As Bruce calmly stepped out of his pod, he took in the view of his surroundings…
He was the first to finish his trial. No one else was out yet.
At the front of the pod room stood Bale and Lucen. Before them floated ninety-nine holographic screens, each displaying the live perspective of the remaining participating recruits.
Bruce took a deep breath and glanced down at his fist as he slowly clenched it. He sent his awareness inward, into the depths of his body, brushing across the spinning rings of his mana core.
"It's really good to get that trial over with…" he sighed, stepping forward to meet the two at the front.
With his performance, he was certain the Adventurer Guild would never treat him like an ordinary recruit again. His standing, his future, everything had shifted.
