The next day...
In front of the academy's library, the ten strongest students stood in a line. The morning sun made the white walls of the building glow, but the air between them carried only silence.
Professor Otto stood at the front, his hands behind his back. His sharp gaze swept across the group.
"You may climb as high as you want," he said slowly.
"The first floor, the second… even the fifth. But don't get greedy. Some techniques will destroy you before you can even understand them."
His words made several students stiffen.
Dexter clicked his tongue but crossed his arms, showing he understood. Leon simply nodded coldly. Maelis had her eyes closed, like she was already planning which floor to take. Cassandra smiled faintly, calm as always.
Selene glanced at Gray in the corner of her eyes... she probably wanted to talk with him, but quickly regained her composure as this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
