The next day.
Hilia arrived right on time at the agreed spot, standing together with all her classmates, waiting for the instructor's directions.
When the scheduled time arrived, Alina came before everyone, counted heads, confirmed most were present, and said:
"Some students can't participate due to personal reasons, but the rest are all here."
"Since this is your first time taking part in the school's ancient ruins trial, let me go over some things you need to know about ancient ruins."
"First, 'ancient ruins' is the collective term for all remnants from eras before the Era of Calamity. For various reasons, they have been covered in pollution, or occupied by demons."
"Some ruins are deeply buried underground, while others are exposed and known locally as forbidden zones."
"The ancient ruin we're heading to now is called the Lost Lighthouse. It's located in the east of the Empire, on a once important lighthouse for long-distance voyages."
