As the fog of competition lifted, Esteria's team stood among the victors, their breath heavy and hearts pounding from the tension of the challenge. The other two teams who had found the hidden screws stood with them, though there was little celebration. Suspicion hung in the air, especially when it came to those who had betrayed them earlier. The officials, observing from the side, announced the results with stoic expressions, their words laced with formality.
"Congratulations," one of the water officials said, his voice echoing against the walls of the arena. "You've all earned five points for your team and for you to graduate from this training, you will need a total of thirty points. That leaves twenty-five more to go."
