No one was a match for Delirus, and he became a nightmarish presence in the Wicked Forest.

Upon hearing his words, the group was frightened and hastily abandoned their beast cores. To survive, they had no choice but to do so. Although giving up the beast cores meant relinquishing their qualification to participate in the trial, it seemed like a trivial matter compared to staying alive.

"One hundred and seventy-eight..." Delirus smiled. "Not bad." He glanced at his followers, who immediately st