After that, we didn't encounter any more monsters as we made our way through the forest, and eventually, we reached the goal.
When we arrived, a few other exorcist trainees were already there, having beaten us to the finish. They glanced over at me and Aya-chan with curious expressions, as if wondering who these unfamiliar kids were.
Ignoring their stares, I walked over to Dad and handed him the map.
"So? Did you enjoy yourselves?" he asked.
"Yeah, but it was a bit long," I replied.
I glanced at Aya-chan. She was smiling brightly, but there was a hint of fatigue on her face.
It was only natural. Unlike me, who had been training with Dad in combat and physical endurance for years, Aya-chan wasn't used to such intense activity.
