---
The five people from the second batch who made it out were then led to a nearby building.
"Everyone, this will be where you will stay for the time being." The leading disciple spoke, "We have to wait until the rest of the participants are done taking the Aptitude Exams before the Smelting Trial begins."
"There are several rooms available within this building. You can pick any room you want, upon entering the room, it will immediately give off a sign that it's occupied. Please take this…"
The disciple then handed out some strange device to every participant. Raven grabbed his and inspected it a bit. The device looked like a pearl, it has a murky red color and smooth surface.