The expressions of the spectators distorted, and Randy's expression brightened. Dracolius remained expressionless, while Arthur stood with a glistening smile plastered over his face. He seemed to be struggling to suppress his excitement.
It was possible. He had discovered a way to pass the mana test without the need to use mana.
'Putting that in my auto-biography in the future,' Arthur thought, letting out a chuckle while thinking about the future. However, what he ignored was the matter at hand, and the gratitude Randy felt.
"Thank you…" Randy muttered, gazing absent-mindedly at the shattered pieces of the orb. It was an obstacle he believed he would never be able to pass, but the crimson-eyed man had offered assistance.
"I don't offer help for free, Randy," said Arthur, placing his hand on the muscular man's shoulder. 'Well, most of the time, anyway. If that Harry guy thinks he doesn't owe me a favor, he's completely delusional.'