After Ashton was done chatting with the monarchs, they went their separate ways. The trial wasn't over, but most of the participants left Euphoria in fear of another terrorist attack. While it wasn't good for the planet's economy, Ashton was a bit pleased with this outcome.
It was times like these where the courageous people got their chance to shine. In his eyes, anyone who left the planet just because of a mishap was weak and did not deserve to attempt the trials in the first place.
'No wonder those people only got to attempt the basic trials.' Ashton shook his head as soon as he noticed a hint of arrogance in his thoughts, 'I got carried away... I'm not that strong to start calling out the rest. Not yet anyways.'
[It is important to keep oneself in check. You're growing up quite nicely. I'm proud of you.]
