I Can Only Cultivate In A Game-Chapter 61: Excuse Me?

Various awakened rushed toward the two Necromancers, offering bribes, promising alliances, and even straight-up begging.

"No! Come with me! I have better connections!"

"My dad's a high-ranking officer! I can get you sponsorships!"

One of the Necromancers—the same mysterious youth who had lounged on his undead throne during the speed test—stood at the center of attention, completely unbothered by the madness unfolding around him.

He tossed a chip into his mouth, ignoring the frantic warriors and mages trying to get his attention.

Meanwhile, the second Necromancer, a short girl with a gothic-style outfit and pale silver hair, was casually flexing her skeletal fingers, as if already bored of the situation.

"Hm. Maybe I should just pick a team at random?" she mused while watching the desperate crowds around her with amusement.

At the heart of the ongoing frenzy to find a team was Evelyn Lancaster, the daughter of one of the richest and most powerful men in the city.

She had long platinum-blonde hair and an air of superiority that reminded Victor of rich, spoiled celebrities.

Victor raised an eyebrow. "Great. Another arrogant noble."

As a Mage, she was one of the most sought-after awakeners, not just for her abilities, but because joining her team meant direct ties to the Lancaster family.

Several young awakeners flocked to her, trying to curry favor.

"Lady Evelyn, please consider me for your team!"

"I'll do anything to join your party!"

Evelyn who was clad in an elegant blue jacket and skirt, simply sighed while crossing her arms as she scanned the eager faces surrounding her.

She tapped a finger against her crystal-studded staff, clearly bored by the overwhelming attention.

She had already secured a summoner, a healer, and one of the strongest berserkers in the venue.

She glanced toward Victor, Reed, Kai, and Aria's direction, who were still trying to figure out their own team.

Then turned toward a separate direction and casually strolled up to the lazy Necromancer.

She leaned in close, and whispered something none of the other competitors could hear.

The Necromancer raised an eyebrow before suddenly grinning.

"Well… that's an offer I can't refuse."

The moment he accepted, the entire venue erupted.

"WHAT?! EVELYN GOT HIM?!"

"DAMN IT! I SHOULD HAVE OFFERED MORE!"

The well-connected awakeners who had been vying for the Necromancer looked ready to explode.

Evelyn on the other hand, simply laughed.

However, her team was still missing a Warrior so many awakeners still flocked around her, trying to get her to add them to the team.

"Tch. I swear, I can't go anywhere without people throwing themselves at me," she muttered.

Next to her, the lazy Necromancer yawned before chuckling.

"You should be used to it by now," Lucian said smoothly.

Being one of the only two Necromancers in the venue, Lucian wasn't desperate in the slightest since everyone was literally begging to have him on their team.

"What do you think, Lucian?" Evelyn questioned while glancing at the overwhelming crowd around them.

Lucian who was still munching on a bag of chips, simply smirked.

"They all seem… desperate."

"Of course, they are. The teams that don't get a Necromancer will automatically be weaker than the ones that do."

Lucian shrugged before popping another chip into his mouth.

"Not my problem."

Evelyn sighed dramatically.

"Ugh, I suppose I should pick my Warrior already."

Her gaze flickered across the crowd, carefully evaluating the strongest Warrior candidate.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the venue, Victor, Reed, Kai, and Aria stood together, still undecided on what to do.

"So, uh… I guess we have to split up," Reed muttered.

"Obviously," Aria scoffed. "Four Warriors can't be in one team?"

Kai merely nodded with a composed expression.

"The real question is… who do we team up with?"

"Don't forget about me, handsome~" A feminine voice interrupted them.

The group turned to see Selene sauntering toward them with a playful grin. She had excused herself earlier to use the bathroom so everyone thought she already found a team. They didn't expect her to be back here.

Her deep violet eyes locked onto Victor, sparkling with amusement.

"You're back?" Victor seemed to have noticed the number of awakeners trailing behind her and asking to team up.

Selene grinned while stepping closer and ignoring them.

"Want a lollipop?"

Before he could refuse, she shoved one into his mouth.

Victor choked slightly while glaring at her.

"The hell was that for?!"

Selene giggled, clearly enjoying his reaction.

Aria crossed her arms and scowled

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"She's annoying."

Selene ignored her and leaned closer to Victor.

"So, which team are you joining?" she inquired with a look of curiosity.

Kai raised an eyebrow. "You're not just asking out of curiosity, are you?"

Selene smirked.

"He's catching on~"

Before Victor could say anything, the announcer's voice rang out again.

"Final call for teams! All remaining awakeners must form a party now!"

Everyone began to rush up with picking their team since they had very little time left.

Standing confidently, Evelyn flicked through the rankings of the warriors who had done well in the previous tests.

Her eyes landed on Aria first.

She studied her for a moment, before shaking her head.

"Nuh uh… too pretty."

She hated competing for attention, and someone as fiery and sharp-tongued as Aria would be a headache.

Moving on, she glanced at Reed—only to see him flexing in front of a mirror while loudly telling some nearby warriors that he would "one day be a legend."

"...Not that one."

Next, she considered Kai.

Tall, cool, too damn handsome.

She pursed her lips.

"Ugh, too perfect. No way."

And then—her gaze landed on Victor.

"…Perfect."

Without hesitation, she pointed at him.

"I want that one."

Victor, who had been in the middle of finalizing his own team, froze when he realized Evelyn was pointing at him.

The entire venue fell silent.

People looked back and forth between Victor and Evelyn, waiting for his response.

But Victor?

He simply shook his head.

"Nah, I'll pass."

A loud gasp erupted across the venue.

"HE TURNED DOWN EVELYN?!"

Evelyn herself stood there with a stunned look.

"Excuse me?"