The day after the announcement unfolded like any other on the surface, with students attending training and class sessions as usual. But beneath that routine, nearly every student—both first and second years—was focused on one thing: preparation. It was their final day to get ready before the assessment.
The first years, in particular, spent most of their time getting to know one another. Since their test would rely heavily on group dynamics, they worked to understand each other's strengths, habits, and tendencies, trying to build some level of coordination before being thrown into the unknown.
The second years, on the other hand, took a very different approach.
With their assessment being individual-based, their focus turned inward. Each of them used the limited time they had to carefully consider what they would need—what to carry, what to leave behind, and how best to prepare for a situation where no one else could be relied on.
