2 February 2040. Backyard of Adventurer guild, Vermis.
A man stood tall and stern, several scrolls clasped firmly in his hand. He unfurled one and began to read aloud.
"Attention, remaining recruits."
"The second phase of the test is to gather Foxtail Herbs from Mount Hermit and deliver them to the Adventurers' Guild."
With that, Michael turned toward the remaining participants and shouted, "Begin!"
The adventurers moved immediately. The five of them quickly formed a group, naturally led by the mage. They hesitated for a moment, glancing toward Rosacer, but none dared to invite him.
Rosacer did not wait either.
Without sparing them a glance, he left the arena, slipping into a secluded alley where his figure vanished without a trace.
The rest of the team released a heavy sigh of relief.
The mage spoke first. "Now that this is no longer a battle, cooperation is our best option."
