Capítulo 32: The Test Begins

Azaria 'Ziya' Point of View

As we approached the entrance to the testing area, I felt a rush of excitement and nerves wash over me. Aniyah and I walked side by side, the early morning sun casting long shadows on the ground as we made our way around the main castle. The path wound past several smaller castles, each one more impressive than the last, until we reached a wooded area where two guards stood watch by a wrought-iron gate. A third guard sat at a table, his sharp eyes tracking our approach.

"Good morning," the guard greeted us with a polite nod. "You'll need to register your presence and confirm your place on the approved applicant list."