As everyone was preparing to fight the incoming skeleton mobs, one guy stepped forward confidently.
"Don't worry, let me take care of it," he said as he began to chant, hands clasped together. It looked more like a prayer than a mage's incantation.
It was Marcus from the Golden Light Guild.
Everyone recognized him easily—this year's prodigy from their city. Marcus Blake, S-rank Holy Knight Awakener.
He finished his chant and spread his arms wide.
A bright circle of golden light appeared beneath his feet, and several glowing rings shot out around him.
BOOM—BOOM—BOOM!
Every skeleton hit by the rings exploded into ash instantly.
The group stared, impressed.
Marcus rested his sword on his shoulder and smiled proudly.
"Alright! I'm Marcus, Holy Knight class, from the Golden Light Guild," he announced loudly. "Who wants to join my team?"
He looked around like he expected everyone to raise their hands.
A few people whispered among themselves.
Some stepped forward hopefully.
