As his words fell, a buzz of surprise swept across the crowd.
"I refuse to accept this!"
In the crowd below the stage, a First Level Wizard, once from the "Pure Blood Will", now from the "Pure Blood Glory", immediately rose to challenge. "Link Grande, if you are a man, accept my challenge and prove your worth for this place!"
As he turned to face Link, an air of supreme contempt surrounded him. "I wonder if you have the guts?"
The three Senior Second-Level Wizards on the stage, Hawk and Bobby, observing the duel from a corner of the Central Square, and the scattered examination candidates around the stage, now focused their attention on Link.
Everyone waited to see how Link would respond.
Would he rage out, revealing his true strength; or would he make some excuse to dodge the challenge?
Link smiled faintly and asked seriously, "Are you ready?"
"What?"
The Pure Blood First Level Wizard was slightly surprised, as he struggled to understand the meaning behind Link's words.
