When Silva appeared in the main hall of the tower, he realized he wasn't alone. The place was bustling, filled with dozens of people who had also completed the Arcane Examination.
There was never a fixed time for the trials to end, but it seemed that now, most participants had finally finished.
Silva's sharp eyes swept across the wide marble hall until they landed on two familiar figures, Lily and Drake.
The moment they noticed him, both hurried over.
"Master!" Drake called out. "We didn't see you when we came out. Did it take you that long?"
Silva shook his head slightly. "Not really. I just had a little run-in with the Arcane Council."
Both Lily and Drake froze for a second, their eyes widening.
"The Arcane Council?" Lily asked. "What did they want with you?"
Silva gave a short chuckle. "Apparently, I was showing off a bit too much."
Drake blinked, uncertain whether to laugh or worry. "You… what?"
