Arin stepped forward slowly, and as she did, she felt every gaze in the hall follow her, weighing heavily on her shoulders.
I should have gone first, she thought to herself now, realizing a little too late.
Still, she stepped forward till she reached the front.
Her gaze fell on the water provided somewhere, then it fell on the fire, and then it fell on the rocks there that she could use… and she suddenly felt confused on what to do.
Her gaze slowly trailed forward and landed on the Emperor, who was staring at her, his interest clearly piqued, while the princess, who had been sitting straight with good posture, was now leaning forward slightly.
Oh boy, she thought again, and quickly diverted her gaze.
What can I do? What should I do? she thought to herself, already feeling panic rise in her chest.
Just then, she recalled what she had done earlier to evade the Crane brothers. From that moment, she had been able to make use of rock, water, and fire.
