章 2028: Invitation

As soon as they completed the challenge, Ha Ron and Kingrig were teleported back to the gate. Breathing heavily but filled with an undeniable sense of accomplishment, the two exchanged exhausted but victorious grins. The weight of their achievement settled over them like a comforting blanket after weeks of relentless effort.

Their jubilant cheers caught the attention of Titus and Arminius, who had also just teleported back from the mountain as their own three-hour limit was exhausted. 

"You two finally did it, didn't you? "Congratulations!"

Soon after, one of the academy's senior staff approached them with a warm smile "I'm glad you two boys made it. Congratulations!" He said it enthusiastically.

He then produced two inner hall tokens, presenting one to each of the triumphant acolytes. "Do you know how to apply for the inner hall?"