Damian hesitated, uncertainty swirling in his mind. Passing the next test seemed like the obvious path, but what if this was just another layer of the exam, a trick within a trick?
After wrestling with his thoughts, Damian made his choice: he would use his two spare rings to save two others from failure.
"I want to give the rings," Damian said.
The main examiner's approving glance sent a surge of confidence through Damian. Maybe he had chosen wisely. Still, only time would reveal if his instincts were right.
"Alright, you can choose two people out of everyone here," the main examiner said.
Damian scanned the faces of those who had failed, sizing them up by their strength. None seemed particularly impressive; disappointment lingered in the air.
There was a reason these people hadn't made it through. In the end, Damian chose to give his rings to two striking women among the failed candidates.
