Two weeks went by in a blink. The unique situation had even spared Liam from the mandatory combat lessons, so he had spent all that time in his cave, completely absorbed in the endless game that was alchemy.
Truth be told, Liam would have completely missed the deadline, but a reminder had eventually resounded from outside his cave, forcing him to drop everything and start his final preparations.
Then, close to an hour later, Liam left his cave, the hot summer night welcoming him alongside a familiar, friendly face.
"Junior Brother," Joel greeted, a confident smile on his sharp face. "I had hoped it would have been under better circumstances, but I'm glad we got to team up again."
Joel's attire complemented his statement. His disciplinary committee's tablet was nowhere to be found, and a pouch hung from his back. His expression had also gained stern, warrior-like tones, confirming his participation in the mission.
