The atmosphere in the testing room seemed more tense now. The woman who had led them there, apparently the leader of the assessment, gestured for all the students to come closer. Her eyes were now more serious, observing each of the participants. Kael could sense that something was about to change, and knew that the idea of a combat test was not a simple one.
"Now, the most interesting part," said the woman, her eyes shining with a hint of anticipation. "You will all go through a series of combats. It's not a simple tournament, but a practical assessment. The aim is to test your real combat skills, your adaptability and the effective use of your abilities. It will be everyone against everyone."
A murmur of surprise and nervousness ran through the room. Kael, however, remained as impassive as ever as he watched the others. Some were visibly tense, others seemed excited, but he knew that this was a perfect opportunity to show what he could really do.
