Several hours later.
Finally, the testing of Affinities concluded. And though the Dean and other influential figures wanted so badly to rush down and shake the hand of the generational-level genius, they had to hold themselves back.
There was still the 2nd Part of the Trial left, and so as not to disgrace tradition, they had to continue being patient.
Coughing to clear his mind and calm his nerves, Dean Lionheart spoke while trying his best not to stare at the young boy being shamelessly coddled by his sister on the Gorge's floorbed.
"Of those of you who partook in the 1st Part of the Trial, only 28,936 remain. Those who failed will be asked to quietly leave the testing area, else… you'll be removed by force."
The coldly threatening words of the lion-maned man sent shivers down the spines of everyone present.