Raena settled back into her seat in the Great Hall, a familiar sense of warmth washing over her, yet her mind was still buzzing from the excitement that had unfolded earlier in the evening.
The atmosphere was alive with chatter and laughter, the clinking of goblets, and the scent of roasted meats filling the air. Everyone around her was caught up in the jovial spirit, but beneath her composed exterior, she was wrestling with the implications of the recent announcement regarding the monthly assessment.
'I have to do great...'
This news had ignited a fierce determination within her, sparking a fire that fueled her desire to prove herself in a setting that often felt overwhelming.
Sitting with her friends provided a comforting backdrop to the challenges looming on the horizon. The familiar faces of Aurora, Vladimir, and Moss were a constant reminder that she was not alone in this endeavor.
