Revelation

"Well, that's the first team to find the river-" Professor Maven muttered to himself as he secretly tracked Rocky's squad from a distance and graded them.

Principal Liam had specially dispatched him to look after Rocky and Sophia from a distance as although the two were supposed to be safe in this forest area that was isolated from the outside world using a magic barrier, Liam wanted to take no risks whatsoever.

Since he was looking after them, he was also supposed to grade them as he relayed his findings to the evaluation team via a communication device.

"Students, Erin, Buhara, Rocky and Sophia have found the river.

I repeat, they have found the river" Professor Maven said, as the evaluation officials acknowledged the message and graded them accordingly.

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While Sophia refilled her water canteen and Buhara tried to catch fish, Rocky pulled Erin to a side for a private talk.