All six of them who left for the third phase had to be passed.
These ones were all listed by the first seat, which means they were worthy by his metrics.
The Eleven knew they had pretty much no way around it.
It was a certainty, an absolute.
All they had to do was execute his wishes.
They'd ask the source about this Miles fellow later and follow up on this lead, wherever it led them.
Not long after, the six who stayed behind heard a voice congratulate them for staying back.
They claimed it was a test of resolve.
"We have seen your resolve," the voice said.
A portal got opened up, and the six vessels walked right through.
They had all successfully passed the third phase.
It was disappointing for everyone but Xander.
He seemed fine not having to go at it.
This was the most effective result after all.
He lost no mana.
His stamina was still high and all.
Effective was right.
It would be a lie to say that even he didn't feel the need to exercise some muscles.
