Everyone already rode a Garuda going back to Mystic Academy grounds, right in front of the Stygian Forest, near the forest's entrance.
Along the way, Professor Grisham explained to Darenn what he needed to know about Mystic Academy and what he is to expect as he stays there as a student as well.
He was told as what was told to new students during the orientation. Along the way, the question about his ordeal came, making Professor Grisham tell him that there would be a deliberation about his assessment so the academy could give him his rank.
"Since you chose your class the same as your Summoner, the only thing that we would have a concern on would be your ordeal as a student. You could have a private assessment, but what to do is decided upon the headmaster and majority of the professors."
"I understand," Darenn replied, nodding at the same time as Aranea wrapped her arms around Darenn.
