The First Exam

-Frey Starlight Pov-

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Bonatiro bombarded us with relentless attacks, like a hail of bullets. We were nothing more than trapped rats in a cage, pelted with stones.

Worse still was the cursed water—I could feel it pressing down on me, as if trying to crush me.

Over ten minutes had passed under this merciless assault. Despite our pitiful state and that lunatic professor's clear enjoyment of our suffering, I had to admit—perhaps this training had its merits after all.

Under constant pressure, my body gradually adapted to the harsh environment. My combat instincts sharpened, my movements became more refined, and my body responded better. I wasn't the only one—others like Snow had experienced the same. We had even started dodging some of the attacks.

At this point, the third pool held seven of us. Along with the original five, Prince Aegon and Seris Moonlight had joined.