Assessment (2)

"I'm not sure even now," Jacob said.

"That's going to be a problem," Sophia said to Jacob. "The more you delay making your choice, the ugly your situation will become. If you continue half-heartedly, you better not go to the tower."

"I know," Jacob said with a clenched fist. "It's just that I am not sure of the fighting thing, but I love archery. It may sound wrong, as it'd been just over a couple of weeks since I picked up the bow, yet I can't get over it. It's like the bow and arrows are calling me." He sighed. "I'll continue with archery and other training with my best effort, but if I still can not get over the fighting and killing business, then I'll give up.

Sophia frowned, looking at the archer. "You should get a professional archer to train you when the third phase begins," she said. "For now, continue the way you are doing."

Sophia moved to the next person after that. "Davin?" she called. "Why are you so down these days?"