Lio Han did not speak, his eyes fixed on the pills. The elder also remained silent, his expression a mask of concentration. They would not announce the result, not yet. The test had not ended, and revealing the verdict ahead of time would be a violation of the rules.
Lio Han carefully removed the three pills from the cauldron, his fingers moving with the precision of a surgeon. He placed them inside a small jade bottle, the container glowing with a soft light.
'Clink.'
The three pills touched the bottom of the container, a small sound that, to Kyrian, seemed to mark the end of his participation. Lio Han closed the bottle, his fingers screwing the lid shut with a care that bordered on reverence.
"We'll talk later."
Kyrian raised an eyebrow, curious.
"Later?"
"The result will be announced when the test is over." Lio Han smiled, a smile that carried a promise.
"Until then, rest."
Then he turned around, his steps firm.
"See you, Kyrian."
Kyrian simply nodded, his voice calm.
