The crowd hung onto Instructor Elric every word.
"Each successful rescue is worth five points. The warrior with the lowest score will be disqualified from the Versus Phase."
He paused for dramatic effect.
"There are traps in the city. Not every path leads to salvation. Show us you have the skill, judgment, and heart of a true warrior."
With that, he raised his hand.
A flicker of mana danced around his palm, signaling the start.
"BEGIN!"
A sharp chime rang out.
The five remaining warriors darted forward in a blur.
Victor emitted a burst of qi causing his figure to streak forward at incredible speed as wind curved around his form.
Reed wasn't far behind. He swiftly leapt across cracked pavements, while Elyra moved like a gliding emerald wind.
She left a green afterimage behind due to her skin tone as she darted toward a collapsing building.
Zeke and Mara on the other hand, took different directions.
