAUNTLET ]

[ Objective: Survive all obstacles and reach the end of the gauntlet. Eliminations will occur based on time and failure to complete the course. ]

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Round Two – The Gauntlet Begins

As soon as the challenge was revealed, the Colosseum ground began to shift.

Massive stone walls rose from the earth, creating a massive labyrinth-like battlefield.

But it wasn't just a maze.

It was a gauntlet of death.

The holographic instructions continued flashing above them.

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[ Obstacles Include: ]

Razor Pillars: Spinning pillars lined with bladed edges, capable of slicing players apart.

Mana Bomb Traps: Hidden pressure plates that trigger arcane explosions upon contact.

The Titan's Chase: A massive AI-controlled beast that will hunt players inside the gauntlet.

The Final Sprint: Only 300 players will qualify. The slowest 200 will be eliminated.

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Aleman smirked under his helmet. "This is going to be fun."

Gregarious groaned. "Define fun, because this sounds like a nightmare."

Lilo cracked her knuckles. "Let's get moving. Standing here isn't gonna help."

A loud gong echoed across the Colosseum.

[ BEGIN! ]

The players scattered in all directions, rushing into the maze.

The moment they entered—chaos erupted.

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Dodging Death – The Razor Pillars

Aleman's boots barely touched the ground before the first wave of traps activated.

Massive spinning pillars covered in razor-sharp edges emerged from the walls, rotating at deadly speeds.

Players who didn't react fast enough were shredded instantly.

Blood splattered against the stone as screams filled the air.

Aleman teleported forward using Phantom Blitz, evading a blade that would have sliced him in half.

Ezran conjured a barrier spell, deflecting the spinning blades as he rushed forward.

Lilo flipped over one of the pillars, landing smoothly on the other side.

Gregarious barely dodged, his hair getting nicked. "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"

Reiner simply charged through, letting his armor absorb the impact.

More players failed to dodge in time, eliminated in seconds.

But the ones who survived moved on.

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Explosive Paths – The Mana Bomb Traps

The next section of the gauntlet was lined with glowing blue plates embedded in the ground.

Players quickly learned that stepping on them was instant death.

BOOM!

A player stepped on a plate and exploded into pixels.

Ezran narrowed his eyes. "They're everywhere. We need to tread carefully."

Aleman crouched low, studying the pattern.

Then—he activated Telekinetic Grip, sending an invisible force ahead of them.

It triggered multiple plates before they even got close.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The entire path erupted in a chain reaction, clearing the way.

Lilo grinned. "Smart."

Gregarious wiped his forehead. "That saved my ass. I almost stepped on like three of those."

Reiner scoffed. "You would've deserved it."

The group kept moving.

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The Titan's Chase – A Nightmare Unleashed

The entire maze rumbled violently.

A deep, guttural growl echoed through the air.

Ezran's face paled. "That doesn't sound good."

And then they saw it.

A massive, AI-controlled beast—twenty feet tall, covered in obsidian-black armor, with four burning red eyes and a mouth lined with jagged fangs.

The Titan.

It roared, shaking the maze.

And then—it charged.

The beast smashed through walls effortlessly, crushing players underfoot as it sprinted forward.

Aleman reacted instantly.

"RUN. NOW."

The entire group sprinted forward, barely dodging the Titan's massive claws.

Boris leapt onto a fallen pillar, using it as a springboard to launch himself ahead.

Gregarious was screaming the entire time. "WHY DOES THIS THING EXIST?! WHO DESIGNED THIS?!"

Lilo barely avoided getting smashed, rolling between the Titan's legs and sprinting ahead.

Ezran conjured a wind spell, boosting their speed.

Aleman teleported multiple times, dodging incoming debris.

More players fell behind, crushed under the Titan's charge.

But then—the exit was in sight.

The group burst through the final archway just as the timer hit zero.

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Final Sprint – The Last Push

They had made it through the gauntlet.

But now—only 300 players could advance.

And there were still too many players alive.

A holographic finish line appeared in the distance.

[ First 300 to cross advance. The rest will be eliminated. ]

Boris grinned. "Sprint time."

Lilo tightened her grip on her weapons. "Try to keep up."

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Aleman smirked. "Let's finish this."

The moment the countdown began, every surviving player exploded into a full-speed sprint.

Spells flew.

