Ever since his loss against Ezra in the Fourth Trial Hell Maze…
Zack had already realized what he needed to do to become better.
He wanted to stop being one of those side characters who stood behind people destined for greatness.
He wanted to step out of the position of an average, growing Young Alchemist he had placed himself in.
But reaching that point had proven to be a crushing reality.
Ever since he began his life at the Royal Academy, he had been reminded time and again of just how average he truly was.
He had lost to Starke Drakes during the first practical test Professor Kent Preacher held for their class.
He hadn't even been satisfied with the gems he gathered during the test.
The amount he obtained was only enough to secure a place in the top fifty.
For someone who had set his eyes on a Flower like Vera, that wasn't enough.
He had to prove himself.
He needed to show that he could perform well within the Academy and become someone worthy of standing beside her.
