The next day arrived quickly.
Zach dragged his feet like a zombie through the crowd, exhausted.
He only had about a few hours of sleep before he was woken up by the sound of the maid hurling breakfast.
That place was a temporary dorm where they would reside for the rest of the dwell.
Zach walked over to the destination, his eyes dozing off occasionally.
Around, students glanced at him with all sorts of emotions—jealousy, anger, even hidden excitement.
"Hey, Zach!" Angie called out. Zach glanced at the petite young girl walking up to him.
"Oh... hey." He spoke lazily.
The entire group of cadets gathered around in a massive circular field, with multiple arenas in the center on an elevated platform.
"Cadets, listen closely. The first trial is about discipline, reflex, and composure." A voice boomed across the crowd and a robed gentleman appeared in the sky.
A figure appeared in the sky, black robes hovering in the wind.