Side Story (9)

"I'm glad you took the test!" Elizabeth embraced Cassandra's arm, looking elated while clinging both of her arms to her.

They were on the way to their respective rooms, and it was so lucky that the two were in the same groups.

Although Elizabeth expressed her satisfaction in a rather unusual manner than she had always been, Cassandra could not be bothered. Her mind was too occupied by trivial problems that befell her after passing the test. 

For instance, where else can she get new clothes? As soon as she passed the mana test, she was forbidden to step foot outside the temple again. From the priestesses' words, it seems that as long as they are part of the selection, stepping outside the temple without any valid reason may result in disqualification. 

Would telling them she brought nothing except the pair of clothes she has on and she wanted to get her luggage at least, be considered as a valid reason?