Twenty disciples in monochromatic robes lined up one after the other as Mel followed them along the narrow path that led to the bottom of the valley. Even though these people at the Elemental Transformation Stage, which is the prerequisite for entry to the Red Claw Academy, were treated like slaves in concentration camps, they could have a very different life elsewhere in the world.
Green Shadow Academy Martial Division Head Sokom wasn't much stronger than them, but he could manage to become a feared personality where his power level was low. The exciting thing was that along the way, during the rare moments when Blessing of the Wild fell silent, he realized that the Mel Kapos weren't all that strong either.
If they tried to rebel now, they could easily overcome it by using their numerical superiority, but they seemed afraid to even think about it. They slid inward, stepping on each other to avoid the kicks, whips, and punches of the Kapos walking beside them.
