The examinees of the second round of the Academy Entrance Exam were gathered outside of the thick forest. The forest was dense and filled with an eerie aura that sent chills down the spines of those who approached it. Shadows danced between the trees, and the wind carried strange, haunting echoes.
The canopy above blocked much of the sunlight, casting the forest floor in perpetual twilight. Whispers of ancient spirits seemed to linger in the air, and the occasional rustle of unseen creatures heightened the sense of foreboding.
Haruna stood before the gathered students, her voice commanding attention as she addressed them.
"The second round of the Entrance Exam is team hunting. You need to form a team of four, enter the forest, and hunt the minions scattered around."
She paused for a moment, allowing her words to sink in.
