Theo made his way forward, and everyone kept their eyes on him.
"We would like you to look at your party members from here."
When Theo reached close enough, the instructor spoke, and Theo moved to look at all the people seated.
His eyes went to the white-leathered healer, then to the knight, and more.
He looked at his brother, who was looking at him with a serious expression.
"We would like to confirm to everyone here that Theo Merrick is going to be the leader of this gate party," Corven spoke out loud, making some look plainly at him and some nod in unison.
"All the big gate-related orders Theo Merrick gives to you will have to be written in a report when you come back." He spoke, making Theo squint his eyes.
'They are testing me as if I want to be tested…' Theo felt like his teeth were gritting, but he controlled his expression.
A hand rose up, and Merek Vaun, a viscount heir, spoke up, "What if his orders jeopardize our lives?" he asked with a smile on his face.
