After reaching a few hundred metres into the mountain, the students gradually came to a halt, gathering around two figures at the centre.
One of them was a striking girl with long black hair. Unlike the outer strands of her hair, the layer beneath was in complete contrast, a strip of pure white, like moonlight hidden in shadow. Her deep black eyes scanned her peers as if searching for someone. She was Aria Starveil, a Rising Star from the Order of Blades.
The other figure was a young man with short, moss-green hair. His auburn eyes also seemed to be searching for someone among the crowd. He was Lorenzo Camber, a Rising Star from the Order of Rings.
"Greetings, everyone. I'm Aria Starveil," Aria began in a soft but firm tone. "I hope you have all already formed your teams."
"Those who have already decided on their teams, gather with your members. Those whose teams still need more members, step forward," Lorenzo ordered, his tone more commanding than Aria's.
