Stomp.
Stomp.
The sound of footsteps echoed through the forest, blending with the gentle breeze and the rustling leaves of the towering trees.
A young man with black hair and gray eyes walked cautiously. His sharp gaze constantly swept his surroundings, searching for any sign of monsters or other students.
He was none other than Kaelan. A pair of daggers were gripped tightly in his hands.
"It's getting late... I've come a long way. I'll take a rest after a while."
As he continued walking, his thoughts drifted toward Damien.
He wanted to fight him... If possible, he wanted to fight right now.
It didn't matter if he lost. It didn't matter if he failed to reach the finish line.
He simply wanted a fair battle against Damien.
"Then there's Noah."
Kaelan already knew that Noah had become incredibly strong compared to how he had been at the beginning of the academy.
"He's definitely at the High Awakened Core Rank."
