The whisper escaped Nolan's lips as he took an intensely deep inhale before exhaling loudly, both of his hands placed on the edge of the bridge.
The air gently blew across the place, causing his white hair to flutter softly behind him, as if gravity had lost its effect in the area.
A small smile of peace bloomed on Nolan's lips.
It wasn't just because he had finally completed the Ascendant test, but also because he had managed to finish first.
All his efforts in the test, all the pain and hard work—it had all been worth it in the end.
Only now did Nolan feel the sensation of being on top of the world.
For the first time, he felt pride, and it lifted the corner of his lips.
[Why, though?]
The system suddenly asked him, drawing his attention to the golden-colored notification panel.
"Why what?" he asked.
[Why did you participate in this test in the first place?]
