The test continued, and the mysterious power of the titan statues continued to mark every genius.
Gradually, more participants began to awaken the will of the statues. The crowd, which had been restless moments ago, started to settle—though tension still hung in the air like a blade ready to drop.
But even as dozens passed through the trial, the pattern remained the same.
Some awakened one will, and a rare few awakened two, yet none—not a single one—had managed to awaken more than that.
By the time the hundredth genius had taken their turn, the best result was still only two statues responding. For a test that demanded the awakening of three or more to receive the Titan God's blessing, this was troubling.
The elders of the Titanbone Clan exchanged subtle glances, though their expressions remained stoic.
Apollo's gaze never wavered. His sharp eyes watched each reaction, each mark, each surge of power.
