A Better Cloak

Hugo returned from the examination site to Giza through a teleportation portal.

His dream of joining an elite division of the Dark Church had finally been fulfilled. He couldn't wait to begin going on missions for section-41. It was the perfect opportunity to fulfill his objectives like finding fuel for his ship and exploring Gaia.

When he returned to the Matriarch's house, he was greeted by Tracy at the front door. It seemed she was the only person in the house. She had been preparing dinner in the kitchen but had noticed his presence the moment he arrived.

"Did you pass?" She asked.

Uncharacteristically, she wasn't garbed in her usual nun's attire, but a striped grey dress and a white apron.

"No, I didn't," Hugo replied. He forced his expression into a rueful smile.

"They required each one us to hunt down ten Grade-A calamity beasts."

"It proved a bit too much for my measly wizard realm powers," he lied.