Tyr took a step back. He stared at the petals below him.
'1... 2... 3...' He began to count.
'20... 20 petals.'
Out of nowhere, he smiled.
"Damn... I really am an idiot, huh. People have dedicated their lives to try and join this faction, and yet here I am, complaining about a simple test. All it is is an excuse. I am just complaining because I am weak..." he muttered under his breath.
He picked up the twenty plum blossom petals one by one.
'I have no clue if this will help me become stronger... but what the hell do I know anyways? Clearly... I am a nobody here. I need to become truly stronger before I can form an opinion on anything.'
He threw the petals in the air, attempting to balance them on his finger again.
'Remove my doubt.'
Tyr repeated in his head as he continued to practice.
'Don't be arrogant.'
He failed miserably again.
'And learn from those stronger than me.'
