As the dawn painted the sky with hues of pink and orange, Seraphine roused her companions from their slumber. The quiet night had spared them from encounters with monsters or rival applicants, allowing for a brief respite.
Seraphine, who had stood guard before the dawn, now took a moment to stretch and shake off the weariness that clung to her.
"Good morning, everyone," she greeted, her voice carrying a subtle warmth. "We had a peaceful night. Let's pack up and be on our way. Today we need to hunt more monsters to get more scores."
Damian, Anna, and Rosalind stirred, slowly awakening to the reality of the academy's final test. They gathered their meager belongings, checking the supplies and weapons provided by the academy.
As they prepared to depart, the group gathered for a brief breakfast break, taking a moment to discuss their plans. Seraphine proposed starting as a unified group before eventually splitting into two smaller teams for more efficient hunting and scoring.
