Ten minutes later, the advancement exam officially began.  
The young dragons paired up and entered the Demonic Moon Forest in groups. To ensure safety and a steady exam pace, the academy provided each student with a simplified map.  

Though the map lacked detailed routes, it marked zones with different danger levels for creatures using color coding.  

“Green… yellow… red?” Helena tilted her head as she examined the vibrant sections on the map. “Does that mean low, medium, and high levels?”  

“It should,” Noa replied. “Green areas are the most abundant, while red zones are the …