<h4>Chapter 62 Ebony kings?</h4>


    The elementary magic ss which was for beginners like Kan himself were called up first to the test chamber. The path to the pit was lined by several more blue suit dressed men which were known as the school''s knights. Event hosts as well as security was their main job.


    Amongst the ten students that gathered the courage to proceed into the pit, Kan wasn''t there. He had opted to stay behind along with the remaining twenty students from the elementary ss who stayed behind as well, masking their anxiety in pretence as they pped and cheered on their ssmates who were brave enough to find out what their fate had in store for them.


    The weight of the moment was finally beginning to settle in. Not like they were all born yesterday although considered young, they knew a fair deal of the hardship that may await them should the test results not turn out favourable.


    Not only was their social life in jeopardy, but life outside of school wasn''t one they could look forward to. Everyone besides kan held this feeling of uncertainty in their minds.


    [Why don''t you seem bothered. You know, you have to take the test seriously, right? If you fall short of the average, you might be a handsome hunk but still, you would be overlooked by thedies which isn''t exactly ideal for you. Remember what your contract states?] H voiced out into kan''s hearing.


    "You know, you are extra annoying just when you want to pass a message across by force and can tell I''m not too eager to listen. Now tell you what? I''m going to go in there and with your help, I''m sure it should be a walk over, right?" Kan said in reply to H''s warning.


    However, a reply from H was stopped as a hand tapped on kan''s shoulders. Kan turned to see it was miss Katherine. She stood behind him, her hands folded against her chest, partially squeezing her melons. Kan found her to be gorgeously tempting, delicious even.


    "Are you okay? You seem a little bit lost," miss Katherine asked. This was a rather odd question to ask, Kan thought as he looked around to see if no one else was seeing miss Katherine''s hand still ced on his shoulder.


    But from the looks of it, no one seemed to care. It wasn''t that this was the most absurd thing he had seen the world offer in the first ce. Besides, it wasn''t all that bad to begin with.


    "I''m fine, mam" Kan said reassuringly.


    "Okay, then I guess it wouldn''t be of much hassle if you meet me in my office after the test," miss Katherine said.


    "Err..sure thing. I''d do anything for you,mam" Kan said. Miss Katherine nodded before walking away into the sea of students. As they saw her go, they each gave way for her. Once she was away, it was only Kan left standing and watching the event among his ssmates. The others were too busy discussing strategy on how tost longer in the pit.


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    Ten students from the elementary ss stepped forward, their hearts pounding with a mixture of anxiety and determination. As they approached the tunnel path leading to the pit, they chose to embrace the challenge ahead and confront the mes of Tenacity.


    Down the tunnel path they went, stepping into the pit where an unexpected sight awaited. Along the walls of the pit stood several knights in their characteristic blue velvet suits. The assembly of these knights added an air of authority and solemnity to the trial.


    Around the hall, other students gathered at the railing, creating a distinct demarcation between them and the pit. The students about to undergo the trial were guided by the knights, each finding their designated position within the pit.


    The instructions echoed through the chamber, a final reminder of the safety precautions they needed to follow. The knights emphasized that the mes emitted heat rather than causing burns, assuring the students of their safety.


    With the rules reiterated and safety ensured, the students were poised to begin the trial. The knights exited the chamber, the doors sealing the tunnel entrance behind them. The students were now alone with the impending challenge.


    As the doors sealed, a resounding mechanical buzzer echoed through the chamber, marking themencement of the test. The anticipation was palpable, and the students awaited the emergence of the first me.


    A burst of energy materialized as the indigo me rose from the pit. It surrounded each student''s tform, creating an ethereal yet intense aura. Above them, holographic disys showcased the passage of time, a digital reminder of the trial''s duration.


    The air was charged with a blend of nervous energy and focused determination. Each student stood ready, their expressions ranging from concentration to resolve. The indigo me was a manifestation of their first steps in this journey of magical discovery.


    Amidst the buzz of the chamber, the ten students braced themselves for the challenge thaty ahead. The mes of Tenacity awaited, and as the holographic timer ticked away, the trial had officially begun.


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    Standing amidst the crowd, a group of boys watched the scene below in the pit as it yed out before them.


    These boys were six in number and stood although close to one another, they established reasonable distance amongst themselves.


    These boys were well around the ages of twenty plus.


    They all seemed to have one thingmon about them and that was the ck and white scarf tied around their necks.


    Amongst them was a significantly taller and more muscr one. He went by the name Ralph. He signalled behind him to one of the boys dressed just like he was toe over.


    "I still don''t see what you are taking about here. These are all bunch of wannabes. There''s no talent here!!" Ralph spat with anger in his voice.


    "I get what you mean, boss. But you have to understand that the event is just starting. Besides, you know how these things work. If we are not here to pick out the strong ones now, they''de together and think they are worth shit! Or worse, they get nabbed by the rival gangs," The boy who Ralph called responded. His name was Jerry, he was Ralph''s close subordinate.


    "Now we have imed stake here, no other gang would want toe here and even if they do, look around and see our members already in position, they''d rethink their ns. The Ebony kings will reign supreme!!" Jerry said with confidence.


    While Ralph was much bigger than Jerry in sheer body size, Jerry significantly held a higher reach that Ralph.


    He also wore a dark sunshade even though the atmosphere in the hall and entire mood was dark on its own.


    "Well then, let''s watch. There better be some new bloods that can join the gang otherwise this would just be a waste of time," Ralph said.


    Ralph then got up and looked around, his gazending on a figure standing far away from him.


    "Jerry, take care of things for a while. If things get bad, you know what to do. I''ll go rx a bit now. I don''t particrly think these elementary ss guys can do anything to impress," Ralph said, spitting to the ground before walking away.