[Samael Ashwood's POV]
As the dawn of the dungeon test day approached, I woke up feeling unusually calm. The pressure was there, lingering in the back of my mind, but it was tempered by the confidence I had in my team and the bond we shared. We had worked hard, and today, all that preparation would finally be tested.
I got up and moved through the morning routine, my mind still replaying the conversations from last night. Seraphina's idea of hand signals had been a stroke of genius, and it made me wonder how each of us would rise to the occasion when the time came. I knew they'd give it their all—just as I would.
After dressing in my academy gear, I met up with the others outside the dorms. Liliana, Eveline, Sionna, Lily, Raven, and Seraphina were all gathered, their faces showing varying levels of excitement and nervous energy. Liliana was calm and composed, Sionna's sleepy eyes had that quiet determination, and Eveline was practically vibrating with enthusiasm.
