Tyler emerged into a vast hall with a towering platform at its center. He scanned the surroundings, noticing that others—both children and adults—were streaming in, their expressions a mix of excitement and apprehension. Although the crowd was thick, Tyler couldn't spot any of his crewmates. They must have been directed to separate testing areas.
As Tyler waited, a table materialized in front of him, topped with a small holographic projection. The figure in the image was a middle-aged man with stern features, sharp eyes, and a slightly weathered expression, giving him an air of authority and experience. The hologram straightened, and with a calm yet authoritative tone, he spoke, "Hello, students. Welcome to the entrance test. I am Khalid, a professor of Abyss Art."
