Bab 824: Challenge

The ceremony whereby the Holy Apprentices were officially promoted to Holy Disciples was hosted by a Teacher. The ceremony seemed to be just a formality, and it was a standard procedure every year. Nearly two hundred Holy Disciples took their oaths, their voices echoing around the arena. It was the usual impressive-sounding speech, such as pledging allegiance to the Holy City and aiming to follow in Adalia the Holy Saint Teacher's footsteps. With the majestic drumming music and the intermittent sobs coming from the newly promoted Holy Disciples who appeared to be very excited, as well as the cooperation of the spectators in the audience stands, the whole ceremony appeared rather solemn.