The place where the two took me was a location I was very familiar with.

"Here…." "Yes, the training hall." "They tore down the inner walls. They were destroyed during the fight, so they’re taking the opportunity to rebuild everything."

Listening to their explanation, I stepped inside.

Inside, the twelve other remaining trainees were gathered, each in their own spot.

"Roman, you're here. We’ve been waiting." "It’s good to see you're looking healthy." "You’re late."

Arthur, Fiona, and Alejandra’s voices came in turn. It was remarkable how their words reflected their distinct personalities.

I walked toward the center of the …