Individual Battles

How? 

By scaring everyone else.

The exam consisted of two parts. The first half was a shooting exam, while the second part was what most were looking forward to: the individual matches.

Ollie was the only one waiting for them outside. However, he wasn't just busy cheering for everyone. He was also trying to fight off a new worry.

What if they don't pass, and he's left there to be forced to join other guilds? His worry was because of guilt, not because he felt they couldn't do it.

Ollie knew that he took up most of Luca's time to practice and study, and every day he got better was another day to pile up more guilt. 

His improvement came with a steep price: it was in exchange for his good brother's practice time.

Ollie was sure as hell nervous, and it didn't help that he was seated next to these people who wouldn't shut up about the bets they made.