After surveying the room, Anthony did what was most pressing in his mind.
He took a bath.
The warm, soapy water embraced him as he sank into the bathtub, the steam rising to fill the bathroom with a soothing haze.
For a moment, all was quiet except for the soft lapping of water around him.
"How could anyone possibly substitute this feeling with just mana?"
Anthony mused aloud, his voice barely a whisper.
He let out a contented sigh, the tension in his body slowly melting away.
"Can't trade this for anything else"
He muttered again, his words heavy with appreciation as he sank deeper into the water.
After a while, Anthony stood, the warmth of the bath still lingering as he rinsed off and dressed himself.
The others were in their rooms as well.
Some, still riding the high of having passed the trials, had ventured into the non-restricted areas.
They explored for an hour or two, savoring their brief freedom before returning to their rooms.
