Once the old man – Grandmaster Hazard – made his decision, the matter was over. It was final, and there was no chance for Emery to bargain. He was quickly expelled from the hall, as the grandmaster still needed to continue his class.
Tomorrow, although not a Rank 4 Apprentice, Emery would undergo the Rank 5 Artisan exam. And if that wasn't disastrous enough, he had absolutely zero knowledge of what to do and what to prepare to tackle the said exam.
Unbeknownst to Emery, just as he was walking out of the room, a figure also came out and followed him right behind. While he was still in a state of trying to understand what had just happened, a familiar voice rang out in the air, causing him to turn his head.
"Brother Emery." It was Karin.
Seeing Emery turn his head, she continued to speak.
