Kyoji noticed her smile and returned it with a nod.
"Looks like we're the first to arrive," she said. "I'm Hana, by the way."
"Kyoji."
Just then, two more flashes of light appeared as another person arrived—it was Clara, along with the nerd.
Seconds later, the mohawk brothers appeared, now wearing armor with a smug looks on their faces.
With that, the group was complete and ready to face the challenge ahead.
As everyone stood together, a deep and commanding voice echoed above them. It was Aurelius.
"Welcome to the next stage of your entrance exam. This is the Tower of Trials—ten floors, ten challenges. Your team will be ranked based on coordination, group performance, and speed. Outstanding individual actions may earn bonus points."
The white room fell silent as his voice became sharper.