Weapons clashed.

Players shoved and tackled each other.

Aleman Phantom Blitzed ahead, dodging multiple attacks.

Ezran fired wind spells, propelling himself forward.

Gregarious nearly tripped but managed to recover.

Reiner barreled through opponents, smashing two players aside.

Lilo landed a perfect acrobatic roll, flipping over another player and sprinting forward.

The finish line was close.

Players collapsed, tackled at the last second.

One by one—

The final 300 players crossed the finish line.

A loud gong echoed.

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[ ROUND TWO COMPLETE! ]

[ 500 PLAYERS REMAIN ]

Aleman exhaled, shaking off the exhaustion.

Ezran dropped onto the ground. "That was ridiculous."

Boris wiped sweat off his forehead. "I need a drink."

Gregarious collapsed. "I SAW MY LIFE FLASH BEFORE MY EYES."

Lilo grinned. "Well, we survived."

Reiner scowled, but even he had to admit—Aleman's team was strong.

Above them, the holographic screen flickered again.

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[ Round Three: The Free-for-All Begins Now. ]

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Round Three – The Trial of Unity

The Grand Colosseum buzzed with excitement as thousands of spectators from across the kingdoms watched the remaining 500 competitors brace themselves for the next challenge.

The tournament had already claimed hundreds of players, but now it was time for a true test of teamwork.

The massive holographic screen above the arena flickered, displaying the next trial.

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[ ROUND THREE – THE TRIAL OF UNITY ]

[ Objective: Form a party of six. Solve the trial together. If one fails, all fail. ]

[ Each member must complete their section of the trial. Only the first 250 teams to succeed will advance. ]

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Aleman, Lilo, Boris, Ezran, Gregarious, and Reiner stood side by side, absorbing the rules.

Ezran let out a sigh. "Well, at least we don't have to stab each other."

Boris grinned. "Finally, a team challenge. This is where we shine."

Reiner, arms crossed, scoffed. "That just means weak links will drag us down."

Lilo narrowed her eyes at him. "So try not to be one, then."

Before Reiner could snap back, the Colosseum floor trembled as the battlefield began to shift.

Massive stone gates rose from the ground, each leading to a different trial.

Aleman's eyes flickered to the new system notifications.

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The Trial of Unity – Path Assignments

Each team would be assigned six different trials, each based on their class and abilities.

1. Path of Strength – For warriors, berserkers, and knights. A test of sheer endurance and power.

2. Path of Shadows – For rogues and assassins. A test of agility and stealth.

3. Path of Arcana – For mages and spellcasters. A test of magical knowledge and spell manipulation.

4. Path of Precision – For rangers and marksmen. A test of accuracy, patience, and timing.

5. Path of Fortitude – A mental and physical endurance challenge.

6. Path of Leadership – A puzzle-solving challenge requiring quick thinking and coordination.

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Ezran exhaled, adjusting his mage robes. "I guess I know where I'm going."

Boris cracked his knuckles. "Strength trial. Perfect."

Lilo pulled back her bowstring, her sharp ranger eyes scanning the arena. "Looks like I'm up for Precision."

Aleman studied the assignments before stepping forward. "I'll take Leadership."

Reiner smirked. "Fortitude's mine. Shouldn't be a problem."

Gregarious blinked. "Wait… does that mean I have to do the Shadows trial?"

Everyone turned to him.

Greg gulped. "Uh-oh."

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The Paths Await

As soon as the teams were locked in, the stone gates opened, revealing the separate challenges ahead.

A booming voice echoed across the Colosseum.

"BEGIN!"

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Boris – Path of Strength

Boris stepped into a massive arena filled with stone pillars and an enormous titan-like golem.

A system message appeared.

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[ Objective: Survive for Five Minutes Without Being Knocked Down ]

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Boris grinned. "Oh, hell yes."

The golem roared, slamming its fists into the ground.

BOOM!

The shockwave sent several competitors flying, but Boris dug his heels in and held his ground.

The next five minutes were brutal.

The golem unleashed relentless attacks, sending crumbling debris everywhere.

Boris used his raw power, dodging and countering, never once letting himself fall.

When the timer hit zero, a golden light surrounded him—he had passed.

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Gregarious – Path of Shadows

Greg found himself in a dark labyrinth lined with shifting walls and tripwire traps.