"As I've said before, today will be a competition between the two groups."
Professor Ilmarë's monotone voice was clear and crisp. Her mana field was already pushing down on us the moment we stepped into the clearing. Judging by how everyone was standing up without a problem, it seemed like everyone else was also able to adjust to it.
"It's nothing complicated. Run a lap around the field, and I'll average the lap times of each group. The faster group wins."
She took a bite from an apple. "The twist is, I'll make it harder. You got it?"
A collective nod. We all lined up at the starting position she indicated. "You'll know when to start when you feel it."