Chapter 77: Adventurers Ranking Exam
The room was silent, yet the air thrummed with restrained energy.
The door had barely clicked shut behind Leo and Kenzo when a ripple of curiosity spread among the candidates.
“So he’s first, huh?” Ethan mumbled, adjusting the blade at his hip as he leaned forward, a glint of excitement in his eyes. “That guy looked strong.”
Lei Feng leaned back in his seat, eyes narrowing toward the door. He had felt it too—the quiet strength radiating off Kenzo Tanaka. Calm and precise, like a sheathed blade. Dangerous, but controlled.
Ember, still chewing her gum with disinterest, blew a small bubble and popped it. “Doesn’t matter how strong they look. The Association doesn’t care how cool you stand. It’s all about how well you fight, adapt, and survive.”
The girl wearing a wide-brimmed witch’s hat snorted softly. “She’s right. The exam isn’t just about levels—it’s layered. Trials of skill, adaptability, magic control... One slip and you fail.”